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SIOUX VALLEY-SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
SIOUX VALLEY-SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC (EIN 46-0189704)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-07-29
IRS object ID
201322109349301002
Schema version
2012v2.1
Source
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Every field in the e-filed return. Faint text is the IRS element name, for citing.

Return header ReturnHeader

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Timestamp2013-07-29T15:17:05-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN410746749EIN

Preparer Firm Business Name PreparerFirmBusinessName

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Business Name Line1CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLPBusinessNameLine1

Preparer Firm US Address PreparerFirmUSAddress

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Address Line1PO BOX 217AddressLine1
CityAUSTINCity
StateMNState
ZIP Code55912ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN460189704EIN

Name Name

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Business Name Line1SIOUX VALLEY SOUTHWESTERN ELECTRICBusinessNameLine1
Business Name Line2COOPERATIVE INCBusinessNameLine2
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Name ControlSIOUNameControl
Phone6055343535Phone

US Address USAddress

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Address Line1PO BOX 216AddressLine1
CityCOLMANCity
StateSDState
ZIP Code570170216ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameMARK ROGENName
TitleBOARD PRESIDENTTitle
Phone6055343535Phone
Date Signed2013-06-24DateSigned
Authorize Third Party1AuthorizeThirdParty

Preparer Preparer

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NameCRAIG POPENHAGENName
PTINP01587689PTIN
Phone5074347000Phone
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Tax Year2012TaxYear
Build TS2016-02-24 21:20:13ZBuildTS

Form 990 IRS990

Doing Business As DoingBusinessAs

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Significant Change0SignificantChange
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Employment Tax Returns Filed1EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled
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Indoor Tanning Services0IndoorTanningServices
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (16 entries)

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JAN BOBENDRIER
DIRECTOR10.30X1018300
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DIRECTOR8.80X1009600
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DIRECTOR7.90X899800
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DIRECTOR4.70X894800
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DIRECTOR6.50X1114800
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated (8 entries)

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NRUCFC PATRONAGE CAPITAL1436408C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - OTHER601011C
NRUCFC CAPITAL TERM CERTS1982699C
NRUCFC MEMBER CAPITAL SEC1000000C
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ERC LOANS760019C
OTHER PROGRAM RELATED256418C
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Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (2 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
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PATRONAGE CAPITAL PAYABLE$12,676
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Total Of Amounts479780TotalOfAmounts
Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (2 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
PART IV, LINE 1B:CUSTOMERS HAVE THE OPTION OF PARTICIPATING IN OPERATION ROUND-UP. PARTICIPATING CUSTOMERS ROUND THEIR BILLS UP TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR AND THE DIFFERENCE IS CONTRIBUTED TO THE SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY CUSTOMERS' TRUST, WITH THE FUNDS BEING UTILIZED FOR CHARITABLE GIVING.
PART X, LINE 2:THE COOPERATIVE HAS BEEN GRANTED TAX EXEMPT STATUS UNDER 501(C)(12) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SIOUX VALLEY RURAL TELEVISION IS A TAXABLE CORPORATION. UTILITY SAFETY INNOVATIONS, LLC IS TREATED AS A DISREGARDED ENTITY FOR INCOME TAX PURPOSES. INCOME FROM THE LLC IS INCLUDED WITH THE COOPERATIVE'S UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME FOR TAX REPORTING PURPOSES. DEFERRED TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ARE RECORDED FOR FUTURE TAX CONSEQUENCES ATTRIBUTABLE TO TEMPORARY DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FINANCIAL STATEMENT CARRYING AMOUNTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE TAX BASES. PRINCIPALLY, THESE DIFFERENCES RELATE TO DEPRECIATION OF PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT AND NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARDS. A VALUATION ALLOWANCE IS PROVIDED WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT A DEFERRED TAX ASSET WILL NOT BE REALIZED. NET OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARDS OF APPROXIMATELY $7,034,000 INCURRED THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2012 ARE AVAILABLE TO OFFSET FUTURE TAXABLE INCOME OF SVRT. NET OPERATING LOSSES BEGIN EXPIRING IN THE YEAR 2016. AN EQUAL AND OFFSETTING VALUATION ALLOWANCE IS RECORDED AS THE CERTAINTY OF REALIZING THE FUTURE TAX BENEFITS OF THE OPERATING LOSS CARRYFORWARD IS UNCERTAIN AT THE TIME. THE COOPERATIVE AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ADOPTED THE INCOME TAX STANDARD FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS ON JANUARY 1, 2009. AS A RESULT OF IMPLEMENTATION, THE COOPERATIVE EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND DETERMINED THAT IT HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2012 AND 2011. WITH FEW EXCEPTIONS THE COOPERATIVE AND ITS SUBSIDIARY ARE NO LONGER SUBJECT TO FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL INCOME TAX EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2009.DESCRIPTION OF UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER FIN 48:

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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First Class Or Charter TravelXFirstClassOrCharterTravel
Written Policy Re T And E Expenses1WrittenPolicyReTAndEExpenses
Substantiation Required1SubstantiationRequired
Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan0SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (3 entries)

TitleTitleBase Compensation Filing OrgBaseCompensationFilingOrgComp Based On Related OrgsCompBasedOnRelatedOrgsBonus Filing OrgBonusFilingOrgBonus Related OrgsBonusRelatedOrgsOther Compensation Filing OrgOtherCompensationFilingOrgOther Compensation Related OrgsOtherCompensationRelatedOrgsDeferred Comp Filing OrgDeferredCompFilingOrgDeferred Comp Related OrgsDeferredCompRelatedOrgsNontaxable Benefits Filing OrgNontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgNontaxable Benefits Related OrgsNontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgsTotal Compensation Filing OrgTotalCompensationFilingOrgTotal Compensation Related OrgsTotalCompensationRelatedOrgsComp Report Prior990 Filing OrgCompReportPrior990FilingOrgComp Report Prior990 Related OrgsCompReportPrior990RelatedOrgs
DON MARKER
GENERAL MANAGER/CEO17352200000963360207000290558000
BETTY VANDERWERFF
DIRECTOR OF FIN & ACCTG/CFO9694600000361660203750153487000
THEODORE SMITH
DIRECTOR OF ENG & OPS1213380000019060098700150268000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Return ReferencePART I, LINE 1AReturnReference
ExplanationTHE COOPERATIVE OCCASIONALLY PROVIDES CHARTER TRAVEL FOR GROUPS OF ITS DIRECTORS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES TO ATTEND MEETINGS OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHEN THIS IS MORE COST EFFECTIVE AND EXPEDIENT THAN ARRANGING FOR OTHER COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE TRAVEL METHODS.Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (10 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6EACH ELECTRIC ACCOUNT IS A MEMBER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7ACOOPERATIVE IS BROKEN INTO 11 DISTRICTS. MEMBERS CAN VOTE FOR THE DIRECTOR FROM THE DISTRICT IN WHICH THE MEMBER IS LOCATED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7BCHANGES TO THE COOPERATIVE BY-LAWS ARE VOTED ON AT THE ANNUAL MEETING IN WHICH EACH MEMBER HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11THE FORM 990 WILL BE PROVIDED TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A MEETING PRIOR TO FILING. EACH BOARD MEMBER WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REVIEW THE RETURN AT THAT TIME. THE RETURN WILL ALSO BE REVIEWED IN DETAIL BY THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PRIOR TO FILING OF THE RETURN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12CALL EMPLOYEES, DIRECTORS, THE GENERAL MANAGER/CEO, THE MANAGEMENT STAFF, AND THE ATTORNEY MUST BE FAMILIAR WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. EACH IS REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE POLICY. ANNUALLY THE DIRECTORS, GENERAL MANAGER/CEO, ATTORNEY AND MANAGEMENT STAFF EXECUTE A NEW STATEMENT. EMPLOYEES EXECUTE ONE AT TIME OF EMPLOYMENT AND UPDATE WHEN A CONFLICT ARISES. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXISTS, THEN THE EMPLOYEE AND SUPERVISOR IN COORDINATION WITH MANAGEMENT SHALL COLLECTIVELY DETERMINE WHAT ACTION SHOULD BE TAKEN. IF A DIRECTOR HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST HE/SHE SHALL DISQUALIFY THEMSELVES FROM DECISIONS THAT POSE THE CONFLICT OR THE APPEARANCE OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE DIRECTOR MAY REQUEST AN OPINION OF THE COOPERATIVE ATTORNEY BEFORE SUCH ACTION IS TAKEN.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY USES A NATIONAL COMPENSATION SURVEY PROVIDED TO US BY OUR NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, NRECA. THE NATIONAL AVERAGE PAY IS USED AS A GUIDANCE FOR ESTABLISHING INITIAL SALARIES AND YEARLY SALARY CHANGES. YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN A POSITION ARE ALSO FACTORED IN. USING THE SURVEY DATA HELPS TO ENSURE SALARIES REMAIN COMPETITIVE WITH THOSE OFFERED AT OTHER RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES AND THAT THE DATA REMAINS CONSISTENT FROM YEAR TO YEAR. THIS PROCESS IS USED FOR ALL POSITIONS AT SIOUX VALLEY ENERGY ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE LAST YEAR THIS PROCESS WAS UNDERTAKEN WAS 2012.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19THE COOPERATIVE MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE COOPERATIVE MEMBERS UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:EQUITY IN EARNINGS OF SIOUX VALLEY RURAL TELEVISION 129,427. RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS -1,226,557. CORSON DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION, LLP K-1 -22. PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID 3,787,066.CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES:
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2CTHE COOPERATIVE'S OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT AND SELECTION OF INDEPENDENT AUDITOR HAS NOT CHANGED.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 4THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS STATE THAT PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID BY SECTION 501(C)(12) ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR MEMBERS SHOULD BE REPORTED ON LINE 4. THE ORGANIZATION HAS INTERPRETED PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID TO MEAN PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ALLOCATED OR TO BE ALLOCATED FOR THE CURRENT YEAR. SINCE THIS ALLOCATION IS NOT AN EXPENSE UNDER GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP), THIS HAS RESULTED IN A RECONCILING ITEM TO NET ASSETS IN PART XI, ON PAGE 12 OF THE FORM 990.

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part I Form990ScheduleRPartI

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Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Dividends Related Organization0DividendsRelatedOrganization
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Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (4 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeAmount InvolvedAmountInvolvedMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
SIOUX VALLEY RURAL TELEVISION INC
A120685ACTUAL AMOUNT
SIOUX VALLEY RURAL TELEVISION INC
O766015ACTUAL AMOUNT
SIOUX VALLEY RURAL TELEVISION INC
Q334249ACTUAL AMOUNT
SIOUX VALLEY RURAL TELEVISION INC
S1807865ACTUAL AMOUNT