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It is the mission of Western Cooperative Electric to provide reliable energy and optimum services for the betterment of its members
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$36.8M
Program Spending
100%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$0
Total Expenses
▼$36.8M
Total Assets
$128.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$70.4M
Net Assets
$57.8M
Officer Compensation
→$1.1M
Other Salaries
$2.2M
Investment Income
$214K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
6
Clean Audits
6
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.1M | Yes | 2025-06-03 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $2.5M | Yes | 2024-05-15 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.3M | Yes | 2023-06-04 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $932.6K | Yes | 2022-05-05 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $45.7M | No | 2021-06-03 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $38.7M | No | 2019-08-14 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$2.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$932.6K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$45.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$38.7M
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Not confirmed
No additional tax-exempt status records found in ReconForce's database.
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $36.8M | $0 | $36.8M | $128.2M | $57.8M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $37.6M | $0 | $37.6M | $117.6M | $56.3M |
| 2022 | $44.4M | $0 | $44.4M | $116M | $53.2M |
| 2021 | $38.7M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
| Total |
|---|
| Tom Ruth | General Manager | 40 | $246.1K | $0 | $101.1K | $347.1K |
| Stacey Malsam | CFO | 40 | $156K | $0 | $62K | $218K |
| Nickolas Zerr | President | 10.6 | $20.7K | $0 | $0 | $20.7K |
| Terry Hobbs | Vicepresident | 4.2 | $20.1K | $0 | $0 | $20.1K |
| Landon Heier | Secretary Treasurer | 3.1 | $12K | $0 | $0 | $12K |
Tom Ruth
General Manager
$347.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$246.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$101.1K
Stacey Malsam
CFO
$218K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$156K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$62K
Nickolas Zerr
President
$20.7K
Hrs/Wk
10.6
Compensation
$20.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Terry Hobbs
Vicepresident
$20.1K
Hrs/Wk
4.2
Compensation
$20.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Landon Heier
Secretary Treasurer
$12K
Hrs/Wk
3.1
Compensation
$12K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ron Aschenbrenner | Line Superintendent | 40 | $138.7K | $0 | $72.4K | $211.1K |
| Jerry Casey | Operations Field Super | 40 | $119.6K | $0 | $80.8K | $200.4K |
| Mark Klein | Line Foreman | 40 | $117.2K | $0 | $72.3K |
Ron Aschenbrenner
Line Superintendent
$211.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$138.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$72.4K
Jerry Casey
Operations Field Super
$200.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$119.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$80.8K
Mark Klein
Line Foreman
$189.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$117.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$72.3K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dale Weinhold | Director | 4 | $13.5K | $0 | $0 | $13.5K |
| Frank Joy | Director | 5.3 | $17.4K | $0 | $0 | $17.4K |
| Marvin Keller | Director | 3.8 | $15.3K | $0 | $0 | $15.3K |
| Susan Rohleder | Director | 5.1 | $10.8K | $0 | $0 | $10.8K |
| Tim Stanton | Director | 3.9 | $12.3K | $0 | $0 | $12.3K |
Dale Weinhold
Director
$13.5K
Hrs/Wk
4
Compensation
$13.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Frank Joy
Director
$17.4K
Hrs/Wk
5.3
Compensation
$17.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marvin Keller
Director
$15.3K
Hrs/Wk
3.8
Compensation
$15.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Individuals who previously served as officers or key employees.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Schaus | Secretary Treasurer | 2.9 | $6,600 | $0 | $0 | $6,600 |
| Craig Crossland | Director | 0.7 | $3,000 | $0 | $0 | $3,000 |
Richard Schaus
Secretary Treasurer
$6,600
Hrs/Wk
2.9
Compensation
$6,600
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Crossland
Director
$3,000
Hrs/Wk
0.7
Compensation
$3,000
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $0 |
| $38.7M |
| $113.3M |
| $49.7M |
| 2020 | $34.7M | $0 | $34.7M | $105.1M | $47.3M |
| 2019 | $36.7M | $0 | $36.7M | $98.7M | $45.2M |
| 2018 | $41.2M | $0 | $41.3M | $96.6M | $43.7M |
| 2017 | $40.9M | $0 | $40.9M | $92.1M | $41.6M |
| 2016 | $39.2M | $0 | $39.2M | $89.8M | $38.8M |
| 2015 | $41.3M | $0 | $41.3M | $82.9M | $37.1M |
| 2014 | $42.2M | $0 | $42.2M | $73.4M | $31.8M |
| 2013 | $40.3M | $0 | $40.3M | $66.6M | $28.6M |
| 2012 | $37.7M | $0 | $37.7M | $61M | $25.2M |
| 2011 | $32.6M | $0 | $35.3M | $51.6M | $21.8M |
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| $189.6K |
| Craig Cramer | Manager Of Is | 40 | $122.9K | $0 | $64.6K | $187.6K |
| Nathan Budig | Asst Line Superintende | 40 | $116.3K | $0 | $56K | $172.4K |
Craig Cramer
Manager Of Is
$187.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$122.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$64.6K
Nathan Budig
Asst Line Superintende
$172.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$116.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$56K
Susan Rohleder
Director
$10.8K
Hrs/Wk
5.1
Compensation
$10.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tim Stanton
Director
$12.3K
Hrs/Wk
3.9
Compensation
$12.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0