﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return returnVersion="2012v2.0" xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCount="0">
    <Timestamp>2013-08-14T13:54:48-07:00</Timestamp>
    <TaxPeriodEndDate>2012-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDate>
    <ReturnType>990</ReturnType>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDate>2012-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDate>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>420519838</EIN>
      <Name>
        <BusinessNameLine1>NISHNABOTNA VALLEY RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE</BusinessNameLine1>
      </Name>
      <NameControl>NISH</NameControl>
      <Phone>7127552166</Phone>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1>1317 CHATBURN AVE</AddressLine1>
        <AddressLine2>PO BOX 714</AddressLine2>
        <City>HARLAN</City>
        <State>IA</State>
        <ZIPCode>515370714</ZIPCode>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <Officer>
      <Name>John Euchner</Name>
      <Title>Chief Executive Officer</Title>
      <Phone>7127552166</Phone>
      <DateSigned>2013-08-15</DateSigned>
    </Officer>
    <TaxYear>2012</TaxYear>
    <BuildTS>2016-02-24 21:20:13Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCount="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="R000001" referenceDocumentId="R000004" softwareId="12000197" softwareVersion="v1.00">
      <NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>John Euchner</NameOfPrincipalOfficerPerson>
      <AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
        <AddressLine1>1112 1200th St</AddressLine1>
        <City>Harlan</City>
        <State>IA</State>
        <ZIPCode>51537</ZIPCode>
      </AddressPrincipalOfficerUS>
      <GrossReceipts>16230378</GrossReceipts>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliates>0</GroupReturnForAffiliates>
      <Organization501c typeOf501cOrganization="12">X</Organization501c>
      <WebSite>nvrec.com</WebSite>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorporation>
      <YearFormation>1936</YearFormation>
      <StateLegalDomicile>IA</StateLegalDomicile>
      <ActivityOrMissionDescription>NONE</ActivityOrMissionDescription>
      <NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>7</NbrVotingMembersGoverningBody>
      <NbrIndependentVotingMembers>7</NbrIndependentVotingMembers>
      <TotalNbrEmployees>26</TotalNbrEmployees>
      <TotalNbrVolunteers>0</TotalNbrVolunteers>
      <TotalGrossUBI>0</TotalGrossUBI>
      <NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>0</NetUnrelatedBusinessTxblIncome>
      <ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>0</ContributionsGrantsPriorYear>
      <ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>0</ContributionsGrantsCurrentYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>14446831</ProgramServiceRevenuePriorYear>
      <ProgramServiceRevenueCY>15873651</ProgramServiceRevenueCY>
      <InvestmentIncomePriorYear>53185</InvestmentIncomePriorYear>
      <InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>26172</InvestmentIncomeCurrentYear>
      <OtherRevenuePriorYear>61424</OtherRevenuePriorYear>
      <OtherRevenueCurrentYear>35885</OtherRevenueCurrentYear>
      <TotalRevenuePriorYear>14561440</TotalRevenuePriorYear>
      <TotalRevenueCurrentYear>15935708</TotalRevenueCurrentYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>0</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsPriorYear>
      <GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>0</GrantsAndSimilarAmntsCY>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>25310</BenefitsPaidToMembersPriorYear>
      <BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>283942</BenefitsPaidToMembersCY>
      <SalariesEtcPriorYear>1814360</SalariesEtcPriorYear>
      <SalariesEtcCurrentYear>1679764</SalariesEtcCurrentYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpPriorYear>
      <TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>0</TotalProfFundrsngExpCY>
      <TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>0</TotalFundrsngExpCurrentYear>
      <OtherExpensePriorYear>12076495</OtherExpensePriorYear>
      <OtherExpensesCurrentYear>12862772</OtherExpensesCurrentYear>
      <TotalExpensesPriorYear>13916165</TotalExpensesPriorYear>
      <TotalExpensesCurrentYear>14826478</TotalExpensesCurrentYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>645275</RevenuesLessExpensesPriorYear>
      <RevenuesLessExpensesCY>1109230</RevenuesLessExpensesCY>
      <TotalAssetsBOY>31010048</TotalAssetsBOY>
      <TotalAssetsEOY>34865619</TotalAssetsEOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOY>19540284</TotalLiabilitiesBOY>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOY>22286625</TotalLiabilitiesEOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>11469764</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOY>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>12578994</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOY>
      <MissionDescription>NONE</MissionDescription>
      <SignificantNewProgramServices>0</SignificantNewProgramServices>
      <SignificantChange>0</SignificantChange>
      <Description>Provided 163,407,435 kwh of electricity to approximately 2,550 members, while maintaining system reliability as a whole.</Description>
      <TotalOfOtherProgramServiceExp>0</TotalOfOtherProgramServiceExp>
      <TotalOfOtherProgramServiceGrnt>0</TotalOfOtherProgramServiceGrnt>
      <TotalOfOtherProgramServiceRev>0</TotalOfOtherProgramServiceRev>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpense>0</TotalProgramServiceExpense>
      <DescribedIn501C3>0</DescribedIn501C3>
      <ScheduleBRequired>0</ScheduleBRequired>
      <PoliticalActivities>0</PoliticalActivities>
      <SubjectToProxyTax>0</SubjectToProxyTax>
      <DonorAdvisedFunds>0</DonorAdvisedFunds>
      <ConservationEasements>0</ConservationEasements>
      <CollectionsOfArt>0</CollectionsOfArt>
      <CreditCounseling>0</CreditCounseling>
      <TermOrPermanentEndowments>0</TermOrPermanentEndowments>
      <ReportLandBldgEquip referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</ReportLandBldgEquip>
      <ReportInvestOthSecurities>0</ReportInvestOthSecurities>
      <ReportProgRelInvest referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</ReportProgRelInvest>
      <ReportOtherAssets>0</ReportOtherAssets>
      <ReportOtherLiabilities referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</ReportOtherLiabilities>
      <ReportFin48Footnote referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</ReportFin48Footnote>
      <IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>0</IndependentAuditFinancialStmt>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt referenceDocumentId="R000002">1</ConsolidatedAuditFinancialStmt>
      <School>0</School>
      <ForeignOffice>0</ForeignOffice>
      <ForeignActivities>0</ForeignActivities>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>0</MoreThan5000KToOrganizations>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>0</MoreThan5000KToIndividuals>
      <ProfessionalFundraising>0</ProfessionalFundraising>
      <FundraisingActivities>0</FundraisingActivities>
      <Gaming>0</Gaming>
      <Hospital>0</Hospital>
      <GrantsToOrganizations>0</GrantsToOrganizations>
      <GrantsToIndividuals>0</GrantsToIndividuals>
      <ScheduleJRequired referenceDocumentId="R000003">1</ScheduleJRequired>
      <TaxExemptBonds>0</TaxExemptBonds>
      <LoanToOfficerOrDQP>0</LoanToOfficerOrDQP>
      <GrantToRelatedPerson>0</GrantToRelatedPerson>
      <BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>0</BsnssRltnshpWithOrganization>
      <BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>0</BsnssRltnshpThruFamilyMember>
      <OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>0</OfficerEntityWithBsnssRltnshp>
      <DeductibleNonCashContributions>0</DeductibleNonCashContributions>
      <DeductibleContributionsOfArt>0</DeductibleContributionsOfArt>
      <Terminated>0</Terminated>
      <PartialLiquidation>0</PartialLiquidation>
      <DisregardedEntity>0</DisregardedEntity>
      <RelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="R000005">1</RelatedEntity>
      <RelatedOrgControlledEntity>1</RelatedOrgControlledEntity>
      <TransactionRelatedEntity referenceDocumentId="R000005">1</TransactionRelatedEntity>
      <ActivitiesConductedPartnership>0</ActivitiesConductedPartnership>
      <ScheduleORequired>1</ScheduleORequired>
      <NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>25</NumberFormsTransmittedWith1096>
      <NumberW2GIncluded>0</NumberW2GIncluded>
      <ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>1</ComplianceWithBackupWitholding>
      <NumberOfEmployees>26</NumberOfEmployees>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>1</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiled>
      <UnrelatedBusinessIncome>0</UnrelatedBusinessIncome>
      <ForeignFinancialAccount>0</ForeignFinancialAccount>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>0</ProhibitedTaxShelterTrans>
      <TaxablePartyNotification>0</TaxablePartyNotification>
      <NonDeductibleContributions>0</NonDeductibleContributions>
      <GrossIncomeFromMembers>15868589</GrossIncomeFromMembers>
      <GrossIncomeOtherSources>26172</GrossIncomeOtherSources>
      <IndoorTanningServices>0</IndoorTanningServices>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVI>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVI>
      <NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>7</NbrVotingGoverningBodyMembers>
      <NumberIndependentVotingMembers>7</NumberIndependentVotingMembers>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>0</FamilyOrBusinessRelationship>
      <DelegationOfManagementDuties>0</DelegationOfManagementDuties>
      <ChangesToOrganizingDocs>0</ChangesToOrganizingDocs>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>0</MaterialDiversionOrMisuse>
      <MembersOrStockholders>1</MembersOrStockholders>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembers>1</ElectionOfBoardMembers>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApproval>1</DecisionsSubjectToApproval>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBody>1</MinutesOfGoverningBody>
      <MinutesOfCommittees>0</MinutesOfCommittees>
      <OfficerMailingAddress>0</OfficerMailingAddress>
      <LocalChapters>0</LocalChapters>
      <Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>1</Form990ProvidedToGoverningBody>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicy>1</ConflictOfInterestPolicy>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>1</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPersons>
      <RegularMonitoringEnforcement>0</RegularMonitoringEnforcement>
      <WhistleblowerPolicy>1</WhistleblowerPolicy>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicy>1</DocumentRetentionPolicy>
      <CompensationProcessCEO>1</CompensationProcessCEO>
      <CompensationProcessOther>1</CompensationProcessOther>
      <InvestmentInJointVenture>1</InvestmentInJointVenture>
      <WrittenPolicyOrProcedure>0</WrittenPolicyOrProcedure>
      <OtherWebsite>X</OtherWebsite>
      <UponRequest>X</UponRequest>
      <TheBooksAreInCareOf>
        <NamePerson>John Euchner</NamePerson>
        <TelephoneNumber>7127552166</TelephoneNumber>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>1317 Chatburn Ave</AddressLine1>
          <AddressLine2>PO Box 714</AddressLine2>
          <City>Harlan</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>515370714</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
      </TheBooksAreInCareOf>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Donald Applegate</NamePerson>
        <Title>Director</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>10.14</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>2975</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Dale Christiansen</NamePerson>
        <Title>Director</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.31</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>5450</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Galen Grabill</NamePerson>
        <Title>Director</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>2.01</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>3875</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Gene Kenkel</NamePerson>
        <Title>Director</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.96</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>6850</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Darrell Stamp</NamePerson>
        <Title>President</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>4.80</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>7975</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Wayne Paulsen</NamePerson>
        <Title>Vice-President</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>1.78</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>4775</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Bryan Greve</NamePerson>
        <Title>Secretary-Treasurer</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>3.24</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>0</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirector>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>5675</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>0</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>John Euchner</NamePerson>
        <Title>Chief Executive Officer</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>43.84</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>1.5</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>121386</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>38454</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <Form990PartVIISectionA>
        <NamePerson>Carmen Hosack</NamePerson>
        <Title>Director of Finance &amp; Administration</Title>
        <AverageHoursPerWeek>43.66</AverageHoursPerWeek>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>1.5</AverageHoursPerWeekRelated>
        <Officer>X</Officer>
        <ReportableCompFromOrganization>96869</ReportableCompFromOrganization>
        <ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>0</ReportableCompFromRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensation>54533</OtherCompensation>
      </Form990PartVIISectionA>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrg>255830</TotalReportableCompFromOrg>
      <TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>0</TotalReportableCompFrmRltdOrgs>
      <TotalOtherCompensation>92987</TotalOtherCompensation>
      <NumberIndividualsGT100K>1</NumberIndividualsGT100K>
      <FormersListed>0</FormersListed>
      <TotalCompGT150K>1</TotalCompGT150K>
      <CompensationFromOtherSources>0</CompensationFromOtherSources>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>Chain Electric Company</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>1308 and one half W Pine St</AddressLine1>
            <AddressLine2>PO Box 2058</AddressLine2>
            <City>Hattiesburg</City>
            <State>MS</State>
            <ZIPCode>394032058</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>Electric line construction</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>3918617</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>Sherrill Electric Utilities Services Inc</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>6109 Granada</AddressLine1>
            <City>Fairway</City>
            <State>KS</State>
            <ZIPCode>66205</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>Staking &amp; contract administration</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>625137</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <ContractorCompensation>
        <NameOfContractor>
          <NameBusiness>
            <BusinessNameLine1>Asplundh Tree Expert Co</BusinessNameLine1>
          </NameBusiness>
        </NameOfContractor>
        <AddressOfContractor>
          <AddressUS>
            <AddressLine1>708 Blair Mill Road</AddressLine1>
            <City>Willow Grove</City>
            <State>PA</State>
            <ZIPCode>19090</ZIPCode>
          </AddressUS>
        </AddressOfContractor>
        <DescriptionOfServices>Tree trimming</DescriptionOfServices>
        <Compensation>303592</Compensation>
      </ContractorCompensation>
      <NumberOfContractorsGT100K>3</NumberOfContractorsGT100K>
      <TotalContributions>0</TotalContributions>
      <ProgramServiceRevenue>
        <Description>Electric distribution service</Description>
        <BusinessCode>221000</BusinessCode>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>15873651</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>15873651</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>0</ExclusionAmount>
      </ProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalOthProgramServiceRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>0</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>0</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>0</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalOthProgramServiceRevenue>
      <TotalProgramServiceRevenue>15873651</TotalProgramServiceRevenue>
      <InvestmentIncome>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>26172</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>0</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>26172</ExclusionAmount>
      </InvestmentIncome>
      <IncomeFromInvestBondProceeds>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>0</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>0</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>0</ExclusionAmount>
      </IncomeFromInvestBondProceeds>
      <RoyaltiesRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>0</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>0</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>0</ExclusionAmount>
      </RoyaltiesRevenue>
      <RentalIncomeOrLoss>
        <Real>0</Real>
        <Personal>0</Personal>
      </RentalIncomeOrLoss>
      <GainOrLoss>
        <Securities>0</Securities>
        <Other>0</Other>
      </GainOrLoss>
      <GrossSalesOfInventory>330555</GrossSalesOfInventory>
      <CostOfGoodsSold>294670</CostOfGoodsSold>
      <NetIncomeOrLoss>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>35885</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>35885</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>0</ExclusionAmount>
      </NetIncomeOrLoss>
      <TotalOtherRevenue>0</TotalOtherRevenue>
      <TotalRevenue>
        <TotalRevenueColumn>15935708</TotalRevenueColumn>
        <RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>15909536</RelatedOrExemptFunctionIncome>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenue>
        <ExclusionAmount>26172</ExclusionAmount>
      </TotalRevenue>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgs>
      <GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </GrantsToDomesticIndividuals>
      <ForeignGrants>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </ForeignGrants>
      <BenefitsToMembers>
        <Total>283942</Total>
      </BenefitsToMembers>
      <CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
        <Total>348817</Total>
      </CompCurrentOfficersDirectors>
      <CompDisqualPersons>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </CompDisqualPersons>
      <OtherSalariesAndWages>
        <Total>670042</Total>
      </OtherSalariesAndWages>
      <PensionPlanContributions>
        <Total>251575</Total>
      </PensionPlanContributions>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefits>
        <Total>329688</Total>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefits>
      <PayrollTaxes>
        <Total>79642</Total>
      </PayrollTaxes>
      <FeesForServicesManagement>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </FeesForServicesManagement>
      <FeesForServicesLegal>
        <Total>9058</Total>
      </FeesForServicesLegal>
      <FeesForServicesAccounting>
        <Total>16653</Total>
      </FeesForServicesAccounting>
      <FeesForServicesLobbying>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </FeesForServicesLobbying>
      <FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </FeesForServicesProfFundraising>
      <FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </FeesForServicesInvstMgmntFees>
      <FeesForServicesOther>
        <Total>242630</Total>
      </FeesForServicesOther>
      <Advertising>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </Advertising>
      <OfficeExpenses>
        <Total>44167</Total>
      </OfficeExpenses>
      <InformationTechnology>
        <Total>53194</Total>
      </InformationTechnology>
      <Royalties>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </Royalties>
      <Occupancy>
        <Total>916</Total>
      </Occupancy>
      <Travel>
        <Total>41057</Total>
      </Travel>
      <TravelEntrtnmntPublicOfficials>
        <Total>0</Total>
      </TravelEntrtnmntPublicOfficials>
      <ConferencesMeetings>
        <Total>21536</Total>
      </ConferencesMeetings>
      <Interest>
        <Total>739368</Total>
      </Interest>
      <PaymentsToAffiliates>
        <Total>52324</Total>
      </PaymentsToAffiliates>
      <DepreciationDepletion>
        <Total>917640</Total>
      </DepreciationDepletion>
      <Insurance>
        <Total>78557</Total>
      </Insurance>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>Cost of Power</Description>
        <Total>9909276</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>Distribution Operations</Description>
        <Total>144684</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>Distribution Maintenance</Description>
        <Total>318528</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <OtherExpenses>
        <Description>Administration &amp; General</Description>
        <Total>273184</Total>
      </OtherExpenses>
      <TotalFunctionalExpenses>
        <Total>14826478</Total>
        <ProgramServices>0</ProgramServices>
        <ManagementAndGeneral>0</ManagementAndGeneral>
        <Fundraising>0</Fundraising>
      </TotalFunctionalExpenses>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
        <BOY>691637</BOY>
        <EOY>671333</EOY>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvestments>
      <AccountsReceivable>
        <BOY>2067684</BOY>
        <EOY>2125318</EOY>
      </AccountsReceivable>
      <ReceivablesFromOfficersEtc>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </ReceivablesFromOfficersEtc>
      <ReceivablesFromDisqualPersons>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </ReceivablesFromDisqualPersons>
      <OtherNotesLoansReceivableNet>
        <BOY>268182</BOY>
        <EOY>226333</EOY>
      </OtherNotesLoansReceivableNet>
      <InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
        <BOY>2074873</BOY>
        <EOY>2545638</EOY>
      </InventoriesForSaleOrUse>
      <PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
        <BOY>2386351</BOY>
        <EOY>3282600</EOY>
      </PrepaidExpensesDeferredCharges>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>33501035</LandBuildingsEquipmentBasis>
      <LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>11883431</LandBldgEquipmentAccumDeprec>
      <LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
        <BOY>19701261</BOY>
        <EOY>21617604</EOY>
      </LandBuildingsEquipmentBasisNet>
      <InvestmentsOtherSecurities>
        <BOY>1167402</BOY>
        <EOY>1442017</EOY>
      </InvestmentsOtherSecurities>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelated>
        <BOY>2647830</BOY>
        <EOY>2949950</EOY>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelated>
      <OtherAssetsTotal>
        <BOY>4828</BOY>
        <EOY>4826</EOY>
      </OtherAssetsTotal>
      <TotalAssets>
        <BOY>31010048</BOY>
        <EOY>34865619</EOY>
      </TotalAssets>
      <AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
        <BOY>1585711</BOY>
        <EOY>2860394</EOY>
      </AccountsPayableAccruedExpenses>
      <DeferredRevenue>
        <BOY>226109</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </DeferredRevenue>
      <MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp>
        <BOY>17321206</BOY>
        <EOY>18700317</EOY>
      </MortNotesPyblSecuredInvestProp>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <BOY>407258</BOY>
        <EOY>725914</EOY>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalLiabilities>
        <BOY>19540284</BOY>
        <EOY>22286625</EOY>
      </TotalLiabilities>
      <DoNotFollowSFAS117>X</DoNotFollowSFAS117>
      <CapStckTrstPrinCurrentFunds>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </CapStckTrstPrinCurrentFunds>
      <PaidInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFund>
        <BOY>0</BOY>
        <EOY>0</EOY>
      </PaidInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFund>
      <RetainedEarningsEndowmentEtc>
        <BOY>11469764</BOY>
        <EOY>12578994</EOY>
      </RetainedEarningsEndowmentEtc>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>11469764</BOY>
        <EOY>12578994</EOY>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
        <BOY>31010048</BOY>
        <EOY>34865619</EOY>
      </TotalLiabNetAssetsFundBalances>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>1109230</ReconcilationRevenueExpenses>
      <ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest>0</ReconciliationUnrealizedInvest>
      <ReconcilationDonatedServices>0</ReconcilationDonatedServices>
      <ReconcilationInvestExpenses>0</ReconcilationInvestExpenses>
      <ReconcilationPriorAdjustment>0</ReconcilationPriorAdjustment>
      <ReconcilationOtherChanges>0</ReconcilationOtherChanges>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrual>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrual>
      <AccountantCompileOrReview>0</AccountantCompileOrReview>
      <FSAudited>1</FSAudited>
      <FSAuditedBasis>
        <FinancialStatementConsolidated>X</FinancialStatementConsolidated>
      </FSAuditedBasis>
      <AuditCommittee>1</AuditCommittee>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequired>1</FederalGrantAuditRequired>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformed>1</FederalGrantAuditPerformed>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="R000002" softwareId="12000197" softwareVersion="v1.00">
      <Land>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>6028</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <BookValue>6028</BookValue>
      </Land>
      <Buildings>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>1027940</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>653220</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>374720</BookValue>
      </Buildings>
      <LeaseholdImprovements>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>0</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>0</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>0</BookValue>
      </LeaseholdImprovements>
      <Equipment>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>2784581</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>1978324</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>806257</BookValue>
      </Equipment>
      <OtherLandBuildings>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasis>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasis>29682486</OtherCostOrOtherBasis>
        <Depreciation>9251887</Depreciation>
        <BookValue>20430599</BookValue>
      </OtherLandBuildings>
      <TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>21617604</TotalOfBookValueLandBuildings>
      <InvestmentsProgramRelated>
        <Description>Investments in Associated Companies</Description>
        <BookValue>2949950</BookValue>
        <MethodOfValuation>C</MethodOfValuation>
      </InvestmentsProgramRelated>
      <TotalOfBookValueProgramRelated>2949950</TotalOfBookValueProgramRelated>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>Post-retirement benefit obligation</Description>
        <Amount>268702</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>Miscellaneous withholdings &amp; assessments</Description>
        <Amount>428233</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <OtherLiabilities>
        <Description>Customer deposits</Description>
        <Amount>28979</Amount>
      </OtherLiabilities>
      <TotalOfAmounts>725914</TotalOfAmounts>
      <FootnoteInPartXIII>X</FootnoteInPartXIII>
      <Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
        <Identifier>SchD_P10_S00_L02</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Schedule D, Part X, Line 2</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Cooperative has evaluated whether it was necessary to recognize any benefit from uncertain tax positions in currently open tax periods and determined that there are no material uncertainties within its filed tax returns. As of December 31, 2012 and 2011, the unrecognized tax benefit accrual was zero. The Cooperative would recognize future accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in income tax expense if incurred. Generally, the Cooperative is no longer subject to Federal or state tax examinations by tax authorities for years prior to 2009.</Explanation>
      </Form990ScheduleDPartXIII>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleJ documentId="R000003" softwareId="12000197" softwareVersion="v1.00">
      <Form990OfOtherOrganizations>X</Form990OfOtherOrganizations>
      <CompensationSurvey>X</CompensationSurvey>
      <BoardOrCommitteeApproval>X</BoardOrCommitteeApproval>
      <SeverancePayment>0</SeverancePayment>
      <SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>0</SupplementalNonqualRetirePlan>
      <EquityBasedCompArrangement>0</EquityBasedCompArrangement>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>John Euchner</NamePerson>
        <Title>Chief Executive Officer</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>118886</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>2500</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>23228</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>15226</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>159840</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleJPartII>
        <NamePerson>Carmen Hosack</NamePerson>
        <Title>Director of Finance &amp; Administration</Title>
        <BaseCompensationFilingOrg>96869</BaseCompensationFilingOrg>
        <CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>0</CompBasedOnRelatedOrgs>
        <BonusFilingOrg>0</BonusFilingOrg>
        <BonusRelatedOrgs>0</BonusRelatedOrgs>
        <OtherCompensationFilingOrg>0</OtherCompensationFilingOrg>
        <OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</OtherCompensationRelatedOrgs>
        <DeferredCompFilingOrg>40073</DeferredCompFilingOrg>
        <DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>0</DeferredCompRelatedOrgs>
        <NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>14460</NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrg>
        <NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>0</NontaxableBenefitsRelatedOrgs>
        <TotalCompensationFilingOrg>151402</TotalCompensationFilingOrg>
        <TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>0</TotalCompensationRelatedOrgs>
      </Form990ScheduleJPartII>
    </IRS990ScheduleJ>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="R000004" softwareId="12000197" softwareVersion="v1.00">
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0A_L06</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Single class of members.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0A_L07a</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>One member, one vote in person, or appointed delegate (for corporations), at the annual meeting.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0A_L07b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Anything changing the Articles of Incorporation requires a member vote. The Board of Directors has the authority for all other decisions.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0A_L08b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 8b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Committees do keep notes, but have no authority to act.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0B_L11b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Director of Finance &amp; Administration presents the Form 990 in draft form at the board meeting preceding the date the Form 990 will be filed with the IRS.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0B_L15</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Director of Finance &amp; Administration provides the President with comparable information from the National Compensation Group (NCG) survey and other comparisons, including comparable organizations' Forms 990. The Board meets in closed session to discuss performance and any compensation adjustment. The President reviews the CEO's performance verbally with the CEO and provides a letter to the CEO that gives the amount of adjustment and/or bonus and the effective date. A copy of this is given to the Director of Finance &amp; Administration. The CEO reviews the NGC survey and other comparisons for appropriate salary levels based on comparable positions at the regional, state and national levels. The CEO also reviews annual goals set v. goals accomplished, using staff reports, the budget and personnel meetings. The CEO determines all annual pay adjustments for key staff, including the Director of Finance &amp; Administration.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>F990_P06_S0C_L19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>A copy of the Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws is included with each "new member" packet. The figures from the Cooperative's balance sheet and statement of operations are incorporated into the annual report mailed to all members. The Cooperative would provide on request the audited financial statements or the conflict of interest policy.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
    <IRS990ScheduleR documentId="R000005" softwareId="12000197" softwareVersion="v1.00">
      <Form990ScheduleRPartII>
        <NameOfDisregardedEntity>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Nishnabotna Valley Foundation</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfDisregardedEntity>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 714</AddressLine1>
          <City>Harlan</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>515370714</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>421467824</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivities>College scholarships</PrimaryActivities>
        <LegalDomicileState>IA</LegalDomicileState>
        <ExemptCodeSection>501(c)3</ExemptCodeSection>
        <PublicCharityStatus>PF</PublicCharityStatus>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <ControlledOrg>0</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
        <NameOfRelatedOrg>
          <BusinessNameLine1>VCM LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfRelatedOrg>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 714</AddressLine1>
          <City>Harlan</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>515370714</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>421487290</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>Real Estate</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>IA</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <PredominantIncomeType>Excluded</PredominantIncomeType>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
        <NameOfRelatedOrg>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Chapman Metering LLC</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfRelatedOrg>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 94</AddressLine1>
          <City>Avoca</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>51521</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>421467826</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>Electrical meter testing and installation</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>IA</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <PredominantIncomeType>Investment</PredominantIncomeType>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartIII>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartIV>
        <NameOfRelatedOrg>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Great Western Development Ltd</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfRelatedOrg>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 714</AddressLine1>
          <City>Harlan</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>515370714</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>421322104</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>Real Estate</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>IA</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityName>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Nishnabotna Valley Rural Electric Cooperative</BusinessNameLine1>
        </DirectControllingEntityName>
        <TypeOfEntity>C</TypeOfEntity>
        <ShareOfTotalIncome>0</ShareOfTotalIncome>
        <ShareOfEOYAssets>1257354</ShareOfEOYAssets>
        <PercentageOwnership>1</PercentageOwnership>
        <ControlledOrg>0</ControlledOrg>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartIV>
      <Form990ScheduleRPartIV>
        <NameOfRelatedOrg>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Western Ventures Inc</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfRelatedOrg>
        <AddressUS>
          <AddressLine1>PO Box 714</AddressLine1>
          <City>Harlan</City>
          <State>IA</State>
          <ZIPCode>515370714</ZIPCode>
        </AddressUS>
        <EIN>421414507</EIN>
        <PrimaryActivity>Real Estate</PrimaryActivity>
        <LegalDomicileState>IA</LegalDomicileState>
        <DirectControllingEntityNA>N/A</DirectControllingEntityNA>
        <TypeOfEntity>C</TypeOfEntity>
      </Form990ScheduleRPartIV>
      <ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>0</ReceiptOfIntAnnRentsRoyalties>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>1</GiftGrantOrCapContrToOtherOrg>
      <GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>0</GiftGrantOrCapContrFrOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesToOtherOrg>
      <LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>0</LoansOrGuaranteesFromOtherOrg>
      <DividendsRelatedOrganization>0</DividendsRelatedOrganization>
      <SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>0</SaleOfAssetsToOtherOrg>
      <PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>0</PurchaseOfAssetsFromOtherOrg>
      <ExchangeOfAssets>0</ExchangeOfAssets>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesToOtherOrgs>
      <RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>0</RentalOfFacilitiesFrOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesForOtherOrgs>
      <PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>0</PerformOfServicesByOtherOrgs>
      <SharingOfFacilities>1</SharingOfFacilities>
      <SharingOfPaidEmployees>1</SharingOfPaidEmployees>
      <ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidToOtherOrg>
      <ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>0</ReimbursementPaidByOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferToOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferToOtherOrg>
      <OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>0</OtherTransferFromOtherOrg>
      <TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
        <NameOfOtherOrganization>
          <BusinessNameLine1>Great Western Development Ltd</BusinessNameLine1>
        </NameOfOtherOrganization>
        <TransactionType>b</TransactionType>
        <AmountInvolved>270693</AmountInvolved>
        <MethodOfAmtDetermination>Cash infusion</MethodOfAmtDetermination>
      </TransactionsRelatedOrgsTable>
    </IRS990ScheduleR>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>