Liabilities / Assets
77th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 77% of similar nonprofits.
Butte Electric Cooperative Inc
EIN 46-0115942 • 501(c)12 • Newell, SD
Profile
The mission of butte electric cooperative is to continually improve customer services; provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced electricity; and continue to lead in developing our communities for the benefit of our members.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
0.60x
Liabilities / Revenue
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
91st percentile
Higher net margin than 91% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
Score unavailable
No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.
Asset Growth
7th percentile
Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
59th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 59% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$71,776,161
Down $747,266 (-1.0%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$43,140,126
Down $2,630,146 (-5.7%) from 2023
Net Assets
Up$28,636,035
Up $1,882,880 (+7.0%) from 2023
Revenue
Up$10,549,791
Up $504,716 (+5.0%) from 2023
Expenses
Up$8,762,491
Up $962,155 (+12%) from 2023
Net Income
Down$1,787,300
Down $457,439 (-20%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $71,776,161
- Liabilities
- $43,140,126
- Net assets
- $28,636,035
- Revenue
- $10,549,791
- Expenses
- $8,762,491
- Net income
- $1,787,300
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jun 12, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $18,717,536
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The mission of butte electric cooperative is to continually improve customer services; provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced electricity; and continue to lead in developing our communities for the benefit of our members.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $56,054,529 | $56,399,944 | ▲ $345,415 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $25,873,216 | $27,660,516 | ▲ $1,787,300 |
| Investments Program Related | $9,023,731 | $9,488,950 | ▲ $465,219 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $2,496,793 | $2,068,398 | ▼ $428,395 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $1,526,955 | $1,764,663 | ▲ $237,708 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,336,726 | $1,485,154 | ▲ $148,428 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $879,939 | $975,519 | ▲ $95,580 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $1,969,745 | $417,741 | ▼ $1,552,004 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $114,948 | $151,311 | ▲ $36,363 |
| Total Assets | $72,523,427 | $71,776,161 | ▼ $747,266 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $41,701,755 | $39,828,330 | ▼ $1,873,425 |
| Deferred Revenue | $1,207,063 | $1,270,266 | ▲ $63,203 |
| Other Liabilities | $1,009,386 | $1,080,161 | ▲ $70,775 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,852,068 | $961,369 | ▼ $890,699 |
| Total Liabilities | $45,770,272 | $43,140,126 | ▼ $2,630,146 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $26,753,155 | $28,636,035 | ▲ $1,882,880 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $72,523,427 | $71,776,161 | ▼ $747,266 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $47,892,758 | $27,382,007 | $75,274,765 |
| Equipment | $4,855,924 | $3,345,097 | $8,201,021 |
| Buildings | $2,778,360 | $680,536 | $3,458,896 |
| Land | $872,902 | - | $872,902 |
| Investment Program Related Org | $10,332 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Sleep | CEO | FT | $195,300 | $39,317 | $234,617 |
| Brett Fosheim | Operations M | FT | $135,339 | $52,438 | $187,777 |
| Brett Fosheim | Operations Manager | - | $135,339 | $52,438 | $187,777 |
| Travis Schenk | Treasurer | - | $18,197 | - | $18,197 |
| Steve Smeenk | Director | - | $12,895 | - | $12,895 |
| Paul Winkler | Director | - | $11,641 | - | $11,641 |
| Thomas Brunner | Secretary | - | $11,001 | - | $11,001 |
| Cris Miller | President | - | $10,000 | - | $10,000 |
| Dan Marrs | Vice-preside | - | $9,242 | - | $9,242 |
| James Mortenson | Asst Secreta | - | $8,431 | - | $8,431 |
| Chandy Olson | Director | - | $7,991 | - | $7,991 |
| Dan Hefner | Director | - | $7,624 | - | $7,624 |
Highest Paid Contractors
| Contractor | Services | Location | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cable Communications Services | Contract Labor | 7200 SHADOWLAND CT, Black Hawk, SD 57718 | $686,826 |
| Blue Sky Tree Co | Contract Labor | 2619 HOEFER AVE, Rapid City, SD 57701 | $133,417 |
| Altergott Forestry | Contract Labor | 19739 PRAIRIE RIDGE RD, Spearfish, SD 57783 | $104,225 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $969,700
- Investment Income
- $247,664
- Other Revenue
- $9,332,427
- Change in Net Assets
- $1,787,300
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $5,832,836 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $2,393,450 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $14,187 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation Depletion | - | - | - | $2,290,480 |
| Interest | - | - | - | $1,303,507 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | - | - | $1,263,731 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | - | $539,910 |
| Benefits to Members | - | - | - | $522,018 |
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $415,313 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $391,427 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | - | - | $362,680 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $357,373 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | - | - | $331,639 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | - | - | $327,796 |
| Information Technology | - | - | - | $220,099 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | - | $107,604 |
| Advertising | - | - | - | $75,426 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | - | - | $33,035 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | - | $24,464 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | - | - | $18,949 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | - | - | - | $14,187 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $6,201 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | $2,457 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $8,762,491 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Taxes Payable | $488,169 |
| Customers Deposits | $444,635 |
| Accrued Expenses | $140,189 |
| Patronage Capital Payable | $7,168 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Audit committee
- 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
- No
- Key decisions subject to board approval
- No
- Management duties delegated
- No
Governance Explanations
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 6
“Butte electric cooperative, inc. Provides electricity within a defined territory. All consumers of electricity are members of the cooperative.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 7A
“The members of butte electric cooperative, inc., elect nine directors to represent three districts at our annual meeting held in october every year. Three director positions, one from each district, are up for election every year.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“Form 990 is prepared by an outside accounting firm and assisted by the organization's ceo and cfo. The ceo and independent cpa reviews the form 990 with the board of directors at a regularly scheduled board meeting before the return is mailed. At this time, the ceo and cpa answer any questions the board may have regarding the return.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“In july at the beginning of the election process of the board members, all candidates and current board members sign a form acknowledging their awareness of the conflicts policy and affirming no known conflicts of interest.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“Process for determining compensation for the general manager is as follows: 1.)employee evaluation form is mailed to the board of directors one month prior to september board meeting. 2.)salary range is determined using the sdrea salary publication which includes wages in specific categories throughout cooperatives in the state of south dakota. 3.)the board then reviews the above information at their september board meeting and conducts a ceo appraisal and establishes the compensation salary.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“SAME PROCESS AS 15A.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“Butte electric cooperative's governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements are made available to their members upon request and no information is available to the general public. Part ix, line 7-10 the cooperative, as a part of its normal operations and in accordance with rural electric cooperative guidelines capitalizes a portion of its salaries and related benefits. These capitalized salaries and related benefits are included in the land, buildings, and equipment. (line 10a of part x)”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Butte Electric Cooperative Inc
- EIN
- 46-0115942
- Phone
- 6054562494
- Address
- PO BOX 137, NEWELL, SD 57760-0137
Signing Officer
- Name
- Matthew Sleep
- Title
- CEO
- Phone
- 6054562494
- Signed
- 2025-06-12
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Matthew Sleep
- Formed
- 1940
- Legal Domicile
- Sd
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 9
- Employees
- 28
Preparer
- Firm
- Ketel Thorstenson Llp
- Address
- PO BOX 3140, RAPID CITY, SD 57709-3140
- Preparer
- Traci Hanson CPA
- Phone
- 6053425630
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
“The mission of butte electric cooperative is to continually improve customer services; provide safe, reliable, and competitively priced electricity; and continue to lead in developing our communities for the benefit of our members.”
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
“Change in other equities 95,580”
Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 462 raw XML fields
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
| Path | # | Value |
|---|---|---|
| IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1852068 |
| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 961369 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1336726 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1485154 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc | 0 | THE MISSION OF BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICES; PROVIDE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND COMPETITIVELY PRICED ELECTRICITY; AND CONTINUE TO LEAD IN DEVELOPING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR MEMBERS. |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 75426 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 522018 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | MATTHEW SLEEP |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 6054562494 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | PO BOX 137 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | NEWELL |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SD |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 57760 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1969745 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 417741 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 3 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 331639 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 24464 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 0 | 686826 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 1 | 133417 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/CompensationAmt | 2 | 104225 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 7200 SHADOWLAND CT |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 1 | 2619 HOEFER AVE |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 2 | 19739 PRAIRIE RIDGE RD |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | BLACK HAWK |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 1 | RAPID CITY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/CityNm | 2 | SPEARFISH |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | SD |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 1 | SD |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 2 | SD |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 57718 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 1 | 57701 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorAddress/USAddress/ZIPCd | 2 | 57783 |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | CABLE COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 1 | BLUE SKY TREE CO |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ContractorName/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 2 | ALTERGOTT FORESTRY |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 0 | CONTRACT LABOR |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 1 | CONTRACT LABOR |
| IRS990/ContractorCompensationGrp/ServicesDesc | 2 | CONTRACT LABOR |
| IRS990/CostOfGoodsSoldAmt | 0 | 8167166 |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 522018 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 14187 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 247664 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 5832836 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 9332427 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 969700 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 1787300 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 2393450 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 8762491 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 10549791 |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1207063 |
| IRS990/DeferredRevenueGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1270266 |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2290480 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | SALE OF ELECTRICITY TO APPROXIMATELY 7,265 CONSUMER ACCOUNTS. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 28 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 33035 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 18949 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 539910 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 0 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 1 | 40.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 2 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 3 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 4 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 5 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 6 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 8 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 9 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 10 | 1.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 6 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 7 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 8 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 39317 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 52438 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MATTHEW SLEEP |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | BRETT FOSHEIM |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | TRAVIS SCHENK |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | STEVE SMEENK |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | PAUL WINKLER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | THOMAS BRUNNER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | CRIS MILLER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | DAN MARRS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 8 | JAMES MORTENSON |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 9 | CHANDY OLSON |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 10 | DAN HEFNER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 0 | 195300 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 135339 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 18197 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 12895 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 11641 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 5 | 11001 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 6 | 10000 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 7 | 9242 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 8 | 8431 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 9 | 7991 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 10 | 7624 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 8 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 9 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 10 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | CEO |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | OPERATIONS M |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | TREASURER |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | SECRETARY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | PRESIDENT |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | VICE-PRESIDE |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 8 | ASST SECRETA |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 9 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 10 | DIRECTOR |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/Form990TFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1940 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/OtherAmt | 0 | 8150 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 9 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 14187 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/OtherAmt | 0 | 8150 |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 18717536 |
| IRS990/GrossRentsGrp/PersonalAmt | 0 | 53798 |
| IRS990/GrossSalesOfInventoryAmt | 0 | 17446374 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 9 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 220099 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 2457 |
| IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1303507 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1526955 |
| IRS990/InventoriesForSaleOrUseGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1764663 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 239514 |
| IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 239514 |
| IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 9023731 |
| IRS990/InvestmentsProgramRelatedGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 9488950 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt | 0 | 102 |
| IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt | 0 | 31407640 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 56054529 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 56399944 |
| IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt | 0 | 87807584 |
| IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd | 0 | SD |
| IRS990/LessRentalExpensesGrp/PersonalAmt | 0 | 579 |
| IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/LocalChaptersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MembersAndShrGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 17425313 |
| IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/MissionDesc | 0 | THE MISSION OF BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICES; PROVIDE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND COMPETITIVELY PRICED ELECTRICITY; AND CONTINUE TO LEAD IN DEVELOPING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR MEMBERS. |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 41701755 |
| IRS990/MortgNotesPyblScrdInvstPropGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 39828330 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt | 0 | 26753155 |
| IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt | 0 | 28636035 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt | 0 | 8150 |
| IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 8150 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 9279208 |
| IRS990/NetIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 9279208 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 39098 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 53219 |
| IRS990/NetRentalIncomeOrLossGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt | 0 | 14121 |
| IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt | 0 | 11709 |
| IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 415313 |
| IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 391427 |
| IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/OperateHospitalInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Organization501cInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OrgDoesNotFollowFASB117Ind | 0 | X |
| IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt | 0 | 95580 |
| IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 362680 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 0 | ADMINISTRATION EXPENSE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 1 | CUSTOMER SERVICE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc | 2 | MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 87132 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 1 | 67063 |
| IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 2 | 6201 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 1009386 |
| IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1080161 |
| IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 1263731 |
| IRS990/OtherSourcesGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 674667 |
| IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 107604 |
| IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 879939 |
| IRS990/PdInCapSrplsLandBldgEqpFundGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 975519 |
| IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 327796 |
| IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 114948 |
| IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 151311 |
| IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm | 0 | MATTHEW SLEEP |
| IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 0 | 221000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd | 1 | 221000 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 0 | OTHER CAPITAL CREDITS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc | 1 | G&T CAPITAL CREDITS |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 0 | 489971 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt | 1 | 479729 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 489971 |
| IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 1 | 479729 |
| IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 532638 |
| IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 26737 |
| IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 288764 |
| IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 5234346 |
| IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | 9018981 |
| IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 737330 |
| IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 2244739 |
| IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 2006615 |
| IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 7800336 |
| IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 10045075 |
| IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt | 0 | 1787300 |
| IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RelatedEntityInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/RentalIncomeOrLossGrp/PersonalAmt | 0 | 53219 |
| IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 25873216 |
| IRS990/RtnEarnEndowmentIncmOthFndsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 27660516 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 2496793 |
| IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 2068398 |
| IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 2778360 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 680536 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 3458896 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 4855924 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 3345097 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 8201021 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 6559722 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 1 | 1152664 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 2 | 1120221 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 3 | 352500 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 4 | 242362 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 5 | 51149 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/BookValueAmt | 6 | 10332 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 0 | PATRONAGE CAPITAL ALLOCATION |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 1 | SPECIAL FUNDS INVESTED-DEFERRED REV |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 2 | ORGANIZATIONS-OTHER COOPS |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 3 | INVESTMENTS IN ECON DEV PROJECTS |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 4 | ORGANIZATIONS-CTC-CFC |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 5 | OTHER INVESTMENTS |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/Desc | 6 | OTHER CURRENT AND ACCRUED ASSETS |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 0 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 1 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 2 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 3 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 4 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 5 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/InvstProgramRelatedOrgGrp/MethodValuationCd | 6 | C |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 872902 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 872902 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt | 0 | 47892758 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/DepreciationAmt | 0 | 27382007 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLandBuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 75274765 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 0 | 488169 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 1 | 444635 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 2 | 140189 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt | 3 | 7168 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 0 | TAXES PAYABLE |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 1 | CUSTOMERS DEPOSITS |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 2 | ACCRUED EXPENSES |
| IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc | 3 | PATRONAGE CAPITAL PAYABLE |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt | 0 | 56399944 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueProgramRltdAmt | 0 | 9488950 |
| IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt | 0 | 1080161 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/BoardOrCommitteeApprovalInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/CompensationSurveyInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/EquityBasedCompArrngmInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | 0 | 195300 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/BaseCompensationFilingOrgAmt | 1 | 135339 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | 0 | 32702 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/DeferredCompensationFlngOrgAmt | 1 | 19175 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | 0 | 6615 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/NontaxableBenefitsFilingOrgAmt | 1 | 33263 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm | 0 | MATTHEW SLEEP |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/PersonNm | 1 | BRETT FOSHEIM |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | CEO |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | OPERATIONS MANAGER |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | 0 | 234617 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TotalCompensationFilingOrgAmt | 1 | 187777 |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/SeverancePaymentInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalNonqualRtrPlanInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE MISSION OF BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVE CUSTOMER SERVICES; PROVIDE SAFE, RELIABLE, AND COMPETITIVELY PRICED ELECTRICITY; AND CONTINUE TO LEAD IN DEVELOPING OUR COMMUNITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR MEMBERS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. PROVIDES ELECTRICITY WITHIN A DEFINED TERRITORY. ALL CONSUMERS OF ELECTRICITY ARE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | THE MEMBERS OF BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., ELECT NINE DIRECTORS TO REPRESENT THREE DISTRICTS AT OUR ANNUAL MEETING HELD IN OCTOBER EVERY YEAR. THREE DIRECTOR POSITIONS, ONE FROM EACH DISTRICT, ARE UP FOR ELECTION EVERY YEAR. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND ASSISTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO AND CFO. THE CEO AND INDEPENDENT CPA REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING BEFORE THE RETURN IS MAILED. AT THIS TIME, THE CEO AND CPA ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THE BOARD MAY HAVE REGARDING THE RETURN. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | IN JULY AT THE BEGINNING OF THE ELECTION PROCESS OF THE BOARD MEMBERS, ALL CANDIDATES AND CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS SIGN A FORM ACKNOWLEDGING THEIR AWARENESS OF THE CONFLICTS POLICY AND AFFIRMING NO KNOWN CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION FOR THE GENERAL MANAGER IS AS FOLLOWS: 1.)EMPLOYEE EVALUATION FORM IS MAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ONE MONTH PRIOR TO SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING. 2.)SALARY RANGE IS DETERMINED USING THE SDREA SALARY PUBLICATION WHICH INCLUDES WAGES IN SPECIFIC CATEGORIES THROUGHOUT COOPERATIVES IN THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. 3.)THE BOARD THEN REVIEWS THE ABOVE INFORMATION AT THEIR SEPTEMBER BOARD MEETING AND CONDUCTS A CEO APPRAISAL AND ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION SALARY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | SAME PROCESS AS 15A. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 7 | BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THEIR MEMBERS UPON REQUEST AND NO INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PART IX, LINE 7-10 THE COOPERATIVE, AS A PART OF ITS NORMAL OPERATIONS AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE GUIDELINES CAPITALIZES A PORTION OF ITS SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS. THESE CAPITALIZED SALARIES AND RELATED BENEFITS ARE INCLUDED IN THE LAND, BUILDINGS, AND EQUIPMENT. (LINE 10A OF PART X) |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 8 | CHANGE IN OTHER EQUITIES 95,580 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 1 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 2 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 3 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 8 | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 |
| IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SignificantChangeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TaxablePartyNotificationInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TaxExemptBondsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TerminateOperationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsBOYAmt | 0 | 72523427 |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsEOYAmt | 0 | 71776161 |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 72523427 |
| IRS990/TotalAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 71776161 |
| IRS990/TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd | 0 | true |
Document Assets
No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.