Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
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| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | FORM 990 | THE IRS' INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2011 VERSION OF THE FORM 990 STATE: "THE INSTRUCTIONS CLARIFY THAT PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID BY SECTION 501(C)(12) ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR MEMBERS SHOULD BE REPORTED ON LINE 4..." OF PART IX, STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES. LINE 4 IS ENTITLED "BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS." NO SUCH INDICATION WAS GIVEN IN ANY INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRIOR YEAR FORMS 990 THAT AN AMOUNT SHOULD HAVE BEEN REPORTED FOR SUCH AN ITEM. JUST PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THIS FORM 990, SIGNIFICANT INDUSTRY-WIDE DISCUSSIONS BEGAN REGARDING THE NEED FOR THE IRS' CLARIFICATION AND WHETHER "PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID" MEANS CAPITAL CREDITS ALLOCATED, CAPITAL CREDITS RETIRED OR SOME OTHER AMOUNT. WITHLACOOCHEE RIVER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE, INC WREC PRIDES ITSELF WITH A PROMPT FILING OF ITS ANNUAL FORM 990. IT INTENDS TO CONTINUE THAT TRADITION AND NOT WAIT UPON ADDITIONAL GUIDANCE THAT MAY COME FROM THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER SOURCES. FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM 990, THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 4 REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN THE AUDITED STATEMENT OF REVENUE, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN PATRONAGE CAPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2011. THE COMPARATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE PRIOR YEAR REPORTED ON LINE 14 OF PART I OF THE FORM 990 HAS NOT BEEN RESTATED AS A RESULT OF THIS CLARIFICATION. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED IN PART I ARE THOSE REPORTED ON THE FORM 990 AS FILED FOR THE PRIOR YEAR. PART IX, LINE 24 UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXES PAID IN 2011 FEDERAL TAXES (990T) PAID IN 2011 - 134,000 STATE TAXES (F-1120) PAID IN 2011 - 22,687 |
| CLASSES OF MEMBERS OR STOCKHOLDERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION UNDER THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND OPERATES AS AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE. IT IS THEREFORE A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION AND ALL MEMBERS HAVE IDENTICAL RIGHTS UNDER THE COOPERATIVE'S ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS AND THE STATUTES OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA. |
| ELECTION OF MEMBERS AND THEIR RIGHTS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | UNDER THE COOPERATIVE'S ORGANIZING DOCUMENTS AND THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF FLORIDA, THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP. ANY PERSON OR BUSINESS WITHIN THE GEOGRAPHIC SERVICE AREA OF THE COOPERATIVE IS ELIGIBLE TO BECOME A MEMBER UPON APPLICATION AND PAYMENT OF THE MEMBERSHIP FEE. THE MEMBERS VOTE IN ELECTIONS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. |
| ORGANIZATION'S PROCESS USED TO REVIEW FORM 990 | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE GENERAL MANAGER, ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE MANAGER, CONTROLLER AND ACCOUNTING ALL REVIEW THE 990. ADDITIONALLY, FORM 990 WILL BE EMAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO SUBMITTAL. |
| ENFORCEMENT OF CONFLICTS POLICY | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE ORGANIZATION OBTAINS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE AND MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUALLY. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | A COMPENSATION STUDY WAS CONDUCTED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008. THE ORGANIZATION USED THE RESULTS OF THAT STUDY AS WELL AS OTHER FACTORS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR 2011. MINUTES OF MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES WILL SHOW APPROVAL OF THE SALARY FOR THE CEO. |
| COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | A COMPENSATION STUDY WAS CONDUCTED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008. THE ORGANIZATION USED THE RESULTS OF THAT STUDY AS WELL AS OTHER FACTORS TO DETERMINE COMPENSATION FOR 2011. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS DISCLOSURE EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL REPORT WHICH IS SENT OUT TO THE MEMBERSHIP OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE NOT CURRENTLY MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. |
| OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION | FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 | INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIPS 975 EQUITY AND EARNINGS IN SUBSIDIARY (295,617) |
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