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West Prairie Water Co

  • Arcola, IL
  • Tax-exempt since June 2000
  • EIN: 36-4148800

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Benevolent life insurance associations, irrigation companies, telephone companies, etc., which have a mutually beneficial nature.

Category: Mutual/Membership Benefit Organizations, Other / Local Benevolent Life Insurance Associations, Mutual Irrigation and Telephone Companies, and Like Organizations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.39M (2023)

Expenses
$1.31M (2023)

Total Assets
$5.24M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$3.25M (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,389,952
Expenses
$1,305,890
Net Income
$84,062
Net Assets
$1,998,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,377,966
99.1%
Investment Income $11,986
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,940
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,243,199
Total Liabilities $3,245,152
Net Assets $1,998,047
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $1,377,966
Income From Other Sources $11,986
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $960 $0 $0
Gregg Hilgenberg (Director) $800 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $800 $0 $0
Larry Kauffman (Director) $720 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 16, 2024

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,169,084
Expenses
$967,658
Net Income
$201,426
Net Assets
$1,913,985
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,166,488
99.8%
Investment Income $2,596
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,260
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,281,043
Total Liabilities $3,367,058
Net Assets $1,913,985
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $1,166,488
Income From Other Sources $2,351
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $960 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $880 $0 $0
Gregg Hilgenberg (Director) $800 $0 $0
Larry Kauffman (Director) $720 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 15, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,069,449
Expenses
$1,302,387
Net Income
-$232,938
Net Assets
$1,712,559
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,064,336
99.5%
Investment Income $5,113
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,420
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,123,794
Total Liabilities $3,411,235
Net Assets $1,712,559
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $1,064,336
Income From Other Sources $5,113
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $880 $0 $0
Gregg Hilgenberg (Director) $800 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $720 $0 $0
Larry Kauffman (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 9, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,028,066
Expenses
$1,173,830
Net Income
-$145,764
Net Assets
$1,945,497
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $1,015,115
98.7%
Investment Income $12,951
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $10,940
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,445,499
Total Liabilities $3,500,002
Net Assets $1,945,497
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $1,015,115
Income From Other Sources $12,951
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $960 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $880 $0 $0
Frank Melanson (Director) $800 $0 $0
Gregg Hilgenberg (Director) $640 $0 $0
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990
Filed on March 15, 2021

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$977,707
Expenses
$950,340
Net Income
$27,367
Net Assets
$2,091,261
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $969,965
99.2%
Investment Income $7,742
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,420
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,663,973
Total Liabilities $3,572,712
Net Assets $2,091,261
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $0
Income From Other Sources $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $960 $0 $0
Frank Melanson (Director) $880 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $720 $0 $0
Gregg Hilgenberg (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 15, 2020

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$988,697
Expenses
$955,341
Net Income
$33,356
Net Assets
$2,063,894
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $985,776
99.7%
Investment Income $2,921
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,340
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,731,742
Total Liabilities $3,667,848
Net Assets $2,063,894
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $0
Income From Other Sources $0
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Paul Enlow (Director) $960 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $960 $0 $0
Frank Melanson (Director) $880 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $800 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 9, 2019

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$903,965
Expenses
$869,279
Net Income
$34,686
Net Assets
$2,030,538
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $902,322
99.8%
Investment Income $1,643
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,500
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,766,103
Total Liabilities $3,735,565
Net Assets $2,030,538
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $895,771
Income From Other Sources $8,194

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$861,814
Expenses
$811,908
Net Income
$49,906
Net Assets
$1,995,852
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $860,313
99.8%
Investment Income $1,501
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,580
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,797,831
Total Liabilities $3,801,979
Net Assets $1,995,852
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $855,513
Income From Other Sources $6,301
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,050 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Treasurer) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,705 $0 $0
Paul Enlow (Director) $880 $0 $0
Frank Melanson (Director) $800 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $720 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Jan. 17, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$787,647
Expenses
$791,264
Net Income
-$3,617
Net Assets
$1,945,946
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $785,886
99.8%
Investment Income $1,761
0.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,500
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,821,140
Total Liabilities $3,875,194
Net Assets $1,945,946
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $781,386
Income From Other Sources $6,261
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Sec/Treas) $2,460 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Paul Enlow (Director) $960 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $960 $0 $0
Frank Melanson (Director) $800 $0 $0
Rod Kennel (Director) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 10, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$777,422
Expenses
$787,869
Net Income
-$10,447
Net Assets
$1,949,563
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $775,373
99.7%
Investment Income $2,049
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,580
1.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $5,898,716
Total Liabilities $3,949,153
Net Assets $1,949,563
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $771,079
Income From Other Sources $6,343
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Fred Helmuth (President) $3,660 $0 $0
Chad Yoder (Sec/Treas) $2,160 $0 $0
Joe Gingerich (Vice Pres.) $1,860 $0 $0
Melvin Miller (Director) $1,860 $0 $0
Frank Melanson (Director) $1,392 $0 $0
Paul Schrock (Director) $1,335 $0 $0
Paul Enlow (Director) $960 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Dec. 10, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$744,385
Expenses
$743,301
Net Income
$1,084
Net Assets
$1,960,010
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $741,600
99.6%
Investment Income $2,785
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,890
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,003,502
Total Liabilities $4,043,492
Net Assets $1,960,010
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $736,272
Income From Other Sources $8,113

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$751,821
Expenses
$729,959
Net Income
$21,862
Net Assets
$1,958,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $30,000
4.0%
Program Services $715,484
95.2%
Investment Income $6,337
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $11,960
1.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,117,831
Total Liabilities $4,158,905
Net Assets $1,958,926
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $715,128
Income From Other Sources $36,693

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$688,518
Expenses
$704,892
Net Income
-$16,374
Net Assets
$1,937,064
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $685,739
99.6%
Investment Income $2,779
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $12,260
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $6,218,542
Total Liabilities $4,281,478
Net Assets $1,937,064
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $682,438
Income From Other Sources $6,080

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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