Bascom Mutual Telephone Co is located in Bascom, OH. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (W50) the organization is classified as: Telecommunications, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Bascom Mutual Telephone Co employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bascom Mutual Telephone Co is a 501(c)(12) and as such, is described as a "Benevolent Life Insurance Association, Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Company, Mutual or Cooperative Telephone Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Bascom Mutual Telephone Co generated $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 7.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND REGULATED LOCAL TELEPHONE, CABLE TV AND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE, MAINTAIN AND EXPAND REGULATED LOCAL TELEPHONE, CABLE TV AND HIGH-SPEED INTERNET SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Nate Brickner Key Employee | 40 | $127,992 | |
Laura Wise Asst. Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $77,406 |
Thomas Daniel President | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $560 |
Connie Coppus Secretary/treas | OfficerTrustee | 0.8 | $560 |
Joseph Smith Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $560 |
David Coppus Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $560 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $3,000,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,000,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,078,694 |
Investment income | $396,645 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $72,497 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $8,547,836 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $110,834 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $210,038 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $18,418 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $149,686 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $109,213 |
Office expenses | $6,839 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,500 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $969,423 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $826,798 |
Total functional expenses | $5,183,839 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,337,817 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,948,128 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $234,714 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $373,459 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $41,243 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,515,272 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $2,253,335 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $497,963 |
Total assets | $19,201,931 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,343,274 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $3,000,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,343,274 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $48,580 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $14,810,077 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $19,201,931 |