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ObjectId: 201412279349302326 - Submission: 2014-08-15
TIN: 83-0162161
Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
Attach to Form 990.
See separate instructions.
Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990
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OMB No. 1545-0047
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
POWDER RIVER ENERGY CORPORATION
Employer identification number
83-0162161
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
First-class or charter travel
Housing allowance or residence for personal use
Travel for companions
Payments for business use of personal residence
Tax idemnification and gross-up payments
Health or social club dues or initiation fees
Discretionary spending account
Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain
1b
Yes
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a?
..
2
Yes
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
Compensation committee
Written employment contract
Independent compensation consultant
Compensation survey or study
Form 990 of other organizations
Approval by the board or compensation committee
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment?
................
4a
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan?
.........
4b
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement?
.........
4c
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization?
...........................
5a
b
Any related organization?
5b
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization?
6a
b
Any related organization?
6b
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III
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7
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III
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8
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)?
.........................
9
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees.
Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note.
The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation
(C)
Retirement and other deferred compensation
(D)
Nontaxable
benefits
(E)
Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F)
Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i)
Base compensation
(ii)
Bonus & incentive compensation
(iii)
Other reportable compensation
1
MIKE EASLEY
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
(i)
(ii)
265,628
0
51
0
5,000
0
93,657
0
15,889
0
380,225
0
0
0
2
FLOYD KANODE
CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN. OFFICER
(i)
(ii)
127,367
0
3,462
0
2,501
0
58,154
0
7,618
0
199,102
0
0
0
3
LES PENNING
DEPUTY GENERAL MANAGER & CHIEF OPERA
(i)
(ii)
152,121
0
4,168
0
2,898
0
66,706
0
9,094
0
234,987
0
0
0
4
MATT DAVIS
SR. VICE PRES. OF ENGINEERING & TECH
(i)
(ii)
133,541
0
2,474
0
2,542
0
56,036
0
7,977
0
202,570
0
0
0
5
MIKE POMMARANE
SR. VICE PRESIDENT OF SYSTEM OPERATI
(i)
(ii)
136,683
0
51
0
0
0
37,366
0
2,258
0
176,358
0
0
0
6
CORY JENSEN
METER TECHNICIAN 1
(i)
(ii)
118,519
0
1,521
0
1,816
0
44,312
0
5,396
0
171,564
0
0
0
7
WAYNE POLLAT
DISTRICT FOREMAN
(i)
(ii)
118,566
0
721
0
0
0
29,797
0
5,354
0
154,438
0
0
0
8
DUFFY BURESH
DISTRICT FOREMAN
(i)
(ii)
114,951
0
1,322
0
1,816
0
37,896
0
5,533
0
161,518
0
0
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference
Explanation
SCHEDULE J INFORMATION:
THE COMPANY HEADQUARTERS ARE LOCATED IN A REMOTE, RURAL AREA IN THE EXTREME NORTHEAST CORNER OF WYOMING. IT IS OCCASIONALLY DEEMED EXPEDIENT TO CHARTER SMALL PISTON-ENGINED AIRPLANES WHEN THE COMPANY BUSINESS REQUIRES TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF OUR SERVICE TERRITORY. THIS OCCURS PRIMARILY WHEN TRAVEL IS NECESSARY TO TWO DESTINATIONS. THE FIRST DESTINATION IS THE STATE CAPITAL IN CHEYENNE, FOR REGULATORY, GOVERNMENTAL, AND ASSOCIATED MEETINGS OR ACTIVITIES AFFECTING THE COMPANY. THE SECOND LOCATION IS THE BISMARCK, NORTH DAKOTA OFFICES OF OUR PRINCIPAL POWER SUPPLIER, BASIN ELECTRIC POWER COOPERATIVE. AS BASIN IS A COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATION, THE COMPANY IS AN OWNER-MEMBER OF BASIN AND PARTICIPATES IN ITS GENERAL AND SPECIAL MEETINGS. THESE CHARTERS ARE FOR BUSINESS PURPOSES ONLY, HAVE NO COMPENSATORY PURPOSES WHATSOEVER, AND OFTEN ALLOW FOR SAME DAY ROUND TRIP TRAVEL. ONLY THE COMPANY CEO, MIKE EASLEY, OR ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CAN AUTHORIZE CHARTER EXPENSE. THE COMPANY OFFERS A WELLNESS PROGRAM EACH YEAR FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PART OF THE PROGRAM INCLUDES REIMBURSEMENT OF FITNESS CENTER OR WEIGHT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FEES IN AN AMOUNT OF 50% OF THE TOTAL FEES, WITH THE MAXIMUM AMOUNT OF $50 PER QUARTER.
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