EASTERN SLOPE RURAL TELEPHONE ASSOC INC (EIN 840486247) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1952

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRADLEY WELP

Phone

7197432441

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

EASTERN SLOPE RURAL TELEPHONE ASSOC INC, founded in 1952, is a community nonprofit that reported $9.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Net assets of $25.9M represent 32 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO PROVIDE LOCAL TELEPHONE SERVICE TO MEMBERS AT COST ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS.

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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 $9,517,118

Investment Income $189,397

Other Revenue $117,524

TOTAL REVENUE $9,824,039

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $8,996

Salaries & Benefits $3,456,102

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $5,723,570

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,607,493

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$9,824,039	$10,100,135	0.0%
Expenses	$9,607,493	$8,385,554	+0.1%
Net Income	$216,546	$1,714,581	-0.9%

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

$425,588

Total Directors

$133,626

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
THOMAS SAUTER	PRESIDENT	1.60	Officer Director	$16,194	$0	$16,194
JOHN HIGGINS	TREASURER	1.10	Officer Director	$12,510	$0	$12,510
ROGER SAFFER	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$15,894	$0	$15,894
WILLIAM BLEDSOE	DIRECTOR	0.50	Director	$15,144	$0	$15,144
WADE HOLLOWELL	DIRECTOR	1.60	Director	$12,510	$0	$12,510
CURTIS DUTRO	SECRETARY	1.70	Officer Director	$2,250	$0	$2,250
SHANE LESSENDEN	DIRECTOR	0.60	Director	$14,676	$0	$14,676
COLLEEN MCCORMICK	DIRECTOR	0.90	Director	$12,360	$0	$12,360
GARY ELRICK	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$16,044	$0	$16,044
RICK CHENOWETH	DIRECTOR	1.20	Director	$16,044	$0	$16,044
BRADLEY WELP	CEO/GM	40.40	Officer	$180,647	$57,348	$237,995
SAMANTHA WHITE	CFO	40.40	Officer	$85,531	$55,214	$140,745
BRIAN MILLER	PLANT MANAGER	40.60	Highest	$106,603	$52,074	$158,677
CLINT FELZIEN	OPERATIONS MANAGER	40.90	Highest	$127,386	$65,128	$192,514

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	$9,824,039	$9,607,493	$44,222,353	$216,546

EASTERN SLOPE RURAL TELEPHONE ASSOC INC