High West Energy Inc
- Assets
- $157.3m
- Revenue
- $55.7m
- Investments
- $2.4m
- Employees
- 105
- Location
- Pine Bluffs, WY
- Founding
- 02/1943
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 83-0143525
Organization Overview
High West Energy Inc is located in Pine Bluffs, WY. The organization was established in 1943. 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, High West Energy Inc employed 105 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. High West 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, High West Energy Inc generated $55.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $56.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.3% 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 QUALITY AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MEMBERS AT COST ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO OUR MEMBERS ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL. THERE WERE 10,727 ACTIVE METERS AT YEAR END.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lindsay Forepaugh Cfo/interim CEO | Officer | 52 | $148,478 |
Marvin Powell Wafb Operations Manager | 55 | $145,299 | |
David Golden Engineering Manager | 43 | $134,441 | |
Kenneth Hass Operations Manager | 50 | $134,013 | |
Nathan Begger Foreman Lineman | 44 | $113,419 | |
Robert Mccluskey Foreman Lineman | 44 | $110,873 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ward Electric Company Inc Line Construction | 12/30/21 | $1,101,312 |
High West Digital Solutions Computer Support | 12/30/21 | $1,098,861 |
High West Wiring Electrical Contractor | 12/30/21 | $879,716 |
Ward Trenching Underground Line Construction | 12/30/21 | $633,499 |
Besler Inc Substation Contractor | 12/30/21 | $391,717 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $54,101,136 |
| Investment income | $29,326 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $72,125 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $27,164 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,796 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $55,691,852 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $16,752 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $3,716,368 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $586,469 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,366,936 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $327,647 |
| Other employee benefits | $740,776 |
| Payroll taxes | $230,611 |
| 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 | $2,097,939 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,403,612 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $514,833 |
| Total functional expenses | $56,186,996 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,867,660 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,178,383 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $5,656,269 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $426,368 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,931,536 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $11,303,930 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $97,140,657 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $2,411,499 |
| Investments—program-related | $25,402,296 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $20,855 |
| Total assets | $157,339,453 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,674,985 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $21,653 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $89,010,269 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $21,175,534 |
| Total liabilities | $114,882,441 |
| 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 | $42,457,012 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $157,339,453 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that High West Energy Inc has recieved totaling $12,847.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp Dulles, VA PURPOSE: INTEGRITY FUND - TERRITORY THREAT | $12,847 |
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