Nonprofit · EIN 81-0134746
FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
Tax-exempt · LEWISTOWN, MT 59457
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $31,906,904 | $31,906,904 | $0 | $72,667,056 | $26,023,886 | $46,643,170 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $30,368,742 | $30,368,742 | $0 | $69,397,260 | $24,002,021 | $45,395,239 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $31,037,162 | $26,382,359 | $4,654,803 | $63,208,877 | $19,851,718 | $43,357,159 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $30,028,941
- Investment income
- $72,743
- Other revenue
- $1,805,220
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Benefits paid to members
- $2,463,495
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $549,949
- Other salaries and wages
- $276,157
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $924,490
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $46,705
- Accounting fees
- $20,734
- Depreciation
- $2,594,143
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $69,397,260
- Total assets, end of year
- $72,667,056
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $26,023,886
- Net assets, end of year
- $46,643,170
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $52,460,097
- Gross receipts
- $31,906,904
- Employees
- 36
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1938
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARSON SWEENEY | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $217,122 | $95,872 |
| SALLY HORACEK | OFFICE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $156,291 | $85,111 |
| DALE RIKALA | LINE SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,888 | $83,476 |
| BRET OPHUS | LINE SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,025 | $80,309 |
| MARK SCHWOMEYER | FOREMAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,218 | $57,560 |
| JANINE DIDIER | PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,608 | $63,653 |
| JASON SWANZ | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6.47 | $48,448 | $0 |
| BRAD ARNTZEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6.46 | $38,365 | $0 |
| TERRY FROST | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 6.94 | $35,589 | $0 |
| CATHY KOMBOL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4.17 | $34,194 | $0 |
| PAUL BRADY | TRUSTEE (BEGAN JUNE 2025) Trustee or director | 2.03 | $23,282 | $0 |
| BOB EVANS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 4.3 | $19,358 | $0 |
| BRETT MAXWELL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 5.52 | $18,983 | $0 |
| PAUL DESCHEEMAEKER | TRUSTEE (ENDED JUNE 2025) Trustee or director | 3.08 | $18,736 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARSON SWEENEY | GENERAL MANAGER Officer | 40 | $199,610 | $91,843 |
| SALLY HORACEK | OFFICE MANAGER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,436 | $80,427 |
| DALE RIKALA | LINE SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,740 | $80,184 |
| BRIAN GODBEY | SERVICEMAN/METER TECH Highest-paid employee | 40 | $137,308 | $80,419 |
| BRET OPHUS | LINE SUPERINTENDENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,284 | $76,378 |
| MARK SCHWOMEYER | FOREMAN Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,214 | $55,119 |
| JASON SWANZ | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 6.08 | $43,759 | $0 |
| BRAD ARNTZEN | ASSISTANT SEC/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 8.02 | $41,144 | $0 |
| PAUL DESCHEEMAEKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 9.43 | $35,125 | $0 |
| TERRY FROST | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 8.82 | $32,500 | $0 |
| CATHY KOMBOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5.42 | $32,250 | $0 |
| BRETT MAXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 7.08 | $18,260 | $0 |
| BOB EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4.69 | $17,635 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARSON SWEENEY | EMPLOYEE Highest-paid employee | 50 | $186,048 |
| JASON SWANZ | SEC/TREAS Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $43,622 |
| BRAD ARNTZEN | ASSISTANT SE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $40,688 |
| PAUL DESCHEEMAEKER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10.5 | $35,429 |
| TERRY FROST | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 6 | $32,179 |
| CATHY KOMBOL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $31,929 |
| BRETT MAXWELL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 5 | $17,537 |
| BOB EVANS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 4 | $17,412 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 84423 US HIGHWAY 87, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457-2058
- In care of
- % BRET OPHUS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CARSON SWEENEY, 84423 US HIGHWAY 87, LEWISTOWN, MT 59457
- Signed the 990
- CARSON SWEENEY, GENERAL MANAGER
- Phone
- (406) 538-3465
- Website
- HTTPS://FERGUSELECTRIC.COOP
- Return prepared by
- DOUGLAS WILSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
THE MISSION OF FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WHO WE ARE: WE ARE A NON-PROFIT COOPERATIVE UTILITY OWNED, OPERATED AND SUPPORTED BY MEMBERS IN CENTRAL MONTANA.WHAT WE DO: WE DISTRIBUTE ELECTRICITY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES TO 14 CENTRAL MONTANA COUNTIES: BLAINE, CASCADE, CHOTEAU, FERGUS, GOLDEN VALLEY, JUDITH BASIN, MEAGHER, MUSSELSHELL, PETROLEUM, STILLWATER, SWEET GRASS, TREASURE, WHEATLAND, AND YELLOWSTONE.WHAT WE VALUE: WE VALUE INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND EMPLOYEES IN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBER-OWNERS.WHAT WE ASPIRE TO BECOME: WE ARE WORKING TO BECOME THE TRUSTED PROVIDER FOR ALL ENERGY AND ENERGY RELATED SERVICES THAT OUR MEMBERS REQUIRE.
Program accomplishments
- THE MISSION OF FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WHO WE ARE: WE ARE A NON-PROFIT COOPERATIVE UTILITY OWNED, OPERATED AND SUPPORTED BY MEMBERS IN CENTRAL MONTANA.WHAT WE DO: WE DISTRIBUTE ELECTRICITY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES TO 14 CENTRAL MONTANA COUNTIES: BLAINE, CASCADE, CHOTEAU, FERGUS, GOLDEN VALLEY, JUDITH BASIN, MEAGHER, MUSSELSHELL, PETROLEUM, STILLWATER, SWEET GRASS, TREASURE, WHEATLAND, AND YELLOWSTONE.WHAT WE VALUE: WE VALUE INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND EMPLOYEES IN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBER-OWNERS.WHAT WE ASPIRE TO BECOME: WE ARE WORKING TO BECOME THE TRUSTED PROVIDER FOR ALL ENERGY AND ENERGY RELATED SERVICES THAT OUR MEMBERS REQUIRE.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-0134746
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(12): Benevolent life insurance association or mutual company
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1940
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $72,667,056
- Income (IRS master file)
- $31,906,904
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $31,906,904 | $31,906,904 | $72,667,056 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $30,368,742 | $30,368,742 | $69,397,260 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $31,037,162 | $26,382,359 | $63,208,877 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $29,316,943 | $24,799,017 | $54,389,942 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 81-0134746).
Questions about FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
- What is the EIN of FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC is 81-0134746.
- Is FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(12) since 1940.
- Are donations to FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE 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 FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CARSON SWEENEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 14 received compensation from the organization, the highest $217,122 (CARSON SWEENEY, GENERAL MANAGER).
- How much revenue does FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $31,906,904, expenses of $31,906,904 and total assets of $72,667,056 at year end.
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