Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc
501(c)(12)
100% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization based in Scott City, Kansas, registered in 1953, with $105,441,948 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Po Box 230, Scott City, KS, 67871 EIN 48-0532188 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$105.4M
▲ 11.2% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$102.5M
Net assets
$159.3M
Employees
143
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 Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc: 100% to programs earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating19 mo reserves · +3% 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 Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc: 19 mo reserves · +3% 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 Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 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 Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc: 5 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.
What they do
Providing water distribution contracts to customers in finney and kearny counties. services are provided on a cooperative basis.
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 230, Scott City, KS, 67871
- City
- Scott City
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $141.5M (FY2013) to $105.4M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $249.6MNet assets $159.3M
Operating margin
2.8%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$408.9M
Total liabilities
$249.6M
Net assets
$159.3M
Salaries & benefits
$9.8M
10% of expenses
Board members
10
10 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $105,441,948▲11.2% | $102,534,720▲11.1% | $159,309,985▲6.9% | $408,910,458▲3.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $94,813,388▼18.0% | $92,295,641▼17.7% | $149,017,009▲1.8% | $396,336,815▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $115,654,284▼14.6% | $112,205,492▼11.3% | $146,320,690▲4.0% | $392,970,619▼0.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $135,504,562▲39.8% | $126,453,781▲31.1% | $140,731,994▲15.3% | $396,291,837▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $96,913,365▼6.0% | $96,475,759▼3.3% | $122,095,049▲2.5% | $383,185,296▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $103,101,194▼5.4% | $99,748,944▼8.9% | $119,082,509▲3.4% | $382,570,280▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2018 | $109,022,890▲0.4% | $109,494,879▼0.1% | $115,143,884▲2.8% | $386,624,931▲0.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $108,620,643▼5.8% | $109,554,447▼4.9% | $111,955,176▲6.4% | $384,067,703▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $115,318,829▲9.3% | $115,141,188▲13.7% | $105,226,499▲12.6% | $367,167,662▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2015 | $105,463,084▼13.4% | $101,278,980▼8.8% | $93,419,859▲6.8% | $351,171,704▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $121,833,572▼13.9% | $111,004,101▼11.1% | $87,499,269▲16.4% | $340,094,980▲4.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $141,460,112 | $124,831,571▼7.1% | $75,203,071▲28.1% | $326,042,407▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $134,328,115▲5.4% | $58,685,592▲36.9% | $293,666,965▲3.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $127,451,408▲18.7% | $42,856,295▲46.7% | $283,621,345▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $107,334,146 | $29,213,515 | $277,473,892 | 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: Bruce Mueller — $519,616 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Mueller | Ceo/general Manager | 55 | $519,616 |
| James Mcvay | Assistant Gm/general Couns | 50 | $342,912 |
| Richard Klaus | Director of Operations | 40 | $275,235 |
| Jevin Kasselman | Director of Information Technology | 55 | $239,930 |
| Pamela Brungardt | Director of Consumer Services | 40 | $221,561 |
| Traci Goddard | Director of Finance | 55 | $215,419 |
| Curtis Peterson | Manager of Operations | 40 | $193,148 |
| Lucas West | Dir. of Corp Serv/water Div | 50 | $186,040 |
| Chris Huber | District Manager | 40 | $181,253 |
| Allison Conine | Director of Mbr Svcs & Corp Comm. | 50 | $180,238 |
| Brandon Barrett | Director of Operations | 50 | $177,134 |
| Randy Coleman | District Manager | 40 | $173,578 |
| Denzil Reed | District Manager | 40 | $167,940 |
| Kristopher Lehmann | Line Foreman | 40 | $157,874 |
| Mark Arnold | President | 7.5 | $38,796 |
| Dustin Stansbury | Trustee | 4.5 | $36,474 |
| Joshua Young | Vice President | 6 | $35,804 |
| Stacey Addison | Secretary | 7.5 | $35,056 |
| John Sullivan | Trustee | 5.4 | $29,519 |
| Wesley Campbell | Trustee | 7 | $29,251 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Altec Industries Inc | Transportation Equipment Maintenance | $880,670 |
| Sturgeon Electric Company Inc | Pole Changeouts | $857,300 |
| Pennsylvania Transformer Technology Inc | Build Substation Transformer | $845,640 |
| Osmose Utilities Services Inc | Pole Treatments | $615,513 |
| Solida Tree Service Inc | Tree Trimming | $571,861 |
Grants received · $23K total
2 grants to Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc totaling $23K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp | Integrity fund - territory threat | 2015 | $10,561 |
| National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corp | Ingegrity fund - territory threat | 2014 | $12,821 |
Grants made · $18K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $18K in FY2024. All grants made by Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Scott Community Foundation | Sharing success fund/football turf pledge/9u baseball sponsorship | $18,150 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0532188, based in Scott City, Kansas.
- What is Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN?
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0532188.
- How much revenue does Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc report?
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc reported $105,441,948 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc spends about 100% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc's latest Form 990 is $519,616, paid to Bruce Mueller (Ceo/general Manager).
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Data for Wheatland Electric Cooperative Inc (EIN 48-0532188) 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.