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Bascom Mutual Telephone Company

EIN 34-4183110 • 501(c)12 • Bascom, OH

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To provide, maintain and expand regulated local telephone, cable tv and high-speed internet services for the benefit of the members of the cooperative.

PO Box 316Bascom, OH 44809

www.bascomtelephone.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

37th percentile

0.22x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 37% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

34th percentile

0.68x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 34% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

47th percentile

6.9%

Higher net margin than 47% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

38th percentile

1.2%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

5th percentile

-27%

Faster revenue growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets37th percentile

Assets

Up

$19,547,539

Up $226,910 (+1.2%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$4,215,162

Down $128,112 (-2.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$15,332,377

Up $355,022 (+2.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue34th percentileNet Margin47th percentile

Revenue

Down

$6,242,787

Down $2,305,049 (-27%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$5,809,421

Up $647,613 (+13%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$433,366

Down $2,952,662 (-87%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $11,966,083Liabilities 2014: $493,287Net Assets 2014: $11,472,7962014Assets 2015: $12,175,522Liabilities 2015: $543,305Net Assets 2015: $11,632,2172015Assets 2016: $12,406,023Liabilities 2016: $490,348Net Assets 2016: $11,915,6752016Assets 2017: $12,628,543Liabilities 2017: $726,748Net Assets 2017: $11,901,7952017Assets 2019: $15,287,468Liabilities 2019: $1,354,671Net Assets 2019: $13,932,7972019Assets 2020: $15,916,030Liabilities 2020: $1,661,785Net Assets 2020: $14,254,2452020Assets 2022: $16,118,773Liabilities 2022: $1,404,476Net Assets 2022: $14,714,2972022Assets 2023: $19,320,629Liabilities 2023: $4,343,274Net Assets 2023: $14,977,3552023Assets 2024: $19,547,539Liabilities 2024: $4,215,162Net Assets 2024: $15,332,3772024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$19,547,539
Liabilities$4,215,162
Net Assets$15,332,377
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth5th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $2,921,709Expenses 2014: $2,910,187Net Income 2014: $11,5222014Revenue 2015: $3,123,606Expenses 2015: $3,058,104Net Income 2015: $65,5022015Revenue 2016: $3,316,463Expenses 2016: $3,292,454Net Income 2016: $24,0092016Revenue 2017: $3,358,930Expenses 2017: $3,578,441Net Income 2017: -$219,5112017Revenue 2019: $4,212,870Expenses 2019: $3,883,051Net Income 2019: $329,8192019Revenue 2020: $4,629,697Expenses 2020: $4,102,462Net Income 2020: $527,2352020Revenue 2022: $5,067,961Expenses 2022: $4,776,680Net Income 2022: $291,2812022Revenue 2023: $8,547,836Expenses 2023: $5,161,808Net Income 2023: $3,386,0282023Revenue 2024: $6,242,787Expenses 2024: $5,809,421Net Income 2024: $433,3662024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$6,242,787
Expenses$5,809,421
Net Income$433,366
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$19,547,539
Liabilities
$4,215,162
Net assets
$15,332,377
Revenue
$6,242,787
Expenses
$5,809,421
Net income
$433,366
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.5$4.22$15.3$6.24$5.81$0.43
2023Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$19.3$4.34$15.0$8.55$5.16$3.39
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$16.1$1.40$14.7$5.07$4.78$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.9$1.66$14.3$4.63$4.10$0.53
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.3$1.35$13.9$4.21$3.88$0.33
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.6$0.73$11.9$3.36$3.58$0.22
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.4$0.49$11.9$3.32$3.29$0.02
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.2$0.54$11.6$3.12$3.06$0.07
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.0$0.49$11.5$2.92$2.91$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$6,242,787
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide, maintain and expand regulated local telephone, cable tv and high-speed internet services for the benefit of the members of the cooperative.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$14,928,775$15,281,097▲ $352,322
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$9,633,970$9,282,990▼ $350,980
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$4,337,817$5,603,271▲ $1,265,454
Investments Other Securities$2,253,335$2,240,314▼ $13,021
Inventories for Sale or Use$373,459$737,925▲ $364,466
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,948,128$275,022▼ $1,673,106
Accounts Receivable$234,714$198,498▼ $36,216
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$48,580$51,280▲ $2,700
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$41,243$31,042▼ $10,201
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Total Assets$19,320,629$19,547,539▲ $226,910
Other Assets Total$497,963$1,178,477▲ $680,514
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$3,000,000$3,000,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,343,274$1,146,847▼ $196,427
Other Liabilities-$68,315-
Total Liabilities$4,343,274$4,215,162▼ $128,112
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$14,977,355$15,332,377▲ $355,022
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$19,320,629$19,547,539▲ $226,910

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,563,498$9,784,952$18,348,450
Buildings$672,007$575,984$1,247,991
Land$47,485-$47,485
Other Assets Org$1,149,601--
Closely Held Equity Interests$1,868,398--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Nate BricknerKey EmployeeFT$131,512$44,633$131,512
Laura WiseAsst. TreasurerFT$76,260$38,155$114,415
Connie CoppusSecretary/Treas-$560-$560
Thomas DanielPresident-$560-$560
Andrew BricknerTrustee-$560-$560
Bobby BasingerTrustee-$560-$560
David CoppusTrustee-$560-$560
Jeffrey OakleafTrustee-$560-$560
Brent BerrierTrustee-$520-$520
Joseph SmithTrustee-$520-$520
Matthew HooverVice President-$480-$480
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$5,660,816
Investment Income
$512,571
Other Revenue
$69,400
Change in Net Assets
$433,366
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$5,542,336
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$212,652
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion---$1,072,393
All Other Expenses---$917,649
Other Expenses---$297,456
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$212,652
Fees for Services Accounting---$130,585
Advertising---$124,831
Benefits to Members---$54,433
Occupancy---$14,936
Fees for Services Legal---$12,753
Office Expenses---$4,248
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$5,809,421
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Advanced Collections$68,312
Rounding$3
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Connie Coppus & David Coppus are sister/brother-in-laws.Joseph Smith and David Coppus are brothers-in-law.Brent Berrier & Bobby Basinger are brothers-in-law.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“The organization is a cooperative and therefore everyone that is provided at least one service can become a member for a fee of $20.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“A copy of the form 990 was provided to officers and management, and was approved after a time of question and discussion.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization monitors and enforces conflict of interest compliance at least annually during the year-end audit of financial statements.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15B

“The board of trustees allots the general manager with a total compensation amount and general managmer allocates the total allotment to each employee as he sees fit.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“No documents available to the public.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bascom Mutual Telephone Company
EIN
34-4183110
Phone
4199372222
Address
PO Box 316, Bascom, OH 44809

Signing Officer

Name
Nathan Brickner
Title
General Manager
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Nathan Brickner
Formed
1953
Legal Domicile
Oh
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
23

Preparer

Firm
ES Evans and Company
Address
205 West Elm Street, Lima, OH 45801
Preparer
Andrew J Brown CPA
Phone
4192233075
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Access Expense - Inter and Int: Column (A) - Total = $50944; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Buried Cable Expense: Column (A) - Total = $138841; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Charitable Contributions: Column (A) - Total = $978; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Executive Expense: Column (A) - Total = $230177; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“General Purpose Computer Expen: Column (A) - Total = $191725; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $94607; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Other General Admin: Column (A) - Total = $200011; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Taxes: Column (A) - Total = $10366; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part IX, Line 24E

“Telephone Sales Expense: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book to Tax Depreciation = $89187”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Book to Tax Disposals = -$1574”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Equity In Inc - Bascom Advanced Services = -$66371”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Increase in Membership = $2700”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Patronage Allocation = $54433”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Retirement of Capital Credits = -$158020”

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

“Unrealized Gain on Debt Securities = $1301”

Financial Statement Notes

Part X : FIN48 Footnote

“Part X, Line 2: FASB ASC Topic, Income Taxes (Topic 740), provides guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and clarifies how tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are to be recognized, measured, reported, and disclosed int he consolidated financial statements.The company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and local jurisdictions. With Few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2022.At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would affect the annual effective tax rate.The company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31,2024 and 2023, no interest or penalties were recognized.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Part X, Line 2: FASB ASC Topic, Income Taxes (Topic 740), provides guidance on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes and clarifies how tax benefits for uncertain tax positions are to be recognized, measured, reported, and disclosed int he consolidated financial statements.The company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and local jurisdictions. With Few exceptions, the Company is no longer subject to U.S. federal and local income tax examinations by tax authorities for years before 2022.At December 31, 2024 and 2023, there are no unrecognized tax benefits that if recognized would affect the annual effective tax rate.The company recognizes interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits in interest expense and penalties in operating expenses. During the years ended December 31,2024 and 2023, no interest or penalties were recognized.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Part X : FIN48 Footnote
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0Connie Coppus & David Coppus are sister/brother-in-laws.Joseph Smith and David Coppus are brothers-in-law.Brent Berrier & Bobby Basinger are brothers-in-law.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The organization is a cooperative and therefore everyone that is provided at least one service can become a member for a fee of $20.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2A copy of the form 990 was provided to officers and management, and was approved after a time of question and discussion.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The organization monitors and enforces conflict of interest compliance at least annually during the year-end audit of financial statements.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The board of trustees allots the general manager with a total compensation amount and general managmer allocates the total allotment to each employee as he sees fit.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Access Expense - Inter and Int: Column (A) - Total = $50944; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Buried Cable Expense: Column (A) - Total = $138841; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Charitable Contributions: Column (A) - Total = $978; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt9Executive Expense: Column (A) - Total = $230177; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt10General Purpose Computer Expen: Column (A) - Total = $191725; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt11Other Expenses: Column (A) - Total = $94607; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt12Other General Admin: Column (A) - Total = $200011; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt13Taxes: Column (A) - Total = $10366; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt14Telephone Sales Expense: Column (A) - Total = $0; Column (B) - Program Services = $0; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt15Book to Tax Depreciation = $89187
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt16Book to Tax Disposals = -$1574
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt17Equity In Inc - Bascom Advanced Services = -$66371
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt18Increase in Membership = $2700
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt19Patronage Allocation = $54433
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt20Retirement of Capital Credits = -$158020
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt21Unrealized Gain on Debt Securities = $1301
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc9Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc10Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc11Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc12Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc13Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc14Form 990, Part IX, Line 24e
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc15Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc16Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc17Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc18Form 990, Part XI, Line 9

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