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Georgia Electric Membership Corporation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Business leagues, chambers of commerce, real estate boards, etc, created for the improvement of business conditions.

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$17M (2023)

Expenses
$16.4M (2023)

Total Assets
$13M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$2.55M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,976,309
Expenses
$16,365,435
Net Income
$610,874
Net Assets
$10,414,190
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,976,309
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $634,734
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,510,867
33.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,967,572
Total Liabilities $2,553,382
Net Assets $10,414,190
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Chastain (President &) $441,927 $0 $91,707
Kevin Curtin (Senior Vp) $402,125 $0 $62,142
Jennifer Bruce (Cfo Gemc) $356,568 $0 $80,609
Pat Merritt (Vp Comm & Ec) $265,399 $0 $43,070
Harry Reeves (Vice Preside) $240,748 $0 $65,865
Lindsay Bridges (Sr Vp Comm/M) $238,396 $0 $69,894
Edward Crowell (Chairman) $6,000 $0 $0
Eddie Gore (Vice Chairma) $5,400 $0 $0
Brenda P Green (Director) $5,400 $0 $0
Amy Orr (Director) $5,400 $0 $0
Therol Brown (Director) $3,600 $0 $0
David Chaney (Director) $3,600 $0 $0
Mike Mcdonald (Director) $3,600 $0 $0
Maribeth Wansley (Director) $3,600 $0 $0
Charles L Knight (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Rodney L Chandler (Director) $3,100 $0 $0
Hugh L Brantley (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Tim Garrett (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Jimmy Hammett (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Horace H Weathersby Iii (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Algie J Jones Jr (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Gene Morris (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
David J Pierce (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Billy Senkbeil (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Neal L Talton (Director) $3,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$16,059,479
Expenses
$16,062,860
Net Income
-$3,381
Net Assets
$9,803,316
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $16,059,479
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $629,887
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $5,347,330
33.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $12,561,019
Total Liabilities $2,757,703
Net Assets $9,803,316
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Chastain (President &) $433,518 $0 $90,869
Jennifer Bruce (Cfo Gemc) $349,246 $0 $76,620
Kevin Curtin (Senior Vp) $344,886 $0 $58,835
Pat Merritt (Vp Comm & Ec) $250,078 $0 $41,473
Laurel George (Editor & Vp) $234,017 $0 $67,543
Harry Reeves (Vice Preside) $233,661 $0 $63,574
Edward Crowell (Chairman) $6,700 $0 $0
Eddie Gore (Vice Chairma) $5,400 $0 $0
Brenda P Green (Director) $5,400 $0 $0
Amy Orr (Director) $5,400 $0 $0
Rodney L Chandler (Director) $4,200 $0 $0
Charles L Knight (Director) $3,800 $0 $0
Neal L Talton (Director) $3,800 $0 $0
Mike Mcdonald (Chairman) $3,600 $0 $0
Hugh L Brantley (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Therol Brown (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
David Chaney (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Tim Garrett (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Algie J Jones Jr (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Phillip Ham Jr (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
David J Pierce (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
John T Woods (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
David Wall (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
B Don Copeland (Director) $2,700 $0 $0
Danny Henson (Director) $2,700 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,888,867
Expenses
$14,137,529
Net Income
$751,338
Net Assets
$9,806,697
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $14,888,867
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $604,634
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,961,326
35.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $11,625,229
Total Liabilities $1,818,532
Net Assets $9,806,697
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Chastain (President &) $403,946 $0 $89,888
Jennifer Bruce (Cfo Gemc) $313,895 $0 $73,992
Pat Merritt (Vp Comm & Ec) $228,723 $0 $39,580
Laurel George (Editor & Vp) $212,054 $0 $35,261
Harry Reeves (Vice Preside) $210,907 $0 $59,880
Lindsay Bridges (Vice Preside) $208,309 $0 $64,612
Mike Mcdonald (Chairman) $8,500 $0 $0
Edward Crowell (Vice Chairma) $6,700 $0 $0
Amy Orr (Director) $5,200 $0 $0
Phillip Ham Jr (Director) $4,600 $0 $0
Eddie Gore (Director) $4,000 $0 $0
Johnny Allgood (Director) $3,400 $0 $0
Brenda P Green (Director) $3,400 $0 $0
Linton Scott (Director) $3,400 $0 $0
Neal L Talton (Director) $3,400 $0 $0
Charles L Knight (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Hugh Brantley (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Rodney L Chandler (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
David Chaney (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
T Ralph Davis (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Tim Garrett (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Danny Henson (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Algie J Jones Jr (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
Alice Mallory (Director) $3,000 $0 $0
David J Pierce (Director) $3,000 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,115,484
Expenses
$13,169,347
Net Income
$946,137
Net Assets
$9,055,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $14,115,484
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $545,618
4.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,976,668
37.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $10,771,730
Total Liabilities $1,716,371
Net Assets $9,055,359
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Chastain (President &) $380,191 $0 $88,327
Jennifer Bruce (Cfo Gemc) $300,289 $0 $72,862
Bill Verner (Senior Vp) $265,319 $0 $39,296
Pat Merritt (Vp Comm & Ec) $218,668 $0 $38,332
Jason Bragg (Vice Preside) $205,131 $0 $63,475
Harry Reeves (Vice Preside) $197,814 $0 $57,732
Mike Mcdonald (Chairman) $4,100 $0 $0
Edward Crowell (Vice Chairma) $3,500 $0 $0
Eddie Gore (Director) $3,500 $0 $0
Phillip Ham Jr (Director) $3,400 $0 $0
Amy Orr (Director) $3,400 $0 $0
Neal L Talton (Director) $2,900 $0 $0
Charles L Knight (Director) $2,800 $0 $0
Johnny Allgood (Director) $2,700 $0 $0
Linton Scott (Director) $2,700 $0 $0
Brenda P Green (Director) $2,600 $0 $0
B Don Copeland (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
David Chaney (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
T Ralph Davis (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
Tim Garrett (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
Danny Henson (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
Algie J Jones Jr (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
Alice Mallory (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
Maribeth Wansley (Director) $2,400 $0 $0
John T Woods (Director) $2,400 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,487,071
Expenses
$14,251,606
Net Income
$235,465
Net Assets
$8,109,222
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $14,487,071
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $549,182
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,769,268
33.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,758,175
Total Liabilities $1,648,953
Net Assets $8,109,222
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Chastain (President &) $367,791 $0 $85,491
Bill Verner (Senior Vp) $287,696 $0 $48,617
Jennifer Bruce (Cfo Gemc) $282,568 $0 $68,818
Pat Merritt (Vp Comm & Ec) $207,296 $0 $35,745
Laurel George (Editor & Vp) $183,626 $0 $30,522
Jason Bragg (Vice Preside) $177,232 $0 $55,157
Amy Orr (Chairman) $7,100 $0 $0
Phillip Ham Jr (Director) $4,600 $0 $0
Edward Crowell (Director) $4,100 $0 $0
Mike Mcdonald (Vice Chairma) $4,100 $0 $0
Johnny Allgood (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Linton Scott (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Neal L Talton (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Brenda P Green (Director) $3,200 $0 $0
Anthony Norton (Director) $2,600 $0 $0
Bill Carpenter (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
B Don Copeland (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
David Chaney (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
T Ralph Davis (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Tim Garrett (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Eddie Gore (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Danny Henson (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Algie J Jones Jr (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Charles L Knight (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Alice Mallory (Director) $2,500 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,889,677
Expenses
$13,895,075
Net Income
$994,602
Net Assets
$7,873,757
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $14,889,677
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $535,150
3.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,376,447
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $9,253,355
Total Liabilities $1,379,598
Net Assets $7,873,757
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Dennis Chastain (President &) $352,558 $0 $80,992
Bill Verner (Senior Vp) $270,050 $0 $46,481
Jennifer Bruce (Cfo Gemc) $265,830 $0 $67,818
Pat Merritt (Vp Comm & Ec) $199,936 $0 $35,088
Laurel George (Editor) $169,260 $0 $29,975
Harry Reeves (Vice Preside) $158,843 $0 $50,289
Amy Orr (Chairman) $6,000 $0 $0
Phillip Ham Jr (Director) $5,100 $0 $0
Anthony Norton (Director) $3,500 $0 $0
Mike Mcdonald (Vice Chairma) $3,500 $0 $0
Linton Scott (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Johnny Allgood (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Jerry Boatwright (Director) $3,300 $0 $0
Edward Crowell (Director) $3,100 $0 $0
Neal L Talton (Director) $2,800 $0 $0
Robert Youmans (Director) $2,800 $0 $0
Brenda P Green (Director) $2,800 $0 $0
Gary G Porter (Director) $2,800 $0 $0
Lavanda Lynn (Director) $2,800 $0 $0
David J Pierce (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
B Don Copeland (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Eddie Gore (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
John T Woods (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
Algie J Jones Jr (Director) $2,500 $0 $0
T Ralph Davis (Director) $2,500 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$14,204,806
Expenses
$13,091,718
Net Income
$1,113,088
Net Assets
$6,879,155
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $14,204,806
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $491,795
3.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $4,243,823
32.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $8,031,651
Total Liabilities $1,152,496
Net Assets $6,879,155

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,793,122
Expenses
$12,948,935
Net Income
$844,187
Net Assets
$5,766,067
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,793,122
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,361,653
10.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $2,856,293
22.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,697,981
Total Liabilities $931,914
Net Assets $5,766,067

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,492,353
Expenses
$13,988,301
Net Income
-$495,948
Net Assets
$4,921,880
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,492,353
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $632,715
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,403,793
24.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,946,664
Total Liabilities $1,024,784
Net Assets $4,921,880

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,214,734
Expenses
$12,620,585
Net Income
$594,149
Net Assets
$5,417,825
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,214,734
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $570,606
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,582,726
28.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,409,676
Total Liabilities $991,851
Net Assets $5,417,825

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,135,656
Expenses
$12,465,662
Net Income
$669,994
Net Assets
$4,823,676
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,135,656
100%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $536,736
4.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,991,302
32.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,984,492
Total Liabilities $1,160,816
Net Assets $4,823,676

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,326,375
Expenses
$12,696,646
Net Income
$629,729
Net Assets
$4,153,682
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,326,287
100.0%
Investment Income $88
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $619,047
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,488,082
27.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,288,478
Total Liabilities $1,134,796
Net Assets $4,153,682

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$13,229,117
Expenses
$12,669,439
Net Income
$559,678
Net Assets
$3,523,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $13,228,831
100.0%
Investment Income $286
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $615,613
4.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $3,377,048
26.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $4,527,894
Total Liabilities $1,003,941
Net Assets $3,523,953

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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