Otz Telephone Cooperative Inc is located in Kotzebue, AK. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (W50) the organization is classified as: Telecommunications, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2020, Otz Telephone Cooperative Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Otz Telephone Cooperative Inc is a 501(c)(12) and as such, is described as a "Benevolent Life Insurance Association, Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Company, Mutual or Cooperative Telephone Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Otz Telephone Cooperative Inc generated $10.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 3 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 1.5% per year over the past 3 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE THE BEST TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDER TO THE PUBLIC OF NORTHWEST ALASKA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
AS OF 12-31-2020, 2,315 ACCESS LINES WERE IN SERVICE PROVIDING TELEPHONE SERVICES TO MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Gordon Newlin Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $600 | 
Eunice Hadley Secretary/treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $1,000 | 
Jane Cleaveland Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $700 | 
Marie Greene President  | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $1,000 | 
Charlie Gregg Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $1,100 | 
Chester Ballot Director  | Trustee | 0.5 | $700 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Alexicon Inc Regulatory Consulting  | 12/30/20 | $234,052 | 
Digital Communications Consulting Cell Core/support  | 12/30/20 | $198,938 | 
Sturgeon Electric Electrical Construction Services  | 12/30/20 | $192,174 | 
Aldrich Advisors Accounting/consulting  | 12/30/20 | $133,024 | 
Mid-state Consultants Engineering  | 12/30/20 | $120,760 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $335,160 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $335,160 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $9,704,927 | 
| Investment income | $80,983 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $0 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $10,121,070 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,359 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,750 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $219,196 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $0 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $0 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $221,624 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,224,762 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $1,400,878 | 
| Total functional expenses | $9,798,388 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $26,472 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $288,961 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,341,476 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $80,519 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,070,458 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $223,220 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $1,287,419 | 
| Total assets | $12,318,525 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $691,438 | 
| Grants payable | $0 | 
| Deferred revenue | $0 | 
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 | 
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 | 
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 | 
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $5,350,000 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $540,655 | 
| Total liabilities | $6,582,093 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $6,605 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $5,729,827 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,318,525 | 
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue | 
|---|---|---|
Otz Telephone Cooperative Inc Kotzebue, AK  | $12,318,525 | $10,121,070 | 
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