Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc is located in Baker City, OR. The organization was established in 1987. 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, Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc employed 90 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative 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, Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc generated $59.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.7m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 9 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
TO SAFELY PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRIC AND RELATED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE ECONOMY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OTEC MEMBERS BASED ON THE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO SAFELY PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRIC AND RELATED SERVICES THAT SUPPORT THE ECONOMY AND THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF OTEC MEMBERS BASED ON THE COOPERATIVE PRINCIPLES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Les M Penning CEO | Officer | 60 | $363,225 |
Charles Tracy Director Of Engineering | 45 | $189,865 | |
Kelly Jobes Engineer | 49 | $218,313 | |
Tim Sheehy Director Of It | 45 | $155,128 | |
Blake Eckstein General Foreman | 49 | $208,709 | |
Rich Eskew Working Foreman | 47 | $188,015 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Meridian Cooperative Inc Software & Billing | 12/30/23 | $592,926 |
The Tree Service Tree Trimming | 12/30/23 | $2,022,009 |
Cache Valley Electric Co Lineman Crew | 12/30/23 | $702,697 |
Efficiency Services Group Bpa Program Services | 12/30/23 | $322,921 |
Bailey Heavy Equipment Equipment Repairs | 12/30/23 | $208,459 |
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 | $59,219,722 |
Investment income | $420,808 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $59,687,232 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $293,674 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $9,345,091 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,735,886 |
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 | $1,803,951 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,979,927 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $1,600,642 |
Total functional expenses | $59,687,232 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $5,822 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $6,145,295 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,965,044 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $7,324,848 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,171,275 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $111,540,241 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $9,154,139 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $104,376 |
Total assets | $142,411,040 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,649,293 |
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 | $44,788,658 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $2,016,614 |
Total liabilities | $56,454,565 |
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 | $3,844,088 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $82,112,387 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $142,411,040 |
Over the last fiscal year, Oregon Trail Electric Consumers Cooperative Inc has awarded $293,674 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS PURPOSE: LOW INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE | $29,598 |
OTEC MEMBER FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIPS & DONATIONS | $264,076 |