La Plata Electric Association Inc
- Assets
- $285.7m
- Revenue
- $114.2m
- Investments
- $77.4m
- Employees
- 133
- Location
- Durango, CO
- Founding
- 12/1940
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 84-0248168
Organization Overview
La Plata Electric Association Inc is located in Durango, CO. The organization was established in 1940. 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, LA Plata Electric Association Inc employed 133 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Plata Electric Association 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 12/2023, LA Plata Electric Association Inc generated $114.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $110.4m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 8 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.
Since 2016, LA Plata Electric Association Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $845,641. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBERS WITH SAFE, RELIABLE ELECTRICITY AT THE LOWEST REASONABLE COST WHILE BEING ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LPEA IS AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM; AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023, LPEA HAD 48,912 SERVICES IN PLACE AND 3,789 MILES OF LINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jessica Matlock Chief Executive Officer | Officer | 60 | $544,645 |
Dan Harms Executive VP Of Grid Solutions & Special Projects | Officer | 60 | $286,605 |
Graham Smith General Counsel | Officer | 50 | $245,822 |
Elizabeth Howe VP Of Administrative Services | Officer | 50 | $210,920 |
Drew Timmerman Vice President Of Information Technology | Officer | 50 | $192,145 |
Jerry Sutherlin Vice President Of Operations | Officer | 50 | $195,717 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Ward Electric Company Inc Construction Services | 12/30/23 | $4,976,921 |
Circle Z Construction Llc Construction Services | 12/30/23 | $1,198,972 |
Konisto Companies Llc Engineering Services | 12/30/23 | $1,168,406 |
Forestry Specialists Tree Trimming Services | 12/30/23 | $811,648 |
Reliable Power Consultants Consulting Services | 12/30/23 | $463,926 |
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 | $112,555,013 |
| Investment income | $457,769 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $63,304 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | -$551 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $114,201,372 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $60,380 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $137,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,933,314 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,357,693 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,023,204 |
| Other employee benefits | $2,595,863 |
| Payroll taxes | $729,857 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $105,894 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $87,554 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $468,232 |
| Advertising and promotion | $46,468 |
| Office expenses | $296,801 |
| Information technology | $142,342 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $133,132 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $363,336 |
| Interest | $3,861,659 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,199,895 |
| Insurance | $363,336 |
| All other expenses | $4,673,428 |
| Total functional expenses | $110,409,487 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,951,375 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $13,016,366 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $4,197,459 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $561,454 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $166,437,143 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $77,427,977 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $8,106,725 |
| Total assets | $285,698,499 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $7,568,461 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $21,714,517 |
| 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 | $100,482,626 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $6,154,320 |
| Total liabilities | $135,919,924 |
| 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 | $149,778,575 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $285,698,499 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, La Plata Electric Association Inc has awarded $51,750 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UPPER SAN JUAN LIBRARY DISTRICTRUBY SISSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY PURPOSE: Stem Grant | $25,000 |
DURANGO SCHOOL DISTRICT 9R PURPOSE: STEM GRANT | $21,000 |
FRIENDS OF THE IGNACIO LIBRARY PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL DONATION | $5,750 |