North Georgia Electric Membership
501(c)(12)
100% goes to programs Strong reserves
North Georgia Electric Membership is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Dalton, Georgia, registered in 1942, with $298,342,174 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Po Box 1407, Dalton, GA, 30722 EIN 58-0370240 Since 1942
Revenue (FY2024)
$298.3M
▲ 10.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$290.6M
Net assets
$228.7M
Employees
245
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A+
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For North Georgia Electric Membership: 100% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For North Georgia Electric Membership: 9 mo reserves · +3% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For North Georgia Electric Membership: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For North Georgia Electric Membership: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote and encourage the use of electric energy and make it available to consumers at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound economy and good management.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $245.5M (FY2013) to $298.3M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $248.9MNet assets $228.7M
Operating margin
2.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$477.7M
Total liabilities
$248.9M
Net assets
$228.7M
Salaries & benefits
$20.2M
7% of expenses
Board members
5
5 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $298,342,174▲10.0% | $290,608,193▲8.4% | $228,737,554▲3.5% | $477,680,548▲6.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $271,273,857▼0.5% | $268,093,525▼1.7% | $221,078,604▲1.4% | $449,379,592▲8.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $272,603,942▲4.4% | $272,603,942▲4.4% | $218,092,638▲0.3% | $415,304,530▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $261,073,462▲8.5% | $261,073,462▲8.5% | $217,396,941▲4.2% | $403,958,912▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $240,639,697▲0.3% | $240,639,697▲0.3% | $208,545,849▲3.5% | $399,091,866▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $239,876,613▼4.7% | $239,876,613▼4.7% | $201,517,712▲3.4% | $373,838,701▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $251,615,435▲0.7% | $251,615,435▲0.7% | $194,889,359▲7.9% | $360,834,398▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $249,958,837▲2.4% | $249,958,837▲4.1% | $180,669,549▲8.9% | $355,794,206▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2016 | $244,045,575▲0.5% | $240,035,449▲1.7% | $165,937,872▲7.8% | $354,179,509▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $242,770,115▼2.5% | $235,981,647▼2.1% | $153,976,664▼10.2% | $351,765,635▲1.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $249,113,462▲1.5% | $241,142,884▲2.9% | $171,517,969▲4.9% | $346,165,440▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $245,451,821 | $234,344,621▲2.5% | $163,544,331▲8.1% | $341,292,110▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $228,685,891▲0.8% | $151,235,211▲5.9% | $304,688,494▲3.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $226,930,494▼4.9% | $142,760,012▲4.2% | $293,339,398▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $238,587,166 | $137,056,884 | $279,991,082 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Kathryn D West — $350,443 (0.12% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathryn D West | President and Ceo | 60 | $350,443 |
| Brian Childers | Chief Information Officer | 50 | $220,476 |
| Paul Ruud | Vp Engineering Services | 50 | $194,517 |
| Kim Gamel | Vp Corporate Services | 50 | $192,292 |
| Alisa Basaraba | Vp Member Services | 50 | $190,173 |
| Jeffery Brown | Vp Operation Services | 50 | $187,735 |
| Earnest Witherow | Senior Manager Field Admin | 48 | $182,846 |
| Jarrod Drew | Crew Leader | 53 | $170,757 |
| Caleb Branson | Line Worker/service Worker | 56 | $162,753 |
| James Rogers | Line Worker/service Worker | 43 | $158,837 |
| James Satcher | Crew Leader | 49 | $157,977 |
| John Howard | Secretary/treasurer | 9.56 | $16,690 |
| Ted Clark | Chairman of the Board | 8.08 | $16,690 |
| Jason Parker | Director | 3.73 | $16,110 |
| Mark Thomas | Vice-chairman | 2.15 | $11,470 |
| Benjamin Mitchell | Director | 7.39 | $5,370 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Marable-pirkle Services LLC | Line Construction Contractor | $8,436,137 |
| Wa Kendall & Co Inc | Right of Way Contractor | $3,813,394 |
| Allied Underground Services | Construction Contractor | $3,085,848 |
| Trees Unlimited | Right of Way Contractor | $2,559,847 |
| Wade Meter Box LLC | Construction Contractor | $1,476,051 |
Grants received · $150K total
1 grant to North Georgia Electric Membership totaling $150K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp | Integrity fund-territory threat | 2023 | $150,000 |
Grants made · $28K in FY2024
2 grants totaling $28K in FY2024. All grants made by North Georgia Electric Membership →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| North Georgia Electric Membershipfdn Inc | This donation is part of the cobank sharing success grant match where cobank will match the donation up to $10,000. | $15,000 |
| Georgia Electric Membership Corporation | This donation is a joint sponsorship with co-ops across georgia supporting high school sports. | $13,473 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is North Georgia Electric Membership a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. North Georgia Electric Membership is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 58-0370240, based in Dalton, Georgia.
- What is North Georgia Electric Membership's EIN?
- North Georgia Electric Membership's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 58-0370240.
- How much revenue does North Georgia Electric Membership report?
- North Georgia Electric Membership reported $298,342,174 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of North Georgia Electric Membership's spending goes to programs?
- North Georgia Electric Membership spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does North Georgia Electric Membership have?
- CharityIndex grades North Georgia Electric Membership A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does North Georgia Electric Membership's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on North Georgia Electric Membership's latest Form 990 is $350,443, paid to Kathryn D West (President and Ceo).
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Data for North Georgia Electric Membership (EIN 58-0370240) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.