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BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
BLUE RIDGE ELECTRIC MEMBERSHIP CORPORATION (EIN 56-0160075)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-08-14
IRS object ID
201322269349300942
Schema version
2012v2.0
Source
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Return header ReturnHeader

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Timestamp2013-08-14T08:06:39-07:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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Business Name Line1ADAMS JENKINS CHEATHAM PCBusinessNameLine1

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CityMIDLOTHIANCity
StateVAState
ZIP Code231136845ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

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Name Name

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Phone8287582383Phone

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Address Line1PO BOX 112AddressLine1
CityLENOIRCity
StateNCState
ZIP Code28645ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameKatie M WoodleName
TitleSR VP & CFOTitle
Date Signed2013-08-14DateSigned
Authorize Third PartytrueAuthorizeThirdParty

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NameG STEVEN GILLIAM CPAName
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Phone8043231313Phone
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Form 990 IRS990

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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (22 entries)

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Bradley McNeill
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Joy B Coffey
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Charity Gambill-Gwyn
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Sumpter Utilities Inc
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JBL Communications Inc
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Schedule D IRS990ScheduleD

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Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Severance PaymenttrueSeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire PlantrueSupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp ArrangementfalseEquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (8 entries)

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SANDRA HICKS
DIR. MEMB. SERV.1109197745-3475800286968202185
Robert Kent III
DIR OF OPERATIONS1099727745-2100324386401154456
MICHAEL HIGH
DIR. ENG. SERV.1404289208-122834242013559193332
LEE LAYTON
SVP, COO24176540990-70721247879425409895
JULIE O'DELL-MICHIE
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Douglas W Johnson
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CLAIRE L CHASE
Senior VP24359340722412256075712430398727
BRAD SHIELDS
SVP & CTO14609818689-8972436829131208628

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

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Return ReferencePart III, Additional InformationReturnReference
ExplanationSchedule J Part II Breakdown of W-2 Compensation Column iii Other Reportable Compensation:The negative amounts in this column are included as part of total compensation in column B(i) and B(ii) and represent pre-tax deductions (Section 125) to arrive at W-2 Box 5 wages.Schedule J Part II Base Compensation and Bonus and incentive compensation included the following amounts from related organizations:The following amounts included in reportable compensation in Part VII Section A and Schedule J Part II B(i) were allocated to Blue Ridge Energies, LLC:Douglas W. Johnson $86,393 (base) and $15,165 (bonus and incentive)Claire L. Chase $20,706 (base) and $7,583 (bonus and incentive)Julie O'Dell-Michie $16,661 (base)Brad Shields $8,622 (base)Sandra Hicks $454 (base)The following amounts included in reportable compensation in Part VII Section A and Schedule J Part II B(i) were allocated to RidgeLink LLC:Claire L. Chase $10,353 (base) and $10,000 (bonus and incentive)Lee Layton $19,379 (base) and $10,000 (bonus and incentive)Brad Shields $10,412 (base) $10,000 (bonus and incentive)Explanation

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (16 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
Form 990, Part IX, Line 4 Benefits Paid To or For MembersPatronage dividends are paid to members' accounts in accordance with the pre-existing obligation in the Corporation's by-laws. The Corporation is obligated to pay by credits to a capital account for each patron all such amounts in excess of operating costs and expenses.IRS instructions for line 4 changed in 2011 to include patronage dividends paid by section 501(c)(12) organizations to their members. Accordingly, these amounts are now reported on line 4.
990 Part VII Section A Column FThe Corporation participates in the NRECA group defined pension plan. As part of this plan, participants are required to recognize the actuarial increase in the value of their account on the form 990. The contribution rate for participants in the plan are the same for all individuals in the plan. The change in actuarial value for each participant, however, varies with age. In other words, the older a participant is, the greater the increase in that individual's change in actuarial value with all other things being equal.
990 Part IX Line 17 TravelPer IRS instructions the total travel costs reported on this line represent all transportation costs of the Corporation, including the expense of purchasing, leasing, operating, and repairing any vehicles owned by the Corporation. This includes all the line and service trucks used in the daily operations of the Corporation. These trucks log in approximately 1,000,000 miles each year constructing and maintaining the electric plant of the Corporation.
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other IncreasesPatronage Div. paid to members' Accts. not expense per gaap = $12035518Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreasesother comprehensive loss = -$724001Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increasesnon-cash patronage allocations not revenue per irs = $246212Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreasesnet retirement of capital credits = -$2107206Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreasesnet change in memberships = -$5620Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other DecreasesContributions in aid of construction not revenue per gaap = -$2323252Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly AvailableGoverning documents and policies are available upon request. The annual report, bylaws and other governing documents are available on the coop's web site. In addition, financial data is presented to the members at the annual meeting and also included in the 990 which is available upon request.Form 990, Part VI, Line 19
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key EmployeesThe cooperative utilizes an independent compensation professional to review market trends and conduct an analysis of compensation including the CEO. The compensation committee of the board conducts an annual performance review of the CEO and approves the compensation package associated with this position.Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of ConflictsThe governing board of directors along with members of management complete annual conflict of interest statements.Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review ProcessThe CFO and management review a draft of the 990 with the board of directors prior to filing with the IRS.Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or ShareholdersCertain decisions of the governing body are subject to approval by the members as provided for in the by-laws.Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b
Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing BodyThe members of the Corporation elect the members of the board of directors that govern the affairs of the Corporation. The board of directors meet monthly with management in addition to other committee meetings. In addition, there is one annual membership meeting.Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a
Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or ShareholderThe members of the Corporation elect the members of the board of directors that govern the affairs of the Corporation. Each director shall have one vote in all Board matters, and decisions shall be based on the vote of a majority of the Board members present at any meeting having a quorum of the Board.Form 990, Part VI, Line 6

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

Name Of Disregarded Entity NameOfDisregardedEntity

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Business Name Line1Blue Ridge Electric Members Found IncBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Address Line1PO Box 112AddressLine1
CityLenoirCity
StateNCState
ZIP Code28645ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN561793740EIN
Primary ActivitiesProvides assistance to needy families & nonprofit com. org.PrimaryActivities
Legal Domicile StateNCLegalDomicileState
Exempt Code Section501 (c) 3ExemptCodeSection
Public Charity StatusCharityPublicCharityStatus

Direct Controlling Entity Name DirectControllingEntityName

FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Business Name Line1Blue Ridge EMCBusinessNameLine1
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Controlled OrgtrueControlledOrg

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV (2 entries)

Address Line1AddressUS/AddressLine1CityAddressUS/CityStateAddressUS/StateZIP CodeAddressUS/ZIPCodeEINEINPrimary ActivityPrimaryActivityLegal Domicile StateLegalDomicileStateBusiness Name Line1DirectControllingEntityName/BusinessNameLine1Type Of EntityTypeOfEntityShare Of Total IncomeShareOfTotalIncomeShare Of EOY AssetsShareOfEOYAssetsPercentage OwnershipPercentageOwnershipControlled OrgControlledOrg
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
110 Nuway Circle NELenoirNC28645562100909Fuel Propane / Dist. RetailNCBlue Ridge EMCC corp167496144767621.00000true
Ridgelink LLC
1216 Blowing Rock BlvdLenoirNC28645263648319Telecommunication ServicesNCBlue Ridge EMCC corp652884708361.00000true
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
Receipt Of Int Ann Rents RoyaltiestrueReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other OrgtrueGiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other OrgfalseGiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other OrgfalseLoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other OrgtrueLoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Dividends Related OrganizationfalseDividendsRelatedOrganization
Sale Of Assets To Other OrgtrueSaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other OrgtruePurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of AssetsfalseExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other OrgsfalseRentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other OrgsfalsePerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of FacilitiesfalseSharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid EmployeestrueSharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other OrgtrueReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other OrgtrueReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other OrgtrueOtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other OrgfalseOtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (14 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeAmount InvolvedAmountInvolvedMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
q521873Cost
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
p143653Cost
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
o535596Cost
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
h668432FMV
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
g10365FMV
Blue Ridge Energies LLC
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Ridgelink LLC
r2494736Cost
Ridgelink LLC
q228232Cost
Ridgelink LLC
p11546Cost
Ridgelink LLC
o135294Cost
Ridgelink LLC
e2000000FMV
Ridgelink LLC
a94815FMV
Blue Ridge Electric Members Found Inc
q84238Cost
Blue Ridge Electric Members Found Inc
b44500FMV