Northern Plains Electric Cooperative is located in Carrington, ND. The organization was established in 1997. 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 12/2023, Northern Plains Electric Cooperative employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Northern Plains 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 12/2023, Northern Plains Electric Cooperative generated $44.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $45.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 9 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
SALE OF ELECTRICITY TO MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE ELECTRICAL SERVICE FOR APPROXIMATELY 8,195 MEMBERS. IN 2023 THERE WERE 6,666 MILES OF TOTAL LINE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tracy Boe President | Trustee | 7 | $15,069 |
Curtis Wiesz Vice President | Trustee | 6 | $17,294 |
Randy Simon Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 6 | $16,434 |
David Teigen Asst Secretary/treasurer | Trustee | 6 | $12,554 |
Mark Brehm Director | Trustee | 6 | $12,605 |
Curtis Hanson Director | Trustee | 6 | $12,436 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Integrity Contracting Inc Line Maintenance & Construction | 12/30/23 | $602,810 |
Legacy Power Line Inc Line Maintenance & Construction | 12/30/23 | $505,953 |
Exo Group Parent Llc Pole Testing | 12/30/23 | $117,141 |
Summit Utility Services Llc Line Locating Services | 12/30/23 | $119,681 |
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 | $41,213,368 |
Investment income | $648,256 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $20,000 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $4,039 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $44,894,140 |
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 | $4,107,034 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $709,905 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $4,146,482 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $956,142 |
Other employee benefits | $890,264 |
Payroll taxes | $345,827 |
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 | $2,075,453 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,928,467 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | -$6,620,935 |
Total functional expenses | $45,587,176 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $619,964 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,378,355 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,235,121 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $5,815,932 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $335,390 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $94,681,342 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $13,396 |
Investments—program-related | $35,780,927 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,365 |
Total assets | $149,863,792 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,039,705 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $8,000,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $3,071 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $73,400,144 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $1,000,000 |
Other liabilities | $1,672,232 |
Total liabilities | $88,115,152 |
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 | $61,748,640 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $149,863,792 |