Oconto Electric Cooperative is located in Oconto Falls, WI. The organization was established in 1941. According to its NTEE Classification (W80) the organization is classified as: Public Utilities, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Oconto Electric Cooperative employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oconto Electric Cooperative 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 12/2021, Oconto Electric Cooperative generated $17.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO MEMBERS IN AN EFFICIENT MANNER UTILIZING COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
OPERATIONS ARE BASED UPON THE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES PROVIDED ELECTRICITY SOURCE TO MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE BY PURCHASING WHOLESALE POWER; BUILDING, MAINTAINING, AND OPERATING AN ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AND OPERATED MEMBER INFORMATION AND CUSTOMER SUPPORT OPERATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Byron Nolde CEO | Officer | 40 | $283,973 |
Ben Wilcox Lineman | 40 | $124,205 | |
John Havemeier Line Foreman | 40 | $123,958 | |
Brian Arndt Lineman | 40 | $121,863 | |
Ron D Friedman Lineman | 40 | $121,274 | |
Jack Pardy Line Superin | 40 | $119,920 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
L S Electric Inc Dam Upgrades | 12/30/21 | $384,559 |
Holtger Bros Inc Ug Work | 12/30/21 | $694,118 |
Power Systems Engineering Inc Engineering | 12/30/21 | $212,835 |
Bugle Contracting Row Clearing | 12/30/21 | $107,940 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $16,849,397 |
Investment income | $51,960 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $283,227 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $17,184,584 |
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 | $1,246,954 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $535,198 |
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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $676,155 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,008,449 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,343,769 |
Total functional expenses | $17,184,584 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,571,681 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $321,486 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,300,196 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,082,598 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $98,784 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $37,916,840 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $1,646,323 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $89,915 |
Total assets | $45,027,823 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,085,886 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $20,287,873 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,051,112 |
Total liabilities | $22,424,871 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $20,763,560 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $1,839,392 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $45,027,823 |
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