Garden Valley Telephone Company is located in Erskine, MN. The organization was established in 1958. According to its NTEE Classification (W80) the organization is classified as: Public Utilities, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Garden Valley Telephone Company employed 114 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Garden Valley Telephone Company 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 12/2023, Garden Valley Telephone Company generated $44.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $42.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.0% per year over the past 7 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROVIDE COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS ON A NON-PROFIT COOPERATIVE BASIS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GARDEN VALLEY TELEPHONE COMPANY PROVIDES COMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS ON A NON-PROFIT COOPERATIVE BASIS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Allen Paulson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $13,322 | 
| James Ferden Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $13,823 | 
| Arlene Novak President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $13,369 | 
| James Devries Director | Trustee | 1 | $12,742 | 
| Leland Hoaas Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $12,088 | 
| Byron Ness Director | Trustee | 1 | $11,912 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
| Mp Nexlevel Llc Buried Fiber Optic Cable Installation | 12/30/23 | $1,560,420 | 
| Hanson Construction Store-remodel Construction | 12/30/23 | $602,301 | 
| Innovative Systems Software Maintenance And Support | 12/30/23 | $493,908 | 
| Jcs Inc Internet/video Installations | 12/30/23 | $196,926 | 
| Stellar Association Llc Internet Transport | 12/30/23 | $195,791 | 
| 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 | $42,575,697 | 
| Investment income | $284,642 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $7,239 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,473,642 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $44,341,220 | 
| 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 | $7,995,623 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $775,386 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $8,525,698 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,391,183 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,766 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,973 | 
| 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 | $638,878 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,721,419 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $197,875 | 
| Total functional expenses | $42,862,223 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,528,300 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,370,959 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,619,080 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $1,854,273 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,756 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $84,486,367 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,904,210 | 
| Investments—other securities | $2,766,250 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $989 | 
| Other assets | $11,802,242 | 
| Total assets | $119,454,426 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,262,453 | 
| 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 | $29,418,439 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $2,755,130 | 
| Total liabilities | $34,436,022 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 | 
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 | 
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $76,956,635 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $8,061,769 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $119,454,426 |