Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-
501(c)(12)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Fairview, Illinois, registered in 1955, with $13,206,738 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
285 Mid Century Lane Ln, Fairview, IL, 61432 EIN 37-0696003 Since 1955
Revenue (FY2023)
$13.2M
▲ 5.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$12.5M
Net assets
$32.1M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating31 mo reserves · +6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-: 31 mo reserves · +6% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $8.3M (FY2016) to $13.2M (FY2023) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $45.9MNet assets $32.1M
Operating margin
5.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$78.0M
Total liabilities
$45.9M
Net assets
$32.1M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $13,206,738▲5.7% | $12,472,206▼0.2% | $32,062,778▲10.3% | $77,990,906▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,491,941▲15.1% | $12,491,941▲15.1% | $29,080,433▲11.1% | $77,145,409▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $10,851,505▼3.7% | $10,851,505▼3.7% | $26,164,335▲9.0% | $76,982,945▲27.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $11,272,522▼0.2% | $11,272,522▼0.2% | $24,002,409▲12.2% | $60,568,529▲40.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $11,300,768▲3.6% | $11,300,768▲3.6% | $21,397,301▲17.9% | $43,265,704▲30.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $10,909,229▲13.5% | $10,909,229▲13.3% | $18,153,225▲17.1% | $33,270,012▲46.2% | 990 |
| 2017 | $9,608,913▲16.1% | $9,624,965▲22.6% | $15,507,638▲14.0% | $22,760,592▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,279,181 | $7,851,543 | $13,600,814 | $18,899,186 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 37-0696003, based in Fairview, Illinois.
- What is Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-'s EIN?
- Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc-'s Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 37-0696003.
- How much revenue does Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- report?
- Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- reported $13,206,738 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- have?
- CharityIndex grades Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Mid Century Telephone Cooperative -inc- (EIN 37-0696003) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.