TRI COUNTY ELECTRIC PEOPLE FUND INC
Reduce your risk when donating: see where the money actually goes.
Cite this
Plain text TRI COUNTY ELECTRIC PEOPLE FUND INC. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2010–2025. https://furp.org/org/tri-county-electric-people-fund-inc-383083659. Retrieved 2026-11-06.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). TRI COUNTY ELECTRIC PEOPLE FUND INC [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2010–2025]. Retrieved November 6, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/tri-county-electric-people-fund-inc-383083659
MLA “TRI COUNTY ELECTRIC PEOPLE FUND INC.” furp.org, tax years 2010–2025, https://furp.org/org/tri-county-electric-people-fund-inc-383083659. Accessed 6 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-06; covers tax years 2010–2025. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2025 · Form 990EZ · revenue $121K · expenses $56K · assets $168K
- EIN
- 38-3083659
- Address
- 7973 E GRAND RIVER AVE, PORTLAND, MI 48875-9717
- NTEE code
- Z99 Unknown (Unknown) published (IRS Business Master File, as Z99Z)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- July 1993 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
The accumulation and distribution of funds for charitable purposes to individuals and organizations located primarily within the Tri-County Electric Cooperative service area.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
None of the 17 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
17 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Supina | Chairman | 2010-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peggy Pawelek Brown | Vice Chair | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Lisa Johnson | Secretary - Treasurer | 2010-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Margaret Remenar | Director | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cindy Kyser | Director | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jerrilynn Strong | Director | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Anthony Piper | Director | 2024-2025 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Kevin Sopocy (former) | Director | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Donley (former) | Director | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tony Piper (former) | Director | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peg Brown (former) | Director | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jerrilyn Strong (former) | Director | 2021-2023 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Richard Palermo (former) | CHAIRPERSON | 2010-2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Peggy Pirhonen (former) | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 2010-2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Patti Ferris (former) | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2010-2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Mary Ellen Heffron (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Dick Donley (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2011 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Supina | Chairman | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peggy Pawelek Brown | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Johnson | Secretary - Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Margaret Remenar | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Kyser | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jerrilynn Strong | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Piper | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2024 · 9 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Supina | Chairman | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peggy Brown | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Johnson | Secretary - Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Margaret Remenar | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Cindy Kyser | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jerrilynn Strong | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Anthony Piper | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Sopocy | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Donley | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Supina | Chairman | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Donley | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Johnson | Secretary-Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tony Piper | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peg Brown | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Sopocy | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jerrilyn Strong | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Supina | Chairman | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Donley | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Johnson | Secretary-Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tony Piper | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peg Brown | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Sopocy | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jerrilyn Strong | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jerry Supina | Chairman | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Richard Donley | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Lisa Johnson | Secretary-Treasurer | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Tony Piper | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Peg Brown | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Kevin Sopocy | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jerrilyn Strong | Director | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2011 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD PALERMO | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY PIRHONEN | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATTI FERRIS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY ELLEN HEFFRON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY SUPINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DICK DONLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2010 · 7 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RICHARD PALERMO | CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PEGGY PIRHONEN | VICE-CHAIRPERSON | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| PATTI FERRIS | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MARY ELLEN HEFFRON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| LISA JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JERRY SUPINA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DICK DONLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $120,506 | $55,775 | $167,593 | $167,593 | $118,784 | - | - | - | - |
| 2024 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $71,123 | $82,716 | $102,862 | $102,862 | $69,519 | - | - | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $70,018 | $57,246 | $114,455 | $114,455 | $68,222 | - | - | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $73,397 | $62,530 | $101,683 | $101,683 | $73,099 | - | - | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $75,872 | $76,442 | $90,816 | $90,816 | $75,706 | - | - | - | - |
| 2011 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $85,279 | $98,775 | $68,636 | $68,636 | $85,039 | - | - | - | - |
| 2010 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $84,968 | $75,569 | $82,132 | $82,132 | $84,656 | - | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $617 in all, tax years 2020 to 2023. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | $617 | 4 | $139 | 2023 | 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “TRI COUNTY ELECTRIC PEOPLE FUND INC” | show |
Nearby + Similar BETA
Organizations like this one: what they do and who they are linked to
Same category: NTEE code and revenue
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APPLE FARM COMMUNITY INC | MI | Z99 | $165,670 | $119,698 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PLUMBERS AND PIPEFITTERS LOCAL NO 333 SCHOLARSHIP FUND | MI | Z99 | $96,225 | $74,262 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CHELSEA EDUCATION FOUNDATION | MI | Z99 | $172,371 | $162,020 | MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ADAPT HOUSING CORPORATION NUMBER ONE INC | MI | Z99 | $134,934 | $160,056 | Executive Dir. | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| CLIO CAST AND CREW INC | MI | Z99 | $97,413 | $97,413 | 2nd Vice President | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS | MI | Z99 | $96,680 | $108,037 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MICHIGAN COALITION FOR RESPONSIBLE GUN OWNERS | MI | Z99 | $165,281 | $174,256 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $86,268 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| IRONWOOD DOWNTOWN ART PLACE INC | MI | Z99 | $102,423 | $59,474 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PINE CREEK WOODWORKING | MI | Z99 | $96,371 | $12,974 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE STRATUS FOUNDATION INC | OH | Z99 | $120,818 | $39,356 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| SAVE A PET OF NIAGARA COUNTY INC | NY | Z99 | $100,336 | $94,831 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| MARK CHARBONNIER SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC | MA | Z99 | $130,361 | $149,743 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| WOMENS COMMUNITY COMMITTEE INC | MA | Z99 | $117,035 | $77,418 | Trustee | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| CONCORD EDUCATIONAL FUND INC | MA | Z99 | $151,437 | $92,544 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| TRI TOWN BAND BOOSTERS INC | IN | Z99 | $109,880 | $100,768 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| SUNSHINE FUND INCORPORATED | CT | Z99 | $129,841 | $20,796 | Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| COMPASSION 360 INC | WA | Z99 | $102,821 | $79,645 | CEO | $28,680 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| RABUN COUNTY FAMILY CONNECTIONS INC | GA | Z99 | $165,949 | $195,593 | Executive Director | $45,266 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| FULTON COUNTY UNITED WAY INC | IN | Z99 | $89,262 | $93,932 | Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| CONCH FOUNDATION OF THE UPPER KEYS INC | FL | Z99 | $103,895 | $108,005 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| MUSIC FOR FOOD INC | MA | Z99 | $90,941 | $94,741 | Executive Dir. | $35,416 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| JW FOUNDATION | CA | Z99 | $159,154 | $151,250 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| COTTAGE 1886 FOUNDATION INC | NJ | Z99 | $106,177 | $262,556 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| LEADERSHIP CENTRE COUNTY | PA | Z99 | $147,684 | $123,432 | BOARD MEMBER | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
| MONTEREY COUNTY AGRICULTURAL EDUCATION INC | CA | Z99 | $98,147 | $135,487 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code Z99, revenue within 2x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 100 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
The full list · all similar organizations
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2025 · Form 990EZ · $55,775 spent · pay $3,120 · grants $47,544 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $47,544 | 85.2% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $3,120 | 5.6% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,448 | 4.4% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $1,307 | 2.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,205 | 2.2% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $151 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $55,775 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990EZ · $82,716 spent · pay $4,821 · grants $70,656 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $70,656 | 85.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $4,821 | 5.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $3,690 | 4.5% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,201 | 2.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,100 | 1.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $248 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $82,716 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990EZ · $57,246 spent · pay $4,189 · grants $48,305 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $48,305 | 84.4% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $4,189 | 7.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,197 | 3.8% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $1,302 | 2.3% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,050 | 1.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $203 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $57,246 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990EZ · $62,530 spent · pay $4,685 · grants $51,583 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $51,583 | 82.5% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $4,685 | 7.5% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $2,981 | 4.8% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $2,015 | 3.2% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,050 | 1.7% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $216 | 0.3% | |
| Total | $62,530 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990EZ · $76,442 spent · pay $5,133 · grants $68,655 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $68,655 | 89.8% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $5,133 | 6.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $1,296 | 1.7% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,050 | 1.4% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $212 | 0.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $96 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $76,442 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990EZ · $98,775 spent · pay $8,656 · grants $87,256 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $87,256 | 88.3% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $8,656 | 8.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,590 | 1.6% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $1,273 | 1.3% | |
| Total | $98,775 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990EZ · $75,569 spent · pay $8,156 · grants $64,852 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $64,852 | 85.8% | |
| Salaries, other pay and benefits | $8,156 | 10.8% | |
| Fees to independent contractors | $1,520 | 2.0% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $1,041 | 1.4% | |
| Total | $75,569 | 100% |
Comments