Lower Valley Energy Inc is located in Afton, WY. The organization was established in 1937. 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, Lower Valley Energy Inc employed 78 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lower Valley Energy Inc 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, Lower Valley Energy Inc generated $68.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $65.1m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS TO RURAL MEMBERS ON A NOT-FOR-PROFIT COOPERATIVE BASIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING THE YEAR, THE COOPERATIVE PROVIDED ELECTRICITY AND NATURAL GAS UTILITY SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James R Webb Presidentchief Executive Off | Officer | 50 | $372,521 |
Richard Knori Director Of Engineering | 45 | $240,030 | |
Jon Hougland Staff Assistant | 45 | $164,959 | |
Mallory Winters Electric Foreman | 50 | $156,457 | |
Craig Coles Director Of Gas Operations | 50 | $145,074 | |
Larry Bowlin Lineman | 50 | $144,233 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Dynalectric Company Dba Wasatch Ele Construction | 12/30/21 | $977,642 |
Hot Shot Powerline Construction Construction | 12/30/21 | $1,096,164 |
Star Valley Utilities Construction | 12/30/21 | $314,020 |
Vista Tree Care Llc Construction | 12/30/21 | $122,105 |
Mountain Pass Electric Construction | 12/30/21 | $247,397 |
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 | $67,831,852 |
Investment income | $144,746 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $67,991,433 |
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 | $5,106,797 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $916,653 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $6,734,893 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,325,349 |
Other employee benefits | $1,538,345 |
Payroll taxes | $596,484 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $83,520 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $15,800 |
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 | $7,213,182 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,375,228 |
Insurance | $357,002 |
All other expenses | -$2,825,008 |
Total functional expenses | $65,072,275 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,720,580 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,779,055 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,406,762 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $90,880,644 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $108,825,985 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $11,942,383 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $85,559,571 |
Total assets | $312,114,980 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,737,073 |
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 | $191,302,614 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $19,847,681 |
Total liabilities | $215,887,368 |
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 | $96,227,612 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $312,114,980 |
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