TY 2022 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2021 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2022 , and ending 12-31-2022

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 729

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
BASTROP, TX786020729

D Employer identification number

74-0754103

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 307,313,294

F Name and address of principal officer:
MATT BENTKE
PO BOX 729
BASTROP,TX786020729

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 12 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

WWW.BLUEBONNET.COOP

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1939

M State of legal domicile: TX

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	9
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	9
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2021 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	390
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	0
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	0	0
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	246,951,212	301,811,551
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	118,995	1,847,070
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	671,711	949,231
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	247,741,918	304,607,852
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	290,330	362,219
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	32,263,788	33,516,581
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	25,663,455	25,485,448
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	189,360,644	243,258,048
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	247,578,217	302,622,296
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	163,701	1,985,556
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	657,902,626	731,168,086
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	380,938,867	423,623,030
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	276,963,759	307,545,056

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2021)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO PROVIDE QUALITY AND RELIABLE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations 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 $ )
	PROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO OUR MEMBERS ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL. THERE WERE 123,388 ACTIVE SERVICES AT YEAR END.

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 expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...

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.............

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which 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 I Click to see attachment

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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 II Click to see attachment

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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

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Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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 IV Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

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.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

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

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11b

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

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11c

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

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11d

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

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11e

Yes

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

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11f

Yes

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Yes

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

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. See instructions. ....

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............

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...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Yes

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 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

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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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

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

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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

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

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III Click to see attachment

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Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV...................... Click to see attachment

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28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV..... Click to see attachment

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28b

Yes

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

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

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Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1......................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

Yes

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, 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

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35b

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.............

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 VI Click to see attachment

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Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

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 ..................

390

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.

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

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 as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

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? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

331,944,703

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

5,599,695

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, any disqualified person, or mine operator engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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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 or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

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? .................

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? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Yes

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

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.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Yes

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

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?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on 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

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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GRANT GUTIERREZ CFO155 ELECTRIC AVENUE BASTROP,TX78602 (888) 622-2583

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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 or note to any line 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.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

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, Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

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.

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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) BYRON BALKE...................................................................... ASST SECRETARY/TREASURER	8.50 ................. 1.00	X	X		43,330	0	0
(2) BRYAN BRACEWELL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	9.20 ................. 1.00	X			44,178	0	0
(3) RODERICK EMANUEL...................................................................... VICE CHAIRMAN	7.20 ................. 1.00	X	X		44,098	0	0
(4) ERVIN B FLENCHER JR...................................................................... CHAIRMAN	11.00 ................. 1.00	X	X		48,786	0	0
(5) DEBORAH GOERTZ...................................................................... DIRECTOR	8.20 ................. 1.00	X			44,688	0	0
(6) RUSSELL JURK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	9.10 ................. 1.00	X			44,378	0	0
(7) ROBERT MIKESKA...................................................................... SECRETARY/TREASURER	9.50 ................. 1.00	X	X		44,858	0	0
(8) MILTON SHAW...................................................................... DIRECTOR	9.50 ................. 1.00	X			43,962	0	0
(9) CARRISSA WHITELEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR	8.10 ................. 1.00	X			44,494	0	0
(10) MATTHEW BENTKE...................................................................... GM/CEO	50.00 .................		X		855,054	0	484,955
(11) SARAH NEWMAN-ALTAMIRANO...................................................................... GENERAL COUNSEL	50.00 .................		X		439,838	0	41,848
(12) ERIC KOCIAN...................................................................... CHIEF ENGINEER/SYSTEM OPS OFFICER	50.00 .................		X		406,874	0	184,325
(13) GRANT GUTIERREZ...................................................................... CFO	50.00 .................		X		405,327	0	188,848
(14) RACHEL ELLIS...................................................................... CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER	50.00 .................		X		328,706	0	127,154
(15) WILLIAM HOLFORD...................................................................... MGR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS	50.00 .................			X	274,699	0	36,559
(16) THOMAS ELLIS...................................................................... MGR OF ENGINEERING	50.00 .................			X	228,916	0	119,233
(17) PHILLIP ELLIS...................................................................... MGR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES	50.00 .................			X	218,712	0	108,820

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) WESLEY BRINKMEYER........................................................................ MGR OF ENERGY SERVICES	50.00 .......................	X	237,981	0	53,363
(19) DANIEL FOWLER........................................................................ MGR OF TECH PROGRAMS	50.00 .......................	X	227,762	0	56,444

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........	4,026,641	0	1,401,549

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

127

Yes

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 ..............

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...........................

Yes

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 ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
BURLIN POWER LINE LLC 1079 CR 418 LEXINGTON,TX78947	CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR	5,512,061
OVER & UNDER LLC 15483 CR 424 SOMERVILLE,TX77879	CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR	4,421,112
LINETEC SERVICES LLC PO BOX 13650 ALEXANDRIA,LA71315	CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR	4,129,374
THE DAVEY TREE SURGERY COMPANY PO BOX 846604 LOS ANGELES,CA90084	ROW CONTRACTOR	3,626,429
D&J POWER INC 17300 SWEED ROAD WASHINGTON,TX77880	CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR	2,929,640
2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 36

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

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 above	1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$	1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......

		Business Code
2a	SALES OF ELECTRICITY	221000	293,906,465	293,906,465
b	SERVICE FEES	221000	3,928,863	3,928,863
c	TRANSMISSION ACCESS	221000	1,896,302	1,896,302
d	PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS	221000	1,256,063	1,256,063
e	TRANSMISSION LINE LEASE	221000	823,858	823,858
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....		301,811,551

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			265,574			265,574
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........			31,923			31,923
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents		600	6a
b	Less: rental expenses		0	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)		600	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......			600			600
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	1,855,855		7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	274,359		7b
c	Gain or (loss)	1,581,496		7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........			1,581,496	1,581,496
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a	2,476,985
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b	2,431,083
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..			45,902	45,902
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a	POLE ATTACHMENT INCOME		221000	754,505			754,505
b	MISCELLANEOUS REVENUE		221000	67,031	67,031
c	MUTUAL AID		221000	49,270			49,270
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......			870,806
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			304,607,852	303,505,980	0	1,101,872

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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	362,219
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......	33,516,581
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	3,865,701
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........	15,201,099
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	2,226,051
9	Other employee benefits .......	2,953,496
10	Payroll taxes ...........	1,239,101
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)
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 ...........	13,768,252
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..	23,724,899
23	Insurance ...
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	PURCHASED POWER	180,407,779
b	DISTRIBUTION EXPENSE	17,605,324
c	CONSUMER EXPENSE	4,165,408
d	ADMIN & GENERAL EXPENSE	3,198,023
e	All other expenses	388,363
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	302,622,296
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1,233,274	1	3,017,712
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			11,402,943	2	13,996,265
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			17,867,507	4	20,629,295
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			5,308,616	8	6,294,749
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			20,968,420	9	37,566,498
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	749,497,607
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	119,306,739	585,311,226	10c	630,190,868
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .				11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			15,787,020	13	16,179,406
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			23,620	15	3,293,293
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			657,902,626	16	731,168,086

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....	26,921,311	17	36,160,655
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	535,271	19	516,189
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D	448,649	21	606,548
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..	316,070,698	23	347,854,945
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	36,962,938	25	38,484,693
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	380,938,867	26	423,623,030

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	672,960	29	644,780
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...	0	30	0
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	276,290,799	31	306,900,276
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	276,963,759	32	307,545,056
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	657,902,626	33	731,168,086

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

304,607,852

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

302,622,296

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

1,985,556

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

276,963,759

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

28,595,741

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

307,545,056

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

Yes

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 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?

Yes

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

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?

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.

Form 990 (2021)

Additional Data

Software ID:
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Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
SchDMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990.
SchDMd Bullet

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Employer identification number

74-0754103

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

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? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can 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? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax 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 7/25/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year SchDMd Bullet

Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet

Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, 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)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... SchDMd Bullet

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... SchDMd Bullet

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... SchDMd Bullet

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 52283D

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

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?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII 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

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet

Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet

Term endowment SchDMd Bullet

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....	5,238,105		5,238,105
b	Buildings ....	40,833,910	12,948,836	27,885,074
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	688,542,941	106,357,903	582,185,038
e	Other .....	14,882,651		14,882,651
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				630,190,868

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	38,484,693
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
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 XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
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 XIII.) ............	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
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 XIII.) ............	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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PART IV, LINE 2B:	PURSUANT TO SECTION 74.3013 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED A RURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND WITH AMOUNTS DESIGNATED UNCLAIMED PER STATE LAW. THE AMOUNTS DEPOSITED INTO THE RURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR SCHOLARSHIPS TO ENABLE STUDENTS FROM RURAL AREAS TO ATTEND COLLEGE, TECHNICAL SCHOOL OR OTHER POST SECONDARY EDUCATION INSTITUTION. ANY AMOUNTS SO DEPOSITED INTO THE RURAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND ARE STILL PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE BUT UNCLAIMED. ALSO PURSUANT TO SECTION 74.3013 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED AN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND WITH AMOUNTS DESIGNATED UNCLAIMED PER STATE LAW. THE AMOUNTS DEPOSITED INTO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ARE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CAN ONLY BE USED FOR THE STIMULATION AND IMPROVEMENT OF BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL ACTIVITY FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT IN RURAL COMMUNITIES. ANY AMOUNTS SO DEPOSITED INTO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND ARE STILL PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE BUT UNCLAIMED. ALSO PURSUANT TO SECTION 74.3013 OF THE TEXAS PROPERTY CODE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FUND WITH AMOUNTS DESIGNATED UNCLAIMED PER STATE LAW. THE AMOUNTS DEPOSITED INTO THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FUND ARE APPROVED BY THE STATE OF TEXAS AND CAN ONLY BE USED TO ASSIST MEMBERS OF AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IN REDUCING THEIR ENERGY CONSUMPTION AND ELECTRICITY BILLS. ANY AMOUNTS SO DEPOSITED INTO THE ENERGY EFFICIENCY ASSISTANCE FUND ARE STILL PAYABLE TO THE PERSON TO WHOM THE ORIGINAL PAYMENT WAS MADE BUT UNCLAIMED.
PART X, LINE 2:	THE COOPERATIVE FOLLOWS THE "UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS" PROVISIONS OF ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THE PRIMARY TAX POSITION OF THE COOPERATIVE IS ITS FILING STATUS AS A TAX EXEMPT ENTITY. THE COOPERATIVE DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT ITS TAX POSITION WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, OR OTHER STATE TAXING AUTHORITY, AND THAT ALL TAX BENEFITS ARE LIKELY TO BE REALIZED UPON SETTLEMENT WITH TAXING AUTHORITIES.
PART VIII:	THE AMOUNT OF INVESTMENTS - PROGRAM RELATED ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 13 DOES NOT EQUAL OR EXCEED 5% OF THE TOTAL ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 16, COLUMN B. CONSEQUENTLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS INSTRUCTIONS, SCHEDULE D, PART VIII HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK.
PART IX:	THE AMOUNT OF OTHER ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 15 DOES NOT EQUAL OR EXCEED 5% OF THE TOTAL ASSETS ON FORM 990, PAGE 11, PART X, LINE 16, COLUMN B. CONSEQUENTLY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH IRS INSTRUCTIONS, SCHEDULE D, PART IX HAS BEEN LEFT BLANK.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization
BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Employer identification number
74-0754103

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(e) Amount of non-cash assistance	(f) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) LOCKHART CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PO BOX 840 LOCKHART,TX78644	74-0750055	501(C)(6)	5,040	270	COST OF ITEMS DONATED	CHISHOLM TRAIL ROUNDUP, CHAMBER BANQUET, GOLF TOURNAMENT, VETERANS LUNCHEON
(2) CAMP FOR ALL FOUNDATION 3071 KIRBY DRIVE SUITE 570 HOUSTON,TX77098	76-0404267	501(C)(3)	5,110	100	COST OF ITEMS DONATED	2022 ALOHA BRENHAM GALA TABLE SPONSOR AND CAMP GALA SILENT AND LIVE AUCTION
(3) BASTROP CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 927 MAIN ST BASTROP,TX78602	74-0501825	501(C)(6)	5,670	0		CHAMBER BANQUET, GOLF TOURNAMENT, PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL, 2022 MUSIC FESTIVAL
(4) HEALING WITH HORSES RANCH 10014 FM 973 MANOR,TX78653	45-2792151	501(C)(3)	5,126	0		SHARING SUCCESS PROGRAM, LIVE AUCTION, 2022 BARN BASH, AND VETERAN'S GALA
(5) MANOR CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 11250 US-290 MANOR,TX78653	74-2499861	501(C)(6)	5,341	305	COST OF ITEMS DONATED	150TH CELEBRATION GOLF TOURNAMENT AND CHAMBER EVENT RECOGNITION SPONSORSHIPS
(6) TRAVIS COUNTY HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES 100 N INTERSTATE 35 FRONTAGE RD 2000 AUSTIN,TX78701	74-6000192	GOVERNMENT	12,000	0		PROVIDE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
(7) COMMUNITY ACTION INC OF CENTRAL TEXAS 215 S REIMER AVENUE 130 SAN MARCOS,TX78666	74-1541726	501(C)(3)	12,000	0		PROVIDE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
(8) COMBINED COMMUNITY ACTION INCORPORATED 165 W AUSTIN STREET GIDDINGS,TX78942	74-1548511	501(C)(3)	12,000	0		PROVIDE HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS
(9) LEE COUNTY YOUTH CENTER PO BOX 1317 GIDDINGS,TX78942	45-2674157	501(C)(3)	26,023	0		KITCHEN EQUIPMENT FOR YOUTH CENTER
(10) CITY OF MANOR PO BOX 387 MANOR,TX78653	74-1664745	GOVERNMENT	5,000	90	COST OF ITEMS DONATED	2022 CONTRIBUTIONS FOR CITY PROGRAMS
(11) WASHINGTON COUNTY FAIR ASSOCIATION 1305 E BLUE BELL ROAD BRENHAM,TX77833	74-6060448	501(C)(3)	5,478	450	COST OF ITEMS DONATED	FUNDRAISER SPONSORSHIPS FOR COUNTRY FAIR

Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image

Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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PART II:	GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE NON-PROFIT, CIVIC, AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE COOPERATIVE'S SERVICE AREA. ALL DONATIONS ARE INTENDED TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH OUR MEMBERS RESIDE. GRANTS ARE MONITORED TO INSURE THAT DONATIONS ARE USED FOR THEIR INTENDED PURPOSES.

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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Name of the organization

BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Employer identification number

74-0754103

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Yes

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

Cat. No. 50053T

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on 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) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1MATTHEW BENTKE GM/CEO	(i) (ii)	577,490 ------------- 0	275,000 ------------- 0	2,564 ------------- 0	453,210 ------------- 0	31,745 ------------- 0	1,340,009 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2GRANT GUTIERREZ CFO	(i) (ii)	322,767 ------------- 0	81,500 ------------- 0	1,060 ------------- 0	152,542 ------------- 0	36,306 ------------- 0	594,175 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
3ERIC KOCIAN CHIEF ENGINEER/SYSTEM OPS OFFICER	(i) (ii)	325,956 ------------- 0	79,000 ------------- 0	1,918 ------------- 0	151,131 ------------- 0	33,194 ------------- 0	591,199 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
4SARAH NEWMAN-ALTAMIRANO GENERAL COUNSEL	(i) (ii)	340,930 ------------- 0	96,000 ------------- 0	2,908 ------------- 0	27,450 ------------- 0	14,398 ------------- 0	481,686 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
5RACHEL ELLIS CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER	(i) (ii)	268,316 ------------- 0	59,000 ------------- 0	1,390 ------------- 0	102,632 ------------- 0	24,522 ------------- 0	455,860 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
6THOMAS ELLIS MGR OF ENGINEERING	(i) (ii)	196,781 ------------- 0	28,847 ------------- 0	3,288 ------------- 0	105,663 ------------- 0	13,570 ------------- 0	348,149 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
7PHILLIP ELLIS MGR OF TECHNICAL SERVICES	(i) (ii)	198,475 ------------- 0	18,847 ------------- 0	1,390 ------------- 0	97,324 ------------- 0	11,496 ------------- 0	327,532 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
8WILLIAM HOLFORD MGR OF PUBLIC AFFAIRS	(i) (ii)	243,781 ------------- 0	29,000 ------------- 0	1,918 ------------- 0	24,673 ------------- 0	11,886 ------------- 0	311,258 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
9WESLEY BRINKMEYER MGR OF ENERGY SERVICES	(i) (ii)	212,461 ------------- 0	24,326 ------------- 0	1,194 ------------- 0	21,934 ------------- 0	31,429 ------------- 0	291,344 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
10DANIEL FOWLER MGR OF TECH PROGRAMS	(i) (ii)	193,871 ------------- 0	32,847 ------------- 0	1,044 ------------- 0	21,424 ------------- 0	35,020 ------------- 0	284,206 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 4B	MATT BENTKE PARTICIPATES IN A SECTION 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION (NQDC) PLAN. THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN WAS $303,219 FOR 2022.
PART II, COLUMN C:	INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER A DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN. THE CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE NRECA R&S DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN ARE THE SAME FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THIS MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT, HOWEVER, VARIES WITH AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE OLDER A PLAN PARTICIPANT IS AND THE LONGER THEY HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED, THE GREATER THE INCREASE IN THAT INDIVIDUAL'S CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE, ALL OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL. BECAUSE THIS RELATES TO A MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN, CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN IN LIEU OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE ARE EXPENSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MATT BENTKE: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 137,791 ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN NQDC PLAN 303,219 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 453,210 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT & NQDC PLANS (441,010) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT & NQDC PLANS 186,767 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 198,967 GRANT GUTIERREZ: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 140,342 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 152,542 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (140,342) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 106,476 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 118,676 ERIC KOCIAN: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 138,931 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 151,131 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (138,931) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 106,476 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 118,676 SARAH NEWMAN-ALTAMIRANO: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 27,450 TOTAL COLUMN C AND EXPENSE TO COOPERATIVE $ 27,450 RACHEL ELLIS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 90,432 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 102,632 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (90,432) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 94,257 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 106,457 THOMAS ELLIS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 96,501 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 9,162 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 105,663 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (96,501) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 62,838 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 72,000 PHILLIP ELLIS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 88,564 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 8,760 TOTAL COLUMN C AND EXPENSE TO COOPERATIVE $ 97,324 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (88,564) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 62,838 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 71,598 WILLIAM HOLFORD: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 24,673 TOTAL COLUMN C AND EXPENSE TO COOPERATIVE $ 24,673 WESLEY BRINKMEYER: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 21,934 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 21,934 DANIEL FOWLER: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 21,424 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 21,424

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 4B

MATT BENTKE PARTICIPATES IN A SECTION 457(F) NON-QUALIFIED DEFERRED COMPENSATION (NQDC) PLAN. THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICIPATION IN THE PLAN WAS $303,219 FOR 2022.

PART II, COLUMN C:

INCLUDED IN THIS AMOUNT IS THE INCREASE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF BENEFITS PAYABLE UNDER A DEFINED BENEFIT RETIREMENT PLAN. THE CONTRIBUTION RATE FOR PARTICIPANTS IN THE NRECA R&S DEFINED BENEFIT PENSION PLAN ARE THE SAME FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS IN THIS MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN. THE CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE FOR EACH PARTICIPANT, HOWEVER, VARIES WITH AGE AND YEARS OF SERVICE. IN OTHER WORDS, THE OLDER A PLAN PARTICIPANT IS AND THE LONGER THEY HAVE BEEN EMPLOYED, THE GREATER THE INCREASE IN THAT INDIVIDUAL'S CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE, ALL OTHER THINGS BEING EQUAL. BECAUSE THIS RELATES TO A MULTI-EMPLOYER PLAN, CASH CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN IN LIEU OF THE ACTUARIAL INCREASE ARE EXPENSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. MATT BENTKE: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 137,791 ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN NQDC PLAN 303,219 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 453,210 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT & NQDC PLANS (441,010) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT & NQDC PLANS 186,767 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 198,967 GRANT GUTIERREZ: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 140,342 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 152,542 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (140,342) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 106,476 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 118,676 ERIC KOCIAN: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 138,931 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 151,131 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (138,931) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 106,476 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 118,676 SARAH NEWMAN-ALTAMIRANO: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 27,450 TOTAL COLUMN C AND EXPENSE TO COOPERATIVE $ 27,450 RACHEL ELLIS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 90,432 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 12,200 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 102,632 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (90,432) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 94,257 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 106,457 THOMAS ELLIS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 96,501 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 9,162 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 105,663 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (96,501) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 62,838 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 72,000 PHILLIP ELLIS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ 88,564 EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 8,760 TOTAL COLUMN C AND EXPENSE TO COOPERATIVE $ 97,324 LESS: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN (88,564) ADD: CASH CONTRIBUTION TO DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN 62,838 EXPENSE TO THE COOPERATIVE $ 71,598 WILLIAM HOLFORD: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 24,673 TOTAL COLUMN C AND EXPENSE TO COOPERATIVE $ 24,673 WESLEY BRINKMEYER: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 21,934 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 21,934 DANIEL FOWLER: ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN $ -0- EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TO 401(K) PLAN 21,424 TOTAL REPORTED IN COLUMN C $ 21,424

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(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Transactions with Interested Persons

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, line 38a or 40b.
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Name of the organization

BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Employer identification number

74-0754103

Part I

Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) 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	(c) Description of transaction	(d) Corrected?
1(a) Name of disqualified person	(c) Description of transaction	Yes	No

Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... Bullet Image

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-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22

(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	(d) Loan to or from the organization?		(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	(g) In default?		(h) Approved by board or committee?		(i) Written agreement?
(a) Name of interested person	(b) Relationship with organization	(c) Purpose of loan	To	From	(e) Original principal amount	(f) Balance due	Yes	No	Yes	No	Yes	No






Total ............... $

Part III

Grants or Assistance Benefiting 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 assistance	(d) Type of assistance	(e) Purpose of assistance

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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?
(a) Name of interested person		(c) Amount of transaction	(d) Description of transaction	Yes	No
(1) GARRETT GUTIERREZ	FAMILY - OFFICER (G. GUTIERREZ)	129,319	EMPLOYMENT		No
(2) PHILLIP ELLIS	FAMILY - OFFICER (R. ELLIS)	218,712	EMPLOYMENT		No
(3) DAVID TOBOLA	FAMILY - OFFICER (R. ELLIS)	194,927	EMPLOYMENT		No
(4) JOEY TOBOLA	FAMILY - OFFICER (R. ELLIS)	208,549	EMPLOYMENT		No

Part V

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SCHEDULE O
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Department of the Treasury
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OMB No. 1545-0047

2021

Open to Public
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Name of the organization

BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Employer identification number

74-0754103

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FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 4	DURING THE YEAR, THE COOPERATIVE'S BYLAWS WERE AMENDED. THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF THE CHANGES MADE: ARTICLE II - MEETINGS OF MEMBERS SECTION 7. PROXIES, WAS AMENDED TO STATE "AT ANY MEMBER MEETING, ANY MEMBER MAY VOTE BY PROXY, BUT ONLY IF SUCH PROXY (B) IS EXECUTED BY THE MEMBER IN WRITING AND DESIGNATES THE HOLDER THEREOF WHO IS A NATURAL PERSON MEMBER OR THE PROXY COMMITTEE TO CAST HIS VOTE." THE SECTION GOES ON TO STATE "MEMBERSHIPS IN THE NAME OF NON-NATURAL PERSON MEMBERS MAY BE VOTED BY ANY NATURAL PERSON MEMBER DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE MEMBER AND SHALL BE BOUND BY ALL PROVISIONS REGARDING PROXIES AS STATED IN THIS SECTION." SECTION 8. PROXY COMMITTEE, WAS AMENDED TO STATE "THE UNLIMITED AND/OR UNDIRECTED PROXY VOTES HELD BY THE PROXY COMMITTEE SHALL BE CAST AS DETERMINED BY A VOTE OF THE MAJORITY OF THE PROXY COMMITTEE. THE PROXY COMMITTEE SHALL DESIGNATE ONE OF ITS MEMBERSHIP TO CAST ITS VOTES." ARTICLE III - DIRECTORS SECTION 1. GENERAL POWERS, WAS AMENDED TO CHANGE THE MINIMUM AMOUNT FROM NOT LESS THAN THREE (3) TO NOT LESS THAN FIVE (5) NOR MORE THAN NINE (9) DIRECTORS. SECTION 2. QUALIFICATIONS AND TERMS FOR DIRECTORS & DIRECTOR CANDIDATES, AMENDED QUALIFICATION 2 TO STATE "BE A NATURAL PERSON MEMBER IN GOOD STANDING WITH THE COOPERATIVE BY HAVING MET AND ADHERED TO THE COOPERATIVE'S PAYMENT POLICIES IN THE TARIFF AND ANY OTHER REQUIREMENTS FOR MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING AS ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD." THE SECTION ALSO AMENDED QUALIFICATION 5 TO STATE "HAS PRIMARY RESIDENCE FOR AT LEAST ONE YEAR PRIOR TO BECOMING A DIRECTOR IN A COUNTY AND WITHIN TWO (2) MILES OF THE COOPERATIVE'S CERTIFICATED SERVICE TERRITORY IN THE CORRESPONDING DISTRICT THAT IS SERVED TOTALLY OR PARTIALLY BY THE COOPERATIVE. PRIMARY RESIDENCE SHALL BE DETERMINED BASED ON FACTORS INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, REAL PROPERTY RIGHTS, HOMESTEAD EXEMPTION, ELECTRICITY USAGE PATTERNS, VOTER REGISTRATION LOCATION, TIME SPENT AT RESIDENCE AND ADDRESS ON A DRIVER'S LICENSE." SECTION 3. NOMINATIONS FOR DIRECTOR CANDIDATE, AMENDED PART C. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEE, TO STATE THERE SHOULD BE NO MORE THAN NINE (9) MEMBERS, INSTEAD OF THE PRIOR ELEVEN (11). "NO OFFICER, DIRECTOR, OR RELATED PERSON AS DEFINED IN THE BOARD POLICY 203 SHALL BE APPOINTED A MEMBER OF SUCH COMMITTEE" WAS DELETED. SECTION 5. REMOVAL OF DIRECTORS AND DISQUALIFICATION, AMENDED PART A. REMOVAL BY MEMBERS, TO STATE NOT MORE THAN ONCE DURING ANY TWELVE MONTH PERIOD, ANY MEMBER MAY BRING ONE OR MORE CHARGES FOR CAUSE AGAINST A DIRECTOR AND MAY REQUEST THE REMOVAL OF SUCH DIRECTOR BY REASON THEREOF BY FILING WITH THE SECRETARY SUCH CHARGES IN WRITING TOGETHER WITH A PETITION SIGNED BY NOT LESS THAN TEN (10%) PERCENT OF THE TOTAL MEMBERSHIP OF THE COOPERATIVE, WHICH PETITION CALLS FOR A SPECIAL MEMBER MEETING, THE STATED PURPOSE OF WHICH SHALL BE TO HEAR AND ACT ON SUCH CHARGES, AND SPECIFIES THE PLACE, TIME AND DATE THEREOF NOT LESS THAN FORTY (40) DAYS AFTER FILING OF SUCH PETITION, OR WHICH REQUESTS THAT THE MATTER BE ACTED UPON AT THE SUBSEQUENT ANNUAL MEMBER MEETING IF SUCH MEETING WILL BE HELD NO SOONER THAN FORTY (40) DAYS AFTER THE FILING OF SUCH PETITION." PART B. DIRECTOR DISQUALIFICATION, WAS AMENDED TO STATE "IF A DIRECTOR DOES NOT COMPLY WITH ANY DIRECTOR QUALIFICATION AT THE TIME OF HIS OR HER MOST RECENT QUALIFICATION TO BE PLACED ON THE BALLOT FOR ELECTION OR WAS FOUND BY A VOTE OF AT LEAST TWO THIRDS (2/3) OF THE OTHER DIRECTORS TO BE UNQUALIFIED, TO HAVE BREACHED A FIDUCIARY DUTY OR OTHER LEGAL DUTY..." ADDITIONALLY, THE SECTION WAS AMENDED TO STATE THAT IF, AS THE RESULT OF ARBITRATION, THE ARBITRATOR FINDS THAT A DIRECTOR IS NOT QUALIFIED, THE DIRECTOR SHALL BE REMOVED FROM THE OFFICE." SECTION 6. VACANCIES, WAS AMENDED TO STATE THAT IF A VACANCY OCCURS IN THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, ONE METHOD TO FILL THAT VACANCY IS BY A TWO THIRDS (2/3) VOTE OF THE REMAINING DIRECTORS INSTEAD OF A "MAJORITY VOTE OF THE REMAINING DIRECTORS". SECTION 7. COMPENSATION, WAS AMENDED TO STATE "DIRECTORS SHALL BE PROVIDED ACCIDENT AND MEDICAL INSURANCE, OR ITS EQUIVALENT, AS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS." A COMPLETE COPY OF THE BYLAWS CAN BE FOUND ON THE COOPERATIVE'S WEBSITE: HTTPS://BLUEBONNET.COOP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	THE COOPERATIVE WAS FORMED BY THE MEMBERS TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE AT COST ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE VOTE ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. ELECTIONS ARE DONE ON A ONE MEMBER ONE VOTE BASIS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	THE FOLLOWING ACTS REQUIRE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE: 1. DISSOLUTION/LIQUIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE 2. MERGER OR CONSOLIDATION OF THE COOPERATIVE WITH ANOTHER ORGANIZATION 3. DISPOSAL OF A SUBSTANTIAL PORTION OF THE COOPERATIVE'S ASSETS 4. AMENDMENT TO THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 8B	THE COOPERATIVE HAS NO COMMITTEES WITH AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY. THEREFORE, AND PURSUANT TO FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, THE QUESTION HAS BEEN ANSWERED "NO".
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	MANAGEMENT PRESENTED A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR DISCUSSION AND REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND EMPLOYEES OF THE COOPERATIVE ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE POLICIES OUTLINED IN THE COOPERATIVE'S CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. OFFICERS, BOARD MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY ACTION OR SITUATION THAT MIGHT VIOLATE THE POLICY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. OFFICERS AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY ACTION OR SITUATION TO THE ENTIRE BOARD OF DIRECTORS; EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY ACTION OR SITUATION TO MANAGEMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS USE A COMPENSATION SURVEY AND INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT TO COMPARE COMPENSATION REPORTED ON IRS FORMS 990 FOR OTHER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES WHEN DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO. THE SURVEY SHOWS COMPARATIVE SALARIES FOR CEO/GENERAL MANAGERS FROM COOPERATIVES LOCATED IN TEXAS AND THE NATION. INTERNAL RESOURCES ARE ALSO USED TO COMPARE COMPENSATION WITHIN THE INDUSTRY ANNUALLY. WHEN DETERMINING SALARIES FOR OTHER EMPLOYEES MEETING THE DEFINITION OF OFFICER AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE, THE CEO USES A WEB-BASED SOFTWARE THAT COLLECTS INFORMATION FROM VARIOUS INDUSTRIES, INCLUDING THE UTILITY INDUSTRY, IN DIFFERENT PARTS OF THE COUNTRY. THE AVAILABLE DATA FOR UTILITIES OF SIMILAR SIZE TO AND IN THE REGION OF THE COOPERATIVE, ALONG WITH COMPENSATION DATA OBTAINED FROM FORMS 990 OF OTHER ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES, IS USED TO SET APPROPRIATE MARKET BASED SALARIES. THIS PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED BY THE CEO AND THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE COOPERATIVE PROVIDES A SUMMARIZED COPY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING. THE COOPERATIVE WILL PROVIDE A COMPLETE COPY OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, OR GOVERNING DOCUMENTS TO ANY MEMBER WHO REQUESTS A COPY. ADDITIONALLY, BYLAWS AND SUMMARIZED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY ALSO BE OBTAINED THROUGH THE COOPERATIVE'S ONLINE DOCUMENT CENTER VIA ITS WEBSITE - WWW.BLUEBONNET.COOP/DOCUMENT-CENTER.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN D:	THE COMPENSATION REPORTED FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS INCLUDE HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS PAID BY THE COOPERATIVE ON THEIR BEHALF.
FORM 990, PART VII, COLUMN F:	IN ORDER TO PROVIDE RETIREMENT BENEFITS TO ITS EMPLOYEES, THE COOPERATIVE HAS ESTABLISHED A DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN UNDER SECTION 401(K) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE PLAN ARE MADE PURSUANT TO THE PLAN DOCUMENT. ADDITIONALLY, THE COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATES IN A MULTI-EMPLOYER DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN. CONTRIBUTIONS TO THIS PLAN ARE BASED ON THE FULL FUNDING LIMITATION OF SUCH PLAN. EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTIONS FOR BOTH PLANS ARE AVAILABLE TO PARTICIPATING EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING OFFICERS AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES, MEETING THE ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS OF SUCH PLANS. THE COOPERATIVE ALSO PROVIDES HEALTH, DENTAL, VISION, AND LIFE INSURANCE TO ALL ELIGIBLE EMPLOYEES THROUGH A QUALIFIED PLAN. THE AMOUNTS REPORTED ON PART VII, COLUMN (F) FOR THE OFFICERS AND HIGHLY COMPENSATED EMPLOYEES ARE COMPRISED OF ACTUARIAL INCREASE IN THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN, THE TOTAL AMOUNT CONTRIBUTED BY THE COOPERATIVE TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN AND INSURANCE PAID ON BEHALF OF AND FOR THEIR BENEFIT. IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE PENSION PLANS, THE COOPERATIVE ALSO PROVIDES POST-RETIREMENT HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFITS THROUGH AN UNFUNDED WELFARE BENEFIT PLAN. THE VALUE OF THESE BENEFITS HAS NOT BEEN ESTIMATED.
FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 2:	PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS RESULT FROM THE PAYMENT OF INTEREST FROM COOPERATIVE BANKS AND THE PURCHASE OF SUPPLIES AND SERVICES FROM OTHER COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS. THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH PURCHASES FROM AND PAYMENTS TO SUCH COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATIONS ARE A DIRECT COMPONENT OF COST OF THE ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDED BY THE COOPERATIVE TO ITS MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART IX:	ALTHOUGH THE COOPERATIVE IS NO LONGER A RURAL UTILITIES SERVICE (RUS) BORROWER, ITS ACCOUNTING RECORDS ARE MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RUS UNIFORM SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS (USOA) PRESCRIBED FOR RUS ELECTRIC BORROWERS. THE USOA DOES NOT RECORD EXPENSES IN THE GENERAL EXPENSE CATEGORIES PROVIDED ON PART IX LINES 1-23. THE COOPERATIVE SEPARATELY REPORTS SALARIES AND WAGES, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND PAYROLL TAXES THAT ARE ALLOCATED IN ACCORDANCE WITH ITS ACCOUNTING SYSTEM, BUT OTHER EXPENSES THAT ARE DESCRIBED IN LINES 1-23 ARE REPORTED ON LINE 24 UNDER THE EXPENSE CATEGORIES REQUIRED BY THE USOA.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINES 5-7:	SALARIES AND WAGES ARE ALLOCATED TO ASSET, LIABILITY, AND EXPENSE ACCOUNTS BASED ON THE ACCOUNTING SYSTEM DESCRIBED ABOVE. THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE RECONCILES AMOUNTS REPORTED ON LINES 5-7 TO TOTAL WAGES ACCRUED AND/OR PAID: TOTAL PER LINES 5-7 $19,066,800 LESS: DIRECTOR FEES REPORTED ON FORMS 1099-NEC (402,772) LESS: OFFICER & KEY EMPLOYEE BENEFITS INCLUDED IN LINE 5 (1,027,130) PLUS: SALARIES AND WAGES ALLOCATED TO NONOPERATING MARGIN 132,060 PLUS: SALARIES AND WAGES REPORTED IN POWER SUPPLY 581,176 PLUS: SALARIES AND WAGES ALLOCATED TO ASSET ACCOUNTS 15,862,977 TOTAL WAGES ACCRUED AND/OR PAID $34,213,111
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 24:	ADMINISTRATIVE AND GENERAL EXPENSE IS COMPRISED OF THE FOLLOWING: OUTSIDE SERVICES EMPLOYED $ 311,308 OUTSIDE SERVICES EMPLOYED - IT 220,816 TECHNOLOGY 440,873 DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 218,442 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 340,843 INSURANCE 196,357 DIRECTORS 501,602 PROPERTY TAX 317,290 PUC GROSS RECEIPTS ASSESSMENT 471,346 TRAVEL & TRANSPORTATION 217,511 EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS 116,449 TRAINING 158,736 OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE & GENERAL 160,040 SALARIES & BENEFITS 6,937,801 TOTAL ADMIN & GENERAL EXP PER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $10,609,414 LESS: RECLASS OF DONATIONS TO PART IX, LINE 1 (300,196) LESS: RECLASS OF DIRECTOR FEES TO PART IX, LINE 5 (402,772) LESS: RECLASS OF LABOR TO PART IX, LINES 5 & 7 (1,991,392) LESS: RECLASS OF BENEFITS TO PART IX, LINES 8-10 (4,717,031) TOTAL ADMIN & GENERAL EXPENSE PER FORM 990, PART IX $ 3,198,023
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 4:	PURSUANT TO THE FORM 990 INSTRUCTIONS, THE AMOUNT OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID TO THE MEMBERS (HEREINAFTER REFERRED TO AS "PATRONS") SHOULD BE REPORTED ON PART IX, LINE 4. THE PHRASE "PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID" REFERS TO THE PROCESS, SUBSEQUENT TO YEAR-END, BY WHICH THE COOPERATIVE ALLOCATES PATRONAGE CAPITAL TO AND, THEREFORE, OPERATES AT COST WITH ITS PATRONS. THE COOPERATIVE'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO ITS PATRONS AND TO DO SO ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS. TAX LAW DEFINES "OPERATING ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS" AS SUBORDINATION OF CAPITAL, DEMOCRATIC CONTROL, AND OPERATION AT COST. THE COOPERATIVE OPERATES AT COST THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF TRUE PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS (ALSO REFERRED TO AS ALLOCATIONS OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL) TO ITS PATRONS. PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ARE CONSIDERED PAID IF THE ALLOCATION IS MADE (1) PURSUANT TO A PRE-EXISTING OBLIGATION, (2) FROM THE MARGINS PRODUCED FROM THE TRANSACTIONS DONE WITH OR FOR PATRONS, AND (3) IN A FAIR AND EQUITABLE MANNER ON THE BASIS OF PATRONAGE (I.E. PURCHASES). ADDITIONALLY, THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME PERIOD AFTER THE CLOSE OF THE COOPERATIVE'S YEAR-END OF DECEMBER 31. EACH ONE OF THESE REQUIREMENTS FOR A TRUE PATRONAGE DIVIDEND IS PROVIDED FOR IN THE NON-PROFIT OPERATION ARTICLE OF THE COOPERATIVE'S BYLAWS. THE AMOUNT REPORTED ON PART IX, LINE 4 REPRESENTS THE AMOUNT OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL THAT IS EITHER ALLOCATED OR TO BE ALLOCATED TO THE PATRONS RESULTING FROM THEIR PURCHASE OF ELECTRICITY FROM THE COOPERATIVE FOR THE 2022 CALENDAR YEAR. BECAUSE PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ARE THE PROCESS BY WHICH THE COOPERATIVE OPERATES AT COST WITH ITS PATRONS AND THEREBY A KEY COMPONENT TO ACCOMPLISHING ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE, THE COOPERATIVE HAS REPORTED SUCH AMOUNTS AS AN EXPENSE FOR FORM 990 REPORTING. PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ARE NOT AN EXPENSE FOR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PREPARED IN ACCORDANCE WITH GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES, HOWEVER.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:	PATRONAGE CAPITAL ALLOCATED OR TO BE ALLOCATED 33,516,581. PATRONAGE CAPITAL RETIRED - TOTAL -7,071,221. NET DECREASE IN MEMBERSHIPS -28,180. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME(LOSS) PROVISION FOR PENSIONS AND BENEFITS 2,179,455. EQUITY METHOD INCOME(LOSS) FROM INVESTMENT IN SUBSIDIARY -894.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:	THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAVE ASSIGNED MEMBERS TO AN AUDIT COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDIT AND SELECT THE INDEPENDENT FINANCIAL STATEMENT AUDITOR. PROCEDURAL CHANGES DID NOT OCCUR DURING THE YEAR.

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Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships

Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
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OMB No. 1545-0047

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Open to Public Inspection

Name of the organization

BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC

Employer identification number

74-0754103

Part I

Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.

(a) Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) 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 entity?
(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	Yes	No

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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	(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of related organization	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	(d) Direct controlling entity	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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	(i) Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
(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	Yes	No
(1) BLUEBONNET RURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION PO BOX 729 BASTROP,TX78602 74-2532344	RURAL DEVELOPMENT	TX	BLUEBONNET ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC	C	6,678	34,188	100.000 %	Yes

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Part V

Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.

Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.

Yes

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, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................

b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................

c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................

d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................

e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................

f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................

g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................

h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................

i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................

j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................

k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................

l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................

m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................

n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................

o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................

p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................

q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................

Yes

r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................

s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................

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 related organization	(b) Transaction type (a-s)	(d) Method of determining amount involved
(1) BLUEBONNET RURAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION	Q	N/A - LESS THAN $50,000

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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)	(e) Are all partners section 501(c)(3) organizations?		(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
(a) Name, address, and EIN of entity	(b) Primary activity	(c) Legal domicile (state or foreign country)	Yes	No	(f) Share of total income	(g) Share of end-of-year assets	Yes	No	(i) Code V-UBI amount in box 20 of Schedule K-1 (Form 1065)	Yes	No	(k) Percentage ownership

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Part VII

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