Sangre De Cristo Electric Association Incorporated is located in Buena Vista, CO. The organization was established in 1943. 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, Sangre DE Cristo Electric Association Incorporated employed 52 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sangre DE Cristo Electric Association Incorporated 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, Sangre DE Cristo Electric Association Incorporated generated $23.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.9m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE RELIABLE ELECTRIC POWER AND RELATED SERVICES TO OUR MEMBERS AT THE MOST AFFORDABLE COST.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SANGRE DE CRISTO ELECTRIC ASSOCIATION IS AN ELECTRIC DISTRIBUTION COOPERATIVE THAT PROVIDED ELECTRICITY TO APPROXIMATELY 14,500 SERVICES OF ITS MEMBERS LOCATED IN COLORADO.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gary Kelly Cooceo | Officer | 44 | $263,701 |
Paul A Erickson CEO Jan-April | 40 | $226,107 | |
Sarah Mcmahon Cao | Officer | 40 | $225,580 |
Sarah Crites Manager Of Finance | Officer | 43 | $172,105 |
Cory Wagner Working Foreman | 46 | $145,154 | |
Preston Ellis Working Foreman | 45 | $137,852 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Integrity Tree Service Tree Trimming | 12/30/23 | $2,068,829 |
Lowry Contracting Trenching | 12/30/23 | $508,785 |
Nisc Software Provider | 12/30/23 | $271,218 |
Altitude Energy Llc Work Plan Contract | 12/30/23 | $740,070 |
Nrtc Broadband | 12/30/23 | $160,000 |
| 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 | $23,393,549 |
| Investment income | $186,684 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $26,868 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $204,971 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $23,854,613 |
| 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 | $1,142,767 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,338,567 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $909,843 |
| 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 | $1,391,682 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,471,709 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $146,182 |
| Total functional expenses | $23,854,613 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $892,817 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $340,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,678,106 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $2,703,149 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,559,697 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $52,904,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $11,955,029 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $73,032,975 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,970,846 |
| 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 | $42,036,332 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,610,902 |
| Total liabilities | $47,618,080 |
| 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 | $432,919 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $24,981,976 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $73,032,975 |