Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc
501(c)(12)
100% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Ulysses, Kansas, registered in 1946, with $84,244,560 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Po Box 368, Ulysses, KS, 67880 EIN 48-0493444 Since 1946
Revenue (FY2024)
$84.2M
▼ 0.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$81.0M
Net assets
$218.8M
Employees
77
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating100% to programs
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. For Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc: 100% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating32 mo reserves · +4% 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 Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc: 32 mo reserves · +4% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
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. For Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 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 Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Sale of electricity to members
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $108.1M (FY2013) to $84.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $86.5MNet assets $218.8M
Operating margin
3.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$305.3M
Total liabilities
$86.5M
Net assets
$218.8M
Salaries & benefits
$10.5M
13% of expenses
Board members
9
0 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $84,244,560▼0.3% | $80,992,527▼0.2% | $218,767,701▲2.4% | $305,271,662▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $84,514,183▼18.9% | $81,171,709▼18.1% | $213,719,588▲1.7% | $300,639,525▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $104,169,283▲0.1% | $99,132,757▲2.9% | $210,213,841▲6.0% | $294,228,852▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2021 | $104,061,245▲31.3% | $96,339,263▲25.2% | $198,287,046▲7.6% | $284,468,248▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $79,263,380▼3.8% | $76,919,750▼6.7% | $184,266,911▲0.7% | $266,825,442▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $82,434,415▼2.0% | $82,434,415▼2.0% | $182,979,528▲4.7% | $266,111,063▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $84,142,582▼4.1% | $84,142,582▲10.9% | $174,686,190▲4.9% | $259,362,834▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $87,750,756▼7.6% | $75,843,906▼6.2% | $166,550,440▲8.9% | $253,008,380▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $94,951,627▲5.8% | $80,893,159▲1.2% | $152,969,976▲11.2% | $240,877,579▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $89,779,303▼18.4% | $79,969,830▼10.8% | $137,605,082▲8.7% | $224,004,484▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $110,027,619▲1.8% | $89,698,990▲1.7% | $126,585,184▲19.4% | $212,685,413▲12.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $108,065,936 | $88,198,921▲3.2% | $106,052,195▲28.3% | $189,406,953▲19.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $85,443,516▲14.0% | $82,686,433▲15.4% | $158,831,959▲5.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $74,957,554▲15.3% | $71,622,740▲22.2% | $150,204,497▲10.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $65,034,670 | $58,617,668 | $135,558,149 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Lindsay Campbell — $617,201 (0.76% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lindsay Campbell | Chief Executive Officer | 24.8 | $617,201 |
| Chantry Scott | Assistant Ceo & Cfo | 22.9 | $422,166 |
| Stephen Epperson | Ceo (until 03/24) | 8.5 | $264,509 |
| Anita Wendt | Vp of Energy Services (until 11/24) | 25.1 | $251,966 |
| Clinton Meier | Vp of Engineering & Operation | 27.8 | $233,525 |
| Ross Riley | Manager of Engineer & Operation | 42.7 | $202,728 |
| Sherry Easton | Accounting Manager | 21 | $190,676 |
| Nathan Gillespie | Manager of Operations & Engineering | 4.9 | $190,323 |
| Neal Mangels | Operations Supervisor | 47.9 | $178,648 |
| Melissa Morales | Vp of Human Resources | 29.9 | $167,570 |
| Scott Hittle | Crew Foreman | 50.7 | $160,280 |
| Michael Brewer | President | 7 | $47,806 |
| James N Bell | Trustee | 5 | $39,700 |
| Jeff Moyer | Vice President | 5 | $38,135 |
| David Light | Trustee | 4 | $31,600 |
| Lori Deyoe | Trustee | 3 | $28,700 |
| John R Jury | Secretary/treasurer | 2 | $21,000 |
| Mark Goehring | Trustee | 2 | $21,000 |
| Charles E Milburn | Trustee | 2 | $20,100 |
| Alfred Alexander | Trustee | 1 | $14,025 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| J & J Powerline Contr Inc | Line Crew | $2,984,308 |
| Interstate Electrical Contractors Inc | Professional Services | $1,055,979 |
| Ies Commercial Inc | Professional Services | $861,312 |
| Nisc | Software Management | $374,837 |
| Osmose Utilities Services Inc | Pole Testing | $368,186 |
Grants made · $13K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $13K in FY2024. All grants made by Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Usd 214 | Hugs - library reading recharge program ($4,000), hugs donation ($5,000), hugs - hickok elem music safety program ($3,000), om worlds donation ($400) & sullivan annual chili feed (100) | $12,500 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0493444, based in Ulysses, Kansas.
- What is Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN?
- Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0493444.
- How much revenue does Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc report?
- Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc reported $84,244,560 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc's latest Form 990 is $617,201, paid to Lindsay Campbell (Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Pioneer Electric Cooperative Inc (EIN 48-0493444) 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.