West Central Telephone Association is located in Sebeka, MN. The organization was established in 1960. 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 12/2023, West Central Telephone Association employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Central Telephone Association 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, West Central Telephone Association generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $13.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 9 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 EXCEPTIONAL, PROGRESSIVE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WCTA IS ONE OF APPROXIMATELY 250 RURAL TELEPHONE COOPERATIVES IN THE UNITED STATES PROVIDING ITS MEMBERS STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGIES WITH A PERSONAL HOME-TOWN TOUCH. ORIGINALLY FORMED TO IMPROVE RURAL TELEPHONE SERVICE OPTIONS IN THE AREA, THE COOPERATIVE NOW PROVIDES SEVERAL CUTTING-EDGE SERVICES INCLUDING IPTV, BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICE, AND ADVANCED PHONE FEATURES SUCH AS VOICE MAIL E-FORWARDING, WAKE-UP, AND FINDME. WCTA SERVES APPROXIMATELY 4,000 CUSTOMERS IN OUR 602 SQUARE MILE SERVING AREA.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce Kinnunen President  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $23,531 | 
David Pulju Vice-President  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $21,984 | 
Robert Weaver Secretary/treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $22,216 | 
Harvey Aho Director  | Trustee | 1 | $21,791 | 
Annette Adamietz Director (starting In May)  | Trustee | 1 | $9,639 | 
Chad Bullock CEO  | Officer | 40 | $230,366 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
National Cable Television Cooperative Video Programming  | 12/30/23 | $1,147,567 | 
Zenergy Llc Construction Contractor  | 12/30/23 | $704,261 | 
Calix Inc Circuit Equipment/electronics  | 12/30/23 | $614,274 | 
Nat'l Information Solutions Video Programming  | 12/30/23 | $229,514 | 
Bally Sports North Video Programming  | 12/30/23 | $173,536 | 
| 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 | $12,725,188 | 
| Investment income | $63,563 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $335,375 | 
| 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 | $13,598,598 | 
| 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 | $2,295,806 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $587,978 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $193,882 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $17,240 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $410,149 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $67,323 | 
| 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 | $236,667 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,171,328 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $513,304 | 
| Total functional expenses | $13,479,109 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,815,247 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,371,919 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $287,018 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,144,631 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $581,145 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $361,216 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $21,675,762 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $5,352,526 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $249,160 | 
| Total assets | $35,838,624 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $741,989 | 
| 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 | $5,001,966 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $924,124 | 
| Total liabilities | $6,668,079 | 
| 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 | $17,571,913 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $11,598,632 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $35,838,624 |