2025-01-23T11:46:13-07:00 2024-06-30 990 2023-07-01 020606169 OPERATION POCKET CHANGE OF MEC INC OPER 4237271960 PO Box 180 Mountain City TN 37683 Judy Walsh Director of Finance and Accounting 4237271960 2025-01-22 1 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z Rodney Metcalf PO Box 180 Mountain City TN 37683 132967 0 X X 2001 TN To benefit those in need by screening applications received from the public and disbursing funds for charitable purposes and community benefits and awarding scholarships to eligible students who meet the criteria set by the organization 8 8 0 8 0 0 134969 132967 0 0 0 0 0 0 134969 132967 127891 112991 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 127891 112991 7078 19976 68878 88854 0 0 68878 88854 To provide scholarships to eligible students who meet the criteria set by the organization, give assistance to community organizations, youth groups, fire and emergency organizations, individuals in need due to medical or financial hardships and those who have had house fires. 0 0 34500 34500 34500 Scholarships were awarded to high school graduates who submitted applications and met the criteria set by the organization 56194 56161 56161 Fire and emergency agencies, community agencies and youth programs apply for funding for special projects and programs to benefit the communities in which they are located. 22297 22297 22297 Applications are submitted by individuals with medical and/or financial hardship such as medical bills and transport, handicap accessibility home improvements, hearing aids, groceries, and victims of house fires. 0 0 0 112991 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 8 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 TN X X X Judy L Walsh 4237271960 PO Box 180 Mountain City TN 37683 Bobby Hodges Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Rita Bently Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Gilbert Honeycutt Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Dr Sandra Fortune Trustee 1 0 X 0 0 0 Judy L Walsh Ex Officio 990 preparer 0 0 X 0 0 0 Glen Hatfield President 2 X 0 0 0 Robert Ray Wilson Vice President 1 0 X 0 0 0 Rebecca S Mitchell Secretary 1 0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Wills Treasurer 1 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132967 0 132967 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132967 0 0 0 46160 46160 66831 66831 0 0 112991 112991 0 0 68878 88854 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 68878 88854 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 68878 88854 0 0 68878 88854 68878 88854 19976 0 0 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 X 141690 131054 143107 127891 112957 656699 141690 131054 143107 127891 112957 656699 656699 656699 1 1 X 1 Scholarships 35 34500 0 House Fires 2 3500 0 Medical or Financial Hardships 16 18797 0 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 The board of directors consists of members of each of the communities covered by the organization. Since they live in these communities they can witness use of funds. Each check that is written is designed as to the recipient of the grant, i.e. the scholarship checks are written to the university, but the recipient's name is noted. Form 990, Part IV, Line 22 OPC Grants Over $5000 Roan Mtn VFD/Equip 6,000.00 Main St. Roan Mountain, TN Newland VFD/Equipment 6,414.77 Main St. Newland, NC JC Senior Center/ Expansion 10,000.00 College St. Mountain City, TN Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Copies of the 990 are reviewed at the regular monthly meeting. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 Activities of the organization are reported in the Tennessee Magazine, a monthly trade publication that is mailed to all members of Mountain Electric Cooperative. Reports of activities are given at the annual educational meeting and are sometimes reported in the local newspapers. Information may be requested anytime and viewed on MEC's website: www.mountainelectric.com. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Activities of the organization are reported in the Tennessee Magazine, a monthly trade publication that is mailed to all members of Mountain Electric Cooperative. Reports of activities are given at the annual educational meeting and are sometimes reported in the local newspapers. Information may be requested anytime and viewed on MEC's website: www.mountainelectric.com. Filed form 8868 request for extension of time to file. Due to massive hurricane Helene damage power was out and systems were down. Information unavailable, so filed form 8868 by mail.