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Nonprofit · EIN 48-0157067

BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC

Tax-exempt · EL DORADO, KS 67042

Financials

$31.2M$28.3M2023$31.5M$31.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$31,516,020$31,516,020$0$142,387,845$117,551,401$24,836,444
December 31, 2023990$31,186,777$28,303,284$2,883,493$121,809,676$98,174,593$23,635,083
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$30,954,941
Investment income
$119,306
Net rental income
$57,118
Net gain from sales of assets
$74,721
Other revenue
$441,773

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Benefits paid to members
$1,207,128
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$908,378
Other salaries and wages
$802,064
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,710,442
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Depreciation
$4,561,401
Program services (functional)
$31,516,020

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$121,809,676
Total assets, end of year
$142,387,845
Total liabilities, end of year
$117,551,401
Net assets, end of year
$24,836,444
Land, buildings and equipment
$123,829,248
Gross receipts
$31,516,020
Employees
60
Year formed
1938
State of legal domicile
KS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Kevin BrownleeCEO
Officer
40$220,092$68,562
Jamin WillCFO
Officer
43$177,355$32,821
Kevin BittnerCROCOO
Officer
40$193,874$14,208
Mark AndersArea ForemanLineman
Highest-paid employee
43$122,752$61,396
Douglas VeatchOperations Manager
Key employee
44$114,049$62,883
Bryce MorganJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
44$123,318$43,857
Aaron YoderJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
43$113,055$45,237
Colteur CarterJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
45$114,816$35,525
Paul RichardJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
44$120,948$21,160
Ron OelkersTrustee
Trustee or director
4$7,584$0
Gerald StaabPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
5$4,075$0
Dean ThompsonSecretaryTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$3,775$0
Josh HarderVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
3$3,025$0
Sherri ClaassenTrustee
Trustee or director
17$2,450$0
Boyd RayTrustee
Trustee or director
10$2,125$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Stephen UnruhTrustee
Trustee or director
10$1,500
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
Kevin BrownleeCEO
Officer
39$212,942$114,204
Alan HarperManager of Operations
Officer
35$117,876$132,428
Mark AndersArea ForemanLineman
Highest-paid employee
40$118,919$85,334
Aaron YoderJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
36$105,142$68,182
Luke RoushJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
39$104,580$66,341
Tyler HaneyJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
37$108,022$60,774
Wendy McAdooVP of Admin and Finance
Officer
0$119,740$31,717
Ben RothJourneyman Lineman
Highest-paid employee
35$107,117$39,642
Kevin BittnerCROCOO
Officer
29$23,639$0
Ron OelkersTrustee
Trustee or director
8$6,870$0
Gerald StaabVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
6$3,625$0
Dean ThompsonSecretaryTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
3$3,025$0
Gary HillTrustee
Trustee or director
3$2,775$0
Boyd RayTrustee
Trustee or director
3$2,575$0
Josh HarderTrustee
Trustee or director
3$1,975$0
Sheri ClaassenPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
12$1,825$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1242, EL DORADO, KS 67042-1242
In care of
% KEVIN BROWNLEE
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Kevin Brownlee, P O Box 1242, El Dorado, KS 67042
Signed the 990
KEVIN BROWNLEE, CEO
Phone
(316) 321-2205
Return prepared by
Kelso Lynch PC PA

Mission

To Provide reliable electric power, broadband communication services and other related services to members at the most affordable cost

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • Cooperative sells and distributed electricity to its members/meters on a cooperative basis through the allocation of patronage capital. There were 7,748 active services at year end
    Expenses $30,613,596
  • Broadband Division - A separate division of the cooperative was created to provide broadband internet services to its members throught the construction of a fiber optic and wireless network. The construction and startup phase of the broadband division began in 2017. The first connection began receiving service during 2018. Fiber optic broadband services of the division will be provided to members on a patronage basis through the allocation of patronage capital to the extent of margins for such division
    Expenses $902,424

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
48-0157067
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(12): Benevolent life insurance association or mutual company
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1941
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$142,387,845
Income (IRS master file)
$31,516,020

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$31,516,020$31,516,020$142,387,845XML
990December 2023$31,186,777$28,303,284$121,809,676XML
990December 2022$28,060,383$28,197,107$107,637,815IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 48-0157067).

Questions about BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC

What is the EIN of BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC is 48-0157067.
Is BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(12) since 1941.
Are donations to BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Kevin Brownlee.
Who are the officers and directors of BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 16 received compensation from the organization, the highest $220,092 (Kevin Brownlee, CEO).
How much revenue does BUTLER RURAL ELEC COOPERATIVE ASSN INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $31,516,020, expenses of $31,516,020 and total assets of $142,387,845 at year end.

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