Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc is located in Bandera, TX. The organization was established in 1940. 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 12/2022, Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc employed 164 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bandera Electric 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.
For the year ending 12/2022, Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc generated $101.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $103.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC, BROADBAND INTERNET AND OTHER RELATED GOODS AND SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ELECTRIC DIVISION:PROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY TO OUR MEMBERS AT COST ON A COOPERATIVE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL. THERE WERE 40,419 ACTIVE SERVICES AT YEAR END.
FIBER DIVISION:PROVIDING FIBER OPTIC BROADBAND INTERNET SERVICES TO MEMBERS ON A PATRONAGE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL. THERE WERE 10,954 BROADBAND SUBSCRIBERS AT YEAR END.
ENERGY SERVICES DIVISION:PROVIDING SOLAR ENERGY AND ENERGY MANAGEMENT SOLUTIONS TO MEMBERS ON A PATRONAGE BASIS THROUGH THE ALLOCATION OF PATRONAGE CAPITAL WHEN CUMULATIVE NET MARGINS FROM THESE SERVICES EXCEEDS CUMULATIVE LOSSES. THERE WERE 435 SUBSCRIBERS AT YEAR END.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Annegreth Niemann Director | Trustee | 10.1 | $33,250 |
Chris Blakemore Director | Trustee | 6.2 | $35,000 |
Jeffrey Slocum Director | Trustee | 5.3 | $29,000 |
Jeremy Diller Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 7.2 | $36,000 |
Kurt Solis Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 8.2 | $35,500 |
Frances Laue Director | Trustee | 6.2 | $29,000 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Huser Construction Co Construction Contractor - Builder | 12/30/22 | $4,449,706 |
Das Underground Utilities Llc Underground Construction Contractor | 12/30/22 | $3,311,634 |
Das Fiber Llc Fiber Contractor | 12/30/22 | $2,735,052 |
Pannell Contracting Llc Right Of Way Clearing Contractor | 12/30/22 | $2,250,179 |
K&s Electric Co Inc Fiber Contractor | 12/30/22 | $1,783,185 |
| 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 | $100,946,016 |
| Investment income | $3,991 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $1,000 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $26,400 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $82,342 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $101,364,554 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $113,924 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $4,763,318 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,002,739 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $7,258,090 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $890,739 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,238,355 |
| Payroll taxes | $570,550 |
| 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 | $6,328,618 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,069,770 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,430,335 |
| Total functional expenses | $103,436,072 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,100 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,394,565 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $5,803,592 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $5,498,470 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $994,281 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $286,734,906 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $6,717,954 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,572,452 |
| Total assets | $313,922,320 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,417,101 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $180,848 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $50,680 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $201,399,745 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $4,070,072 |
| Total liabilities | $215,118,446 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $706,365 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $98,097,509 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $313,922,320 |
Over the last fiscal year, Bandera Electric Cooperative Inc has awarded $18,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
HILL COUNTRY DAILY BREAD PURPOSE: HELP PROVIDE FOOD TO NEEDY PEOPLE IN OUR SERVICE TERRITORY | $12,500 |
BANDERA COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PURPOSE: BUCK FEST TITLE SPONSORSHIP | $5,500 |