| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6 | THE ORGANIZATION IS A COOPERATIVE FORMED TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS. THE MEMBERS ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY AND APPROVE CHANGES IN THE BY-LAWS. MEMBERS RECEIVE A SHARE OF THE COOPERATIVE'S PROFITS THROUGH THE APPROVAL OF RETIREMENT OF PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a | THERE IS ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP FOR ALL MEMBERS. A MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7b | MEMBERS VOTE TO APPROVE CHANGES IN THE BY-LAWS AND TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b | THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE FULL BOARD FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO SUBMISSION. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c | Each official must annually complete and sign a conflict of interest certification and disclosure form which is reviewed by the cooperative's legal counsel. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b | THE COOPERATIVE MAINTAINS A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH THE CEO/GENERAL MANAGER. THE BOARD APPROVES ANY CHANGES IN THE CEO/GENERAL MANAGER'S COMPENSATION. AN OUTSIDE INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT IS USED TO DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO/GENERAL MANAGER AND ALL NON-UNION EMPLOYEES. THE CONSULTANT USES INDUSTRY AND LOCAL MARKET SURVEYS. |
| Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 | BY-LAWS ARE DISTRIBUTED TO MEMBERS AT THE TIME OF MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION AND AVAILABLE ON THE COMPANY WEBSITE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON THE WEBSITE AND IN THE RURALITE PUBLICATION. |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | 2024 MARGINS ALLOCATED TO MEMBERS = $2887735 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | ESTATE PAID & REACQUIRED CAPITAL CREDITS = -$193821 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | PATRONAGE RETIRED = -$1145873 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | REACQUIRED CAPITAL CREDITS = $191165 |
| Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 | SUBSIDIARY DIVIDENDS RECEIVED = -$32500 |
| PART IX LINE 4 - BENEFITS PAID TO OR FOR MEMBERS | THE IRS INSTRUCTIONS STATE THAT PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS PAID BY 501(C)(12) ORGANIZATIONS SHOULD BE REPORTED IN THE STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES ON LINE 4. THE COOPERATIVE HAS ALLOCATED $2,887,735 OF ITS 2024 MARGINS, WHICH INCLUDES $32,500 OF SUBSIDIARY DIVIDENDS, AS PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS TO ITS MEMBERS AND REPORTED THIS AMOUNT ON LINE 4. THE COOPERATIVE'S ACCOUNTING SYSTEM FOLLOWS GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES (GAAP) WHICH DO NOT REPORT PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS AS AN EXPENSE; AS SUCH, THE 2024 MARGINS ALLOCATED, IF ANY, AS PATRONAGE DIVIDENDS ARE ALSO RECORDED AS A RECONCILING ITEM ON PART XI LINE 9 OF THE FORM 990. |
| Software ID: | 24020490 |
| Software Version: | 2024v5.1 |