Southeastern Electric Exchange Inc
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What it says it does
SOUTHEASTERN ELECTRIC EXCHANGE IS A NON-PROFIT, NON-POLITICAL (NON-LOBBYING) ORGANIZATION OF INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITY COMPANIES. THE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION IS: TO PROMOTE THE COMMON INTEREST AND GROWTH OF THE INVESTOR-OWNED ELECTRIC UTILITY SYSTEMS IN THE REGION; AND TO DEVELOP AND ENHANCE THE HUMAN, OPERATIONAL AND TECHNICAL RESOURCES OF MEMBER COMPANIES TO THE FULLEST. THIS PURPOSE IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF THE ASSOCIATION'S WORKING GROUPS. IN ADDITION TO THEIR UNIQUE MISSIONS AND OBJECTIVES, THESE GROUPS SERVE THE MEMBERSHIP BY: FACILITATING THE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OF INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS BY PROVIDING NEW INFORMATION AND SKILLS; DEVELOPING LEADERS TO REPRESENT THE COMMON INTERESTS OF MEMBERS ON NATIONAL-LEVEL ORGANIZATIONS; PROVIDING A MEANS TO PRESENT CONSENSUS OPINIONS TO NATIONAL STANDARDS-MAKING ORGANIZATIONS; DEVELOPING AND IMPLEMENTING APPROPRIATE RESEARCH AND SURVEY ACTIVITIES; PROMOTING CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT IN THEIR FIELDS; AND BY
- Income
- $4.7 million
- Spending
- $3.0 million
- Employees
- 7
- Highest pay
- $425,890, exec director & corp secretary
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (3)
- CONDUCTED A TWO AND ONE HALF-DAY ANNUAL CONFERENCE WHICH WAS ATTENDED BY 2,033 INDIVIDUALS FROM MEMBER COMPANIES AND TRADE PARTNERS. THE CONFERENCE PROVIDED CURRENT INFORMATION AND CONTINUING EDUCATION DURING SESSIONS ON ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION; SUBSTATION; TRANSMISSION; FLEET MANAGEMENT & MAINTENANCE; REAL ESTATE & RIGHT-OF-WAY MANAGEMENT; THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY CODE. THE CONFERENCE ALSO INCLUDED A TRADE SHOW ALLOWING MEMBER COMPANY PERSONNEL TO LEARN ABOUT NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES IN THEIR FIELDS.
- CONDUCTED 35 WORKING GROUP MEETINGS DURING THE YEAR WHICH WERE ATTENDED BY 759 INDIVIDUALS FROM MEMBER COMPANIES AND PROVIDED TRAINING AND CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE FIELDS OF SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION; CLAIMS ADMINISTRATION; INTEGRATED RESOURCE PLANNING; JOINT USE OF FACILITIES AND PLANT; METERING AND DISTRIBUTION SERVICE DEVICES; AMI SYSTEM OPERATIONS; EMERGENCY MUTUAL ASSISTANCE AND LOGISTICS; UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION NETWORKS; OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION; POWER QUALITY & RELIABILITY; ELECTRIC REGULATIONS; REAL ESTATE & RIGHT-OF-WAY MANGEMENT; SUBSTATION MAINTENANCE & OPERATIONS; FLEET MAINTENANCE & MANAGEMENT; TRANSMISSION LINE OPERATIONS; DISTRIBUTION OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER; AND, NETWORK UNDERGROUND DISTRIBUTION.
- MEMBERSHIP DUES ARE ASSESSED ANNUALLY BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFFILIATE MEMBERS (SERVICE COMPANY MEMBERS) PAY THE CURRENT BASE DUES AMOUNT OF $3,200. ALL OTHER MEMBERS (OPERATING COMPANY MEMBERS) PAY BASE DUES EQUAL TO $3,000 PLUS A PROPORTIONATE AMOUNT OF THE REMAINING ASSESSMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1957.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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