RICHLAND-GRANT TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC
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2016 · Form 990 · revenue $6.4M · expenses $6.0M · assets $18.7M
- EIN
- 39-0866595
- Address
- PO BOX 67, BLUE RIVER, WI 53518-0067
- Website
- http://www.rgtc.coop
- NTEE code
- -
- Subsection
- 501(c)(12)
- Ruling year
- 1961
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
IT SHALL BE THE AIM OF THE RICHLAND-GRANT TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC TO PROVIDE DEPENDABLE, AREA-WIDE TELEPHONE SERVICE ON THE COOPERATIVE PLAN AND AT THE LOWEST COST CONSISTENT WITH SOUND ECONOMY AND GOOD MANAGEMENT.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
13 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bartz | GM/CEO | 2015-2016 | $167,280 | $315,980 | 3 |
| Larry D Jewell | President | 2012-2016 | $3,830 | $27,555 | 1 |
| Robert L Olson | Director | 2012-2016 | $3,705 | $19,735 | 1 |
| Donald L Olson | Director | 2012-2016 | $3,385 | $19,345 | 1 |
| Greg L Kinney | Director | 2012-2016 | $2,070 | $12,360 | 1 |
| Terry O'Donnell | Director | 2015-2016 | $1,500 | $3,250 | 1 |
| Bryon D Hillberry | Secretary | 2016 | $1,750 | $1,750 | 1 |
| Darrell R Clark | Director | 2016 | $1,375 | $1,375 | 1 |
| Bradley Welp (former) | CEO | 2012-2014 | $136,081 | $465,680 | 3 |
| Keith D Chamberlain (former) | Director | 2012-2014 | $3,815 | $9,680 | 1 |
| Byron D Hillberry (former) | Secretary | 2012-2015 | $2,000 | $8,905 | 1 |
| William F Meyer (former) | Director | 2012-2015 | $500 | $8,540 | 1 |
| Darrel R Clark (former) | Director | 2012-2015 | $1,910 | $7,870 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
1 person listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark A Lester (former) | Director | 2012 | 0 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2016 · 8 people listed · 8 paid, $185K · 14 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bartz | GM/CEO | 40 | $138,597 | $0 | $28,683 | $167,280 | 3 |
| Larry D Jewell | President | 1 | $3,830 | $0 | $0 | $3,830 | 1 |
| Robert L Olson | Director | 1 | $3,705 | $0 | $0 | $3,705 | 1 |
| Donald L Olson | Director | 1 | $3,385 | $0 | $0 | $3,385 | 1 |
| Greg L Kinney | Director | 1 | $2,070 | $0 | $0 | $2,070 | 1 |
| Bryon D Hillberry | Secretary | 1 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | 1 |
| Terry O'Donnell | Director | 1 | $1,500 | $0 | $0 | $1,500 | 1 |
| Darrell R Clark | Director | 1 | $1,375 | $0 | $0 | $1,375 | 1 |
2015 · 9 people listed · 9 paid, $169K · 14 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Bartz | GM/CEO | 40 | $121,606 | $0 | $27,094 | $148,700 | 3 |
| Larry D Jewell | President | 1 | $4,455 | $0 | $0 | $4,455 | 1 |
| Donald L Olson | Director | 1 | $3,955 | $0 | $0 | $3,955 | 1 |
| Robert L Olson | Director | 1 | $3,705 | $0 | $0 | $3,705 | 1 |
| Greg L Kinney | Director | 1 | $2,445 | $0 | $0 | $2,445 | 1 |
| Byron D Hillberry | Secretary | 1 | $2,000 | $0 | $0 | $2,000 | 1 |
| Darrel R Clark | Director | 1 | $1,910 | $0 | $0 | $1,910 | 1 |
| Terry O'Donnell | Director | 1 | $1,750 | $0 | $0 | $1,750 | 1 |
| William F Meyer | Director | 1 | $500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | 1 |
2014 · 9 people listed · 9 paid, $167K · 15 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Welp | CEO | 40 | $101,525 | $0 | $34,556 | $136,081 | 3 |
| Larry D Jewell | President | 1 | $6,415 | $0 | $0 | $6,415 | 1 |
| Robert L Olson | Director | 1 | $4,720 | $0 | $0 | $4,720 | 1 |
| Donald L Olson | Director | 1 | $4,080 | $0 | $0 | $4,080 | 1 |
| Keith D Chamberlain | Director | 1 | $3,815 | $0 | $0 | $3,815 | 1 |
| William F Meyer | Director | 1 | $3,475 | $0 | $0 | $3,475 | 1 |
| Greg L Kinney | Director | 1 | $3,280 | $0 | $0 | $3,280 | 1 |
| Byron D Hillberry | Secretary | 1 | $2,855 | $0 | $0 | $2,855 | 1 |
| Darrel R Clark | Director | 1 | $2,195 | $0 | $0 | $2,195 | 1 |
2013 · 9 people listed · 9 paid, $195K · 15 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Welp | CEO | 40 | $130,596 | $0 | $40,485 | $171,081 | 3 |
| Larry D Jewell | President | 1 | $6,120 | $0 | $0 | $6,120 | 1 |
| Donald L Olson | Director | 1 | $3,900 | $0 | $0 | $3,900 | 1 |
| Robert L Olson | Director | 1 | $3,580 | $0 | $0 | $3,580 | 1 |
| Keith D Chamberlain | Director | 1 | $2,870 | $0 | $0 | $2,870 | 1 |
| William F Meyer | Director | 1 | $1,945 | $0 | $0 | $1,945 | 1 |
| Greg L Kinney | Director | 1 | $1,820 | $0 | $0 | $1,820 | 1 |
| Darrel R Clark | Director | 1 | $1,660 | $0 | $0 | $1,660 | 1 |
| Byron D Hillberry | Secretary | 1 | $1,625 | $0 | $0 | $1,625 | 1 |
2012 · 10 people listed · 9 paid, $186K · 16 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley Welp | CEO | 40 | $125,580 | $0 | $32,938 | $158,518 | 3 |
| Larry D Jewell | President | 1 | $6,735 | $0 | $0 | $6,735 | 1 |
| Robert L Olson | Director | 1 | $4,025 | $0 | $0 | $4,025 | 1 |
| Donald L Olson | Director | 1 | $4,025 | $0 | $0 | $4,025 | 1 |
| Keith D Chamberlain | Director | 1 | $2,995 | $0 | $0 | $2,995 | 1 |
| Greg L Kinney | Director | 1 | $2,745 | $0 | $0 | $2,745 | 1 |
| William F Meyer | Director | 1 | $2,620 | $0 | $0 | $2,620 | 1 |
| Byron D Hillberry | Secretary | 1 | $2,425 | $0 | $0 | $2,425 | 1 |
| Darrel R Clark | Director | 1 | $2,105 | $0 | $0 | $2,105 | 1 |
| Mark A Lester | Director | 0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $6,374,669 | $6,021,467 | $18,746,059 | $7,057,601 | $0 | $5,219,541 | $167,280 | 14 | 0 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,998,224 | $5,321,701 | $15,826,810 | $6,816,209 | $0 | $4,979,934 | $169,420 | 14 | - |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,550,838 | $5,043,372 | $14,885,261 | $6,402,860 | $0 | $4,757,152 | $30,835 | 15 | - |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,478,493 | $4,954,619 | $10,448,859 | $5,932,345 | $0 | $4,703,202 | $194,601 | 15 | - |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $5,744,003 | $5,183,822 | $10,684,658 | $5,459,145 | $0 | $4,957,023 | $186,193 | 16 | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Valle Telephone Cooperative Inc | WI | Not reported | $4,810,156 | $4,424,441 | CEO | $66,912 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, same state, similar mission |
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| PEOPLES TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $11,583,078 | $13,836,751 | Manager | $240,707 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| WES-TEX TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $4,752,525 | $4,749,300 | EXECUTIVE VP & GM | $175,360 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SCOTT COUNTY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | VA | Not reported | $9,179,083 | $9,179,083 | Chief Executive Officer | $180,135 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| COLEMAN COUNTY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $4,822,715 | $4,798,434 | GM & CFO | $147,110 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| SANTA ROSA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $11,296,068 | $10,357,592 | GENERAL MANAGER | $176,589 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| OTZ TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | AK | Not reported | $10,121,070 | $9,798,388 | OSP/CO FOREMAN & SUPERVISOR | $234,839 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HIGHLAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | VA | W80 | $3,200,965 | $3,155,263 | G.M. | $136,553 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| BRISTOL BAY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | AK | Not reported | $3,616,665 | $4,214,656 | CEO | $263,702 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| HIGHLAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TN | W50 | $26,698,761 | $22,801,298 | GENERAL MGR | $364,960 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| SANDHILL RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | SC | Not reported | $21,922,387 | $24,758,867 | GENERAL MANA | $222,444 | Similar name, revenue within 5x, similar mission |
| PINELAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | GA | Not reported | $21,940,108 | $22,089,446 | DIRECTOR | $9,022 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| CRAW-KAN TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | KS | Not reported | $30,625,152 | $30,625,152 | General Manager | $315,734 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| WABASH TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | IL | Not reported | $16,908,239 | $13,349,753 | EVP/ GENERAL MANAGER | $723,588 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| INTERBEL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | MT | Not reported | $16,429,765 | $16,429,765 | GM/CEO | $274,780 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| BLACKFOOT TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | MT | Not reported | $26,512,218 | $23,456,552 | CEO | $334,041 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| HILL COUNTRY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $24,024,446 | $24,024,446 | GENERAL MANAGER | $242,705 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| GRAND ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC | SD | Not reported | $13,831,171 | $13,382,085 | MANAGER-TELECOM OPERATIONS | $182,244 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| PLANTERS RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | GA | Not reported | $14,380,118 | $21,727,938 | GENERAL MANAGER | $201,637 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| MID CENTURY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE -INC- | IL | Not reported | $13,206,738 | $12,472,206 | DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS | $124,206 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| 3 RIVERS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | MT | Not reported | $62,774,976 | $62,774,976 | CEO/GM | $600,212 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| BEN LOMAND RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TN | Not reported | $36,583,231 | $32,479,134 | GENERAL MANAGER | $352,810 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| EASTEX TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $33,000,141 | $42,637,350 | GENERAL MANAGER | $352,608 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| BUGGS ISLAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | VA | Not reported | $1,161,607 | $925,350 | GENERAL MANAGER/ASST SECRETARY | $38,402 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
Who funds organizations like this
Grantors that funded the 25 most similar organizations. Ranked by total given to them. Foundations (990-PF) and donor-advised fund sponsors only. Same matching as Funders above (by EIN, or by name for foundations).
| Grantor | Type | Total given | Grants | Organizations funded | Years | Which ones |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHARITY BRIDGE FUND | DAF sponsor | $17,305 | 2 | 1 | 2014–2015 | BLACKFOOT TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC |
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2016 · Form 990 · $6,021,467 spent · pay $869,041 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,397,371 | - | - | - | 23.2% | |
| Other (as described) | VIDEO EXPENSE | $952,522 | - | - | - | 15.8% |
| Other (as described) | PLANT SPECIFIC EXPENSES | $851,780 | - | - | - | 14.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $701,761 | - | - | - | 11.7% | |
| Other (as described) | CORPORATE OPERATIONS | $526,585 | - | - | - | 8.7% |
| Other (as described) | INTERNET EXPENSE | $480,688 | - | - | - | 8.0% |
| Interest | $345,811 | - | - | - | 5.7% | |
| All other expenses | $265,088 | - | - | - | 4.4% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $254,445 | - | - | - | 4.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $167,280 | - | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $50,431 | - | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Fees: legal | $15,627 | - | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $11,732 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $346 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $6,021,467 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $5,321,701 spent · pay $874,044 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,239,359 | - | - | - | 23.3% | |
| Other (as described) | Video Expense | $881,019 | - | - | - | 16.6% |
| Other (as described) | Plant Specific Expenses | $786,038 | - | - | - | 14.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $704,624 | - | - | - | 13.2% | |
| Other (as described) | Corporate Operations | $507,150 | - | - | - | 9.5% |
| Other (as described) | Internet Expenses | $474,850 | - | - | - | 8.9% |
| Interest | $283,277 | - | - | - | 5.3% | |
| All other expenses | $199,140 | - | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $169,420 | - | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $50,735 | - | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,986 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,769 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $1,991 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Information technology | $343 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,321,701 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $5,043,372 spent · pay $844,584 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,203,278 | - | - | - | 23.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Video Expense | $853,739 | - | - | - | 16.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $813,749 | - | - | - | 16.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Plant Specific Expenses | $744,382 | - | - | - | 14.8% |
| Other (as described) | Corporate Operations | $564,070 | - | - | - | 11.2% |
| Other (as described) | Internet Expenses | $457,289 | - | - | - | 9.1% |
| Interest | $205,622 | - | - | - | 4.1% | |
| All other expenses | $82,082 | - | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: accounting | $62,764 | - | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $30,835 | - | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,617 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,109 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $4,408 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,428 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,043,372 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $4,954,619 spent · pay $893,342 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,168,175 | - | - | - | 23.6% | |
| Other (as described) | Video Expense | $780,117 | - | - | - | 15.7% |
| Other (as described) | Plant Specific Expenses | $778,174 | - | - | - | 15.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $698,741 | - | - | - | 14.1% | |
| Other (as described) | Corporate Operations | $596,059 | - | - | - | 12.0% |
| Other (as described) | Internet Expenses | $457,231 | - | - | - | 9.2% |
| Interest | $217,172 | - | - | - | 4.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $194,601 | - | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Fees: accounting | $45,438 | - | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Fees: legal | $12,784 | - | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,290 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $2,101 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Information technology | $436 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| All other expenses | -$6,700 | - | - | - | -0.1% | |
| Total | $4,954,619 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $5,183,822 spent · pay $856,924 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,137,190 | - | - | - | 21.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Video Expense | $903,954 | - | - | - | 17.4% |
| Other (as described) | Plant Specific Expenses | $771,070 | - | - | - | 14.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $670,731 | - | - | - | 12.9% | |
| Other (as described) | Corporate Operations | $617,462 | - | - | - | 11.9% |
| Other (as described) | Internet Expenses | $402,732 | - | - | - | 7.8% |
| Interest | $254,920 | - | - | - | 4.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $186,193 | - | - | - | 3.6% | |
| All other expenses | $173,050 | - | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $43,753 | - | - | - | 0.8% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,434 | - | - | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: lobbying | $6,530 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,305 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Information technology | $1,498 | - | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $5,183,822 | 100% |