Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2010 and ending 12-31-2010
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 71249
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
FAIRBANKS, AK99707
D Employer identification number

92-0014712
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 223,283,950
F Name and address of principal officer:
BRIAN L NEWTON
GVEA-OFFICE OF CEO PO BOX 71249
FAIRBANKS,AK99707
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 12 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.GVEA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1946
M State of legal domicile: AK
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBER-OWNERS AND COMMUNITIES WITH QUALITY ELECTRIC SERVICE, QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND INNOVATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AT FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICES.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) .... 3 7
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 7
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2010 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 304
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 407,040
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 256,348
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 197,881,012 221,071,301
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 626,761 583,339
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 468,581 481,810
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 198,976,354 222,136,450
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4) .... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 31,064,224 26,713,906
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e).... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 163,960,387 185,956,781
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 195,024,611 212,670,687
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12...... 3,951,743 9,465,763
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............ 464,629,111 463,988,433
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............ 352,950,278 346,277,790
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20 ..... 111,678,833 117,710,643
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III . . . . . . . . . .
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROVIDE OUR MEMBER-OWNERS AND COMMUNITIES WITH QUALITY ELECTRIC SERVICE, QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE, AND INNOVATIVE ENERGY SOLUTIONS AT FAIR AND REASONABLE PRICES.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the exempt purpose achievements for each of the organization’s three largest program services by expenses.
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
PROVIDE ELECTRIC POWER TO APPROXIMATELY 33,800 MEMBERS.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services. (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? ........
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts where donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete
Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment.......................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in term, permanent,or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
 
No
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, and program service activities outside the United States? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
Did the organization attach its audited financial statement to this return? Note: All Form 990 filers that operate one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements. .....
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II........................... Click to see attachment
26
Yes
 
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor, or a grant selection committee member, or to a person related to such an individual? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III............... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35
Is any related organization a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? .....
35
Yes
 
a
Did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
147
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
304
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
219,431,420
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ........
11b
11,405,642
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year ..............
1a
7
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
7
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? ..
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Does the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Does the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who may elect one or more members of the governing body? .........................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any decisions of the governing body subject to approval by members, stockholders, or other persons? ..
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
 
No
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Does the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” does the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with those of the organization? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Does the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Are officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ...........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Does the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this is done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Does the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Does the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line a or b, describe the process in Schedule O. (See instructions.)
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has the organization adopted a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and taken steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
AK
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you make these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
RONALD E WOOLF GOLDEN VALLEY ELEC
758 ILLINOIS ST
FAIRBANKS,AK997071249
(907) 452-1151
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII . . . . . . . . . .
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) RICK SCHIKORA
BOARD TREASURER
 15.00 X           33,979 0 0
(2) DANIEL L OSBORNE
DIRECTOR
 9.80 X           23,190 0 0
(3) WILLIAM D NORDMARK
BOARD CHAIRMAN
 19.60 X           33,750 0 0
(4) RONALD H BERGH
DIRECTOR
 4.20 X           18,669 0 0
(5) THOMAS P DELONG
DIRECTOR
 10.00 X           17,980 0 0
(6) JOHN SLOAN
BOARD SECRETARY
 8.80 X           18,370 0 0
(7) WARD MERDES
DIRECTOR
 3.50 X           19,387 0 0
(8) THOMAS K HARTNELL
VP ADMIN SRVS
 46.00     X       160,549 3,500 150,781
(9) BRIAN L NEWTON
PRESIDENT/CEO
 60.00     X       315,365 0 140,009
(10) RONALD E WOOLF
CONTROLLER
 45.00     X       126,836 0 77,747
(11) DAVID W GARDNER
VP MRKTG & MBR SRVS
 50.00       X     175,811 0 197,006
(12) KATHRYN K LAMAL
VP POWER SUPPLY
 56.00       X     175,781 0 163,177
(13) MICHAEL J WRIGHT
VP TRANSM & DISTRIB
 45.00       X     177,326 0 176,126
(14) JEFFREY P YAUNEY
VP CNS
 65.00       X     175,525 59,694 207,190
(15) SEARL L BURNETT
FOREMAN LINEMAN
 51.60         X   146,618 0 134,868
(16) TIMOTHY R DEVRIES
MANAGER OF ENGINEERING
 50.00         X   171,890 0 192,266
(17) DAVID R HOFFMAN
HEALY PLANT MANAGER
 45.00         X   150,800 0 121,931
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (check all that apply) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) PHIL C SCHULZ
FOREMAN LINEMAN
 55.50         X   163,101 0 130,617
(19) IAN P OLESEN
JOURNEYMAN LINEMAN
 52.70         X   142,392 0 55,433






















1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 2,247,319 63,194 1,747,151
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet79
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
ALYESKA PIPELINE SERVICE COMPANY
900 EAST BENSON BLVD
ANCHORAGE,AK99508 		ENGINEERING, CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE 2,087,103
ALASKA LINE BUILDERS LLC
12775 WEST BIG LAKE ROAD
HOUSTON,AK99694 		ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR SERVICES 1,043,024
GRASLE & ASSOCIATES INC
921 ASPEN
FAIRBANKS,AK99709 		ELECTRIC CONTRACTOR SERVICES 910,187
JAFFA CONSTRUCTION INC
PO BOX 107
MOOSE PASS,AK99631 		MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR 823,513
WOOD GROUP INTEGRATED PLANT SOLUTIONS
12600 DEERFIELD PKWY STE 315
ALPHARETTA,GA30004 		GENERATION REPAIR/MAINTENANCE 750,849
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 in compensation from the organization MediumBullet38
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, gifts, grants and other similar amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		 
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet  
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a SALES OF ELECTRICITY 221,000 217,732,954 217,732,954    
b INTERCONNECT/MEMBER FE 221,000 1,258,206 1,258,206    
c POLE RENTAL INCOME 221,000 998,315     998,315
d CAPITAL CREDITS/PATRON 221,000 818,632 818,632    
e ALLOW. FOR FUNDS USED 221,000 131,524 131,524    
f All other program service revenue . 131,670 131,670    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 221,071,301
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 569,107   57,961 511,146
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet        
5 Royalties............MediumBullet        
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross Rents 629,137 974,127
b Less: rental expenses 473,150 673,071
c Rental income or (loss) 155,987 301,056
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 457,043   324,312 132,731
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory   15,511
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses   1,279
c Gain or (loss)   14,232
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 14,232 14,232    
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet      
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet        
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a CONTRACTS & SERVICES 541,300 24,767   24,767  
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 24,767
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 222,136,450 220,087,218 407,040 1,642,192
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the U.S. See Part IV, line 21    
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the U.S. See Part IV, line 22    
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the U.S. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16    
4 Benefits paid to or for members    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 2,117,193 1,067,511 1,049,682  
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ....        
7 Other salaries and wages 14,979,985 14,979,985    
8 Pension plan contributions (include section 401(k) and section 403(b) employer contributions) .... 3,549,046 3,549,046    
9 Other employee benefits ....... 4,817,224 4,817,224    
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,250,458 1,220,662 29,796  
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 2,135,079 2,135,079    
c Accounting ........... 190,466 190,466    
d Lobbying ........... 54,386 54,386    
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17..    
f Investment management fees ......        
g Other .......... 795,659 720,659 75,000  
12 Advertising and promotion ....        
13 Office expenses .......        
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ...........        
17 Travel ............        
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ......        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....        
20 Interest ........... 15,449,786 15,449,786    
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 18,656,540 18,656,540    
23 Insurance ..............        
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above. (Expenses grouped together and labeled miscellaneous may not exceed 5% of total expenses shown on line 25 below.)
a COST OF POWER, CUSTOMER 148,030,781 142,489,509 5,541,272  
b GROSS REVENUE TAX 644,084 644,084    
c
d
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 212,670,687 205,974,937 6,695,750 0
26 Joint costs. Check here MediumBullet if following
SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation 		       
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing ..........   1  
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 1,608,605 2 8,605
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net .........   3  
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 22,510,988 4 20,489,180
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 901 5 268
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..........   6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net .............   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 17,855,895 8 18,295,118
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 7,016,294 9 10,420,731
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 683,105,111
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 289,267,889 397,034,557 10c 393,837,222
11 Investments—publicly traded securities ..........   11  
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 2,017,935 12 2,466,038
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 7,470,431 13 7,790,543
14 Intangible assets .........   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 9,113,505 15 10,680,728
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 464,629,111 16 463,988,433
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 16,315,003 17 19,619,085
18 Grants payable ..........   18  
19 Deferred revenue ..........   19  
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ..........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D..   21  
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L..........   22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 297,869,896 23 286,137,879
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 14,362,958 24 12,923,089
25 Other liabilities. Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 24,402,421 25 27,597,737
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 352,950,278 26 346,277,790
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .....   27  
28 Temporarily restricted net assets .....   28  
29 Permanently restricted net assets .....   29  
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 30 0
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ..... 0 31 0
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 111,678,833 32 117,710,643
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 111,678,833 33 117,710,643
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 464,629,111 34 463,988,433
Form 990 (2010)
Form 990 (2010)
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI . . . . . . . . . .
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) . . .
1
222,136,450
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) . . . . .
2
212,670,687
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 . . . .
3
9,465,763
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) . .
4
111,678,833
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) . . . .
5
-3,433,952
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) . . . . . .
6
117,710,643
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII . . . . . . . . . .
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?..
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O............................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2010)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, or 12.
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

92-0014712
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds may be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit. ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a–2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06 ........ 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the taxable year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Page 2
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....      
b Contributions ........      
c Investment earnings or losses ...      
d Grants or scholarships .....      
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		     
f Administrative expenses ....      
g End of year balance ......      
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
c
Term endowment: SchDMd Bullet  
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Investments—Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of investment (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 2,513,242 3,838,397 6,351,639
b Buildings ................ 2,786,764 64,307,684 26,421,721 40,672,727
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................ 9,388,251 600,270,773 262,846,168 346,812,856
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a-1e. (Column (d) should equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)........SchDMdBullet 393,837,222
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2010
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Amount
Federal Income Taxes  
PENSION PROVISION 14,152,244
SALARIES, WAGES & BENEFITS 2,836,752
CONSUMER DEPOSITS 1,687,905
ACCRUED TAXES 847,634
OTHER ACCRUALS 51,063
DEFERRED COMPENSATION 1,781,090
CIAC REFUNDABLE 3,541,192
DEFERRED CREDITS 854,377
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 1,621,976
ACCRUED INTEREST 223,504
Total. (Column (b) should equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 27,597,737
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 222,136,450
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 212,670,687
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 9,465,763
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 537,081
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV) ................................. 8 -3,971,033
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 - 8 ............................. 9 -3,433,952
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 6,031,811
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 225,274,607
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 537,081
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,601,078
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 3,138,159
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 222,136,448
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ........... 4b 2
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 2
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 222,136,450
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 215,273,102
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 2d 2,602,416
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 2,602,416
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 212,670,686
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV): ............ 4b 1
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 1
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This should equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 212,670,687
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
    PART XI, LINE 8 - CHANGE IN OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ($3,041,786), CAPITAL CREDIT RETIREMENTS ($917,073), CHANGE IN SCHOLARSHIP INVESTMENT ($10,836),NON-OPERATING EXPENSE RECLASSED AS DEFERRED DEBIT ($1,339), ROUNDING $1 PART XII, LINE 2D - NON-OPERATING EXPENSE RECLASSED AS DEFERRED DEBIT ($1,339), CONSOLIDATION ENTRIES REMOVED $2,602,416, ROUNDING $1 PART XII, LINE 4B - ROUNDING $2 PART XIII, LINE 2D - CONSOLIDATION ENTRIES REMOVED $2,602,416 PART XIII, LINE 4B - ROUNDING $1 PART X - TEXT OF THE FOOTNOTE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THAT REPORTS THE ORGANIZATIONS LIABILITY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS UNDER ASC 740. "THE ASSOCIATION ADOPTED THE PROVISIONS OF THE INCOME TAXES TOPIC OF THE FASB ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ON JANUARY 1, 2009. THE ASSOCIATION WAS SATISFIED THAT IT MET THE REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN ITS EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(12) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED. AN ANALYSIS OF WHETHER THE POSITION THE ASSOCIATION TOOK WITH REGARD TO PARTICULAR ITEMS OF INCOME WOULD MEET THE DEFINITION OF AN UNCERTAIN TAX POSITION WAS MADE AND THE ASSOCIATION CONCLUDED NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS EXISTED AT DECEMBER 31, 2010. THE ASSOCIATION IS NO LONGER SUBJECT TO EXAMINATIONS BY TAX AUTHORITIES FOR YEARS BEFORE 2007."
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

92-0014712
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement orprovision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regs. section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use Schedule J-1 if additional space needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) must equal the applicable column (D) or column (E) amounts on Form 990, Part VII, line 1a.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported in prior
Form 990 or
Form 990-EZ
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) THOMAS K HARTNELL (i)
(ii)		 160,549
3,500 		0
0 		0
0 		131,451
0 		20,433
0 		312,433
3,500 		20,607
0
(2) BRIAN L NEWTON (i)
(ii)		 298,865
0 		16,500
0 		0
0 		122,240
0 		19,433
0 		457,038
0 		27,500
0
(3) RONALD E WOOLF (i)
(ii)		 126,836
0 		0
0 		0
0 		58,977
0 		19,841
0 		205,654
0 		12,415
0
(4) DAVID W GARDNER (i)
(ii)		 175,811
0 		0
0 		0
0 		179,236
0 		19,183
0 		374,230
0 		17,312
0
(5) KATHRYN K LAMAL (i)
(ii)		 175,781
0 		0
0 		0
0 		145,407
0 		18,652
0 		339,840
0 		26,698
0
(6) MICHAEL J WRIGHT (i)
(ii)		 177,326
0 		0
0 		0
0 		158,356
0 		19,142
0 		354,824
0 		17,715
0
(7) JEFFREY P YAUNEY (i)
(ii)		 175,525
59,694 		0
0 		0
0 		175,726
13,694 		19,208
0 		370,459
73,388 		13,498
0
(8) SEARL L BURNETT (i)
(ii)		 146,618
0 		0
0 		0
0 		118,347
0 		17,753
0 		282,718
0 		8,831
0
(9) TIMOTHY R DEVRIES (i)
(ii)		 136,940
0 		0
0 		34,950
0 		174,496
0 		18,867
0 		365,253
0 		43,866
0
(10) DAVID R HOFFMAN (i)
(ii)		 150,800
0 		0
0 		0
0 		103,121
0 		20,071
0 		273,992
0 		22,624
0
(11) PHIL C SCHULZ (i)
(ii)		 163,101
0 		0
0 		0
0 		112,033
0 		19,807
0 		294,941
0 		14,171
0
(12) IAN P OLESEN (i)
(ii)		 142,392
0 		0
0 		0
0 		38,421
0 		17,943
0 		198,756
0 		2,328
0




Schedule J (Form 990) 2010

Schedule J (Form 990) 2010
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
  PART I, LINE 4B PER A 2009 CONTRACT, MR. YAUNEY RECEIVED COMPENSATION FROM ALASCONNECT BASED ON PRIOR YEARS' REVENUES. IN THE SAME CONTRACT, ALASCONNECT ALSO DEFERRED ON HIS BEHALF AN AMOUNT CALCULATED ON PRIOR YEARS' REVENUES. THE DEFERRAL IS AVAILABLE FOR DISBURSEMENT WHEN VESTED.
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

92-0014712
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
(1) MICHAEL J WRIGHT
  		  X 950 268   No   No Yes  
Total ...............Small Bullet $ 268
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
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Cat. No. 50056A
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Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
Part V
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule L (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

92-0014712
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2   BUSINESS RELATIONSHIPS: ALASCONNECT, INC. - RONALD BERGH AND JOHN SLOAN (GVEA DIRECTORS) AND THOMAS HARTNELL (GVEA OFFICER) SERVE AS DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD OF ALASCONNECT, A WHOLLY OWNED SUBSIDIARY. JEFFREY YAUNEY (GVEA KEY EMPLOYEE) IS THE PRESIDENT OF ALASCONNECT. TRI-VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. - THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF GVEA SERVES AS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF TRI-VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC., A 100% CONTROLLED COOPERATIVE. BRIAN NEWTON (PRESIDENT & CEO OF GVEA) IS PRESIDENT & CEO OF TRI-VALLEY ELECTRIC. DENALI STATE BANK - RONALD BERGH AND RICK SHIKORA (GVEA DIRECTORS) SERVE AS DIRECTORS ON THE BOARD OF DENALI STATE BANK.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6   THE ASSOCIATION (GVEA) IS AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE OWNED BY ITS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A   THE BOARD'S DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS AND SERVE THREE YEAR TERMS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B   CHANGES TO THE ASSOCIATION'S BYLAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERSHIP. IN ADDITION, SOME DISPOSITIONS OF ASSETS AND MERGERS AND CONSOLIDATIONS ARE ALSO SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP AS OUTLINED IN THE BYLAWS, ARTICLE VIII.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B   BOARD COMMITTEES DO NOT HAVE AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY; HOWEVER, BOARD COMMITTEES DO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS TO THE BOARD AS A WHOLE FOR APPROVAL DURING BOARD MEETINGS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11   FORM 990 AND 990T ARE DRAFTED IN-HOUSE, REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE AND FINANCIAL OFFICERS, AND SUBMITTED TO THE ASSOCIATION'S TAX FIRM FOR FINALIZATION. THE RETURNS ARE PROVIDED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES, WHICH ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD AS A WHOLE. IN 2010, THE EMPLOYEE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY WAS AMENDED TO REQUIRE DISCLOSURES FROM THE PRESIDENT AND VICE-PRESIDENTS. THESE DISCLOSURES ARE RETAINED BY THE ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A WHOLE, AND IS ESTABLISHED IN A WRITTEN CONTRACT. COMPENSATION IS BASED ON DATA PROVIDED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT SPECIALIZING IN UTILITY COOPERATIVES. THE LATEST CONTRACT WAS SIGNED ON JANUARY 27, 2010 AND IT EXPIRES MARCH 31, 2013. THE BOARD MEETS IN EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THIS CONTRACT, BUT VOTES IN AN OPEN BOARD MEETING TO APPROVE THE CONTRACT. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE DETERMINED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) UTILIZING THE FOLLOWING PROCESS. ALL NON-BARGAINING POSITIONS WITHIN THE ASSOCIATION OTHER THAN THAT OF THE CEO ARE COMPENSATED WITHIN SPECIFIC WAGE GROUPS WHICH HAVE PREDETERMINED PAY RANGES. THE WAGE GROUP MID-POINTS ARE ADJUSTED ANNUALLY, AND THE WAGE GROUPS THEMSELVES ARE REVIEWED AND ADJUSTED EVERY FIVE YEARS. BOTH THE MID-POINT AND WAGE GROUP ADJUSTMENTS ARE BASED ON RECOMMENDATIONS FACILITATED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT SPECIALIZING IN UTILITY COOPERATIVES. THE MID-POINT ADJUSTMENTS AND THE COMPANY WIDE COMPENSATION ARE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS A WHOLE AS PART OF THE BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS. INDIVIDUAL COMPENSATION WITHIN THE APPROPRIATE RANGE IS DETERMINED BY THE EMPLOYEES SUPERVISOR BASED ON DOCUMENTED PERFORMANCE REVIEWS, AND ARE EFFECTIVE THE FIRST OF EACH YEAR.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ASSOCIATION'S BYLAWS ARE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE. AN ANNUAL REPORT OF THE COOPERATIVE IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON THE WEB WHICH INCLUDES AN ABBREVIATED SUMMARY OF THE BALANCE SHEET AND STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES. THE ASSOCIATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO MAKE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC; HOWEVER, THEY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY A MEMBER.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4: IN 2010, THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS APPROVED SEVERAL AMENDMENTS TO THE BYLAWS. A SUMMARY OF CHANGES WAS LISTED IN FORM 990 SCHEDULE O FOR TAX YEAR 2009.
CHANGES IN NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES: FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: NET UNREALIZED GAINS ON INVESTMENTS: 537,081. NON-OPERATING EXPENSE RECLASSED AS DEFERRED DEBIT -1,339. RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS & MEMBERSHIPS -917,073. DONATION TO SCHOLARSHIPS -10,836. ROUNDING 1. CHANGE TO COMPREHENSIVE INCOME -3,041,786. OTHER EQUITIES TOTAL TO FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5: -3,433,952.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THERE HAS BEEN NO CHANGE TO THIS PROCESS FROM THE PRIOR YEAR FORM 990.
  FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 1: THE FORM 990 AND THE ASSOCIATION'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PREPARED ON AN ACCRUAL BASIS UTILIZING THE RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE (RUS) UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS 7 CFR PART 1767.
  FORM 990, PART VII - THE ASSOCIATION DISTRIBUTED QUESTIONNAIRES TO EACH CURRENT AND FORMER OFFICER, DIRECTOR, AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO SOLICIT INFORMATION PERTINENT TO THE COMPLETION OF FORM 990 AND ITS SCHEDULES.
  ELECTION FORM 990: ELECTION TO CAPITALIZE SECTION 266 COSTS - CONSISTENT WITH PAST PRACTICE, GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION ELECTS TO CAPITALIZE ALL CARRYING CHARGES PURSUANT TO SECTION 266 OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS AMENDED, AND THE PROVISIONS OF TREASURY REGULATION SECTION 1.266-1 THERE UNDER.
  FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13: OUR ETHICS POLICY PROHIBITS RETALIATION OR HARASSMENT AGAINST THOSE WHO REPORT ETHICS VIOLATIONS, AND ADDITIONALLY IN 2011, THE ASSOCIATION ESTABLISHED A SPECIFIC WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY.
  SCHEDULE R, PART V, LINE 2: THE VALUE OF COLUMN C AMOUNTS REPRESENTS THE FAIR MARKET VALUE BASED EITHER ON THE TRANSACTIONS INCURRED DURING THE TAX YEAR OR THE CASH OR OTHER TRANSFERS EXCHANGED DURING THE TAX YEAR WHICHEVER IS GREATER FOR THAT CATEGORY. ALL AMOUNTS IN PART V ARE ON THE ACCRUAL BASIS. TRANSACTIONS FOR TRI-VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC. (SCHEDULE R, PART IV) AND GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC FOUNDATION, INC. (SCHEDULE R, PART II) FALL BELOW THE REPORTING THRESHOLD.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Employer identification number

92-0014712
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC FOUNDATION INC

PO BOX 71249

FAIRBANKS,AK997071249
27-1487351 		PUBLIC FOUNDATION AK 501(C)(3) 170(B)(1) (A)(VI) GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION INC
 
Yes
 












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Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
(1) ALASCONNECT INC
PO BOX 71249
FAIRBANKS,AK99707
62-1763853 		TELECOMMUNICATIONS AK  
C 699,736 3,554,822 100.000 %
(2) TRI-VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
758 ILLINOIS ST
FAIRBANKS,AK99701
26-4593306 		ELECTRIC UTILITY AK  
C   110,332 100.000 %










Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
Yes
 
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
Yes
 
h Exchange of assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
Yes
 
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
Yes
 
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of paid employees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
 
No
o Reimbursement paid to other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by other organization for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from other organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) ALASCONNECT INC - INTEREST INCOME

 A 57,961 ACCRUAL
(2) ALASCONNECT INC - CABLE AND WIRE FACILITIES LEASE

 A 974,127 ACCRUAL
(3) ALASCONNECT INC - BUILDING LEASE

 A 168,384 ACCRUAL
(4) ALASCONNECT INC - LOAN PRINCIPAL (LOAN GUARANTEES 0 FUNDS TRANSFERRED)

 D 88,978 ACCRUAL
(5) ALASCONNECT INC - CONTRACT SERVICES

 K 1,124,305 ACCRUAL
(6) ALASCONNECT INC - REIMBURSEMENT PAID TO GVEA FOR EXPENSES

 P 2,324,777 ACCRUAL
(7) ALASCONNECT INC - LOCAL SERVICE REVENUE

 L 618,911 ACCRUAL
(8) ALASCONNECT INC - SALE OF GOODS

 G 505,055 ACCRUAL
(9) ALASCONNECT INC - REIMBURSEMENT PAID BY GVEA FOR EXPENSES

 O 1,123,966 ACCRUAL
(10) GOLDEN VALLEY ELECTRIC FOUNDATION INC - (TTL 50K)

     ACCRUAL
(11) TRI-VALLEY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC - (TTL 50K

     ACCRUAL
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 4
Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(e)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(f)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(g)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(h)
General or
managing
partner?
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Schedule R (Form 990) 2010
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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