WEST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE

EIN: 460225950

MURDO, SD

Total Revenue
$18,516,308
Total Expenses
$17,914,344
Total Assets
$57,347,812
Net Assets
$23,935,071
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1949
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
SHAD RIGGLE
Phone
6056698100
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WEST CENTRAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC, founded in 1949, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $18.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue grew 8% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

TO PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO RURAL AREAS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $18,091,400
Investment Income $447,886
Other Revenue $-22,978
TOTAL REVENUE $18,516,308

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $21,000
Salaries & Benefits $4,164,751
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $12,793,576
TOTAL EXPENSES $17,914,344

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $18,516,308 $18,074,256 +0.0%
Expenses $17,914,344 $17,609,363 +0.0%
Net Income $601,964 $464,893 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
10
Independent Members
10
Employees
34
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$306,853
Total Directors
10
$146,200
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SHAD RIGGLE PRESIDENT 7.00
Officer Director
$15,950 $0 $15,950
KENNETH MILLER VICE PRESIDENT 4.00
Officer Director
$14,200 $0 $14,200
MARTY HANSEN SECRETARY/TREASURER 7.00
Officer Director
$18,050 $0 $18,050
RICHARD BENDT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$13,150 $0 $13,150
MIKE MCQUISTION DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$12,100 $0 $12,100
KEVIN NEUHAUSER DIRECTOR 6.00
Director
$14,550 $0 $14,550
PAUL PATTERSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$15,250 $0 $15,250
JAMES SMITH DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$14,900 $0 $14,900
CLIFF UTHE DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$16,650 $0 $16,650
JIM WILLERT DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$11,400 $0 $11,400
JEFF BIRKELAND CEO/MANAGER 50.00
Officer
$194,204 $64,449 $258,653
SCOTT KITTLESON OPERATIONS MANAGER 50.00
Highest
$156,319 $52,999 $209,318
KIT TALICH STAFF ENGINEER 50.00
Highest
$143,160 $67,281 $210,441
SETH GEIGLE LINE SUPERINTENDENT 50.00
Highest
$134,580 $66,073 $200,653
JILL RANKIN FINANCE MANAGER 50.00
Highest
$129,251 $100,005 $229,256
DANA DESLAURIERS FOREMAN 45.00
Highest
$124,408 $31,044 $155,452
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $18,516,308 $17,914,344 $57,347,812 $601,964
2023 $18,074,256 $17,609,363 $57,961,472 $464,893
2022 $19,143,213 $18,919,889 $58,808,066 $223,324
2021 $18,722,038 $17,754,720 $53,451,686 $967,318
2020 $18,634,167 $18,352,832 $57,064,508 $281,335
2019 $18,510,016 $18,179,056 $50,272,377 $330,960
2018 $18,819,594 $18,499,296 $48,919,044 $320,298
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