Empire Electric Association Inc is located in Cortez, CO. The organization was established in 1950. 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, Empire Electric Association Inc employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Empire 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 12/2021, Empire Electric Association Inc generated $55.0m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $53.9m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.3%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
OUR PRIMARY MISSION IS TO SAFELY, RESPONSIBLY, AND RELIABLY MEET THE ELECTRICAL ENERGY NEEDS OF OUR MEMBER-OWNERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE ELECTRIC ENERGY TO CUSTOMERS LOCATED WITHIN OUR 3,410 SQUARE MILE CERTIFICATED AREA IN SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO AND SOUTHEASTERN UTAH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joshua Dellinger General Mana | Officer | 43 | $247,177 |
Kenneth A Tarr Operations M | 42 | $154,439 | |
Christopher Snyder Bus. Service | 41 | $136,459 | |
Virginia Ginny Johnson Finance Mana | Officer | 41 | $136,238 |
Scott Twilley Line Superin | 40 | $119,045 | |
Nick Podrazik Lineman | 45 | $116,625 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Asplunhd Tree Expert Co Tree Trimming | 12/30/21 | $582,268 |
T&m Dirtworks Excavation | 12/30/21 | $223,178 |
Meridian Cooperative Inc Software Mainte | 12/30/21 | $100,038 |
National Information Solutions Coope Software Mainte | 12/30/21 | $305,099 |
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 | $53,618,904 |
Investment income | $92,646 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $8,510 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $54,405 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $55,026,165 |
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 | $1,951,895 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $493,515 |
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 | $1,543,355 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,115,532 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,087,689 |
Total functional expenses | $53,916,714 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,718 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,646,471 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,926,766 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $665,018 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $259,493 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $58,764,790 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,041,294 |
Investments—other securities | $899,708 |
Investments—program-related | $48,851,961 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $8,780 |
Total assets | $122,070,999 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,140,278 |
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 | $39,656,561 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $3,294,679 |
Total liabilities | $51,091,518 |
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 | $70,979,481 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $122,070,999 |
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