Liabilities / Assets
95th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Butte Electric Cooperative Inc
990 • Fiscal year 2014 • EIN 46-0115942
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.72x
Liabilities / Revenue
95th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
86th percentile
Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
30th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 30% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 2.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
54th percentile
Faster asset growth than 54% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
20th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$49,558,229
Up $1,317,500 (+2.7%) from 2013
Net Assets
Up$13,884,465
Up $912,389 (+7.0%) from 2013
Liabilities
Up$35,673,764
Up $405,111 (+1.1%) from 2013
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$6,976,715
Up $3,016 (+0.0%) from 2013
Expenses
Up$6,081,010
Up $276,732 (+4.8%) from 2013
Net Income
Down$895,705
Down $273,716 (-23%) from 2013
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2014 to Dec 31, 2014
- Signed
- May 26, 2015
- Return Version
- 2014v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $13,174,649
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.
It is the mission of butte electric cooperative to provide safe, reliable electric service at the lowest possible cost consistent with sound business practices.
Balance Sheet Detail
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $36,140,432 | $37,977,155 | ▲ $1,836,723 |
| Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds | $12,744,470 | $13,640,178 | ▲ $895,708 |
| Investments Program Related | $4,744,943 | $4,975,755 | ▲ $230,812 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $3,452,999 | $3,044,367 | ▼ $408,632 |
| Accounts Receivable | $1,447,137 | $1,332,288 | ▼ $114,849 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | $936,444 | $842,159 | ▼ $94,285 |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | $1,280,600 | $820,113 | ▼ $460,487 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $238,174 | $566,392 | ▲ $328,218 |
| Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund | $227,606 | $244,287 | ▲ $16,681 |
| Total Assets | $48,240,729 | $49,558,229 | ▲ $1,317,500 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property | $32,666,522 | $33,218,847 | ▲ $552,325 |
| Deferred Revenue | $989,806 | $970,813 | ▼ $18,993 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $1,012,826 | $891,757 | ▼ $121,069 |
| Other Liabilities | $599,499 | $592,347 | ▼ $7,152 |
| Total Liabilities | $35,268,653 | $35,673,764 | ▲ $405,111 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $12,972,076 | $13,884,465 | ▲ $912,389 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $48,240,729 | $49,558,229 | ▲ $1,317,500 |
Asset Categories
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Land Buildings | $33,887,659 | $16,358,811 | $50,246,470 |
| Equipment | $3,032,648 | $1,934,346 | $4,966,994 |
| Buildings | $1,007,591 | $250,748 | $1,258,339 |
| Land | $49,257 | - | $49,257 |
| Investment Program Related Org | $5,086 | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Lee | CEO / Gen Ma | FT | $99,318 | $38,047 | $137,365 |
| Dan Marrs | Vice-preside | - | $5,175 | $1,381 | $6,556 |
| Thomas Brunner | Secretary | - | $4,950 | $1,517 | $6,467 |
| Dan Hefner | Treasurer | - | $4,050 | $1,340 | $5,390 |
| Steve Smeenk | Director | - | $4,050 | $1,216 | $5,266 |
| Cris Miller | President | - | $3,600 | $1,401 | $5,001 |
| Darrell Nicholas | Director | - | $3,150 | $1,412 | $4,562 |
| Thomas Casteel | Director | - | $2,925 | $1,279 | $4,204 |
| Frank Dobesh | Director | - | $2,925 | $1,194 | $4,119 |
| Dan Conner | Director | - | $2,250 | $1,363 | $3,613 |
| Bryce Foos | Director | - | $900 | $210 | $1,110 |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $0
- Program Service Revenue
- $319,321
- Investment Income
- $99,798
- Other Revenue
- $6,557,596
- Change in Net Assets
- $895,705
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $4,138,516 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,537,692 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Depreciation Depletion | - | - | - | $1,435,945 |
| Interest | - | - | - | $1,411,066 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | - | - | $785,059 |
| Benefits to Members | - | - | - | $404,802 |
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $384,687 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | - | - | $272,174 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $239,605 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | - | - | $229,151 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $212,983 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | - | - | $183,653 |
| Fees for Services Other | - | - | - | $140,766 |
| Information Technology | - | - | - | $128,181 |
| Advertising | - | - | - | $80,747 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | - | $67,655 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | - | - | $26,173 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | - | $11,848 |
| Fees for Services Legal | - | - | - | $9,663 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | $3,364 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $2,433 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $6,081,010 |
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 | $312,605 |
| Customers Deposits | $167,435 |
| Accrued Expenses | $103,635 |
| Patronage Capital Payable | $8,672 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- 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 general manager, manager of office services, and accountant. The general manager reviews the form 990 with the board of directors at a regularly scheduled board meeting before the return is mailed. At this time, the general manager answers any questions the board may have regarding the return.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“In october, during election 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 general manager appraisal and establishes the compensation salary.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“SAME PERSON 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
- John Lee
- Title
- CEO / General Manager
- Phone
- 6054562494
- Signed
- 2015-05-26
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- John Lee
- Formed
- 1940
- Legal Domicile
- Sd
- Voting Board Members
- 9
- Independent Board Members
- 9
- Employees
- 26
Preparer
- Firm
- Ketel Thorstenson Llp
- Address
- PO BOX 3140, RAPID CITY, SD 57709-3140
- Preparer
- John B Walker CPA
- Phone
- 6053425630
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9
“Change in other equities 16,681 round 3”
Financial Statement Notes
Schedule D, Page 3, Part X
“The cooperative adopted a professional accounting standard on august 1, 2009. The standard prescribes a recognition threshold and a measurement attribute for all tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. At july 31, 2014, the cooperative believes no significant uncertain tax positions or liabilities exist. In accordance with the applicable statute of limitations, the cooperative's tax return could be audited by the internal revenue service for the years ended december 31, 2011 to 2013.”
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| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | THE COOPERATIVE ADOPTED A PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTING STANDARD ON AUGUST 1, 2009. THE STANDARD PRESCRIBES A RECOGNITION THRESHOLD AND A MEASUREMENT ATTRIBUTE FOR ALL TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON A TAX RETURN. AT JULY 31, 2014, THE COOPERATIVE BELIEVES NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS OR LIABILITIES EXIST. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE APPLICABLE STATUTE OF LIMITATIONS, THE COOPERATIVE'S TAX RETURN COULD BE AUDITED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011 TO 2013. |
| IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 0 | SCHEDULE D, PAGE 3, PART X |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | BUTTE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. PROVIDES ELECTRICITY WITHIN A DEFINED TERRITORY. ALL CONSUMERS OF ELECTRICITY ARE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 1 | 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 | 2 | FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTING FIRM AND ASSISTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL MANAGER, MANAGER OF OFFICE SERVICES, AND ACCOUNTANT. THE GENERAL MANAGER REVIEWS THE FORM 990 WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT A REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING BEFORE THE RETURN IS MAILED. AT THIS TIME, THE GENERAL MANAGER ANSWERS ANY QUESTIONS THE BOARD MAY HAVE REGARDING THE RETURN. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 3 | IN OCTOBER, DURING ELECTION 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 | 4 | 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 GENERAL MANAGER APPRAISAL AND ESTABLISHES THE COMPENSATION SALARY. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | SAME PERSON AS 15A. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 6 | 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 | 7 | CHANGE IN OTHER EQUITIES 16,681 ROUND 3 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 4 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 5 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 6 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc | 7 | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 |
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| ReturnHeader/BuildTS | 0 | 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z |
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| ReturnHeader/BusinessOfficerGrp/PersonTitleTxt | 0 | CEO / GENERAL MANAGER |
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| ReturnHeader/PreparerFirmGrp/PreparerFirmName/BusinessNameLine1Txt | 0 | KETEL THORSTENSON LLP |
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2014 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $49,558,229
- Liabilities
- $35,673,764
- Net assets
- $13,884,465
- Revenue
- $6,976,715
- Expenses
- $6,081,010
- Net income
- $895,705