COPPER VALLEY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE
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2012 · Form 990 · revenue $22.2M · expenses $18.3M · assets $84.5M
- EIN
- 92-0031468
- Address
- PO BOX 337, VALDEZ, AK 99686-0337
- Website
- WWW.CVTC.ORG
- NTEE code
- -
- Subsection
- 501(c)(12)
- Ruling year
- 1967
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
CVTC IS A MEMBER OWNED, COMMUNITY BASED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COOPERATIVE DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE BEST VALUE, STATE OF THE ART COMMUNICATION SERVICE.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Dengel | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 2010-2012 | $267,597 | $734,373 | 2 |
| James Gifford | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 2010-2012 | $227,957 | $654,032 | 1 |
| Pamla Murphy | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 2010-2012 | $222,820 | $632,665 | 2 |
| Mitchell Vieu | SUPERINTENDENT | 2011-2012 | $178,998 | $342,951 | 1 |
| Gary Farrell | ENGINEERING MANAGER | 2011-2012 | $156,898 | $307,265 | 1 |
| Shilah Butler | AFILLIATE OPERATIONS MANAGER | 2012 | $158,757 | $158,757 | 1 |
| Chris Mishmash | FACILITIES MANAGER | 2012 | $157,862 | $157,862 | 1 |
| Tabitha Gregory | CHIEF CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANGER | 2012 | $151,264 | $151,264 | 2 |
| Robin Chaffin | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2010-2012 | $6,786 | $14,629 | 1 |
| Rene' Spracklen | PRESIDENT | 2010-2012 | $5,408 | $13,221 | 1 |
| Rose Tyone | DIRECTOR | 2010-2012 | $3,097 | $12,392 | 1 |
| Steve Oswald | DIRECTOR | 2010-2012 | $3,592 | $8,922 | 1 |
| Tami Jindra | VICE PRESIDENT | 2010-2012 | $3,575 | $8,499 | 1 |
| Michael Britt | DIRECTOR | 2011-2012 | $4,656 | $6,336 | 1 |
| Bill Bryson | DIRECTOR | 2011-2012 | $3,124 | $5,104 | 1 |
| Michael Rego | DIRECTOR | 2012 | $2,289 | $2,289 | 1 |
| Graham Ward | DIRECTOR | 2012 | $1,800 | $1,800 | 1 |
| Wade Sampson (former) | PLANT FOREMAN | 2010-2011 | $164,354 | $323,831 | 1 |
| James Turnbull (former) | PLANT FOREMAN | 2010-2011 | $166,189 | $323,386 | 1 |
| Bryan Fisher (former) | NETWORK ENGINEER | 2010-2011 | $153,673 | $301,772 | 1 |
| Robert E Cyr (former) | CO TECHNICIAN | 2010 | $159,286 | $159,286 | 1 |
| Patrick Craig (former) | CO TECHNICIAN | 2010 | $154,252 | $154,252 | 1 |
| Marvin Harned (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010-2011 | $3,075 | $7,659 | 1 |
| William Bryson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | $3,159 | $3,159 | 1 |
| Larry Weaver (former) | DIRECTOR | 2010 | $500 | $500 | 1 |
People by year
2012 · 17 people listed · 17 paid, $1.6M · 57 employees · 15 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID DENGEL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $203,541 | $0 | $64,056 | $267,597 | 2 |
| JAMES GIFFORD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $176,731 | $0 | $51,226 | $227,957 | 1 |
| PAMLA MURPHY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $171,547 | $0 | $51,273 | $222,820 | 2 |
| MITCHELL VIEU | SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $129,642 | $0 | $49,356 | $178,998 | 1 |
| SHILAH BUTLER | AFILLIATE OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $118,286 | $0 | $40,471 | $158,757 | 1 |
| CHRIS MISHMASH | FACILITIES MANAGER | 40 | $112,042 | $0 | $45,820 | $157,862 | 1 |
| GARY FARRELL | ENGINEERING MANAGER | 40 | $116,767 | $0 | $40,131 | $156,898 | 1 |
| TABITHA GREGORY | CHIEF CUSTOMER RELATIONS MANGER | 40 | $111,964 | $0 | $39,300 | $151,264 | 2 |
| ROBIN CHAFFIN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $6,786 | $0 | $0 | $6,786 | 1 |
| RENE' SPRACKLEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $5,408 | $0 | $0 | $5,408 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BRITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $4,656 | $0 | $0 | $4,656 | 1 |
| STEVE OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,592 | $0 | $0 | $3,592 | 1 |
| TAMI JINDRA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,575 | $0 | $0 | $3,575 | 1 |
| BILL BRYSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,124 | $0 | $0 | $3,124 | 1 |
| ROSE TYONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,097 | $0 | $0 | $3,097 | 1 |
| MICHAEL REGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,289 | $0 | $0 | $2,289 | 1 |
| GRAHAM WARD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,800 | $0 | $0 | $1,800 | 1 |
2011 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.5M · 60 employees · 18 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID DENGEL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $191,778 | $0 | $61,760 | $253,538 | 2 |
| JAMES GIFFORD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $169,451 | $0 | $50,726 | $220,177 | 1 |
| PAMLA MURPHY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $163,242 | $0 | $50,722 | $213,964 | 2 |
| JAMES TURNBULL | PLANT FOREMAN | 40 | $121,510 | $0 | $44,679 | $166,189 | 1 |
| WADE SAMPSON | PLANT FOREMAN | 40 | $120,333 | $0 | $44,021 | $164,354 | 1 |
| MITCHELL VIEU | GLN SUPERINTENDENT | 40 | $116,864 | $0 | $47,089 | $163,953 | 1 |
| BRYAN FISHER | NETWORK ENGINEER | 40 | $112,372 | $0 | $41,301 | $153,673 | 1 |
| GARY FARRELL | ENGINEERING MANAGER | 40 | $111,108 | $0 | $39,259 | $150,367 | 1 |
| ROSE TYONE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $5,584 | $0 | $0 | $5,584 | 1 |
| ROBIN CHAFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $5,305 | $0 | $0 | $5,305 | 1 |
| RENE' SPRACKLEN | PRESIDENT | 1 | $4,626 | $0 | $0 | $4,626 | 1 |
| STEVE OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,998 | $0 | $0 | $3,998 | 1 |
| TAMI JINDRA | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,649 | $0 | $0 | $3,649 | 1 |
| MARVIN HARNED | DIRECTOR | 1 | $3,075 | $0 | $0 | $3,075 | 1 |
| BILL BRYSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,980 | $0 | $0 | $1,980 | 1 |
| MICHAEL BRITT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,680 | $0 | $0 | $1,680 | 1 |
2010 · 16 people listed · 16 paid, $1.4M · 58 employees · 18 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID DENGEL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $163,838 | $0 | $49,400 | $213,238 | 2 |
| JAMES GIFFORD | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $162,747 | $0 | $43,151 | $205,898 | 1 |
| PAMLA MURPHY | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $154,108 | $0 | $41,773 | $195,881 | 2 |
| WADE SAMPSON | PLANT FOREMAN | 40 | $117,256 | $0 | $42,221 | $159,477 | 1 |
| ROBERT E CYR | CO TECHNICIAN | 40 | $115,619 | $0 | $43,667 | $159,286 | 1 |
| JAMES TURNBULL | PLANT FOREMAN | 40 | $115,264 | $0 | $41,933 | $157,197 | 1 |
| PATRICK CRAIG | CO TECHNICIAN | 40 | $112,017 | $0 | $42,235 | $154,252 | 1 |
| BRYAN W FISHER | NETWORK ENGINEER | 40 | $108,874 | $0 | $39,225 | $148,099 | 1 |
| MARVIN HARNED | PRESIDENT | 1 | $4,034 | $550 | $0 | $4,584 | 1 |
| ROSE TYONE | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $3,161 | $550 | $0 | $3,711 | 1 |
| RENE' SPRACKLEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,187 | $0 | $0 | $3,187 | 1 |
| WILLIAM BRYSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $2,759 | $400 | $0 | $3,159 | 1 |
| ROBIN CHAFFIN | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,988 | $550 | $0 | $2,538 | 1 |
| STEVE OSWALD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,332 | $0 | $0 | $1,332 | 1 |
| TAMI JINDRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $1,275 | $0 | $0 | $1,275 | 1 |
| LARRY WEAVER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $500 | $0 | $0 | $500 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2012 · 5 contractors · $1.6M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELS CORPORATION | BROWNSVILLE, WI | CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR | $1,192,382 |
| MAPCOM SYSTEMS LLC | RICHMOND, VA | MAPPING SOFTWARE, CONSULTING AND SUPPORT | $132,383 |
| AKT LLP | SALEM, OR | FINANCIAL & REGULATORY SERVICES | $109,365 |
| METASWITCH NETWORKS CORPORATION | RESTON, VA | NETWORK SWITCH PROVIDER | $102,311 |
| GVNW CONSULTING INC | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | REGULATORY CONSULTANT | $100,435 |
2011 · 5 contractors · $1.3M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHELS CORPORATION | BROWNSVILLE, WI | CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR | $777,485 |
| DATA CONNECTION CORPORATION | RESTON, VA | NETWORK SWITCH PROVIDER | $187,197 |
| BODAMER CONSULTING | LAKE MARY, FL | MARKETING CONSULTANT | $113,051 |
| AKT LLP | SALEM, OR | FINANCIAL & REGULATORY SERVICES | $103,877 |
| MAPCOM SYSTEMS LLC | RICHMOND, VA | MAPPING SOFTWARE, CONSULTING AND SUPPORT | $103,843 |
2010 · 3 contractors · $716K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| METASWITCH NETWORKS | RESTON, VA | TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AND CONSULT | $480,699 |
| AKT LLP | SALEM, OR | FINANCIAL & REGULATORY SERVICES | $119,615 |
| BODAMER CONSULTING | LAKE MARY, FL | MARKETING CONSULTANT | $115,426 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $22,173,099 | $18,279,540 | $84,486,962 | $54,042,200 | $0 | $21,903,809 | $747,965 | 57 | 15 |
| 2011 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $22,162,349 | $18,296,246 | $80,780,304 | $46,398,138 | $0 | $21,894,994 | $707,925 | 60 | 18 |
| 2010 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $20,933,245 | $16,892,953 | $77,656,384 | $39,954,360 | $0 | $20,653,817 | $633,251 | 58 | 18 |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW HOPE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | AL | Not reported | $13,884,945 | $10,556,766 | MANAGER | $255,000 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| PIONEER TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | OR | Not reported | $19,597,646 | $15,954,841 | GENERAL MANAGER | $371,844 | Similar name, revenue within 2x, similar mission |
| FEDERATED TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | MN | Not reported | $11,447,684 | $8,234,022 | GENERAL MANAGER/CEO | $318,212 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| BLEDSOE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | TN | Not reported | $28,847,122 | $28,847,122 | General Manager | $480,196 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| INTERBEL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | MT | Not reported | $16,429,765 | $16,429,765 | GM/CEO | $274,780 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| CITIZENS TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | VA | Y22 | $19,096,173 | $17,644,494 | CEO/GENERAL MANAGER | $207,328 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| DEKALB TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | TN | Not reported | $27,675,081 | $26,481,130 | CEO | $406,174 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| WABASH TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | IL | Not reported | $16,908,239 | $13,349,753 | EVP/ GENERAL MANAGER | $723,588 | Similar name, revenue within 2x |
| EASTEX TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $33,000,141 | $42,637,350 | GENERAL MANAGER | $352,608 | 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 5x, same state, similar mission |
| COLORADO VALLEY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | TX | Not reported | $9,586,070 | $11,324,348 | General Manager | $245,008 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| La Valle Telephone Cooperative Inc | WI | Not reported | $4,810,156 | $4,424,441 | CEO | $66,912 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| WES-TEX TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | TX | Not reported | $4,752,525 | $4,749,300 | EXECUTIVE VP & GM | $175,360 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| MON-CRE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE INC | AL | Not reported | $7,922,937 | $7,885,041 | General Manager | $239,279 | Similar name, revenue within 5x |
| LEHIGH VALLEY CO-OPERATIVE TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION | IA | Not reported | $3,317,069 | $3,540,359 | MANAGER/CEO | $164,735 | Similar name, revenue within 10x, similar mission |
| COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE COMPANY | IA | Not reported | $3,221,068 | $2,678,195 | GENERAL MANAGER/COO | $129,132 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| HIGHLAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | VA | W80 | $3,200,965 | $3,155,263 | G.M. | $136,553 | Similar name, revenue within 10x, similar mission |
| PEMBROKE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | VA | Not reported | $2,823,762 | $2,221,403 | General Manager | $105,450 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| NEW HOPE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | VA | W50 | $2,337,681 | $2,244,521 | GEN MGR & EXEC VP | $115,556 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| PALO COOPERATIVE TELEPHONE | IA | Not reported | $1,645,609 | $1,698,812 | CO-GENERAL MANAGER | $135,599 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, similar mission |
| DUNKERTON TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE | IA | Not reported | $1,343,175 | $1,340,154 | CEO/GENERAL MANAGER | $90,572 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x, similar mission |
| VALLEY TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE FOUNDATION | AZ | Not reported | $257,296 | $173,467 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
Who funds organizations like this
Not reported: none of these organizations has foundation or DAF-sponsor grants in the filings we have.
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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.
2012 · Form 990 · $18,279,540 spent · pay $747,965 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PLANT OPERATIONS | $7,237,303 | - | - | - | 39.6% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,677,366 | - | - | - | 25.6% | |
| Other (as described) | CORPORATE OPERATIONS | $1,887,875 | - | - | - | 10.3% |
| Interest | $1,390,034 | - | - | - | 7.6% | |
| All other expenses | $1,220,944 | - | - | - | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | CUSTOMER OPERATIONS | $1,089,011 | - | - | - | 6.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $747,965 | - | - | - | 4.1% | |
| Other (as described) | UNRELATED BUSINESS INCO | $29,042 | - | - | - | 0.2% |
| Total | $18,279,540 | 100% |
2011 · Form 990 · $18,296,246 spent · pay $707,925 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PLANT SPECIFIC | $5,809,749 | - | - | - | 31.8% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,647,671 | - | - | - | 25.4% | |
| Other (as described) | CORPORATE OPERATIONS | $1,778,456 | - | - | - | 9.7% |
| Interest | $1,621,261 | - | - | - | 8.9% | |
| All other expenses | $1,367,683 | - | - | - | 7.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PLANT NONSPECIFIC | $1,274,828 | - | - | - | 7.0% |
| Other (as described) | CUSTOMER OPERATIONS | $1,088,673 | - | - | - | 6.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $707,925 | - | - | - | 3.9% | |
| Total | $18,296,246 | 100% |
2010 · Form 990 · $16,892,953 spent · pay $633,251 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other (as described) | PLANT SPECIFIC | $5,103,362 | - | - | - | 30.2% |
| Depreciation and depletion | $4,470,540 | - | - | - | 26.5% | |
| Interest | $1,790,818 | - | - | - | 10.6% | |
| Other (as described) | CORPORATE OPERATIONS | $1,545,026 | - | - | - | 9.1% |
| All other expenses | $1,307,376 | - | - | - | 7.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PLANT NONSPECIFIC | $1,045,392 | - | - | - | 6.2% |
| Other (as described) | CUSTOMER OPERATIONS | $1,012,659 | - | - | - | 6.0% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $633,251 | - | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Other (as described) | UNRELATED BUSINESS TAX | -$15,471 | - | - | - | -0.1% |
| Total | $16,892,953 | 100% |