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 12/2023, Benton Rural Electric Association employed 83 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 12/2023, Benton Rural Electric Association generated $46.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $46.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.4% per year over the past 5 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
2023
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 11933 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 |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Mietzner System Engineer | 58 | $384,828 | |
Troy Berglund Deputy Gm & VP Of Member Experience | Officer | 50 | $264,134 |
Derek Miller Engineering Manager | Officer | 50 | $262,247 |
Christopher Hill Line Foreman | 63 | $247,574 | |
Jeff Bastow Information Technology Manager | 40 | $232,338 | |
Steven Catlow Vice President Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $226,108 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Boyd's Tree Service Tree Trimming | 12/30/23 | $484,881 |
Palouse Power Llc Contract Labor | 12/30/23 | $1,304,183 |
Valley Transformer Inc Transformer Repair | 12/30/23 | $167,843 |
Leone & Keeble Inc General Contractor | 12/30/23 | $134,672 |
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 | $45,324,322 |
Investment income | $159,658 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,200 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $46,580,456 |
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 | $4,147,348 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,355,908 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $7,865,028 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $757,711 |
Other employee benefits | $1,527,818 |
Payroll taxes | $670,878 |
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 | $48,346 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,291,787 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $2,071,964 |
Total functional expenses | $46,580,456 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,509,148 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,880,000 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,270,790 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $3,843,340 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $287,690 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $92,397,490 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $2,177,230 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $107,365,688 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,611,603 |
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 | $1,094,908 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $5,412,727 |
Total liabilities | $16,119,238 |
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 | $4,866,447 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $86,380,003 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $107,365,688 |