Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc
501(c)(12)
100% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Norton, Kansas, registered in 1939, with $69,780,782 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Po Box 360, Norton, KS, 67654 EIN 48-0354623 Since 1939
Revenue (FY2024)
$69.8M
▲ 6.4% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$69.8M
Net assets
$96.2M
Employees
103
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 Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc: 100% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +0% 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 Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc: 17 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 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 Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc: 6 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 Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To provide quality and reliable electric service to members at cost on a cooperative basis.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $67.1M (FY2013) to $69.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $108.2MNet assets $96.2M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$204.5M
Total liabilities
$108.2M
Net assets
$96.2M
Salaries & benefits
$8.3M
12% of expenses
Board members
11
11 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,780,782▲6.4% | $69,780,782▲6.4% | $96,245,958▲6.3% | $204,483,051▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $65,588,314▼12.7% | $65,588,314▼12.7% | $90,527,553▲2.9% | $197,680,042▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $75,114,051▼14.0% | $75,114,051▼14.0% | $87,945,909▲3.7% | $196,002,147▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $87,385,850▲33.1% | $87,385,850▲33.1% | $84,771,444▲10.6% | $193,607,034▲7.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $65,672,178▼6.5% | $65,672,178▼6.5% | $76,615,051▲1.4% | $180,732,143▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $70,247,982▼5.6% | $70,247,982▼5.6% | $75,521,068▲7.1% | $179,529,543▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $74,418,192▲6.8% | $74,418,192▲6.8% | $70,488,986▲6.1% | $175,201,581▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $69,648,285▼4.7% | $69,648,285▲5.4% | $66,420,346▲8.6% | $171,989,299▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $73,118,240▲7.6% | $66,104,479▲4.2% | $61,185,560▲13.7% | $163,997,301▲3.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $67,930,788▼6.9% | $63,466,829▼13.0% | $53,822,647▲9.3% | $157,940,286▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $72,973,613▲8.8% | $72,973,613▲9.0% | $49,259,684▲25.5% | $152,967,224▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $67,097,678 | $66,926,836▲18.3% | $39,259,484▲22.6% | $134,709,532▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $56,563,794▲7.6% | $32,022,750▲25.3% | $117,114,789▲14.2% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,560,888▲8.6% | $25,548,760▲35.6% | $102,596,055▲11.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $48,414,858 | $18,844,788 | $92,216,365 | 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: Kirk Girard — $308,020 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Girard | Ceo | 48 | $308,020 |
| Alisha Stark | Cfo/assistant Ceo | 50 | $211,598 |
| James Coash | Operations Manager | 40 | $190,618 |
| Kody Pounds | Director of Operations | 50 | $184,112 |
| Shane Schumaker | Director of Technical Services | 41 | $157,436 |
| Elena Larson | Director of Member Svcs | 47.4 | $149,941 |
| April Karnopp | Director of Administration | 45 | $147,210 |
| Jacob Epley | Area Supervisor | 43.8 | $137,099 |
| David Tiemeyer | Area Supervisor | 45.9 | $134,498 |
| Keith Ross | Vice President | 8.6 | $20,650 |
| Ronald Griffith | Trustee | 13.9 | $17,150 |
| Sandra Benoit | Secretary | 13.8 | $16,450 |
| William Peterson | Trustee | 9.8 | $14,000 |
| Mike Rogers | President | 11.9 | $12,600 |
| Lowell Thoman | Trustee (apr-dec) | 6.4 | $12,250 |
| Eric Witmer | Trustee | 7 | $11,200 |
| Otto Levin | Trustee | 5.7 | $10,850 |
| Robert Paxson | Treasurer | 7 | $10,850 |
| Scott Urban | Trustee | 9.8 | $10,500 |
| Ivan Bohl | Trustee | 6.6 | $9,800 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Senger Construction LLC | Construction Contractor | $660,500 |
| Solida Tree Service Inc | Tree Trimming | $613,904 |
| National Information Solutions Cooperati | Software Provider & Other Services | $449,576 |
| Sunflower Electric Power Corp | Engineering Services & Substation Mainte | $427,155 |
Grants made · $6,000 in FY2024
1 grant totaling $6,000 in FY2024. All grants made by Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Concordia | St. joseph housing project | $6,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0354623, based in Norton, Kansas.
- What is Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN?
- Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0354623.
- How much revenue does Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc report?
- Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc reported $69,780,782 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc A+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc's latest Form 990 is $308,020, paid to Kirk Girard (Ceo).
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Data for Prairie Land Electric Cooperative Inc (EIN 48-0354623) 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.