MONTANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES' ASS… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1940

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GARY A WIENS

Phone

4067618333

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MONTANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES' ASSOCIATION INC, founded in 1940, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

TO PROVIDE GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS SERVICES FOR THE BENEFIT OF MEMBERS, SAFETY TRAINING TO UTILITY COOPERATIVES, AND TO DISSEMINATE INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $876,294 Revenue: $871,641

SAFETY LOSS CONTROL AND TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR MEMBER EMPLOYEES AND DIRECTORS

Program 2

Expenses: $1,003,467 Revenue: $1,006,229

RURAL MONTANA MAGAZINE PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION TO MEMBERS AND MEMBER COOPERATIVES

Program 3

Expenses: $170,388 Revenue: $165,097

YOUTH TOUR TO WASHINGTON DC FOR MONTANA COOPERATIVES' MEMBERS' HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,845,736

Investment Income $25,383

Other Revenue $1,618,718

TOTAL REVENUE $3,489,837

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $1,694,945

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $2,146,549

Other Expenses $1,904,470

TOTAL EXPENSES $3,599,415

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$3,489,837	$3,409,124	+0.0%
Expenses	$3,599,415	$3,411,141	+0.1%
Net Income	$-109,578	$-2,017	+53.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

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

$24,000

Total Directors

$24,000

Key Employees

$229,473

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
ALAN WASSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRIEN WEBER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TERRY FROST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM TAYLOR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT MAKELKY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
NICK SIEBRASSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARIANNE ROOSE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS NELSON	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOE SISK	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS WHITE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RICHARD PINKERTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENA HOOKER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVE KLATT	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STACEY SCHNEBEL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CRAIG YOST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JODI STIEHL	SECRETARY/TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JODY LAGERQUIST	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DAVE HAYDEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHRIS CHRISTENSEN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROXIE MELTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLEN MARTINELL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEREK SORLEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN BURGMAIER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRENT KLUTH	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DEEDEE ISAACS	BOARD PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$24,000	$0	$24,000
GARY A WIENS	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER	40.00	Key Emp	$229,473	$0	$229,473
JERRY F LEMM	SAFETY INSTRUCTOR	40.00	Highest	$110,619	$0	$110,619
LEA A POTOCZNY	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Highest	$118,454	$0	$118,454
MARK R LAMBRECHT	GOVERNMENT RELATIONS	40.00	Highest	$144,748	$0	$144,748
RYAN G HALL	COMMUNICATIONS	40.00	Highest	$105,491	$0	$105,491
BERKE BROWN	SAFETY INSTRUCTOR	40.00	Highest	$103,338	$0	$103,338

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
2024	$3,489,837	$3,599,415	$1,447,206	$-109,578
2023	$3,409,124	$3,411,141	$1,476,141	$-2,017
2022	$3,083,384	$3,285,909	$1,577,130	$-202,525
2021	$2,831,531	$2,729,676	$1,811,517	$101,855
2020	$2,615,452	$2,388,168	$1,687,485	$227,284
2019	$2,884,444	$2,759,890	$1,520,647	$124,554
2018	$2,703,461	$2,744,678	$1,382,462	$-41,217

MONTANA ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES' ASSOCIATION INC