Runestone Telephone Association is located in Hoffman, MN. 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 12/2023, Runestone Telephone Association employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Runestone 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, Runestone Telephone Association generated $12.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $10.5m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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 RELIABLE TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES TO COOPERATIVE MEMBERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVISION OF TELEPHONE, INTERNET AND CABLE TELEVISION SERVICES TO COOPERATIVE MEMBERS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Leegaard President  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $13,680 | 
Tory Belgum Vice President  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $12,780 | 
John Kapphahn Secretary/treasurer  | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $13,230 | 
Richard Staples Director  | Trustee | 1 | $12,780 | 
Jolene Vipond Director  | Trustee | 1 | $12,780 | 
Kent Hedstrom General Manager/ceo  | Officer | 40 | $268,580 | 
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|
Arvig Communication Systems Underground Boring  | 12/30/23 | $2,756,773 | 
Ramstad Technologies Inc Fiber Splicing  | 12/30/23 | $919,555 | 
| 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 | $12,113,973 | 
| Investment income | $122,202 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $80,169 | 
| 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 | $12,390,032 | 
| 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 | $2,912,971 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $420,161 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $0 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $330,530 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,750 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $211,325 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $47,509 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,457,533 | 
| Insurance | $0 | 
| All other expenses | $1,332,540 | 
| Total functional expenses | $10,466,406 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $489,060 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,039,611 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,151,195 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $198,671 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $126,032 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,308,123 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $996,511 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $49,538 | 
| Other assets | $9,669,530 | 
| Total assets | $37,028,271 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $962,379 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 | 
| Other liabilities | $779,452 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,741,831 | 
| 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 | $15,287,022 | 
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $19,999,418 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $37,028,271 |