West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc is located in Abbeville, SC. 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 12/2017, West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc employed 71 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Carolina Rural 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2017
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO DELIVER EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATION AND CUSTOMER SERVICE THROUGH A COST-EFFECTIVE MANNER THAT EMBODIES THE COOPERATIVE PHILOSOPHY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WEST CAROLINA TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE, INC. MAKES TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICE AND FACILITIES AVAILABLE TO THE WIDEST PRACTICAL NUMBER OF USERS ON A NON-PROFIT, COOPERATIVE BASIS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Westley D Mcallister President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $28,913 |
Stanley H Keaton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $7,483 |
Jane U Stone Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $9,529 |
William O Bauman Director | Trustee | 1 | $23,501 |
Robert J Hester Director | Trustee | 1 | $5,666 |
L Ned Mcgill Director | Trustee | 1 | $6,106 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Electricom Outside Plant Construction | 12/30/17 | $3,509,705 |
Crawford Communications Outside Plant I&r | 12/30/17 | $609,031 |
Andrew N Kincannon Video Production | 12/30/17 | $130,200 |
| 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 | $32,019,431 |
| Investment income | $1,299,452 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $118,079 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $33,803,232 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| 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 | $481,475 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,366,312 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | -$17,312 |
| Total functional expenses | $29,617,687 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $4,857,065 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $775,585 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,495,369 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $496,100 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,077,963 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $67,188,001 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $48,873,082 |
| Investments—other securities | $469,714 |
| Investments—program-related | $3,323,762 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $7,982,979 |
| Total assets | $138,539,620 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,006,564 |
| 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 | $33,010,168 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $3,090,811 |
| Total liabilities | $37,107,543 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $101,432,077 |
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
West Carolina Rural Telephone Cooperative Inc Abbeville, SC | $138,539,620 | $33,803,232 |
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