La Valle Telephone Cooperative is located in La Valle, WI. The organization was established in 1963. 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 12/2016, LA Valle Telephone Cooperative employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Valle Telephone Cooperative 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 12/2016, LA Valle Telephone Cooperative generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.4m during the year ending 12/2016. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 2 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
2016
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LA VALLE TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE PROVIDES DEPENDABLE, AREA-WIDE TELEPHONE SERVICE ON THE COOPERATIVE PLAN AND AT THE LOWEST COST CONSISTENT WITH SOUND ECONOMY AND GOOD MANAGEMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TELEPHONE AND REALTED TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE TO 1,300 ACCESS LINES.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paul Bodendein President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,062 |
Don Douglas Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,940 |
Rodney Henke Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $2,427 |
Jim Klang Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,400 |
Timothy Novy Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,200 |
Robert Roloff Director | Trustee | 1 | $1,755 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,085,691 |
| Investment income | $2,952 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,020 |
| 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 | $4,810,156 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $267,234 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $12,712 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $436,829 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $188,504 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,901 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,947 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $51,918 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,504 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,542 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $52,678 |
| 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 | $86,752 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $894,301 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $317,097 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,424,441 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,139,821 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $158,777 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $194,428 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $19,039 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,858,938 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $412,537 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $308,252 |
| Total assets | $13,091,792 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $377,180 |
| 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 | $7,856,170 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $8,233,350 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $1,000 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $4,858,442 |