Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at| Return Reference | Explanation |
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| FORM 990 | FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 4 - BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS THE IRS' INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE 2014 VERSION OF THE FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 4 STATE: "ENTER THE PAYMENTS MADE BY THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE BENEFITS TO MEMBERS (...PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID BY SECTION 501(C)(12) ORGANIZATIONS TO THEIR MEMBERS). STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES, LINE 4 IS ENTITLED "BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS." FOR PURPOSES OF THIS FORM 990, THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON LINE 4 REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT REPORTED IN THE AUDITED STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND CHANGES IN PATRONAGE CAPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2014 AND OTHER BENEFITS PAID TO MEMBER IN THE AMOUNT OF 4,198,774 AND 11,437 OF UTILITY ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO VARIOUS MEMBERS. FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24 (E) - TAX EXPENSE DISCLOSURE THE SOFTWARE USED TO PREPARE THE FORM 990 IS NOT CURRENTLY DESIGNED TO REPORT INCOME TAX EXPENSE FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME SEPARATELY ON LINE 24 AS REQUIRED BY THE INSTRUCTION FOR FORM 990. INCOME TAX EXPENSE UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS THEREFORE INCLUDED IN LINE 24(E). THE AMOUNT OF FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAX EXPENSE INCLUDED IN LINE 24(E) FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME IS 4,623. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6 | THE SUMTER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE HAS MEMBERS COMPRISED OF ANY PERSON, FIRM, ASSOCIATION, CORPORATION OR SUBDIVISION WHO AGREES TO (1) PURCHASE UTILITY SERVICES FROM THE COOPERATIVE, (2) COMPLY WITH THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BY-LAWS, AND (3) PAY THE MEMBERSHIP FEE. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A | MEMBERS VOTE FOR A TRUSTEE TO REPRESENT THEIR DISTRICT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7B | THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS REQUIRED TO RECEIVE MEMBER APPROVAL ON ALL BY-LAW AND ARTICLE OF INCORPORATION CHANGES. MEMBER APPROVAL IS OBTAINED THROUGH A VOTE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B | THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND CONTROLLER HAVE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE 990. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RECEIVED AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE FINAL 990 PRIOR TO FILING. TRUSTEES WERE ASKED FOR COMMENTS PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C | THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY COVERS ALL COOPERATIVE PERSONNEL, INCLUDING TRUSTEES AND EMPLOYEES. ANY CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE REPORTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. WILLFUL VIOLATION OF THE POLICY MAY REQUIRE DRASTIC ACTION, INCLUDING DISMISSAL FROM THE BOARD OR TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A | THE CEO'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES. INDUSTRY COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND FORM 990S OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ARE USED AS A BASIS FOR SALARY DETERMINATION. THIS WAS LAST DONE IN JULY 2014. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B | THE CEO REVIEWS AND APPROVES SALARY FOR OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES. INDUSTRY COMPENSATION SURVEYS ARE USED AS A BASIS FOR SALARY DETERMINATION. |
| FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 | COPIES OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | ASSIGNED CAPITAL CREDITS ACCRUED, NOT PAID 8,010,138 CASH RECEIVED FROM CAPITAL CREDITS PREVIOUSLY ACCRUED -699,559 ANGEL FUND CONTRIBUTIONS -59,561 RENTAL EXPENSES NETTED ON STATEMENT OF REVENUES 16,839 ANGEL FUND EXPENSES 65,437 RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS 4,198,774 RENTAL EXPENSES NETTED ON STATEMENT OF REVENUES -16,839 |
| FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 | INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP 20,610 RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS -4,198,774 OTHER EQUITIES 5,922 FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9 - SUMMARY OF OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION ASSIGNMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS ACCRUED, NOT PAID 8,010,138 INCREASE IN MEMBERSHIP 20,610 CASH RECEIVED FROM CAPITAL CREDITS PREVIOUSLY ACCRUED (699,559) CHANGE IN OTHER EQUITIES 5,922 ------------ TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS EXPLANATION 7,337,111 |
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