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Wellman Cooperative Telephone Association

EIN 42-0591540 • 501(c)12 • Wellman, IA

Profile

TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, RELIABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS sERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS.

305 8th Avenue PO Box 170Wellman, IA 52356

www.wellmantelephone.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

74th percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 74% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

70th percentile

2.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 70% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

32nd percentile

2.7%

Higher net margin than 32% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

80th percentile

$181,622

Higher top officer pay than 80% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.7% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

90th percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

42nd percentile

3.5%

Faster revenue growth than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets74th percentile

Assets

Up

$12,882,514

Up $2,841,680 (+28%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$6,419,114

Up $2,359,507 (+58%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,463,400

Up $482,173 (+8.1%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue70th percentileNet Margin32nd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,187,954

Up $107,093 (+3.5%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$3,102,779

Up $101,080 (+3.4%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$85,175

Up $6,013 (+7.6%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth90th percentile

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

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2016: $9,069,102Liabilities 2016: $4,919,605Net Assets 2016: $4,149,4972016Assets 2017: $8,070,050Liabilities 2017: $4,605,795Net Assets 2017: $3,464,2552017Assets 2018: $7,765,121Liabilities 2018: $4,050,983Net Assets 2018: $3,714,1382018Assets 2019: $7,531,860Liabilities 2019: $3,809,236Net Assets 2019: $3,722,6242019Assets 2020: $7,588,845Liabilities 2020: $3,177,582Net Assets 2020: $4,411,2632020Assets 2021: $7,702,432Liabilities 2021: $2,900,490Net Assets 2021: $4,801,9422021Assets 2022: $10,136,437Liabilities 2022: $4,671,441Net Assets 2022: $5,464,9962022Assets 2023: $10,040,834Liabilities 2023: $4,059,607Net Assets 2023: $5,981,2272023Assets 2024: $12,882,514Liabilities 2024: $6,419,114Net Assets 2024: $6,463,4002024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,882,514
Liabilities$6,419,114
Net Assets$6,463,400
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth42nd percentile

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

$4.0M$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2016: $2,932,531Expenses 2016: $2,932,531Net Income 2016: $02016Revenue 2017: $2,151,840Expenses 2017: $2,802,870Net Income 2017: -$651,0302017Revenue 2018: $2,779,375Expenses 2018: $2,761,089Net Income 2018: $18,2862018Revenue 2019: $2,637,347Expenses 2019: $2,626,733Net Income 2019: $10,6142019Revenue 2020: $2,797,659Expenses 2020: $2,777,110Net Income 2020: $20,5492020Revenue 2021: $2,996,483Expenses 2021: $2,820,338Net Income 2021: $176,1452021Revenue 2022: $3,079,623Expenses 2022: $3,031,044Net Income 2022: $48,5792022Revenue 2023: $3,080,861Expenses 2023: $3,001,699Net Income 2023: $79,1622023Revenue 2024: $3,187,954Expenses 2024: $3,102,779Net Income 2024: $85,1752024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,187,954
Expenses$3,102,779
Net Income$85,175
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$12,882,514
Liabilities
$6,419,114
Net assets
$6,463,400
Revenue
$3,187,954
Expenses
$3,102,779
Net income
$85,175
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.9$6.42$6.46$3.19$3.10$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.0$4.06$5.98$3.08$3.00$0.08
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.1$4.67$5.46$3.08$3.03$0.05
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.70$2.90$4.80$3.00$2.82$0.18
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.59$3.18$4.41$2.80$2.78$0.02
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.53$3.81$3.72$2.64$2.63$0.01
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.77$4.05$3.71$2.78$2.76$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.07$4.61$3.46$2.15$2.80$0.65
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.07$4.92$4.15$2.93$2.93$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$3,204,774
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide telecommunications services to its members.

To provide high quality, reliable, telecommunications services to its members.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,328,394$8,946,463▲ $2,618,069
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$5,981,227$6,463,400▲ $482,173
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,211,493$1,250,096▲ $38,603
Investments Other Securities$1,114,527$1,108,875▼ $5,652
Inventories for Sale or Use$29,007$394,528▲ $365,521
Accounts Receivable$721,790$294,772▼ $427,018
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$20,011$250,128▲ $230,117
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$88,464$99,199▲ $10,735
Intangible Assets$10,000$0▼ $10,000
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0--
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$10,040,834$12,882,514▲ $2,841,680
Other Assets Total$517,148$538,453▲ $21,305
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$1,526,250$2,235,282▲ $709,032
Grants Payable$780,551$2,099,964▲ $1,319,413
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,282,685$1,659,266▲ $376,581
Other Liabilities$461,718$415,370▼ $46,348
Deferred Revenue$8,403$9,232▲ $829
Total Liabilities$4,059,607$6,419,114▲ $2,359,507
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$5,981,227$6,463,400▲ $482,173
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$10,040,834$12,882,514▲ $2,841,680

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$8,536,564$5,861,812$14,398,376
Buildings$374,549$545,544$920,093
Land$35,350-$35,350
Other Securities$627,682--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay80th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Dion SchminkeCOOFT$141,548$40,074$181,622
Tony StutzmanPresident-$3,210-$3,210
Nicole SlabaughDirector-$3,150-$3,150
Jeremy StatlerVice President-$3,120-$3,120
Terra HuberSecretary-$2,895-$2,895
Leroy PowellDirector-$2,805-$2,805
Diane BrennemanDirector-$2,625-$2,625
Jonathan ChalupaDirector-$2,295-$2,295
David QuiramDirector-$255-$255

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Central CableUnnderground Cable ContractorW7435 County Rd AW, Waupun, WI 53963$2,274,680
Vantage PointConsulting Services2211 NORTH MINNESOTA ST, Mitchell, SD 57301$351,606
Forvis Mazars LLPConsulting1401 50TH ST STE 350, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5935$112,988
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$29,862
Program Service Revenue
$2,934,016
Investment Income
$51,959
Other Revenue
$172,117
Change in Net Assets
$85,175

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Other Revenue Adjustments
$0
Total Revenue per Form 990
$0
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$1,937,487
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$728,333
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$13,794
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion---$568,315
Benefits to Members---$423,165
Other Salaries and Wages---$351,325
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$201,977
Fees for Services Accounting---$166,113
Other Employee Benefits---$131,953
Interest---$94,759
Other Expenses---$80,390
All Other Expenses---$75,701
Payroll Taxes---$31,757
Office Expenses---$17,934
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$13,794
Pension Plan Contributions---$11,321
Fees for Services Legal---$2,567
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$3,102,779

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Expenses per Audited Statements$0
Other Expense Adjustments$0
Total Expenses per Form 990$0
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
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

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

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal Income Taxes$299,223
Deferred Compensation$61,379
Other Liabilities$53,572
Asset Retirement Obligation$1,196
Deferred Revenue-
Operating Lease Liability-
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
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 Classes of members or stockholders

“Membership in the cooperative is restricted to subscribers to membership-eligible voice, video or data service provided by the cooperative who are otherwise eligible for membership, pursuant to the articles of incorporation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7A Members or stockholders electing members of governing body

“Members elect the board of directors at an annual meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 7B Decisions requiring approval by members or stockholders

“Member approval of significant board decisions that may arise, such as mergers and acquisitions, as necessary.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B Review of form 990 by governing body

“An independent accounting firm prepares and reviews the 990. The 990 is then reviewed by the organization's management. Any questions or concerns that the organization's management may have are addressed, and any corrections or clarifications that need to be made are made. The entire 990 with all required schedules is then provided to the voting members of the board prior to filing the 990.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C Conflict of interest policy

“The board of directors disclose and sign a conflict of interest form. This form is reviewed and signed on an annual basis. If a conflict is found, the person with a conflict is prohibited from participating in the deliberations and decisions of the transaction.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A Process to establish compensation of top management official

“The compensation of management and other staff is determined by the board of directors on an annual basis. The board incorporates a salary study published by ntca, which indicates compensation statistics of similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B Process to establish compensation of other employees

“The compensation of management and other staff is determined by the board of directors on an annual basis. The board incorporates a salary study published by ntca, which indicates compensation statistics of similar organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public

“The financial statements, conflict of interest policy, and certain governing documents are made available to members upon request.”

Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11D Other Miscellaneous Revenue

“K-1 INCOME/LOSS - Total Revenue: -1081, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: , Unrelated Business Revenue: -1081, Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Wellman Cooperative Telephone Association
EIN
42-0591540
Phone
3196466075
Address
305 8TH AVENUE PO BOX 170, WELLMAN, IA 52356

Signing Officer

Name
Dion Schminke
Title
General Manager
Phone
3196466075
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1952
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
7
Independent Board Members
7
Employees
6
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Forvis Mazars LLP
Address
1401 50th Street Suite 350, West Des Moines, IA 50266-5935
Preparer
Matthew C Hall
Phone
5152230159
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances

“Patronage Capital Allocated - 423165; K-1 Adjustment - 1081; Patronage capital paid - Estates - -31567; UNCLAIMED PATRONAGE - 9972; EQUITY IN LOSS OF SUBSIDIARY - -5653; Total - 396998;”

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS

“Management has evaluated their income tax positions under the guidance included in asc 740. Based on their review, management has not identified any material uncertain tax positions to be recorded or disclosed in the financial statements.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MANAGEMENT HAS EVALUATED THEIR INCOME TAX POSITIONS UNDER THE GUIDANCE INCLUDED IN ASC 740. BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MEMBERSHIP IN THE COOPERATIVE IS RESTRICTED TO SUBSCRIBERS TO MEMBERSHIP-ELIGIBLE VOICE, VIDEO OR DATA SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE COOPERATIVE WHO ARE OTHERWISE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP, PURSUANT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT AN ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2MEMBER APPROVAL OF SIGNIFICANT BOARD DECISIONS THAT MAY ARISE, SUCH AS MERGERS AND ACQUISITIONS, AS NECESSARY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THAT THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT MAY HAVE ARE ADDRESSED, AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE. THE ENTIRE 990 WITH ALL REQUIRED SCHEDULES IS THEN PROVIDED TO THE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE BOARD PRIOR TO FILING THE 990.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DISCLOSE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. THIS FORM IS REVIEWED AND SIGNED ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. IF A CONFLICT IS FOUND, THE PERSON WITH A CONFLICT IS PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN THE DELIBERATIONS AND DECISIONS OF THE TRANSACTION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT AND OTHER STAFF IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE BOARD INCORPORATES A SALARY STUDY PUBLISHED BY NTCA, WHICH INDICATES COMPENSATION STATISTICS OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS.

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