WEST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INCORPORATED
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Retrieved 2026-10-20; covers tax years 2010–2025. Data: Strategy Studio, CC BY 4.0.
2025 · Form 990 · revenue $19.6M · expenses $19.0M · assets $59.1M
- EIN
- 46-0225950
- Address
- 204 MAIN ST, MURDO, SD 57559-2022
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.WCE.COOP
- NTEE code
- -
- Subsection
- 501(c)(12)
- Ruling year
- 1953
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO RURAL AREAS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
28 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff Birkeland | CEO/MANAGER | 2010-2025 | $302,046 | $3,697,198 | 1 |
| Scott Kittleson | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 2015-2025 | $224,773 | $2,225,865 | 1 |
| Kit Talich | STAFF ENGINEER | 2015-2025 | $191,398 | $1,727,637 | 1 |
| Jill Rankin | FINANCE MANAGER | 2020-2025 | $243,547 | $1,412,127 | 1 |
| Seth Geigle | LINE SUPERINTENDENT | 2022-2025 | $201,689 | $768,993 | 1 |
| Jessie Tucker | MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES | 2020-2025 | $188,383 | $668,279 | 1 |
| Marty Hansen | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2010-2025 | $16,650 | $231,215 | 1 |
| Shad Riggle | PRESIDENT | 2010-2025 | $15,250 | $213,195 | 1 |
| Jim Willert | DIRECTOR | 2010-2025 | $12,100 | $181,195 | 1 |
| Kenneth Miller | VICE PRESIDENT | 2010-2025 | $14,200 | $180,295 | 1 |
| Mike Mcquistion | DIRECTOR | 2010-2025 | $11,750 | $178,795 | 1 |
| Kevin Neuhauser | DIRECTOR | 2013-2025 | $14,900 | $169,785 | 1 |
| Richard Bendt | DIRECTOR | 2016-2025 | $13,150 | $123,010 | 1 |
| Paul Patterson | DIRECTOR | 2017-2025 | $16,300 | $120,320 | 1 |
| James Smith | DIRECTOR | 2021-2025 | $14,550 | $72,610 | 1 |
| Cliff Uthe | DIRECTOR | 2022-2025 | $14,200 | $53,850 | 1 |
| Steven J Reed (former) | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO UNTIL OCT 19 | 2010-2019 | $440,687 | $3,137,792 | 1 |
| Dean Nelson (former) | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 2010-2014 | $175,612 | $813,617 | 1 |
| Robert Kaiser (former) | STAFF ASSISTANT | 2019-2022 | $178,553 | $653,992 | 1 |
| Joe Connot (former) | DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES | 2014-2016 | $171,275 | $530,489 | 1 |
| David J Mertens (former) | DIRECTOR UNTIL 09/22 | 2010-2022 | $8,270 | $169,445 | 1 |
| Dana Deslauriers (former) | FOREMAN | 2024 | $155,452 | $155,452 | 1 |
| David Geisler (former) | DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2017 | 2010-2017 | $8,490 | $96,745 | 1 |
| Charles Oller (former) | DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2017 | 2010-2017 | $7,970 | $79,350 | 1 |
| Joe Leutenegger (former) | DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2016 | 2010-2016 | $8,285 | $78,625 | 1 |
| Jim Smith (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2020 | $12,520 | $50,510 | 1 |
| Charles Kroetch (former) | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL OCTOBER 2013) | 2010-2013 | $8,730 | $43,250 | 1 |
| Ken Miller (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2020-2022 | $16,510 | $41,900 | 1 |
People by year
2025 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.5M · 33 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CEO/MANAGER | 50 | $227,186 | $0 | $74,860 | $302,046 | 1 |
| JILL RANKIN | FINANCE MANAGER | 50 | $134,054 | $0 | $109,493 | $243,547 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $163,448 | $0 | $61,325 | $224,773 | 1 |
| SETH GEIGLE | LINE SUPERINTENDENT | 50 | $125,864 | $0 | $75,825 | $201,689 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | STAFF ENGINEER | 50 | $122,901 | $0 | $68,497 | $191,398 | 1 |
| JESSIE TUCKER | MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES | 50 | $126,656 | $0 | $61,727 | $188,383 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 7 | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $16,300 | $0 | $0 | $16,300 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | PRESIDENT | 7 | $15,250 | $0 | $0 | $15,250 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $14,900 | $0 | $0 | $14,900 | 1 |
| JAMES SMITH | DIRECTOR | 4 | $14,550 | $0 | $0 | $14,550 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $14,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,200 | 1 |
| CLIFF UTHE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $14,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,200 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $13,150 | $0 | $0 | $13,150 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $12,100 | $0 | $0 | $12,100 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | DIRECTOR | 1 | $11,750 | $0 | $0 | $11,750 | 1 |
2024 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.4M · 34 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CEO/MANAGER | 50 | $194,204 | $0 | $64,449 | $258,653 | 1 |
| JILL RANKIN | FINANCE MANAGER | 50 | $129,251 | $0 | $100,005 | $229,256 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | STAFF ENGINEER | 50 | $143,160 | $0 | $67,281 | $210,441 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $156,319 | $0 | $52,999 | $209,318 | 1 |
| SETH GEIGLE | LINE SUPERINTENDENT | 50 | $134,580 | $0 | $66,073 | $200,653 | 1 |
| DANA DESLAURIERS | FOREMAN | 45 | $124,408 | $0 | $31,044 | $155,452 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 7 | $18,050 | $0 | $0 | $18,050 | 1 |
| CLIFF UTHE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | PRESIDENT | 7 | $15,950 | $0 | $0 | $15,950 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $15,250 | $0 | $0 | $15,250 | 1 |
| JAMES SMITH | DIRECTOR | 4 | $14,900 | $0 | $0 | $14,900 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $14,550 | $0 | $0 | $14,550 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $14,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,200 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $13,150 | $0 | $0 | $13,150 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,100 | $0 | $0 | $12,100 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
2023 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.4M · 34 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CEO/MANAGER | 50 | $199,779 | $0 | $58,752 | $258,531 | 1 |
| JILL RANKIN | FINANCE MANAGER | 50 | $121,550 | $0 | $103,519 | $225,069 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $148,902 | $0 | $49,336 | $198,238 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | STAFF ENGINEER | 50 | $122,993 | $0 | $62,138 | $185,131 | 1 |
| SETH GEIGLE | LINE SUPERINTENDENT | 50 | $116,054 | $0 | $61,038 | $177,092 | 1 |
| JESSIE TUCKER | MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES | 50 | $112,563 | $0 | $50,972 | $163,535 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | 1 |
| CLIFF UTHE | DIRECTOR | 4 | $18,750 | $0 | $0 | $18,750 | 1 |
| JAMES SMITH | DIRECTOR | 6 | $17,000 | $0 | $0 | $17,000 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 7 | $16,760 | $0 | $0 | $16,760 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $16,650 | $0 | $0 | $16,650 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $16,300 | $0 | $0 | $16,300 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $14,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,200 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | PRESIDENT | 6 | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $12,450 | $0 | $0 | $12,450 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | DIRECTOR | 4 | $11,750 | $0 | $0 | $11,750 | 1 |
2022 · 17 people listed · 17 paid, $1.6M · 37 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CEO/MANAGER | 50 | $187,853 | $0 | $234,477 | $422,330 | 1 |
| JILL RANKIN | OFFICE MANAGER | 50 | $123,552 | $0 | $134,424 | $257,976 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | STAFF ENGINEER | 50 | $128,294 | $0 | $78,680 | $206,974 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $145,676 | $0 | $54,183 | $199,859 | 1 |
| SETH GEIGLE | LINE SUPERINTENDENT | 50 | $113,780 | $0 | $75,779 | $189,559 | 1 |
| ROBERT KAISER | STAFF ASSISTANT | 50 | $114,147 | $0 | $64,406 | $178,553 | 1 |
| KEN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 6 | $16,510 | $0 | $0 | $16,510 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 7 | $16,160 | $0 | $0 | $16,160 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $15,530 | $0 | $0 | $15,530 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 4 | $15,180 | $0 | $0 | $15,180 | 1 |
| JAMES SMITH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $14,410 | $0 | $0 | $14,410 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | PRESIDENT | 6 | $13,500 | $0 | $0 | $13,500 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | DIRECTOR | 4 | $13,220 | $0 | $0 | $13,220 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $13,010 | $0 | $0 | $13,010 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $10,210 | $0 | $0 | $10,210 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR UNTIL 09/22 | 8 | $8,270 | $0 | $0 | $8,270 | 1 |
| CLIFF UTHE | DIRECTOR FROM 10/22 | 4 | $4,250 | $0 | $0 | $4,250 | 1 |
2021 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.4M · 37 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CEO/MANAGER | 50 | $163,520 | $0 | $212,643 | $376,163 | 1 |
| JILL RANKIN | OFFICE MANAGER | 50 | $102,738 | $0 | $134,864 | $237,602 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | SYSTEM ENGINEER | 50 | $111,834 | $0 | $73,297 | $185,131 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $127,721 | $0 | $50,273 | $177,994 | 1 |
| ROBERT KAISER | STAFF ASSISTANT | 50 | $107,210 | $0 | $66,213 | $173,423 | 1 |
| JESSIE TUCKER | MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES | 50 | $108,495 | $0 | $57,247 | $165,742 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | PRESIDENT | 7 | $13,430 | $0 | $0 | $13,430 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 6 | $13,150 | $0 | $0 | $13,150 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $12,870 | $0 | $0 | $12,870 | 1 |
| KEN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 6 | $12,590 | $0 | $0 | $12,590 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 6 | $12,590 | $0 | $0 | $12,590 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 9 | $12,590 | $0 | $0 | $12,590 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 6 | $12,030 | $0 | $0 | $12,030 | 1 |
| JAMES SMITH | DIRECTOR | 5 | $11,750 | $0 | $0 | $11,750 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | DIRECTOR | 7 | $10,630 | $0 | $0 | $10,630 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $9,510 | $0 | $0 | $9,510 | 1 |
2020 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.3M · 33 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CEO/MANAGER | 50 | $162,395 | $0 | $166,447 | $328,842 | 1 |
| JILL RANKIN | OFFICE MANAGER | 50 | $102,525 | $0 | $116,152 | $218,677 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $132,754 | $0 | $45,051 | $177,805 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | SYSTEM ENGINEER | 50 | $111,997 | $0 | $62,914 | $174,911 | 1 |
| ROBERT KAISER | STAFF ASSISTANT | 50 | $100,495 | $0 | $55,021 | $155,516 | 1 |
| JESSIE TUCKER | MANAGER OF MEMBER SERVICES | 50 | $100,267 | $0 | $50,352 | $150,619 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $13,080 | $0 | $0 | $13,080 | 1 |
| KEN MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 6 | $12,800 | $0 | $0 | $12,800 | 1 |
| JIM SMITH | DIRECTOR | 3 | $12,520 | $0 | $0 | $12,520 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 6 | $12,240 | $0 | $0 | $12,240 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $11,960 | $0 | $0 | $11,960 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | PRESIDENT | 5 | $11,680 | $0 | $0 | $11,680 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 9 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $10,840 | $0 | $0 | $10,840 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | DIRECTOR | 6 | $10,560 | $0 | $0 | $10,560 | 1 |
2019 · 15 people listed · 15 paid, $1.3M · 34 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO UNTIL OCT 19 | 50 | $330,453 | $0 | $110,234 | $440,687 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CFO/ASST MGR/MANAGER BEG OCT 19 | 50 | $148,548 | $0 | $108,608 | $257,156 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $132,310 | $0 | $37,469 | $169,779 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | SYSTEM ENGINEER | 50 | $110,897 | $0 | $51,517 | $162,414 | 1 |
| ROBERT KAISER | STAFF ASSISTANT | 50 | $101,973 | $0 | $44,527 | $146,500 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $16,160 | $0 | $0 | $16,160 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $15,880 | $0 | $0 | $15,880 | 1 |
| JIM SMITH | DIRECTOR | 6 | $15,600 | $0 | $0 | $15,600 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 8 | $15,040 | $0 | $0 | $15,040 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $14,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,200 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 8 | $14,200 | $0 | $0 | $14,200 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $13,360 | $0 | $0 | $13,360 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 7 | $13,080 | $0 | $0 | $13,080 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | PRESIDENT | 10 | $12,520 | $0 | $0 | $12,520 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $10,840 | $0 | $0 | $10,840 | 1 |
2018 · 14 people listed · 14 paid, $1.2M · 37 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $287,221 | $0 | $95,514 | $382,735 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $122,199 | $0 | $131,522 | $253,721 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CFO/ASSISTANT MANAGER | 50 | $127,119 | $0 | $97,433 | $224,552 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | SYSTEM ENGINEER | 50 | $110,311 | $0 | $44,666 | $154,977 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $17,280 | $0 | $0 | $17,280 | 1 |
| JIM SMITH | DIRECTOR | 6 | $16,440 | $0 | $0 | $16,440 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 7 | $15,320 | $0 | $0 | $15,320 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $15,040 | $0 | $0 | $15,040 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 6 | $14,760 | $0 | $0 | $14,760 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $13,640 | $0 | $0 | $13,640 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR | 6 | $13,640 | $0 | $0 | $13,640 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 8 | $12,520 | $0 | $0 | $12,520 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 5 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | PRESIDENT | 10 | $10,560 | $0 | $0 | $10,560 | 1 |
2017 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.0M · 40 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $240,523 | $0 | $78,013 | $318,536 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $117,622 | $0 | $114,948 | $232,570 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | CFO | 50 | $118,846 | $0 | $74,656 | $193,502 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | SYSTEM ENGINEER | 50 | $104,612 | $0 | $28,100 | $132,712 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR | 10 | $15,220 | $0 | $0 | $15,220 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 9 | $14,960 | $0 | $0 | $14,960 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $14,700 | $0 | $0 | $14,700 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 6 | $14,440 | $0 | $0 | $14,440 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $14,400 | $0 | $0 | $14,400 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $13,060 | $0 | $0 | $13,060 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 6 | $12,260 | $0 | $0 | $12,260 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | PRESIDENT | 10 | $10,400 | $0 | $0 | $10,400 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2017 | 6 | $8,490 | $0 | $0 | $8,490 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2017 | 2 | $7,970 | $0 | $0 | $7,970 | 1 |
| JIM SMITH | DIRECTOR FROM 10/2017 | 2 | $5,950 | $0 | $0 | $5,950 | 1 |
| PAUL PATTERSON | DIRECTOR FROM 10/2017 | 2 | $3,990 | $0 | $0 | $3,990 | 1 |
2016 · 15 people listed · 15 paid, $954K · 39 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $219,317 | $0 | $73,023 | $292,340 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $100,207 | $0 | $89,554 | $189,761 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $110,110 | $0 | $62,908 | $173,018 | 1 |
| JOE CONNOT | DIRECTOR OF MEMBER SERVICES | 50 | $127,786 | $0 | $43,489 | $171,275 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $14,505 | $0 | $0 | $14,505 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 7 | $13,985 | $0 | $0 | $13,985 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 12 | $13,985 | $0 | $0 | $13,985 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $13,725 | $0 | $0 | $13,725 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $13,725 | $0 | $0 | $13,725 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $12,425 | $0 | $0 | $12,425 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | PRESIDENT | 10 | $11,905 | $0 | $0 | $11,905 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 4 | $11,385 | $0 | $0 | $11,385 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $9,760 | $0 | $0 | $9,760 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR UNTIL 10/2016 | 6 | $8,285 | $0 | $0 | $8,285 | 1 |
| RICHARD BENDT | DIRECTOR FROM 10/2016 | 7 | $4,130 | $0 | $0 | $4,130 | 1 |
2015 · 15 people listed · 15 paid, $1.1M · 41 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $216,041 | $0 | $65,773 | $281,814 | 1 |
| SCOTT KITTLESON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $110,343 | $0 | $81,704 | $192,047 | 1 |
| JOE CONNOT | MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER | 50 | $128,642 | $0 | $47,068 | $175,710 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $111,773 | $0 | $60,366 | $172,139 | 1 |
| KIT TALICH | SYSTEM ENGINEER | 50 | $100,444 | $0 | $23,104 | $123,548 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $13,860 | $0 | $0 | $13,860 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $13,620 | $0 | $0 | $13,620 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 7 | $13,320 | $0 | $0 | $13,320 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $13,060 | $0 | $0 | $13,060 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $12,800 | $0 | $0 | $12,800 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 6 | $11,760 | $0 | $0 | $11,760 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 9 | $11,540 | $0 | $0 | $11,540 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $10,720 | $0 | $0 | $10,720 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 7 | $9,460 | $0 | $0 | $9,460 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $8,420 | $0 | $0 | $8,420 | 1 |
2014 · 14 people listed · 14 paid, $961K · 37 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $272,485 | $0 | $62,028 | $334,513 | 1 |
| JOE CONNOT | MEMBER SERVICES MANAGER | 50 | $141,823 | $0 | $41,681 | $183,504 | 1 |
| DEAN NELSON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $129,944 | $0 | $45,668 | $175,612 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $95,385 | $0 | $51,016 | $146,401 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $13,320 | $0 | $0 | $13,320 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 9 | $13,080 | $0 | $0 | $13,080 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 7 | $12,840 | $0 | $0 | $12,840 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 6 | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $12,360 | $0 | $0 | $12,360 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 6 | $11,880 | $0 | $0 | $11,880 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR | 5 | $11,640 | $0 | $0 | $11,640 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $10,680 | $0 | $0 | $10,680 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 7 | $9,480 | $0 | $0 | $9,480 | 1 |
2013 · 14 people listed · 14 paid, $817K · 39 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $260,933 | $0 | $77,593 | $338,526 | 1 |
| DEAN NELSON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $132,835 | $0 | $60,905 | $193,740 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $105,634 | $0 | $60,744 | $166,378 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $13,560 | $0 | $0 | $13,560 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $13,320 | $0 | $0 | $13,320 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 7 | $13,080 | $0 | $0 | $13,080 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 6 | $11,640 | $0 | $0 | $11,640 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | VICE PRESIDENT | 7 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $11,160 | $0 | $0 | $11,160 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 10 | $10,200 | $0 | $0 | $10,200 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $9,720 | $0 | $0 | $9,720 | 1 |
| CHARLES KROETCH | VICE PRESIDENT (UNTIL OCTOBER 2013) | 4 | $8,730 | $0 | $0 | $8,730 | 1 |
| KEVIN NEUHAUSER | DIRECTOR (STARTED OCTOBER 2013) | 4 | $4,350 | $0 | $0 | $4,350 | 1 |
2012 · 13 people listed · 13 paid, $713K · 37 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $192,961 | $0 | $80,254 | $273,215 | 1 |
| DEAN NELSON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $115,595 | $0 | $53,099 | $168,694 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $102,158 | $0 | $47,988 | $150,146 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 11 | $13,560 | $0 | $0 | $13,560 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 12 | $12,890 | $0 | $0 | $12,890 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $12,840 | $0 | $0 | $12,840 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $12,600 | $0 | $0 | $12,600 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $12,360 | $0 | $0 | $12,360 | 1 |
| CHARLES KROETCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $11,880 | $0 | $0 | $11,880 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 12 | $11,880 | $0 | $0 | $11,880 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | DIRECTOR | 8 | $11,400 | $0 | $0 | $11,400 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 7 | $11,160 | $0 | $0 | $11,160 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | PRESIDENT | 6 | $9,960 | $0 | $0 | $9,960 | 1 |
2011 · 13 people listed · 13 paid, $617K · 41 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $171,639 | $0 | $70,352 | $241,991 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $93,915 | $0 | $42,882 | $136,797 | 1 |
| DEAN NELSON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $102,003 | $0 | $17,598 | $119,601 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 12 | $13,020 | $0 | $0 | $13,020 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $12,780 | $0 | $0 | $12,780 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $12,520 | $0 | $0 | $12,520 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $12,360 | $0 | $0 | $12,360 | 1 |
| CHARLES KROETCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 4 | $11,880 | $0 | $0 | $11,880 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR | 8 | $11,700 | $0 | $0 | $11,700 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 1 | $11,640 | $0 | $0 | $11,640 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | DIRECTOR | 8 | $11,460 | $0 | $0 | $11,460 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 7 | $11,180 | $0 | $0 | $11,180 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | PRESIDENT | 4 | $10,440 | $0 | $0 | $10,440 | 1 |
2010 · 13 people listed · 13 paid, $637K · 42 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN J REED | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | 50 | $170,953 | $0 | $62,482 | $233,435 | 1 |
| DEAN NELSON | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 50 | $110,315 | $0 | $45,655 | $155,970 | 1 |
| JEFF BIRKELAND | MANAGER OF FINANCE | 50 | $88,927 | $0 | $41,617 | $130,544 | 1 |
| DAVID J MERTENS | DIRECTOR | 10 | $13,020 | $0 | $0 | $13,020 | 1 |
| DAVID GEISLER | DIRECTOR | 9 | $12,780 | $0 | $0 | $12,780 | 1 |
| MARTY HANSEN | DIRECTOR | 8 | $12,520 | $0 | $0 | $12,520 | 1 |
| KENNETH MILLER | DIRECTOR | 7 | $12,360 | $0 | $0 | $12,360 | 1 |
| JOE LEUTENEGGER | DIRECTOR | 11 | $11,700 | $0 | $0 | $11,700 | 1 |
| SHAD RIGGLE | DIRECTOR | 9 | $11,460 | $0 | $0 | $11,460 | 1 |
| JIM WILLERT | DIRECTOR | 7 | $11,180 | $0 | $0 | $11,180 | 1 |
| CHARLES KROETCH | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | $10,760 | $0 | $0 | $10,760 | 1 |
| MIKE MCQUISTION | SECRETARY-TREASURER | 8 | $10,740 | $0 | $0 | $10,740 | 1 |
| CHARLES OLLER | PRESIDENT | 3 | $10,100 | $0 | $0 | $10,100 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2022 · 2 contractors · $723K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLER CONSTRUCTION LLC | RAPID CITY, SD | TRANSMISSION LINE REPAIRS | $566,687 |
| KAINZ POWERLINES INC | CUSTER, SD | TRANSMISSION LINE REPAIRS | $156,449 |
2021 · 1 contractor · $131K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| KELLER CONSTRUCTION LLC | RAPID CITY, SD | REBUILD LINE - FIRE REPAIRS | $130,519 |
2017 · 1 contractor · $128K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| PETERS EXCAVATING | KADOKA, SD | TRENCHING/BORING | $127,907 |
2013 · 1 contractor · $130K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDR ENGINEERING | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $129,505 |
2012 · 1 contractor · $140K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDR ENGINEERING | OMAHA, NE | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $139,961 |
2011 · 1 contractor · $204K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDR ENGINEERING | OMAHA, NE | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $203,817 |
2010 · 1 contractor · $146K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| HDR ENGINEERING | OMAHA, NE | ENGINEERING SERVICES | $145,798 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $19,565,502 | $19,044,707 | $59,054,305 | $24,539,830 | $0 | $19,222,144 | $455,154 | 33 | 0 |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,516,308 | $17,914,344 | $57,347,812 | $23,935,071 | $0 | $18,091,400 | $419,094 | 34 | 0 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,074,256 | $17,609,363 | $57,961,472 | $23,170,360 | $0 | $17,650,190 | $442,623 | 34 | 0 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $19,143,213 | $18,919,889 | $58,808,066 | $22,194,473 | $0 | $19,010,970 | $399,855 | 37 | 0 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,722,038 | $17,754,720 | $53,451,686 | $20,760,955 | $724,000 | $17,851,824 | $349,672 | 37 | 0 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,634,167 | $18,352,832 | $57,064,508 | $19,739,805 | $0 | $18,422,821 | $358,932 | 33 | 0 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,510,016 | $18,179,056 | $50,272,377 | $18,851,912 | $0 | $18,262,574 | $763,663 | 34 | 0 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $18,819,594 | $18,499,296 | $48,919,044 | $18,220,018 | $0 | $18,601,484 | $683,008 | 37 | 0 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $17,360,657 | $17,172,063 | $46,707,340 | $16,582,972 | $0 | $17,304,825 | $610,960 | 40 | 0 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $16,703,725 | $16,413,163 | $44,978,302 | $16,170,712 | $0 | $16,537,193 | $559,681 | 39 | 0 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $14,783,491 | $14,633,449 | $45,639,322 | $15,198,633 | $0 | $14,661,789 | $541,629 | 41 | 0 |
| 2014 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $15,240,108 | $14,935,947 | $48,720,378 | $14,892,395 | $0 | $15,021,120 | $582,015 | 37 | 0 |
| 2013 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $15,279,347 | $14,976,684 | $48,132,161 | $14,411,049 | $0 | $15,056,673 | $616,849 | 39 | 0 |
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $13,649,061 | $13,309,519 | $44,706,048 | $13,871,228 | $0 | $13,353,313 | $519,789 | 37 | 0 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $12,939,499 | $12,657,033 | $44,021,636 | $13,340,547 | $0 | $12,678,723 | $483,532 | 41 | 0 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $12,719,459 | $11,989,646 | $34,261,345 | $13,100,096 | $0 | $12,404,337 | $472,547 | 42 | 0 |
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATURE CONSERVANCY | DAF sponsor | $25,000 | 1 | 1 | 2024–2024 | INSIDE PASSAGE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INCORPORATED |
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2025 · Form 990 · $19,044,707 spent · pay $4,258,788 · grants $21,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $9,721,314 | - | - | - | 51.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,896,970 | - | - | - | 15.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION - OPERATIO | $1,935,069 | - | - | - | 10.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,840,094 | - | - | - | 9.7% | |
| Interest | $905,842 | - | - | - | 4.8% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $879,246 | - | - | - | 4.6% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION - MAINTENA | $754,198 | - | - | - | 4.0% |
| Pension plan contributions | $670,589 | - | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $455,154 | - | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CUSTOMER SERVICE | $351,140 | - | - | - | 1.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $236,075 | - | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $21,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$1,621,984 | - | - | - | -8.5% | |
| Total | $19,044,707 | 100% |
2024 · Form 990 · $17,914,344 spent · pay $4,164,751 · grants $21,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,762,564 | - | - | - | 48.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,858,968 | - | - | - | 16.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION - OPERATIO | $1,939,344 | - | - | - | 10.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,766,749 | - | - | - | 9.9% | |
| Interest | $941,558 | - | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $935,017 | - | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION - MAINTENA | $682,803 | - | - | - | 3.8% |
| Pension plan contributions | $654,709 | - | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $419,094 | - | - | - | 2.3% | |
| Other (as described) | CUSTOMER SERVICE | $349,175 | - | - | - | 1.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $231,980 | - | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $21,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$1,648,617 | - | - | - | -9.2% | |
| Total | $17,914,344 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $17,609,363 spent · pay $3,866,784 · grants $21,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,376,735 | - | - | - | 47.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,630,029 | - | - | - | 14.9% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION - OPERATIO | $1,963,280 | - | - | - | 11.1% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,726,180 | - | - | - | 9.8% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,026,844 | - | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Interest | $989,431 | - | - | - | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION - MAINTENA | $667,715 | - | - | - | 3.8% |
| Pension plan contributions | $580,106 | - | - | - | 3.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $442,623 | - | - | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | CUSTOMER SERVICE | $359,536 | - | - | - | 2.0% |
| Payroll taxes | $214,026 | - | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $21,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$1,388,142 | - | - | - | -7.9% | |
| Total | $17,609,363 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $18,919,889 spent · pay $3,815,340 · grants $21,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $9,076,286 | - | - | - | 48.0% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,623,524 | - | - | - | 13.9% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $2,014,614 | - | - | - | 10.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,707,996 | - | - | - | 9.0% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,601,530 | - | - | - | 8.5% |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,573,819 | - | - | - | 8.3% |
| Interest | $983,818 | - | - | - | 5.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $770,261 | - | - | - | 4.1% |
| Pension plan contributions | $579,424 | - | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $399,855 | - | - | - | 2.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $212,537 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $21,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,644,775 | - | - | - | -14.0% | |
| Total | $18,919,889 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $17,754,720 spent · pay $3,634,984 · grants $22,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,599,760 | - | - | - | 48.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,510,162 | - | - | - | 14.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,693,813 | - | - | - | 9.5% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,620,423 | - | - | - | 9.1% |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,453,533 | - | - | - | 8.2% |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,437,124 | - | - | - | 8.1% | |
| Interest | $940,195 | - | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $894,709 | - | - | - | 5.0% |
| Pension plan contributions | $571,898 | - | - | - | 3.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $349,672 | - | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $203,252 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $22,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,541,821 | - | - | - | -14.3% | |
| Total | $17,754,720 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $18,352,832 spent · pay $3,514,110 · grants $19,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,948,870 | - | - | - | 48.8% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,424,964 | - | - | - | 13.2% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,786,182 | - | - | - | 9.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,753,439 | - | - | - | 9.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,647,622 | - | - | - | 9.0% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,506,460 | - | - | - | 8.2% |
| Interest | $973,100 | - | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $623,510 | - | - | - | 3.4% |
| Pension plan contributions | $533,812 | - | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $358,932 | - | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $196,402 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $19,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,419,461 | - | - | - | -13.2% | |
| Total | $18,352,832 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $18,179,056 spent · pay $3,732,870 · grants $21,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $9,194,505 | - | - | - | 50.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,300,037 | - | - | - | 12.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,942,598 | - | - | - | 10.7% |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,806,324 | - | - | - | 9.9% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,679,406 | - | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Interest | $988,957 | - | - | - | 5.4% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $972,681 | - | - | - | 5.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $763,663 | - | - | - | 4.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $569,595 | - | - | - | 3.1% |
| Pension plan contributions | $468,618 | - | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $200,552 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $21,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,728,880 | - | - | - | -15.0% | |
| Total | $18,179,056 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $18,499,296 spent · pay $3,682,479 · grants $15,750 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,855,932 | - | - | - | 47.9% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,353,347 | - | - | - | 12.7% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,920,353 | - | - | - | 10.4% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,893,848 | - | - | - | 10.2% |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,736,347 | - | - | - | 9.4% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,652,372 | - | - | - | 8.9% | |
| Interest | $972,087 | - | - | - | 5.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $683,008 | - | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $503,885 | - | - | - | 2.7% |
| Pension plan contributions | $443,458 | - | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $202,666 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $15,750 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,733,757 | - | - | - | -14.8% | |
| Total | $18,499,296 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $17,172,063 spent · pay $3,493,475 · grants $15,750 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,710,896 | - | - | - | 50.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,235,785 | - | - | - | 13.0% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,729,889 | - | - | - | 10.1% |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,669,138 | - | - | - | 9.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,587,224 | - | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Interest | $952,122 | - | - | - | 5.5% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $934,422 | - | - | - | 5.4% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $610,960 | - | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $514,881 | - | - | - | 3.0% |
| Pension plan contributions | $454,862 | - | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $191,868 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $15,750 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,435,734 | - | - | - | -14.2% | |
| Total | $17,172,063 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $16,413,163 spent · pay $3,404,152 · grants $17,250 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $8,401,988 | - | - | - | 51.2% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,221,638 | - | - | - | 13.5% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,557,416 | - | - | - | 9.5% |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,450,797 | - | - | - | 8.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,388,559 | - | - | - | 8.5% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $1,001,314 | - | - | - | 6.1% | |
| Interest | $951,812 | - | - | - | 5.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $559,681 | - | - | - | 3.4% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $481,252 | - | - | - | 2.9% |
| Pension plan contributions | $434,329 | - | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $188,504 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $17,250 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,241,377 | - | - | - | -13.7% | |
| Total | $16,413,163 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $14,633,449 spent · pay $3,440,174 · grants $15,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $7,480,379 | - | - | - | 51.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,292,633 | - | - | - | 15.7% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,583,419 | - | - | - | 10.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,349,784 | - | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,301,861 | - | - | - | 8.9% |
| Interest | $928,190 | - | - | - | 6.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $541,629 | - | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $448,716 | - | - | - | 3.1% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $411,979 | - | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $394,599 | - | - | - | 2.7% |
| Payroll taxes | $193,933 | - | - | - | 1.3% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $15,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,308,673 | - | - | - | -15.8% | |
| Total | $14,633,449 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990 · $14,935,947 spent · pay $3,102,930 · grants $15,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $7,866,865 | - | - | - | 52.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,961,382 | - | - | - | 13.1% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,454,693 | - | - | - | 9.7% |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,442,028 | - | - | - | 9.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,378,015 | - | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Interest | $900,348 | - | - | - | 6.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $582,015 | - | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $452,276 | - | - | - | 3.0% |
| Benefits paid to members | $449,487 | - | - | - | 3.0% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $392,674 | - | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $166,859 | - | - | - | 1.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $15,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,125,695 | - | - | - | -14.2% | |
| Total | $14,935,947 | 100% |
2013 · Form 990 · $14,976,684 spent · pay $3,145,244 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $7,573,010 | - | - | - | 50.6% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,917,304 | - | - | - | 12.8% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,596,097 | - | - | - | 10.7% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,350,928 | - | - | - | 9.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,338,345 | - | - | - | 8.9% |
| Interest | $896,433 | - | - | - | 6.0% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $642,466 | - | - | - | 4.3% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $616,849 | - | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $440,280 | - | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $438,770 | - | - | - | 2.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $172,321 | - | - | - | 1.2% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,006,119 | - | - | - | -13.4% | |
| Total | $14,976,684 | 100% |
2012 · Form 990 · $13,309,519 spent · pay $3,018,102 · grants $11,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $6,749,938 | - | - | - | 50.7% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,888,263 | - | - | - | 14.2% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,394,137 | - | - | - | 10.5% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,289,373 | - | - | - | 9.7% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,002,599 | - | - | - | 7.5% |
| Interest | $836,729 | - | - | - | 6.3% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $586,206 | - | - | - | 4.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $519,789 | - | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $490,400 | - | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $459,358 | - | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Payroll taxes | $119,650 | - | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $11,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$2,037,923 | - | - | - | -15.3% | |
| Total | $13,309,519 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $12,657,033 spent · pay $3,006,620 · grants $11,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $6,238,050 | - | - | - | 49.3% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,944,130 | - | - | - | 15.4% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,392,936 | - | - | - | 11.0% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,168,941 | - | - | - | 9.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,109,521 | - | - | - | 8.8% |
| Interest | $788,678 | - | - | - | 6.2% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $577,768 | - | - | - | 4.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $483,532 | - | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $456,834 | - | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Benefits paid to members | $309,996 | - | - | - | 2.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $122,124 | - | - | - | 1.0% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $11,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| All other expenses | -$1,946,477 | - | - | - | -15.4% | |
| Total | $12,657,033 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $11,989,646 spent · pay $3,019,361 · grants $11,000 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | COST OF POWER | $5,641,363 | - | - | - | 47.1% |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,946,611 | - | - | - | 16.2% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,458,730 | - | - | - | 12.2% | |
| Other (as described) | ADMIN & GENERAL | $1,354,618 | - | - | - | 11.3% |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-OPERATIONS | $1,117,486 | - | - | - | 9.3% |
| Interest | $826,851 | - | - | - | 6.9% | |
| Other (as described) | DISTRIBUTION-MAINTENANC | $767,008 | - | - | - | 6.4% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $472,547 | - | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $435,602 | - | - | - | 3.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $164,601 | - | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $11,000 | - | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | ALLOCATED & OTHER | -$2,206,771 | - | - | - | -18.4% |
| Total | $11,989,646 | 100% |