Nonprofit · EIN 51-0174617
OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE
Tax-exempt · COLUMBUS, OH 43229
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $9,651,246 | $9,747,010 | -$95,764 | $4,463,978 | $2,092,064 | $2,371,914 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $9,498,582 | $8,191,246 | $1,307,336 | $4,315,055 | $1,847,377 | $2,467,678 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,432,950
- Membership dues
- $5,432,950
- Program service revenue
- $4,218,296
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $87,400
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $676,551
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,712,337
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,893,200
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $24,258
- Accounting fees
- $23,000
- Occupancy
- $325,854
- Travel
- $306,501
- Depreciation
- $313,676
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,315,055
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,463,978
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,092,064
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,371,914
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,324,651
- Gross unrelated business income
- $431,258
- Gross receipts
- $9,651,246
- Employees
- 28
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1941
- State of legal domicile
- OH
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick OLoughlin | President CEO Officer | 7.2 | $223,616 | $1,018,694 | $152,604 |
| Craig Grooms | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 2.8 | $28,505 | $378,698 | $160,445 |
| William Roberts | VP Finance CFO Officer | 8 | $79,419 | $317,678 | $128,541 |
| Kurt Helfrich | General Counsel Officer | 6 | $57,629 | $326,560 | $109,266 |
| Doug Miller | VP Statewide Services Officer | 30 | $235,184 | $78,394 | $168,282 |
| Thomas Alban | VP Power Generation Officer | 1.6 | $12,371 | $296,901 | $122,233 |
| Bethany Schunn | Plant Manager Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $291,040 | $59,964 |
| Greg Niese | Director of IT Highest-paid employee | 6 | $32,171 | $182,300 | $122,460 |
| Kevin Zemanek | VP Operations Officer | 2.8 | $17,895 | $237,741 | $65,686 |
| Dwight Miller | Sr Director Safety Training Loss Prevention Highest-paid employee | 39.2 | $206,252 | $4,209 | $108,068 |
| Dave Richardson | Plant Manager Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $222,771 | $83,908 |
| Randall Keefer | Director Fuel Procurement Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $215,301 | $71,417 |
| Ben Wilson | Assistant VP Power Delivery Key employee | 4 | $21,935 | $197,418 | $58,288 |
| Dr John Saxton | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $10,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchel Headley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $9,925 | $0 | $0 |
23 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $6,450 |
| Roger Rank | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $6,050 |
| Bill Daugherty | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $5,650 |
| Robert McCort | Director Trustee or director | 2.2 | $5,650 |
| Betty Martin | Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $5,600 |
| Matt Webster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $5,250 |
| Warren Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1.8 | $5,250 |
| Thomas McQuiston | Director Trustee or director | 1.7 | $5,200 |
| Gene McCluer | Director Trustee or director | 1.6 | $4,850 |
| Tom Graham | Director Trustee or director | 1.7 | $4,850 |
| Ed Bay | Director Trustee or director | 1.1 | $4,850 |
| Ted Black | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $4,850 |
| Barry Jolliff | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $4,800 |
| Ed Crawford | Director Trustee or director | 2.1 | $4,625 |
| Larry Roof | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $4,400 |
| Dan Schloemer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $3,825 |
| Brad Haupricht | Director Trustee or director | 2.2 | $3,600 |
| Rodney Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 1.6 | $3,600 |
| Don McCarty | Director Trustee or director | 1.5 | $3,600 |
| Harold Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 1.3 | $3,600 |
| Steve Patton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $2,925 |
| Paul Berridge | Chairman Trustee or director, Former | 1.85 | $2,700 |
| William Holcomb | Director Trustee or director | 1.4 | $1,350 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 40 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick OLoughlin | President CEO Officer | 7.2 | $211,754 | $964,657 | $140,840 |
| William Roberts | VP Finance CFO Officer | 8 | $75,810 | $303,241 | $132,704 |
| Craig Grooms | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 2.8 | $24,782 | $329,249 | $127,072 |
| Kurt Helfrich | General Counsel Officer | 6 | $55,823 | $316,328 | $99,609 |
| Doug Miller | VP Statewide Services Officer | 30 | $227,039 | $75,680 | $161,763 |
| Thomas Alban | VP Power Generation Officer | 1.6 | $11,863 | $284,716 | $114,243 |
| Bethany Schunn | Plant Manager Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $258,783 | $59,556 |
| Greg Niese | Director of IT Highest-paid employee | 4 | $30,032 | $170,182 | $116,312 |
| Dave Richardson | Plant Manager Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $214,876 | $75,690 |
| Randall Keefer | Director Fuel Procurement By Product Sales Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $207,374 | $65,710 |
| Kevin Zemanek | VP Operations Officer | 2.8 | $14,512 | $192,794 | $60,846 |
| Paul Jackson | Director Project Management Highest-paid employee | 0 | $0 | $204,440 | $46,964 |
| Ben Wilson | Assistant VP Power Delivery Key employee | 4 | $18,696 | $168,265 | $53,670 |
| Dr John Saxton | Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2.48 | $9,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchel Headley | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.88 | $5,675 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Webster | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $5,475 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert McCort | Director Trustee or director | 2.16 | $5,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Taylor | Director Trustee or director | 1.77 | $5,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Rank | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1.92 | $5,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Wagner | Director Trustee or director | 2.04 | $5,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Daugherty | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $5,200 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Berridge | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 1.85 | $4,850 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas McQuiston | Director Trustee or director | 1.38 | $4,850 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Crawford | Director Trustee or director | 1.98 | $4,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Steve Patton | Director Trustee or director | 0.97 | $4,625 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene McCluer | Director Trustee or director | 1.32 | $4,450 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Schloemer | Director Trustee or director | 0.95 | $4,400 | $0 | $0 |
| Don McCarty | Director Trustee or director | 1.85 | $4,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Barry Jolliff | Director Trustee or director | 1.17 | $4,050 | $0 | $0 |
| Betty Martin | Secretary Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1.74 | $4,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Graham | Director Trustee or director | 1.42 | $3,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Ted Black | Director Trustee or director | 0.73 | $3,600 | $0 | $0 |
| Ed Bay | Director Trustee or director | 1.03 | $3,375 | $0 | $0 |
| Harold Cooper | Director Trustee or director | 1.37 | $3,150 | $0 | $0 |
| Larry Roof | Director Trustee or director | 0.91 | $2,925 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Brubaker | Director Trustee or director, Former | 1 | $2,650 | $0 | $0 |
| Rodney Eaton | Director Trustee or director | 1.66 | $2,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Brad Haupricht | Director Trustee or director | 1.24 | $1,350 | $0 | $0 |
| James McConnell | Director Trustee or director, Former | 1 | $900 | $0 | $0 |
| William Holcomb | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6677 BUSCH BLVD, COLUMBUS, OH 43229-1101
- In care of
- % WILLIAM A ROBERTS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Craig Grooms, 6677 BUSCH BLVD, COLUMBUS, OH 432291101
- Signed the 990
- William Roberts, VP Finance & CFO
- Phone
- (614) 307-2101
Mission
To safeguard enhance and optimize the environment for electric distribution cooperatives operating in the State of Ohio.
Program accomplishments
- Safety Training and Loss Prevention provides safety training and industry information to electric distribution cooperative employees around the State of Ohio mainly those working in the field.Expenses $2,996,478 · revenue $2,996,478
- The Magazine is published monthly and provides valuable information to cooperative members about electrification as well as other aspects of living in Ohio.Expenses $2,932,554 · revenue $2,978,870
- Member information and education to cooperative members throughout OhioExpenses $1,662,010 · revenue $1,662,010
- Youth and scholarship programs for distribution cooperative members. Legislative and governmental affairs efforts to provide a unified presence to the state government and economic development officials to ensure cooperative voices are known.Expenses $2,155,968 · revenue $2,013,888
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 51-0174617
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1953
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,463,978
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,651,246
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $9,651,246 | $9,747,010 | $4,463,978 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $9,498,582 | $8,191,246 | $4,315,055 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $8,402,596 | $7,873,344 | $3,974,987 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | 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 51-0174617).
Questions about OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE
- What is the EIN of OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE is 51-0174617.
- Is OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1953.
- Are donations to OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE 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 OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Craig Grooms.
- Who are the officers and directors of OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 38 people; 35 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,616 (Patrick OLoughlin, President CEO).
- How much revenue does OHIO RURAL ELECTRIC COOPERATIVES INC COUNTRY LIVING MAGAZINE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,651,246, expenses of $9,747,010 and total assets of $4,463,978 at year end.
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