Civic Intelligence

Palo Cooperative Telephone Association

EIN 42-0793094 • 501(c)12 • Palo, IA

Profile

To provide telecommunications services to its members

807 2nd Street PO Box 169Palo, IA 52324

gopcta.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

10th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 10% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

12th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 12% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

19th percentile

-3.2%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

90th percentile

$135,599

Higher top officer pay than 90% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 8.2% of source-year revenue.

501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

3.7%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

20th percentile

-2.3%

Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)12 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets10th percentile

Assets

Up

$6,382,226

Up $226,737 (+3.7%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$76,848

Up $16,765 (+28%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$6,305,378

Up $209,972 (+3.4%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue12th percentileNet Margin19th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,645,609

Down $39,468 (-2.3%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,698,812

Down $61,519 (-3.5%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$53,203

Up $22,051 (+29%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

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

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2011: $3,027,866Liabilities 2011: $160,300Net Assets 2011: $2,867,5662011Assets 2012: $3,299,470Liabilities 2012: $497,517Net Assets 2012: $2,801,9532012Assets 2013: $3,114,368Liabilities 2013: $517,903Net Assets 2013: $2,596,4652013Assets 2014: $3,061,015Liabilities 2014: $383,441Net Assets 2014: $2,677,5742014Assets 2015: $3,020,437Liabilities 2015: $298,077Net Assets 2015: $2,722,3602015Assets 2016: $3,056,247Liabilities 2016: $184,049Net Assets 2016: $2,872,1982016Assets 2017: $3,252,110Liabilities 2017: $166,518Net Assets 2017: $3,085,5922017Assets 2018: $3,606,079Liabilities 2018: $275,598Net Assets 2018: $3,330,4812018Assets 2019: $3,756,617Liabilities 2019: $93,008Net Assets 2019: $3,663,6092019Assets 2020: $4,917,297Liabilities 2020: $139,767Net Assets 2020: $4,777,5302020Assets 2021: $5,469,047Liabilities 2021: $98,216Net Assets 2021: $5,370,8312021Assets 2023: $6,155,489Liabilities 2023: $60,083Net Assets 2023: $6,095,4062023Assets 2024: $6,382,226Liabilities 2024: $76,848Net Assets 2024: $6,305,3782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$6,382,226
Liabilities$76,848
Net Assets$6,305,378
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth20th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $942,644Expenses 2011: $931,726Net Income 2011: $10,9182011Revenue 2012: $933,015Expenses 2012: $967,138Net Income 2012: -$34,1232012Revenue 2013: $896,981Expenses 2013: $1,063,780Net Income 2013: -$166,7992013Revenue 2014: $979,967Expenses 2014: $887,386Net Income 2014: $92,5812014Revenue 2015: $970,750Expenses 2015: $917,604Net Income 2015: $53,1462015Revenue 2016: $1,057,092Expenses 2016: $1,057,092Net Income 2016: $02016Revenue 2017: $1,055,272Expenses 2017: $859,730Net Income 2017: $195,5422017Revenue 2018: $1,175,299Expenses 2018: $1,150,811Net Income 2018: $24,4882018Revenue 2019: $1,291,142Expenses 2019: $1,257,671Net Income 2019: $33,4712019Revenue 2020: $1,611,577Expenses 2020: $1,450,018Net Income 2020: $161,5592020Revenue 2021: $1,705,029Expenses 2021: $1,314,624Net Income 2021: $390,4052021Revenue 2023: $1,685,077Expenses 2023: $1,760,331Net Income 2023: -$75,2542023Revenue 2024: $1,645,609Expenses 2024: $1,698,812Net Income 2024: -$53,2032024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,645,609
Expenses$1,698,812
Net Income-$53,203
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$6,382,226
Liabilities
$76,848
Net assets
$6,305,378
Revenue
$1,645,609
Expenses
$1,698,812
Net income
-$53,203
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.38$0.08$6.31$1.65$1.70$0.05
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.16$0.06$6.10$1.69$1.76$0.08
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.47$0.10$5.37$1.71$1.31$0.39
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.92$0.14$4.78$1.61$1.45$0.16
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.76$0.09$3.66$1.29$1.26$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.61$0.28$3.33$1.18$1.15$0.02
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.25$0.17$3.09$1.06$0.86$0.20
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.06$0.18$2.87$1.06$1.06$0.00
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.02$0.30$2.72$0.97$0.92$0.05
2014Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.06$0.38$2.68$0.98$0.89$0.09
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.11$0.52$2.60$0.90$1.06$0.17
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.30$0.50$2.80$0.93$0.97$0.03
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.03$0.16$2.87$0.94$0.93$0.01
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,645,609
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To provide telecommuncations services to its members

To provide telecommunications services to its members

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$6,094,742$6,304,672▲ $209,930
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$2,491,924$2,771,021▲ $279,097
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$2,572,130$2,547,104▼ $25,026
Investments Other Securities$840,424$840,296▼ $128
Inventories for Sale or Use$149,941$135,422▼ $14,519
Accounts Receivable$60,082$60,058▼ $24
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$38,499$23,876▼ $14,623
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$2,489$4,449▲ $1,960
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$664$706▲ $42
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$0$0→ $0
Pledges and Grants Receivable$0$0→ $0
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn$0$0→ $0
Receivables From Officers Etc$0$0→ $0
Investments Program Related$0--
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$0--
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Intangible Assets$0--
Loans From Officers Directors$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$6,155,489$6,382,226▲ $226,737
Other Assets Total$0$0→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$56,609$72,976▲ $16,367
Other Liabilities$3,474$3,872▲ $398
Grants Payable$0$0→ $0
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$0$0→ $0
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$0$0→ $0
Deferred Revenue$0$0→ $0
Escrow Account Liability$0$0→ $0
Tax Exempt Bond Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Total Liabilities$60,083$76,848▲ $16,765
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$0$0→ $0
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$6,095,406$6,305,378▲ $209,972
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,155,489$6,382,226▲ $226,737

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$1,911,733$2,880,325$4,792,058
Buildings$510,908$209,873$720,781
Land$116,482-$116,482
Other Land Buildings$7,981$7,676$15,657
Other Securities$7,896--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay90th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KEVIN O'NEILCo-general ManagerFT$100,497$35,102$135,599
Erin PetersenGm/CEO/COO - End 07/2024FT$70,828$7,023$77,851
Natalie ParmaterCo-general ManagerFT$72,350$3,214$75,564
Danny GardemannBoard President-$3,210-$3,210
Gordon BullTreasurer-$2,310-$2,310
Eric SchmitzOfficer of the Board-$2,010-$2,010
Jeremy RobertsonBoard-treasurer-$2,000-$2,000
Jeremy MillerBoard Vice-president-$1,710-$1,710
Mark HarveyOfficer/director of the Board-$377-$377

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Swick Cable Contractors INCUtility InstallationPO BOX 107, Tipton, IA 52772-
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$1,393,059
Investment Income
$95,968
Other Revenue
$156,582
Change in Net Assets
$-53,203
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$773,084
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$327,396
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Benefits to Members---$598,332
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$300,631
Depreciation Depletion---$204,591
Fees for Services Accounting---$67,368
Other Expenses---$31,433
Payroll Taxes---$26,765
All Other Expenses---$25,475
Fees for Services Legal---$13,567
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$1,698,812
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$3,872
Customer Deposits-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
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
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
Yes
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“All customers subscribing to one of our three services (telecommunications, internet, cable iptv) are required to maintain a membership to the cooperative in the palo exchange as well as our clec territory.”

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

“All members of the board of directors are voted in during the annual meeting.”

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

“Routine decisions made by the board of directors are not subject to member approval. Certain actions do require approval of members, including the disposition of property.”

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

“The form 990 is prepared by an independent accountant. Form 990 is then reviewed and approved by management prior to submission.”

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

“The compensation for co-general managers, kevin o'neil and natalie parmater, was approved by the governing board in 2024 and the decisions regarding the compensation arrangement is documented.”

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

“The company makes copies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Palo Cooperative Telephone Association
EIN
42-0793094
Phone
3198513431
Address
807 2nd Street PO Box 169, Palo, IA 52324
Doing Business As
Palo Communications

Signing Officer

Name
Natalie Parmater
Title
Co-general Manager
Phone
3198513431
Signed
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
1956
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
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

“Memberships Redeemed - 42; Payment of Patronage - -335071; PATRONAGE ALLOCATED TO MEMBERS - 598332; Total - 263303;”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE VOTED IN DURING THE ANNUAL MEETING.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2ROUTINE DECISIONS MADE BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO MEMBER APPROVAL. CERTAIN ACTIONS DO REQUIRE APPROVAL OF MEMBERS, INCLUDING THE DISPOSITION OF PROPERTY.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4THE COMPENSATION FOR CO-GENERAL MANAGERS, KEVIN O'NEIL AND NATALIE PARMATER, WAS APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD IN 2024 AND THE DECISIONS REGARDING THE COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT IS DOCUMENTED.
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