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.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
P O Box 817 3200 East Avenue South
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
La Crosse, WI546020817
D Employer identification number

39-0233059
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 485,754,764
F Name and address of principal officer:
Brent Ridge
3200 East Avenue South
PO Box 817
La Crosse,WI546020817
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 12 ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
www.dairylandpower.com
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization: Cooperative
L Year of formation: 1941
M State of legal domicile: WI
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: Dairyland Power Cooperative is an electric generation and transmission cooperative organized under the laws of WI & MN. The Cooperative, whose principal offices are located in WI, provides wholesale electric service to Class A members engaged in retail sale of electricity to member consumers located in WI, MN, IA and IL, and provides electric and other services to Class C, D, E and Special Services members, all on a cooperative, not-for-profit basis.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 24
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 24
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 579
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
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 491,296,546 483,178,241
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 3,153,451 2,563,378
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 11,940 13,145
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 494,461,937 485,754,764
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 19,136,682 20,947,744
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 78,821,146 87,623,597
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).... 391,353,505 372,379,845
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 489,311,333 480,951,186
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 5,150,604 4,803,578
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 1,585,303,722 1,567,424,114
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 1,208,297,654 1,169,975,202
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 377,006,068 397,448,912
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: Our Mission is to power our communities and empower cooperative members to improve the quality of their lives. Our members are the reason for our existence. We will provide our members with value in the form of safe, reliable, sustainable and competitively-priced electricity. We will build strong relationships with our member cooperatives, employees and all stakeholders. We will live the Cooperative Principles and hold ourselves true to our core values of accountability, integrity, innovation and commitment to community.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the 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 $   )
Dairyland Power is an electric generation and transmission cooperative association organized under the laws of WI and MN. The Cooperative, whose principal offices are located in Wisconsin, provides wholesale electric service to Class A members engaged in the retail sale of electricity to member consumers located in WI, MN, IA, and IL, and provides electric and other services to Class C, D, E and Special Services members, all on a cooperative, not-for-profit basis. This provides the basis for Dairyland's exempt purpose. Dairyland Power Cooperative is under the jurisdiction of the Rural Utilities Service which requires Dairyland's accounting records to be maintained, with minor modifications, in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts for Public Utilities as prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (F.E.R.C.). Because of this, we do not have our expenses grouped by function as shown on the Form 990.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $ 0 including grants of $ 0 ) (Revenue $ 0 )
4e Total program service expenses0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. ...
2
 
No
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III..
5
 
No
6
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.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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7
Yes
 
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............
8
 
No
9
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..............
9
 
No
10
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......
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X
11f
 
No
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment
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12b
Yes
 
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, 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
 
No
15
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.....
15
 
No
16
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...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
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.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
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........
22
 
No
23
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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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 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
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
 
26
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...........
26
 
No
27
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.........................
27
 
No
28
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
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
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
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
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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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
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 ...
35b
 
 
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
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. ............
38
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
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
194
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
579
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
 
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
 
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
450,502,735
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
32,688,651
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
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
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
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.
15
Yes
 
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person 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.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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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
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
24
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.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
24
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
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? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
Yes
 
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
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
 
b
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
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
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
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 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
Yes
 
b
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
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
18
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.
19
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.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
April Wehling Exec VP and CFO3200 East Ave So   La Crosse,WI54601 (608) 788-4000
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
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.
RoundBullet 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.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

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

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

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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Brent Ridge......................................................................
President and Chief Executive Officer
 45
.................
0 		    X       1,073,891 0 104,151
(2) John B Young......................................................................
Vice President and Chief Risk Officer
 47
.................
0 		      X     281,462 0 291,048
(3) Benjamin L Porath......................................................................
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
 50
.................
0 		      X     408,251 0 124,573
(4) Amanda Hoefling......................................................................
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer
 45
.................
0 		      X     388,073 0 131,586
(5) John P Carr......................................................................
Vice President Strategic Growth (retired Q1 2025)
 0
.................
0 		      X     323,053 0 159,820
(6) April Wehling......................................................................
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
 50
.................
0 		    X       342,186 0 92,389
(7) Joyce Peppin......................................................................
Executive Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
 50
.................
0 		      X     331,537 0 101,569
(8) Jeremy Browning......................................................................
Vice President Generation
 40
.................
0 		      X     313,402 0 91,835
(9) Kevin Nordt......................................................................
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer
 50
.................
0 		      X     325,326 0 41,891
(10) Nathaniel Melby......................................................................
Vice President and Chief Information Officer
 45
.................
0 		      X     274,017 0 82,639
(11) Jason Herbert......................................................................
Vice President External Affairs
 50
.................
0 		      X     291,857 0 35,808
(12) Greg Flege......................................................................
Vice President Transmission
 60
.................
0 		      X     234,321 0 92,387
(13) Andy Black......................................................................
Dir Organizational Effectiveness
 40
.................
0 		        X   293,886 0 22,726
(14) Ron Franz......................................................................
Sr. Dir Resource and Energy Planning
 45
.................
0 		        X   206,325 0 108,136
(15) Matt Lewis......................................................................
Dir Business Development and PMO
 45
.................
0 		        X   232,455 0 75,284
(16) Kathleen Galioto......................................................................
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel
 55
.................
0 		      X     240,371 0 57,289
(17) Elizabeth Ressie......................................................................
Sr. Dir Safety and Human Resources
 50
.................
0 		        X   223,753 0 71,598
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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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) 		(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
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Ken Schlimgen........................................................................
Mgr Mkt Opr Trading & Wholesale Power (retired Q1 2025)
 0
.......................0 		        X   204,175 0 90,019
(19) William L Berg........................................................................
Former President and CEO
 0
.......................0 		          X 144,706 0 0
(20) Jenny Scharmer........................................................................
Current Director
 11
.......................7 		X           58,137 0 6,878
(21) Joe Mattingley........................................................................
Current Director
 11
.......................0 		X           43,327 0 9,020
(22) Jim Hager........................................................................
Current Director
 11
.......................5 		X           41,286 0 7,028
(23) Barry Radloff........................................................................
Current Director
 9
.......................0 		X           39,200 0 8,631
(24) Sandra Davidson........................................................................
Current Director
 8
.......................6 		X           43,347 0 3,947
(25) Michael Baker........................................................................
Current Director
 10
.......................0 		X           39,607 0 7,164
(26) Jeffrey Bradley........................................................................
Current Director
 7
.......................2 		X           38,682 0 5,505
(27) Karen Newbury........................................................................
Current Director
 12
.......................0 		X           35,513 0 7,230
(28) Dennis Frame........................................................................
Current Director
 8
.......................8 		X           38,065 0 4,326
(29) Ed Gullickson........................................................................
Current Director
 14
.......................0 		X           34,307 0 7,912
(30) Chuck Zenner........................................................................
Current Director
 9
.......................0 		X           34,978 0 4,960
(31) John Petska........................................................................
Current Director
 7
.......................0 		X           34,068 0 5,769
(32) Mark Kingland........................................................................
Current Director
 10
.......................0 		X           34,160 0 5,538
(33) Jeff Monson........................................................................
Current Director
 10
.......................0 		X           36,347 0 3,096
(34) Brian Berg........................................................................
Current Director
 11
.......................0 		X           31,603 0 3,725
(35) Jerry Huber........................................................................
Current Director
 10
.......................10 		X           31,181 0 3,775
(36) Bill Trygstad........................................................................
Current Director
 14
.......................0 		X           29,907 0 4,506
(37) Clarence Boettcher........................................................................
Current Director
 8
.......................0 		X           30,226 0 3,629
(38) Robert Hess........................................................................
Current Director
 12
.......................0 		X           29,325 0 3,891
(39) Arthur Friedrich........................................................................
Current Director
 13
.......................11 		X           28,312 0 3,343
(40) Daniel Korn........................................................................
Current Director
 11
.......................9 		X           27,708 0 1,502
(41) Jane Reich........................................................................
Current Director
 20
.......................20 		X           25,343 0 3,815
(42) Neil Plourde........................................................................
Current Director
 10
.......................0 		X           24,586 0 4,455
(43) Tom Zwiefelhofer........................................................................
Current Director
 10
.......................0 		X           18,499 0 2,975
(44) Dean L Stokke........................................................................
Current Director
 8
.......................4 		X           17,376 0 2,461
(45) Larry Hall........................................................................
Current Director
 5
.......................5 		X           12,308 0 1,557
(46) Dan Tindell........................................................................
Current Director
 0
.......................10 		X           3,374 0 765
(47) Tracy L Lauritzen........................................................................
Current Director
 0
.......................0 		X           1,968 0 0
(48) Bernadine Hornby........................................................................
Current Director
 0
.......................0 		X           1,609 0 105
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 6,997,396 0 1,902,256
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 297
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. 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
Sargent & Lundy LLC

55 E Monroe St
Chicago,IL60603 		Engineering & Design Support 1,312,637
Kulig Contracting LLC

N36955 US Hwy 53/121
Whitehall,WI54773 		Erosion Control 1,206,929
Infinity Transportation 2022 LLC,
201 17th St NW
Suite 410
Atlanta,GA30363 		Railcar Leasing 982,551
Matrix Business Concepts

130 North Main St
Concord,NH03301 		Electric Utility Consultant 597,925
Beacon Hill Solutions Group LLC

20 Ashburton Pl
Boston,MA02108 		IT Business Consultant 466,845
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 22
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b  
c Fundraising events..1c  
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f  
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g  
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 0
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a G & T Wholesale Electricity 221000 483,178,240 483,178,240 0 0
b SO2 Allowances 221100 1 1 0 0
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue. 0 0 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 483,178,241
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 2,684,992 0 0 2,684,992
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds 0 0 0 0
5 Royalties........... 0 0 0 0
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 13,145 0
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0 0
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 13,145 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 13,145 13,145   0
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 0 -121,614
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 0 0
c Gain or (loss) 7c 0 -121,614
d Net gain or (loss)......... -121,614 -121,614 0 0
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  
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..        
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a            
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 0
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 485,754,764 483,069,772 0 2,684,992
Form 990 (2024)
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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 .... 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. ............. 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members ....... 20,947,744  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 5,819,603      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ......... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages........ 53,362,719      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 12,047,481      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 12,157,142      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 4,236,652      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 577,402      
c Accounting ........... 437,633      
d Lobbying ........... 234,396      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 0      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 13,333,393      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 0      
13 Office expenses ....... 0      
14 Information technology ...... 7,214,417      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 604,747      
17 Travel ............ 1,577,483      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials . 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 670,313      
20 Interest ........... 40,358,645      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 68,019,402      
23 Insurance ... 5,223,984      
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 Distribution 1,484,724      
b Production 201,022,683      
c Transmission 19,422,706      
d Taxes 9,532,968      
e All other expenses 2,664,949      
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 480,951,186 0 0 0
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
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 38,283,573 1 4,376,346
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 1,796 2 2,726
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 41,474,242 4 49,999,645
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 .......
0 5 0
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) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 75,258,289 8 77,076,674
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 46,535,381 9 49,218,872
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 2,314,502,189
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 994,475,530 1,304,208,380 10c 1,320,026,659
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .   11 0
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 6,460,038 12 4,665,021
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 15,416,949 13 15,485,747
14 Intangible assets ............... 22,607,169 14 16,622,746
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 35,057,905 15 29,949,678
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 1,585,303,722 16 1,567,424,114
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 129,728,687 17 122,997,145
18 Grants payable ... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ......... 0 19 0
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21 0
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 .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 939,826,544 23 885,256,812
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24 0
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 138,742,423 25 161,721,245
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 1,208,297,654 26 1,169,975,202
Net Assets or Fund Balance 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 right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 640 29 640
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30 0
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 377,005,428 31 397,448,272
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 377,006,068 32 397,448,912
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 1,585,303,722 33 1,567,424,114
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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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..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
485,754,764
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
480,951,186
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
4,803,578
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
377,006,068
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
0
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
0
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
0
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
0
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
15,639,266
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
397,448,912
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
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:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
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:
c
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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow 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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
 
Employer identification number

39-0233059
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 ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds 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? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
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.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a 1
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b 110
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c 0
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d 0
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow0
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow1
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow4
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $ 0
8
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)? .............................
9
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.
1a
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.
b
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 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
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):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part 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  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
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 ......          
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow  
b
Permanent endowment right arrow  
c
Term endowment right arrow  
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
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 ..... 0 46,955,881 46,955,881
b Buildings .... 0 2,185,362,157 993,319,012 1,192,043,145
c Leasehold improvements 0 0 0 0
d Equipment .... 0 0 0 0
e Other ..... 0 82,184,151 1,156,518 81,027,633
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 1,320,026,659
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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.)right arrow  
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.)right arrow  
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.)...........right arrow  
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 0
Asset Retirement Obligations 3,717,626
Other Non Current Liabilities 1,624,306
APBO-ASC 715 (FAS 106) 3,688,323
Deferred Compensation Benefits 2,357,162
Lease Liab - Operating Leases 159,295
Obligations Under Capital Leases - Noncurrent 9,101,964
Notes Payable to Associated Companies - Coop Prepayments 1,462,772
Notes Payable - Cobank 115,000,000
Other Regulatory Liabilities - Current 1,800,000
Other Regulatory Liabilities - NonCurrent 10,000,000
Other Deferred Credits 10,600,350
Other Deferred Credits- ISFSI 2,209,447
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 161,721,245
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 ....... 1 485,754,764
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 0
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 0
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 485,754,764
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c 0
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 485,754,764
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 ........... 1 480,951,186
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a 0
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b 0
c Other losses ................ 2c 0
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 0
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 0
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 480,951,186
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 0
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 0
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 0
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 480,951,186
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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part II, Line 9 Dairyland Power has granted a conservation easement to Mississippi Valley Conservancy, Inc. It consists of 110 acres with the purpose of preserving the property in perpetuity in its predominantly natural, scenic, and open space condition, and to prevent any use of the property that will adversely impact or interfere with its Conservation Values. This acreage is a portion of Dairyland Land Fixed Asset # FA010217 which is held on the balance sheet. The balance of this property is used to support operations related to Dairyland's John P. Madgett generation station.
Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1b Dairyland Power Cooperative is under the jurisdiction of the Rural Utilities Service, which requires Dairyland's accounting records to be maintained, with minor modifications, in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts for Public Utilities as prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (F.E.R.C.). Because of this, we do not have our expenses grouped by function as shown on the Form 990. Our Accumulated Depreciation is grouped into just one account. For purposes of the Form 990, we cannot break out Buildings and Equipment and the associated depreciation.
Schedule D, Part VI, Line 1d Dairyland Power Cooperative is under the jurisdiction of the Rural Utilities Service, which requires Dairyland's accounting records to be maintained, with minor modifications, in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts for Public Utilities as prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (F.E.R.C.). Because of this, we do not have our expenses grouped by function as shown on the Form 990. Our Accumulated Depreciation is grouped into just one account. For purposes of the Form 990, we cannot break out Buildings and Equipment and the associated depreciation.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 1 As of December 31, 2024, the Cooperative had various revenue deferrals reflected as regulatory liabilities. The revenue deferrals pertained to favorable results from market credits through transactions with the Mid-Continent Independent System Operator (MISO) in addition to favorable results due to market conditions. In 2023, the Board of Directors approved the creation of a regulatory liability revenue deferral plan in the amount of $15,965,000 of 2023 revenue and plans to recognize $5,965,000 in 2024, with the remaining $10,000,000 to be recognized in 2026 and 2027. As of December 31, 2024, $11.8M remained in the deferral plan.
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b As a result of complying with the 2011 requirements of reporting dividends paid by Section 501(c)12 organizations on Line 4 of Form 990 Part IX, Dairyland Power Cooperative has interpreted this to mean capital credits allocated during the tax year. Because the allocation amount is not a functional expense on Dairyland's audited financial statements, an adjustment of the allocated amount of $20,947,744 was required to reflect the correct audited gross margin for Dairyland of $25,751,320.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
 
Employer identification number

39-0233059
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes 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 .....
1b
Yes
 
2
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? ....
2
Yes
 
3
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.
4
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:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
Yes
 
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.
5
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:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
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:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
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 ............
7
 
 
8
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 ..........................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Brent Ridge
President and Chief Executive Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 1,056,870
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		17,020
-------------
0 		64,108
-------------
0 		50,206
-------------
0 		1,188,204
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2April Wehling
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 338,684
-------------
0 		949
-------------
0 		2,553
-------------
0 		61,551
-------------
0 		34,732
-------------
0 		438,469
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3William L Berg
Former President and CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		144,706
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		144,706
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Benjamin L Porath
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 382,101
-------------
0 		23,294
-------------
0 		2,856
-------------
0 		93,413
-------------
0 		35,600
-------------
0 		537,264
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Amanda Hoefling
Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 374,250
-------------
0 		10,018
-------------
0 		3,805
-------------
0 		91,543
-------------
0 		43,411
-------------
0 		523,027
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6John P Carr
Vice President Strategic Growth (retired Q1 2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 310,885
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		12,168
-------------
0 		126,110
-------------
0 		41,541
-------------
0 		490,704
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Joyce Peppin
Executive Vice President and General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 329,875
-------------
0 		102
-------------
0 		1,560
-------------
0 		64,864
-------------
0 		39,721
-------------
0 		436,122
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Nathaniel Melby
Vice President and Chief Information Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 268,911
-------------
0 		1,000
-------------
0 		4,106
-------------
0 		40,497
-------------
0 		45,576
-------------
0 		360,090
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9John B Young
Vice President and Chief Risk Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 272,643
-------------
0 		2,800
-------------
0 		6,019
-------------
0 		258,593
-------------
0 		37,061
-------------
0 		577,116
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Jeremy Browning
Vice President Generation 		(i)

(ii)		 305,913
-------------
0 		1,000
-------------
0 		6,488
-------------
0 		60,347
-------------
0 		36,834
-------------
0 		410,582
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Kevin Nordt
Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 320,364
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		4,962
-------------
0 		3,147
-------------
0 		41,555
-------------
0 		370,028
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Jason Herbert
Vice President External Affairs 		(i)

(ii)		 212,003
-------------
0 		8,500
-------------
0 		71,354
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		38,326
-------------
0 		330,183
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Greg Flege
Vice President Transmission 		(i)

(ii)		 230,221
-------------
0 		2,000
-------------
0 		2,099
-------------
0 		54,220
-------------
0 		40,934
-------------
0 		329,474
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Kathleen Galioto
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 238,347
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		2,024
-------------
0 		42,126
-------------
0 		17,465
-------------
0 		299,962
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Ron Franz
Sr. Dir Resource and Energy Planning 		(i)

(ii)		 197,416
-------------
0 		6,000
-------------
0 		2,909
-------------
0 		67,540
-------------
0 		43,724
-------------
0 		317,589
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16Matt Lewis
Dir Business Development and PMO 		(i)

(ii)		 227,336
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		5,119
-------------
0 		39,250
-------------
0 		39,211
-------------
0 		310,916
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17Elizabeth Ressie
Sr. Dir Safety and Human Resources 		(i)

(ii)		 219,871
-------------
0 		2,000
-------------
0 		1,882
-------------
0 		33,701
-------------
0 		40,346
-------------
0 		297,800
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18Andy Black
Dir Organizational Effectiveness 		(i)

(ii)		 179,452
-------------
0 		35,000
-------------
0 		79,434
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		26,963
-------------
0 		320,849
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
19Ken Schlimgen
Mgr Mkt Opr Trading & Wholesale Power (retired Q1 2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 190,566
-------------
0 		5,000
-------------
0 		8,608
-------------
0 		89,851
-------------
0 		4,998
-------------
0 		299,023
-------------
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.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a - Dairyland Power Cooperative offers reimbursements to employees under a Wellness Program Plan, The Wellness Program Plan includes up to $200 towards each component for the calendar year for the cost of membership to the local YMCA or other selected Fitness Centers/Memberships and Weight Loss Program. Also included in the Wellness Program Plan is $150 annually toward an approved smoking cessation program. For 2024, the value of the Fitness Center Reimbursement was included in reportable compensation for the following Key Employees and Highest Compensation Employees: April Wehling, Benjamin Porath, Amanda Hoefling, Nathaniel Melby, John Young and Elizabeth Ressie. Dairyland Power Cooperative also reimburses members of the Executive Team for costs incurred for executive physicals not covered by insurance. For 2024, the grossed-up value of the executive physical reimbursement was included in the reportable compensation for the following Key Employees: Brent Ridge, April Wehling, Nathaniel Melby, and Kevin Nordt.
Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 CEO, Brent Ridge's compensation is established by review of his employment contract and information provided by the Manager of Total Rewards to the Board's Governance Committee. This information included data from surveys of other Generation and Transmission Cooperatives. The compensation recommendation of the Board's Governance Committee was presented to the full Board for vote as part of an executive session (only Board Members, outside legal counsel and Board recording secretary).
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 Schedule J, Part I, Line 4 - A pension True-Up Program was established for Brent Ridge, President and Chief Executive Officer; April Wehling, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Benjamin Porath, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Amanda Hoefling, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer; Joyce Peppin, Executive Vice President and General Counsel; and Kevin Nordt, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer. This program was the result of calculations performed by outside consultants to establish an equitable amount of compensation due to maximum employer contribution limits to a defined benefit pension program. For 2024, Ms. Wehling received quarterly payments totaling $949.16; Mr. Porath received quarterly payments totaling $22,293.99; Ms. Hoefling received quarterly payments totaling $10,017.71; Ms. Peppin received quarterly payments totaling $101.88; and Mr. Nordt received quarterly payments totaling $2,466.10.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
 
Employer identification number

39-0233059
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part IV, Line 12a The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Dairyland Power Cooperative and Dairyland's wholly owned subsidiary, Genoa FuelTech, Inc. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 1a Members of the Board of Directors of Dairyland serve annual terms that run from the annual meeting of members in June of the year of election to the annual meeting in June of the following year. All average hours worked per week were based on a separate questionnaire, specific to the Form 990 filing, that was completed by all directors, officers, key employees and highly compensated employees.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 Dairyland Power Cooperative provides wholesale electric service and other services to five classes of members (A, C, D, E and Special Services.)
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a Member control of Dairyland is vested in its Board of Directors, consisting of representatives from each of the 24 Class A member distribution cooperatives. Each director is nominated by his or her member cooperative, and then elected by Dairyland's membership at Dairyland's annual meeting in June to serve a one-year term.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b Pursuant to Dairyland's Bylaws, the Board of Directors is charged with directing the management of the Cooperative. The Bylaws provide for the Dairyland President & CEO to be advised by a technical advisory committee consisting of the managers of the member distribution cooperatives. Member approval is required for amendments to the Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws for merger or consolidation, or for sale of more than 10% of the Cooperative's property.
Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 9 A top five compensated employee (Ken Schlimgen - retired Q1 2025) and a former key employee (John Carr - retired Q1 2025) no longer have Dairyland Power Cooperative email addresses. They can be reached by mail at these addresses: John Carr S1296 Hohfield Rd Chaseburg, WI 54621 Ken Schlimgen N3290 Russlan Coulee Rd La Crosse, WI 54601 The following lists all directors for whom there is no Dairyland email address: Michael Baker - mbaker@barronelectric.com, Clarence Boettcher - cmboettcher@centurytel.net, Sandra Davidson - sdavidson@srec.net, Ed Gullickson - wooddoor@amerytel.net, Bernadine Hornby - bhornby@vernonelectric.org, Jim Hager - jhharmony51@gmail.com, Robert Hess - robert.hess@tds.net, Dennis Frame - sunburtm@gmail.com, Tracy Lauritzen - tlauritzen@peoplesenergy.coop, Larry Hall - larryh@scecnet.net
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b Prior to filing the Form 990, approval of the draft return was obtained at the August 2025 meeting of the Board of Directors' Audit & Risk Management Committee. The Committee then presented its report on the return to the full Board at its August 2025 meeting. A copy of the draft return was provided to each board member. Following approval by the Board, the Form 990 was finalized and filed.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c During June of each year, each Director on the newly-elected Board is given a copy of Dairyland's Board Policy B109 Conflict of Interest and a disclosure report to be completed in accordance with Policy B109. The completion of a similar disclosure report is required of all Dairyland employees during June of each year. Each Director's completed report disclosing a potential conflict of interest or containing unique responses is reviewed by the Chair of the Audit & Risk Management Committee ("Committee") and presented to the full Committee in executive session. Questions involving disclosure reports are reviewed by Dairyland's legal counsel. Each Director's report disclosing a potential conflict of interest is reviewed by the President & CEO and Dairyland legal counsel. The disclosure report(s) of the President & CEO and any Director(s) containing any potential conflict of interest or unique responses are reviewed by the Chair of the Audit & Risk Management Committee and the Chair of the Board of Directors, and as appropriate, by the General Counsel, legal counsel, and the full Committee in executive session.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 Pursuant to written policies and guidelines adopted by the Board, the President and CEO's 2024 salary determination was conducted in 2024 by all three of the processes for determining compensation - review and approval by independent person, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision. The President and CEO received a compensation increase in July 2024. This increase was a result of reviews conducted by the Board's Governance Committee, with assistance from the Manager of Total Rewards, who participated in compensation surveys of other Generation and Transmission Cooperatives and received a compensation survey conducted by an outside compensation consultant. Results of the surveys and individual board members' review of the CEO's performance were presented to the Governance Committee, who then presented to the full Board for vote as part of an executive session (only Board Members, outside legal counsel, and Board recording secretary). Minutes of the Committee and Board meetings document those processes. For Executive Staff/Key Employees, the Manager of Total Rewards conducts an annual salary increase percentages survey of similar Generation and Transmission Cooperatives utilizing an outside compensation consultant. The results of the survey, along with current and previous salary information, are presented to the President and CEO. Based on the information provided, the President and CEO determines the applicable compensation for each of the Executive Staff. They include Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer, Executive Vice President & General Counsel, and Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer. The Executive Vice Presidents in turn determine the applicable compensation for respective Key Employees. They include Vice President Strategic Growth, Vice President & Deputy General Counsel, Vice President Generation, Vice President and Chief Information Officer, Vice President External Affairs, Vice President Transmission, and Vice President & Chief Risk Officer. For the tax year covered by this return, this was done in March 2024. The Executive Staff/Key employees did receive compensation increases in April 2024.
Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 16a Weston 4, near Wausau, in central Wisconsin, is a 595-megawatt electric generator that uses clean coal technologies. Weston 4 began operating on June 30, 2008. Wisconsin Public Services owns 70% and Dairyland Power Cooperative owns 30%. It is not operated as a joint venture or similar arrangement.
Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 Dairyland Power Cooperative makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available upon request to the public.
Form 990, Part VII, Section A, Line 1a Members of the Board of Directors of Dairyland serve annual terms that run from the annual meeting of members in June of the year of election to the annual meeting in June of the following year. All average hours worked per week were based on a separate questionnaire, specific to the Form 990 filing, that was completed by all directors, officers, key employees and highly compensated employees.
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 3 Included in the $2,684,992 is an investment loss, including fund expenses, on nuclear decommissioning funds of $104,723 recorded as decommissioning liabilities of $104,723.
Form 990, Part X, Line 15 Dairyland Power Cooperative's accounting policies and the consolidated financial statements conform to accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America applicable to electric cooperatives. During 2020, the Cooperative established a regulatory asset related to the unrecovered plant balances upon closure of the Genoa #3 generating station that occurred in 2021. Amounts are being recovered in rates through 2029. The December 31, 2023, balance associated with unrecovered plant balance was $18,142,903. The expected following year's portion of these regulatory assets is included in prepaid expenses and other current assets at December 31, 2024. In addition, Part X Line 15 includes $11,800,000 in segregated cash related to the regulatory liability revenue deferral plan that was established by the Board of Directors and approved by the Rural Utility Service. Additional information related to this plan is discussed in Schedule D, Part XIII.
Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other change in net assets or fund balances is a result of: patronage capital retired of -$5,389,156, accumulated other comprehensive gain of $80,678, and allocation of capital credits for 2024 of $20,947,744.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
 
Employer identification number

39-0233059
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?
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



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

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




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



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1) Genoa FuelTech Inc

3200 East Avenue South
La Crosse,WI54601
39-1828821 		Investment Holding Corp WI N/A
 C     100 %   No
(2) Charge EV LLC

3200 East Avenue South
La Crosse,WI54601
85-4238708 		Electric vehicle infrastructure initiatives WI N/A
 C     12.2 %   No










Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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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
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
 
No
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
 
No
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved





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

(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
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























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Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
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TY 2024 ReasonableCauseExplanation
Name:
DAIRYLAND POWER COOPERATIVE
EIN:
39-0233059
Software ID:
24021167
Software Version:
v1.00
Explanation:
Due date extension request has been filed and approved.