Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.| Identifier | Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| 990 Part IX Line 4 Benefits paid to or for members | Patronage dividends are paid / allocated to members' accounts in accordance with pre-existing obligation in Cooperative's by-laws. The Corporation is obligated to pay by credits (allocate) to a capital account for each patron all such amounts in excess of operating costs and expenses.IRS instructions for line 4 changed in 2011 to include patronage dividends paid by section 501(c)(12) organizations to their members. Accordingly, these amounts are now reported on line 4. | |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Patronage Div. paid to members' accts not expense per gaap = $12858960 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | OCI Adjustments = -$20234771 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Non cash patronage capital allocations not revenue per IRS = $354210 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Increases | Net change in donated capital = $316723 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | equity investment adjustment to match k-1 = -$14402 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | Distribution of capital credits to members = -$2495309 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | Other Changes In Net Assets Or Fund Balances - Other Decreases | Contributions in aid of construction not revenue per gaap = -$3864668 |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available | GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND POLICIES ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. FINANCIAL DATA IS PROVIDED TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. FINANCIAL DATA IS ALSO INCLUDED ON THE 990 WHICH IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees | A salary structure and comparison study is obtained from an independent consultant. The Board of Directors completes an appraisal and discusses with the CEO. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c | Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts | A questionnaire is completed by the directors, officers and key employees of the Cooperative. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process | A draft copy of the Form 990 is provided to the Board of Directors the week prior to the board meeting. The day of the board meeting, the 990 is presented to the Policy, Audit and Budget Committee by the independent CPA Firm. The Committee then makes a recommendation for approval at the full board meeting that follows. The President & CEO and Senior Vice President & CFO are present at the Board meeting to answer any additional questions the Board members may have regarding the Form. Once approved, the Form 990 is then filed with the Internal Revenue Service. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders | The Cooperatives by-laws are voted on by the members of the Cooperative at the annual meeting. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a | Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body | Members of the governing board are elected by the membership of the Cooperative. Each member receives one vote. The board has monthly meetings and an annual meeting that is open to the entire membership. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Line 6 | Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder | Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative is an Electric Membership Corporation that delivers electricity to the members of the Cooperative. |
| Software ID: | 12000229 |
| Software Version: | 2012v2.0 |