Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative is located in Aitkin, MN. 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, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mille Lacs Energy 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, Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative generated $29.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $29.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.9% 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
PROVIDES ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICE TO 13,440 MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDED ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SERVICE TO 13,527 MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE AND 2,002 MILES IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Cron CEO | Officer | 40 | $184,429 |
William Fillion Operations Manager | 40 | $130,796 | |
Calvin Seguin Lineman | 46.9 | $117,576 | |
Timothy Sorensen Lineman | 45 | $115,965 | |
Steve Garrison Lineman | 44.4 | $112,514 | |
Josh Knowles Lineman | 43.6 | $109,191 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
New Age Tree Service Right Of Way Tree Clearing | 12/30/21 | $867,484 |
Anderson Brothers Driveway Construction | 12/30/21 | $239,527 |
Central Applicators Right Of Way Spraying | 12/30/21 | $147,002 |
Star Energy Services Llc Engineering Services For Electric | 12/30/21 | $195,853 |
Cooperative Network Services Llc Engineering Services For Fiber | 12/30/21 | $117,419 |
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 | $29,692,249 |
Investment income | $99,839 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$20,868 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $29,692,681 |
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 | $1,890,929 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $423,210 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,888,721 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $419,405 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $317,243 |
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 | $1,388,426 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,061,071 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | -$5,047,236 |
Total functional expenses | $29,538,691 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,751,423 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,398,983 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,065,651 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $1,505,686 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,947,013 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $54,032,337 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $15,045,485 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,022,941 |
Total assets | $86,769,519 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,212,443 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,000,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $6,416 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $49,023,061 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $1,259,319 |
Total liabilities | $55,501,239 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $31,268,280 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $86,769,519 |
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