Benton Rural Electric Association is located in Prosser, WA. 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, Benton Rural Electric Association employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Benton Rural Electric Association 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, Benton Rural Electric Association generated $44.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $44.2m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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
DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRICITY TO RURAL COOPERATIVE MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE BENTON RURAL ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION (BENTON REA) IS A NOT FOR PROFIT MEMBER OWNED ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE. IT HAS APPROXIMATELY 11,471 MEMBER/OWNERS TO WHOM IT DELIVERS ELECTRICITY THROUGH ITS DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM. THE SALE AND DISTRIBUTION OF ELECTRIC SERVICE IS THE MAIN PROGRAM SERVICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Michael Bradshaw General Manager | Officer | 50 | $249,969 |
Christopher Hill Line Foreman | 61 | $222,065 | |
Jeff Bastow Information Technology Manager | 40 | $198,454 | |
Derek Miller Engineering Manager | Officer | 50 | $197,577 |
Jeff Ekrut Operations Manager | Officer | 40 | $191,064 |
Richard Johnson Line Foreman | 53.5 | $189,008 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Palouse Power Llc Contract Labor | 12/30/21 | $2,460,175 |
Boyd's Tree Service Tree Trimming | 12/30/21 | $465,995 |
Pacific Pole Inspection Pole Testing | 12/30/21 | $199,695 |
Marsh Mundorf Pratt Sullivan& Mckenzie Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $171,395 |
Tri-state Machinery Inc Fabrication | 12/30/21 | $378,906 |
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 | $42,716,855 |
Investment income | $84,651 |
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 | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $44,244,946 |
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 | $4,663,542 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $2,307,938 |
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 | $2,678 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,806,775 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,126,702 |
Total functional expenses | $44,244,946 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,703,034 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,350,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $3,854,226 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,787,535 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $250,349 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $78,647,990 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $2,570,736 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $100,163,870 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,093,068 |
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 | $715,278 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,089,055 |
Total liabilities | $13,897,401 |
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 | $2,672,044 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $83,594,425 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $100,163,870 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Homer Electric Association Inc Homer, AK | $266,114,703 | $113,967,382 |
Inland Power & Light Co Spokane, WA | $298,221,337 | $90,911,502 |
Breakthrough Energy Foundation Kirkland, WA | $272,263,093 | $53,009,802 |
Central Electric Cooperative Inc Redmond, OR | $242,542,165 | $105,052,324 |
Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc Baker City, OR | $131,875,952 | $59,383,158 |
Peninsula Light Company Inc Gig Harbor, WA | $206,412,044 | $64,241,054 |
Alaska Village Electric Cooperative Inc Anchorage, AK | $149,755,137 | $62,136,237 |
Kootenai Electric Cooperative Inc Hayden, ID | $200,587,122 | $58,518,255 |
Benton Rural Electric Association Prosser, WA | $100,163,870 | $44,244,946 |
Consumers Power Inc Philomath, OR | $143,908,796 | $44,110,626 |
Big Bend Electric Cooperative Inc Ritzville, WA | $77,547,194 | $40,611,913 |
Coos-Curry Electric Cooperative Inc Port Orford, OR | $114,567,418 | $40,713,862 |