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HILCO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC: Form 990, tax year 2012

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Organization
HILCO ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC (EIN 74-0683625)
Tax period
2012-01-01 to 2012-12-31
Filed
2013-10-15
IRS object ID
201332889349300438
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

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Timestamp2013-10-15T11:47:41-05:00Timestamp
Tax Period End Date2012-12-31TaxPeriodEndDate

Preparer Firm PreparerFirm

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EIN750882037EIN

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StateTXState
ZIP Code79423ZIPCode
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Return Type990ReturnType
Tax Period Begin Date2012-01-01TaxPeriodBeginDate

Filer Filer

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EIN740683625EIN

Name Name

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Phone2546872331Phone

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Address Line1PO BOX 127AddressLine1
CityITASCACity
StateTXState
ZIP Code760550127ZIPCode

Officer Officer

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NameDEBRA A COLEName
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Phone2546872331Phone
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NameMatt R WillisName
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Phone8067473806Phone
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Tax Year2012TaxYear
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Form 990 IRS990

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Mission DescriptionTHE COOPERATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITY AND AIM IS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENT AND INNOVATIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE AS REFLECTED IN TOP QUALITY ELECTRIC SERVICE RELIABILITY, AFFORDABLE RATES, EMPLOYEE TEAMWORK AND THE HIGHEST DEGREE OF INTEGRITY IN ALL COOPERATIVE ENDEAVORS.MissionDescription
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DescriptionPROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO OUR MEMBERS - 23,703 ACTIVE SERVICES AT YEAR END WERE PROVIDED ELECTRICITY ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL.Description
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Form990 Part VII Section A Form990PartVIISectionA (10 entries)

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GEORGE THIESS
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Contractor Compensation ContractorCompensation (5 entries)

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2448 CORNELL DRIVEFLOWERMOUNDTX750224876RIGHT OF WAY CLEARING907669
PIKE ELECTRIC INC
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TEXAS STATE UTILITIES INC
3301 E LOOP 820 SFORT WORTHTX76119UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION525156
NATIONAL INFORMATION SOLUTIONS COOPERATI
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WILDFIRE ISP LLC
665 ARROWHEAD RDWAXAHACHIETX75167SCADA INSTALLATION115183
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Land Land

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Buildings Buildings

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Investments Program Related InvestmentsProgramRelated (8 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionBook ValueBookValueMethod Of ValuationMethodOfValuation
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - CFC752921C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - COBANK2235627C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - TEC384249C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - BRAZOS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC18677877C
PATRONAGE CAPITAL - NISC51390C
CAPITAL TERM CERTIFICATES - CFC870689C
MEMBER CAPITAL SECURITIES - CFC25000C
MEMBERSHIP FEES IN ASSOCIATED ORGANIZATIONS1000C
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Other Liabilities OtherLiabilities (9 entries)

DescriptionDescriptionAmountAmount
NEGATIVE EQUITY INVESTMENT IN AFFILIATED COMPANY$617,473
UNBILLED POWER COST$745,530
POWER COST ADJUSTMENT - OVER COLLECTED$745,784
CONSUMER DEPOSITS$1,400,822
ACCRUED INTEREST$365,941
ACCRUED TAXES$635,803
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE COMPENSATED ABSENCES$849,803
OTHER CURRENT AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES$170,584
DEFERRED CREDIT - OTHER$180,712
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Footnote In Part XIIIXFootnoteInPartXIII

Form990 Schedule D Part XIII Form990ScheduleDPartXIII (3 entries)

Return ReferenceReturnReferenceExplanationExplanationIdentifierIdentifier
Part IV, Line 2b:PURSUANT TO SECTION 74.3013 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED A RURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND WITH RETIREMENTS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL, WHICH HAVE REMAINED UNCLAIMED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. THE AMOUNTS DEPOSITED INTO THE RURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENABLE STUDENTS FROM RURAL AREAS TO ATTEND COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR OTHER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION. ANY AMOUNTS SO DEPOSITED INTO THE RURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE STILL PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE BUT UNCLAIMED. ALSO PURSUANT TO SECTION 74.3013 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND WITH RETIREMENTS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL, WHICH HAVE REMAINED UNCLAIMED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. THE AMOUNTS DEPOSITED INTO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ARE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THE STIMULATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. ANY AMOUNTS SO DEPOSITED INTO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ARE STILL PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE BUT UNCLAIMED. ALSO PURSUANT TO SECTION 74.3013 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FUND WITH RETIREMENTS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL, WHICH HAVE REMAINED UNCLAIMED FOR A PERIOD OF THREE YEARS. THE AMOUNTS DEPOSITED INTO THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FUND ARE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CAN ONLY BE USED TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IN REDUCING THEIR ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ELECTRICITY BILLS. ANY AMOUNTS SO DEPOSITED INTO THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FUND ARE STILL PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE BUT UNCLAIMED.
Part X, Line 2:THE COOPERATIVE AND SUBSIDIARIES FOLLOW THE "UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS" PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE PRIMARY TAX POSITION OF THE COOPERATIVE IS THEIR FILING STATUS AS A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY. THE COOPERATIVE AND SUBSIDIARIES HAVE DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THEIR TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AND THAT ALL TAX BENEFITS ARE LIKELY TO BE REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT WITH TAXING AUTHORITIES.Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:
Part IX THE AMOUNT OF OTHER ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 15 DOES NOT EQUAL OR EXCEED 5 PERCENT OF THE TOTAL ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 16, COLUMN B. CONSEQUENTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS INSTRUCTIONS SCHEDULE D, PART IX HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK.

Schedule I IRS990ScheduleI

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Records Maintained0RecordsMaintained

Form990 Schedule I Part IV Form990ScheduleIPartIV

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IdentifierSCHEDULE I, PART IIIdentifier
Return ReferenceDONATIONS MADE BY THE COOPERATIVEReturnReference
ExplanationALL GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS AND DONATIONS ARE MADE TO NON-PROFIT AND CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE COOPERATIVE'S SERVICE AREA. ALL DONATIONS ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH OUR MEMBERS RESIDE.Explanation

Schedule J IRS990ScheduleJ

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Compensation SurveyXCompensationSurvey
Board Or Committee ApprovalXBoardOrCommitteeApproval
Severance Payment0SeverancePayment
Supplemental Nonqual Retire Plan0SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan
Equity Based Comp Arrangement0EquityBasedCompArrangement

Form990 Schedule J Part II Form990ScheduleJPartII (3 entries)

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DEBRA A COLE
GENERAL MGR/CEO171327050000856501701290123500367371000
PAULA FARQUHAR
DIRECTOR OF FIN/ACCT9617109270044230268320295090166205000
LEA SANDERS
ASST GENERAL MANAGER1065960122520136420226770114910166658000

Form990 Schedule J Part III Form990ScheduleJPartIII

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IdentifierSupplemental InformationIdentifier
Return ReferencePart IIIReturnReference
ExplanationPart II, Column C INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER A DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN. THE CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE NRECA R&S DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN ARE THE SAME FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THIS MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT, HOWEVER, VARIES WITH AGE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE OLDER A PLAN PARTICIPANT IS, THE GREATER THE INCREASE IN THAT INDIVIDUAL'S CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE, ALL OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL. BECAUSE THIS RELATES TO A MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN, CASH CONTRIBUTION TO THE PLAN IN LIEU OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE ARE EXPENSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. DEBRA A COLE ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $166,703 401(K) EMPLOYER MATCH 3,426 TOTAL COLUMN C: 170,129 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: (166,703) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: 41,717 TOTAL COOPERATIVE CASH CONTRIBUTION $45,143 PAULA FARQUHAR ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $24,698 401(K) EMPLOYER MATCH 2,134 TOTAL COLUMN C: 26,832 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: (24,698) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: 25,850 TOTAL COOPERATIVE CASH CONTRIBUTION $27,984 LEA SANDERS ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $20,459 401(K) EMPLOYER MATCH 2,218 TOTAL COLUMN C: 22,677 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: (20,459) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN: 26,864 TOTAL COOPERATIVE CASH CONTRIBUTION $29,082Explanation

Schedule L IRS990ScheduleL

Form990 Schedule L Part IV Form990ScheduleLPartIV (3 entries)

RelationshipRelationshipAmount Of TransactionAmountOfTransactionDescription Of TransactionDescriptionOfTransactionSharing Of RevenuesSharingOfRevenues
TRAVIS JOHN SANDERS
T. SANDERS IS EMPLOYED BY THE COOPERATIVE82163TRAVIS JOHN SANDERS HAS BEEN EMPLOYED AS A LINEMAN BY THE COOPERATIVE SINCE 1996. TRAVIS JOHN SANDERS AND THE COOPERATIVE'S ASSISTANT GENERAL MANAGER, LEA SANDERS, ARE FAMILY MEMBERS PER THE 990 DEFINITION OF FAMILY MEMBERS.0
DARRELL SULAK
DARRELL SULAK IS EMPLOYED BY THE COOPERATIVE52237DARRELL SULAK AND THE COOPERATIVE'S DIRECTOR OF FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING, PAULA FARQUHAR, ARE FAMILY MEMBERS PER THE 990 DEFINITION OF FAMILY MEMBERS.0
TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE
THE GENERAL MANAGER SERVES ON THE BOARD OF TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.173057THE COOPERATIVE PURCHASES ELECTRIC SUPPLIES FROM TEXAS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE.0

Schedule O IRS990ScheduleO

General Explanation GeneralExplanation (16 entries)

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Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6THE COOPERATIVE WAS FORMED BY THE MEMBERS TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE AT COST ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7aTHE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE VOTE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ELECTIONS ARE DONE ON A ONE MEMBER ONE VOTE BASIS.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7bTHE FOLLOWING ACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE. 1. DISSOLUTION/LIQUIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE. 2. MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION. 3. THE DISPOSAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE COOPERATIVE'S ASSETS. 4. AMENDMENTS TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11MANAGEMENT PRESENTED A COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE BOARD FOR DISCUSSION, REVIEW AND APPROVAL PRIOR TO FILING. THE DISCUSSION AND REVIEW WAS PERFORMED AT THE BOARD MEETING IMMEDIATELY BEFORE FILING THE FORM 990.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12cON AN ANNUAL BASIS, THE COOPERATIVE REQUIRES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PRINCIPAL OFFICERS, AND COMMITTEE MEMBERS TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST CERTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE FORM. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ALSO COMPLETE AND SIGN THE FORM 990 DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE. ALL INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTION OR SITUATION THAT MIGHT VIOLATE THE POLICY TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ADDITIONALLY, PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH THE COOPERATIVE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF SEVERAL DIRECTORS UTILIZES COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND STUDIES, INTERNALLY GENERATED QUANTITATIVE GOALS, AND THE GENERAL MANAGER'S SELF-APPRAISAL TO MAKE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS TO THE COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL MANAGER. THE ENTIRE BOARD THEN DETERMINES THE ULTIMATE COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION SURVEY SHOWS COMPARATIVE SALARIES FOR GENERAL MANAGERS FROM COOPERATIVES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND THE NATION. THE GENERAL MANAGER USES A COMPENSATION SURVEY WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE COOPERATIVE'S OTHER EMPLOYEES MEETING THE DEFINITION OF OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEES, IF ANY. THE SURVEY INCLUDES SALARIES FROM SIMILAR COOPERATIVES THROUGHOUT TEXAS AND THE NATION. ANNUALLY, ALL OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE ADDITIONALLY REQUIRED TO HAVE A PERFORMANCE APPRAISAL ADMINISTERED BY THE GENERAL MANAGER.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19THE COOPERATIVE PROVIDES A SUMMARIZED COPY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE (1) AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND (2) ONCE ANNUALLY IN THE MEMBER-PROVIDED CO-OP POWER MAGAZINE. THE COOPERATIVE BYLAWS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE. THE COOPERATIVE WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO ANY MEMBER WHO REQUESTS A COPY.
Form 990, Part VII, Column FIN ORDER TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO ITS EMPLOYEES, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN UNDER SECTION 401(K) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. AS PART OF THE PLAN DOCUMENT, THE COOPERATIVE PROVIDES A MATCHING CONTRIBUTION UP TO 2% OF A PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEE'S SALARY. ADDITIONALLY, THE COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATES IN A MULTI-EMPLOYER DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PLAN ARE BASED ON THE FULL FUNDING LIMITATION OF SUCH PLAN. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BOTH PLANS ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS, MEETING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PLANS. THE COOPERATIVE ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH AND LIFE INSURANCE TO ALL EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS, THROUGH A QUALIFIED PLAN. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON PART VII, COLUMN (F) FOR THE OFFICER IS COMPRISED OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FOR THE OFFICER, THE TOTAL AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED TO THE 401(K) PENSION PLAN AND THE INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE OFFICER.TO PROVIDE DETAIL REGARDING OFFICER'S OTHER COMPENSATION
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS RESULT FROM THE PURCHASE OF WHOLESALE POWER FROM A GENERATION & TRANSMISSION COOPERATIVE. PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ALSO RESULT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST FROM COOPERATIVE BANKS AND THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FROM OTHER COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASES FROM AND PAYMENTS TO SUCH COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS ARE A DIRECT COMPONENT OF COST OF THE ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE COOPERATIVE TO ITS MEMBERS.PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS
Form 990, Part IXTHE ACCOUNTING RECORDS OF THE COOPERATIVE ARE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE FEDERAL ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION FOR CLASS A AND B ELECTRIC UTILITIES. THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTING DOES NOT RECORD EXPENSES IN THE GENERAL EXPENSE CATEGORIES PROVIDED ON PART IX LINES 1 - 23. THE COOPERATIVE WILL BREAK OUT SALARIES AND WAGES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PAYROLL TAXES THAT ARE ALLOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, BUT OTHER EXPENSES THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN LINES 1 - 23 WILL BE REPORTED ON LINE 24 UNDER THE EXPENSE CATEGORIES REQUIRED BY THE UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS.ACCOUNTING SYSTEM
Form 990, Part IX, Lines 5-7SALARIES AND WAGES ARE ALLOCATED TO ASSET, LIABILITY, AND EXPENSE ACCOUNTS BASED ON THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM DESCRIBED ABOVE. IN AN EFFORT TO EXPLAIN WHY THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINES 5-7 DO NOT AGREE TO THE W-3 THE FOLLOWING RECONCILIATION IS PROVIDED. TOTAL PER LINES 5-7 $3,009,568 LESS DIRECTORS FEES REPORTED ON 1099-MISC (164,602) LESS OFFICER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS REPORTED ON LINE 5 (272,988) PLUS SALARIES AND WAGES ALLOCATED TO NONOPERATING MARGIN 331,550 PLUS SALARIES AND WAGES ALLOCATED TO ASSET ACCOUNTS 1,065,266 RECONCILIATION TO W-3 $3,968,794RECONCILIATION OF WAGES PER RETURN TO FORM W-3
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24THE FOLLOWING IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE EXPENSES REPORTED AS ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSE ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24. OFFICE SUPPLIES AND EXPENSE $346,148 OUTSIDE SERVICES EMPLOYED 76,326 INSURANCE 107,040 MAINTENANCE OF GENERAL PLANT 145,230 REGULATORY COMMISSION EXPENSE 74,137 MISCELLANEOUS GENERAL EXPENSE 203,715 TOTAL ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSE PER 990 $952,596BREAKDOWN OF EXPENSES INCLUDED IN ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL
Form 990, Part IX, Line 24eTHE FOLLOWING IS A BREAKDOWN OF THE EXPENSES REPORTED AS OTHER EXPENSES ON FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24e. THIRD PARTY MANAGEMENT EXPENSE $428,394 NET HILCO UNITED SERVICES EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT 11,656 TAXES - OTHER 485,273 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE 4,198 TOTAL OTHER EXPENSES PER FORM 990 LINE 24e $929,521TO PROVIDE DETAIL REGARDING OTHER EXPENSES
Form 990, Part IX, Line 4THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFICALLY STATE THAT THE AMOUNT OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID TO THE MEMBERS SHOULD BE REPORTED ON PART IX, LINE 4. THE PHRASE "PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID" REFERS TO THE PROCESS, SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR-END, BY WHICH THE COOPERATIVE ALLOCATES PATRONAGE CAPITAL TO AND, THEREFORE, OPERATES AT COST WITH ITS MEMBERS. THE COOPERATIVE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO DO SO ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS. TAX LAW DEFINES "OPERATING ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS" AS SUBORDINATION OF CAPITAL, DEMOCRATIC CONTROL, AND OPERATION AT COST. THE COOPERATIVE THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CURRENT YEAR CLARIFIES THAT THE AMOUNT OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID TO THE MEMBERS SHOULD BE REPORTED ON PART IX, LINE 4. THE PHRASE "PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID" REFERS TO THE PROCESS, SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR-END, BY WHICH THE COOPERATIVE ALLOCATES PATRONAGE CAPITAL TO AND, THEREFORE, OPERATES AT COST WITH ITS MEMBERS. THE COOPERATIVE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO ITS MEMBERS AND TO DO SO ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS. TAX LAW DEFINES "OPERATING ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS" AS SUBORDINATION OF CAPITAL, DEMOCRATIC CONTROL, AND OPERATION AT COST. THE COOPERATIVE OPERATES AT COST THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF TRUE PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS ALLOCATIONS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL) TO ITS MEMBERS. PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ARE CONSIDERED PAID IF THE ALLOCATION IS MADE (1) PURSUANT TO A PRE-EXISTING OBLIGATION, (2) FROM THE MARGINS PRODUCED FROM THE TRANSACTIONS DONE WITH OR FOR MEMBERS, AND (3) IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE BASIS ON THE BASIS OF PATRONAGE (I.E. PURCHASES). ADDITIONALLY, THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE COOPERATIVE'S YEAR-END OF DECEMBER 31. EACH ONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRUE PATRONAGE DIVIDEND IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE NON-PROFIT OPERATION ARTICLE OF THE COOPERATIVE'S BYLAWS AND IS SUMMARIZED AS FOLLOWS: (A) IN ORDER TO INDUCE PATRONAGE AND TO ASSURE THAT THE COOPERATIVE WILL OPERATE ON A NONPROFIT BASIS, THE COOPERATIVE IS OBLIGATED TO ACCOUNT ON A PATRONAGE BASIS TO ALL ITS MEMBERS FOR ALL AMOUNTS RECEIVED AND RECEIVABLE FROM THE FURNISHING OF ELECTRIC ENERGY IN EXCESS OF OPERATING COSTS AND EXPENSES PROPERLY CHARGEABLE AGAINST SUCH SERVICES (I.E. MARGINS FROM THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY). (B) THE MARGINS FROM THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY ARE RECEIVED WITH THE UNDERSTANDING THAT THEY ARE FURNISHED BY THE MEMBERS AS CAPITAL. (C) THE COOPERATIVE IS OBLIGATED TO PAY BY CREDITS TO A CAPITAL ACCOUNT FOR EACH MEMBER FOR ALL SUCH MARGINS. AND D) ALL SUCH AMOUNTS CREDITED TO THE CAPITAL ACCOUNT OF ANY MEMBER SHALL HAVE THE SAME STATUS AS THOUGH THEY HAD BEEN PAID TO THE MEMBER IN CASH IN PURSUANCE OF A LEGAL OBLIGATION TO DO SO AND THE MEMBER HAD THEN FURNISHED TO THE COOPERATIVE CORRESPONDING AMOUNTS OF CAPITAL. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART IX, LINE 4 REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL THAT IS EITHER ALLOCATED OR TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE MEMBERS RESULTING FROM THEIR PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM THE COOPERATIVE FOR THE 2012 CALENDAR YEAR. THE ACTUAL ALLOCATION INCLUDES EQUITY EARNINGS OF THE SUBSIDIARY, BUT FOR THE PURPOSE OF THE FORM 990, EQUITY EARNINGS OF THE SUBSIDIARY ARE REPORTED AS AN OTHER CHANGE IN NET ASSETS. AS NOTED ABOVE, SUCH AMOUNTS ARE ALLOCATED SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR-END IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER ON THE BASIS OF PATRONAGE (I.E. PURCHASES). THE AMOUNTS ALLOCATED ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THE MARGINS FROM THE PROVISION OF ELECTRIC ENERGY TO THE MEMBERS AND ARE DONE PURSUANT TO THE OBLIGATION THAT EXISTED IN THE BYLAWS PRIOR TO THE COOPERATIVE PROVIDING ELECTRICITY TO ITS MEMBERS. THEREFORE, THESE AMOUNTS MEET THE DEFINITION OF THE TERM "PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID". PLEASE NOTE, HOWEVER, THAT BECAUSE PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS IS THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE COOPERATIVE OPERATES AT COST WITH ITS MEMBERS AND THEREBY A KEY COMPONENT TO ACCOMPLISHING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS REPORTED THE AMOUNT OF ITS 2012 MARGIN THAT HAS BEEN OR IS TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE MEMBERS SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR-END. SUCH AMOUNTS ARE AN EXPENSE FOR FORM 990 REPORTING AND IS NOT AN EXPENSE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES. AS A RESULT, THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE COOPERATIVE'S GAAP BASIS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE REVENUE LESS EXPENSES REPORTED ON PART I, LINE 19 IS THE AMOUNT OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS REPORTED AS BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS.BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBERS
Form 990, Part XI, line 9:PATRONAGE RETIREMENTS -847,991. NET CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIPS -20,305. EQUITY EARNINGS FROM SUBSIDIARY 71,006. PATRONAGE CAPITAL ASSIGNABLE 4,765,940.Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances:
Form 990, Part XII, Line 2cTHE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE ASSIGNED MEMBERS TO AN AUDIT COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECT THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITOR.AUDIT COMMITTEE

Schedule R IRS990ScheduleR

Form990 Schedule R Part II Form990ScheduleRPartII

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Business Name Line1HILCO ELECTRIC TRUSTBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

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Address Line1115 EAST MAIN STREETAddressLine1
CityITASCACity
StateTXState
ZIP Code76055ZIPCode
FieldValueIRS element (for citing)
EIN756602612EIN
Primary ActivitiesPROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO NON-PROFIT, NON-PARTISAN CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONSPrimaryActivities
Legal Domicile StateTXLegalDomicileState
Exempt Code Section501(c)(3)ExemptCodeSection
Public Charity Status7PublicCharityStatus
Direct Controlling Entity NAN/ADirectControllingEntityNA
Controlled Org0ControlledOrg

Form990 Schedule R Part IV Form990ScheduleRPartIV

Name Of Related Org NameOfRelatedOrg

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Business Name Line1HILCO UNITED SERVICES INC AND SUBSIDIARYBusinessNameLine1

Address US AddressUS

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Address Line1115 EAST MAIN STREETAddressLine1
CityITASCACity
StateTXState
ZIP Code76055ZIPCode
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EIN752672050EIN
Primary ActivityORGANIZED TO DELIVER PROPANE AND WATER SERVICESPrimaryActivity
Legal Domicile StateTXLegalDomicileState
Direct Controlling Entity NAN/ADirectControllingEntityNA
Type Of EntityCTypeOfEntity
Share Of Total Income2799795ShareOfTotalIncome
Share Of EOY Assets7775924ShareOfEOYAssets
Percentage Ownership1.00000PercentageOwnership
Controlled Org1ControlledOrg
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Receipt Of Int Ann Rents Royalties1ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr To Other Org1GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg
Gift Grant Or Cap Contr Fr Other Org0GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees To Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg
Loans Or Guarantees From Other Org0LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg
Dividends Related Organization0DividendsRelatedOrganization
Sale Of Assets To Other Org0SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg
Purchase Of Assets From Other Org0PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg
Exchange Of Assets0ExchangeOfAssets
Rental Of Facilities To Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs
Rental Of Facilities Fr Other Orgs0RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services For Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs
Perform Of Services By Other Orgs0PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs
Sharing Of Facilities0SharingOfFacilities
Sharing Of Paid Employees1SharingOfPaidEmployees
Reimbursement Paid To Other Org0ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg
Reimbursement Paid By Other Org1ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg
Other Transfer To Other Org0OtherTransferToOtherOrg
Other Transfer From Other Org1OtherTransferFromOtherOrg

Transactions Related Orgs Table TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable (5 entries)

Transaction TypeTransactionTypeAmount InvolvedAmountInvolvedMethod Of Amt DeterminationMethodOfAmtDetermination
HILCO UNITED SERVICES INC AND SUBSIDIARY - INTEREST & RENT
A524242CASH
HILCO UNITED SERVICES INC AND SUBSIDIARY
Q364713CASH
HILCO UNITED SERVICES INC AND SUBSIDIARY - LOAN REPAYMENT NET OF ADVANCES
S246737CASH
HILCO ELECTRIC TRUST - NA AS LESS THAN 50000
OEMPLOYEE HRLY RATE X HRS WORKED
HILCO ELECTRIC TRUST - NA AS LESS THAN 50000
BCASH