Semo Electric Cooperative
- Assets
- $155.3m
- Revenue
- $43.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 65
- Location
- Sikeston, MO
- Founding
- 04/1941
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 43-0510025
Organization Overview
Semo Electric Cooperative is located in Sikeston, MO. 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 12/2020, Semo Electric Cooperative employed 65 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Semo 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 12/2020, Semo Electric Cooperative generated $43.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $43.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 4.3% per year over the past 5 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO MAKE PEOPLE'S LIVES BETTER BY PROVIDING SAFE, RELIABLE, LOW-COST ELECTRICITY, AND FIBER-FAST INTERNET, TV AND PHONE. THE COOPERATIVE CURRENTLY EMPLOYS SIXTY-TWO EMPLOYEES AND GIVES BACK TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY BY PAYING NEARLY NINE HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS IN ELECTRIC AND FIBER PROPERTY TAXES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO OVER 16,000 HOMES, FARMS, AND BUSINESSES. THE CO-OP OPERATES ON A SLIM MARGIN AS POWER COSTS ARE BETWEEN 50% TO 60% OF OVERALL BUDGET.
IN 2017, THE CO-OP STARTED ITS FIBER-TO-THE-HOME PROJECT. THE FIRST INSTALL OCCURRED IN MARCH 2018. MEMBERS ARE EXCITED ABOUT THE SERVICES. AS OF JULY 15, 2019, THERE WERE 2,000 SUBSCRIBERS. AS OF FEBRUARY 5, 2021, THERE WERE 5,494 CONNECTED SUBSCRIBERS. THE ORIGINAL BUILDOUT IS SCHEDULED TO BE COMPLETED IN OUR TERRITORY IN 2021.
THE COOPERATIVE INVESTS NEARLY TWO MILLION DOLLARS IN 2020 TO TRIM TREES TO ENHANCE RELIABILITY. THE CO-OP HAS MORE THAN 2,600 MILES TO PROTECT. THE LINES NEED TRIMMED EVERY FOUR TO SIX YEARS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Richard Faulkner President | OfficerTrustee | 9.9 | $6,800 |
John Bledsoe Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3.42 | $7,225 |
Tim Coppage Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4.23 | $6,800 |
James Deneke Asst. Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $8,925 |
Glennon Dirnberger Board Member | Trustee | 3.15 | $6,800 |
Carl Eftink Board Member | Trustee | 3.69 | $7,650 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ervin Cable Construction Llc Fiber Construction | 12/30/20 | $7,525,578 |
Highland Cabling Llc Fiber Construction/fiber Home Installs/d | 12/30/20 | $2,733,391 |
Townsend Tree Service Inc Right-of-way Clearing | 12/30/20 | $1,911,604 |
Pike Electric Inc Utility/fiber Construction | 12/30/20 | $1,790,282 |
Co-mo Comm Inc Gosemo Tv Provider | 12/30/20 | $1,526,980 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,283,300 |
| 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 | $1,283,300 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $42,203,903 |
| Investment income | $49,825 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$10,700 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,655 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $43,598,236 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $639,410 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $391,021 |
| 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 | $3,220,049 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,238,064 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $4,006,254 |
| Total functional expenses | $43,765,830 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,448,482 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $4,068,011 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,319,049 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $163,930 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $121,397,919 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $22,539,684 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,360,144 |
| Total assets | $155,297,219 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,309,392 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $613,307 |
| 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 | $83,885,779 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,531,435 |
| Total liabilities | $92,339,913 |
| 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 | $62,957,306 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $155,297,219 |