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Marlboro Electric Cooperative Inc

  • Bennettsville, SC
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 1943
  • EIN: 57-0204115

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

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

Donations to this organization are not tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$78.6M (2022)

Expenses
$78.6M (2022)

Total Assets
$62M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$21.1M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2022

Tax Filings and Audits 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.

Audits are required to be submitted by nonprofit organizations that spend $750,000 or more in federal grant money in a fiscal year. "Single audits" look at the entire organization's finances and compliance, while other audits are program specific. Nonprofit Explorer has PDFs of audits for some nonprofits for fiscal year 2015 and later. Audit data is from the Federal Audit Clearinghouse.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$78,601,633
Expenses
$78,601,633
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$40,843,237
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $79,766,133
> 100%
Investment Income $97,172
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$1,261,672
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $61,965,367
Total Liabilities $21,122,130
Net Assets $40,843,237
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $78,396,557
Income From Other Sources $97,172
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Donald J Quick (Sec Treasurer) $40,604 $0 $0
Sam P Mc Innis Jr (Chairman) $40,117 $0 $0
Edgar M Gordon (Trustee) $24,503 $0 $0
William M Carabo (Trustee) $22,378 $0 $0
John M Alford (Vice Chairman) $21,953 $0 $0
Janelle C Sauls (Trustee) $21,953 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Trustee) $21,953 $0 $0
William R Quick (Trustee) $21,953 $0 $0
James T Grant (Trustee) $21,953 $0 $0
William L Fleming Jr (Pres Ceo Meci) $0 $0 $0
William L Fleming Jr (Mgt Co Pres Ceo) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2023

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,330,397
Expenses
$72,759,245
Net Income
$2,571,152
Net Assets
$36,928,906
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $72,743,636
96.6%
Investment Income $15,609
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,571,152
3.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $329,270
0.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $90,877,011
Total Liabilities $53,948,105
Net Assets $36,928,906
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $71,978,467
Income From Other Sources $251,394
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William L Fleming Jr (President And Ceo Meci) $89,287 $0 $0
Donald J Quick (Sec Treasurer) $38,285 $0 $0
Sam P Mc Innis (Chairman) $37,289 $0 $0
Edgar M Gordon (Trustee) $25,195 $0 $0
William M Carabo (Trustee) $24,426 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Trustee) $23,010 $0 $0
Janelle C Sauls (Trustee) $22,945 $0 $0
James T Grant (Trustee) $22,945 $0 $0
John M Alford (Vice Chairman) $22,944 $0 $0
William R Quick (Trustee) $22,944 $0 $0
William L Fleming Jr (Mgt Co Pres 3 1 12 31) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2022

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$71,184,446
Expenses
$70,782,896
Net Income
$401,550
Net Assets
$31,562,267
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $70,534,498
99.1%
Investment Income $248,396
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $401,552
0.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $826,940
1.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $94,217,420
Total Liabilities $62,655,153
Net Assets $31,562,267
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $70,141,633
Income From Other Sources $500,868
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert B Flemming Jr (Coo) $409,544 $0 $161,781
William L Fleming Jr (President &) $389,552 $0 $181,150
Robert T Kirk (Vp Of Operat) $234,549 $0 $115,747
John L Powers (Vp, Strategi) $183,094 $0 $104,941
Justin Cheek (Journeyman) $125,122 $0 $52,315
Roddy Bowers (Line Superin) $121,635 $0 $63,673
Donald J Quick (Sec./Treasur) $42,111 $0 $0
Sam P Mcinnis Jr (Chairman) $38,540 $0 $0
Edgar M Gordon (Trustee) $27,338 $0 $0
William M Carabo (Trustee) $27,233 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Trustee) $25,124 $0 $0
Janelle C Sauls (Trustee) $23,976 $0 $0
James T Grant (Trustee) $23,976 $0 $0
John M Alford (Vice Chairma) $23,970 $0 $0
William R Quick (Trustee) $23,970 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 11, 2021

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2020

No Extracted Financial Data

Form 990 documents are not available for this tax period, but audit documents are available for download.

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Audits

Audit for a nonprofit that spends $750,000+ in federal grant money in a fiscal year

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,090,390
Expenses
$75,991,861
Net Income
-$901,471
Net Assets
$29,275,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $75,413,999
> 100%
Investment Income $577,862
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$901,471
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $799,061
1.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $86,991,313
Total Liabilities $57,715,888
Net Assets $29,275,425
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $74,986,053
Income From Other Sources $705,861
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Robert B Flemming Jr (Coo) $425,691 $0 $147,016
William L Fleming Jr (President &) $359,778 $0 $169,826
Robert T Kirk (Vp Of Operat) $184,715 $0 $99,825
John L Powers (Vp, Strategi) $182,625 $0 $95,628
Roddy Bowers (Line Superin) $105,892 $0 $56,220
Ed Salley (Manager, It) $104,165 $0 $56,626
Donald J Quick (Sec./Treasur) $41,316 $0 $0
Sam P Mcinnis Jr (Chairman) $37,979 $0 $0
John M Alford (Vice Chairma) $37,933 $0 $0
James T Grant (Trustee) $26,842 $0 $0
William M Carabo (Trustee) $26,383 $0 $0
Edgar M Gordon (Trustee) $26,063 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Trustee) $25,124 $0 $0
Janelle C Sauls (Trustee) $23,927 $0 $0
William R Quick (Trustee) $23,890 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$77,806,324
Expenses
$78,352,324
Net Income
-$546,000
Net Assets
$27,765,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $77,666,096
99.8%
Investment Income $686,229
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$546,001
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $987,171
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $82,049,244
Total Liabilities $54,283,588
Net Assets $27,765,656
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $77,181,717
Income From Other Sources $819,900

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$80,522,463
Expenses
$79,787,239
Net Income
$735,224
Net Assets
$24,647,304
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $79,099,719
98.2%
Investment Income $687,520
0.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $735,224
0.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,104,684
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $66,434,536
Total Liabilities $41,787,232
Net Assets $24,647,304
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $78,666,128
Income From Other Sources $799,158
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William L Fleming Jr (President &) $371,326 $0 $167,715
Annie Crowley (Cfo) $253,600 $0 $119,680
Kelly Jordan (Cao) $241,329 $0 $102,181
Robert B Flemming Jr (Coo) $235,834 $0 $55,279
William L Fleming Jr (President &) $201,500 $0 $0
Charles M Haynie (Vp Of Market) $144,085 $0 $85,332
Robert T Kirk (Vp Of Operat) $143,019 $0 $95,942
Janelle C Sauls (Trustee) $43,817 $0 $0
James T Grant (Trustee) $43,565 $0 $0
Donald J Quick (Sec./Treasur) $43,135 $0 $0
William M Carabo (Trustee) $41,297 $0 $0
John M Alford (Vice Chairma) $40,389 $0 $0
William R Quick (Trustee) $40,295 $0 $0
Sam P Mcinnis Jr (Chairman) $40,143 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Trustee) $40,038 $0 $0
Edgar M Gordon (Trustee) $31,464 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$77,483,647
Expenses
$77,866,344
Net Income
-$382,697
Net Assets
$20,593,359
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $77,317,602
99.8%
Investment Income $548,742
0.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$382,697
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,054,109
1.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $55,018,992
Total Liabilities $34,425,633
Net Assets $20,593,359
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $76,980,351
Income From Other Sources $630,208
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
William L Fleming Jr (President &) $349,535 $0 $125,948
Annie Crowley (Cfo And Vp O) $240,946 $0 $85,714
Kelly Jordan (Vp Business) $165,247 $0 $77,035
William L Fleming Jr (President &) $161,530 $0 $23,639
Troy D Conyer (Vp,Engineeri) $145,485 $0 $85,641
John L Powers (Vp, Govt Rel) $133,916 $0 $78,492
Robbie Kirk (Vp Of Operat) $129,456 $0 $71,953
William L Fleming (Retired Pres) $129,137 $0 $0
Janelle C Sauls (Trustee) $49,013 $0 $0
William M Carabo (Trustee) $47,545 $0 $0
John M Alford (Vice Chairma) $45,590 $0 $0
William R Quick (Trustee) $45,490 $0 $0
Charles R Smith (Trustee) $45,233 $0 $0
James T Grant (Trustee) $42,909 $0 $0
Donald J Quick (Sec./Treasur) $42,886 $0 $0
Sam P Mcinnis Jr (Chairman) $38,120 $0 $0
Edgar M Gordon (Trustee) $36,673 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 13, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$74,233,356
Expenses
$74,146,205
Net Income
$87,151
Net Assets
$17,020,968
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $73,738,366
99.3%
Investment Income $400,773
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $94,217
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $629,323
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $52,956,899
Total Liabilities $35,935,931
Net Assets $17,020,968
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $73,458,520
Income From Other Sources $459,336

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$74,830,694
Expenses
$75,136,591
Net Income
-$305,897
Net Assets
$14,324,445
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $74,808,656
100.0%
Investment Income $317,774
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$295,736
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $969,670
1.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $54,342,713
Total Liabilities $40,018,268
Net Assets $14,324,445
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $74,521,239
Income From Other Sources $362,120

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$75,643,849
Expenses
$75,643,849
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$13,823,277
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $75,688,672
> 100%
Investment Income $24,828
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$69,651
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $1,311,864
1.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,655,097
Total Liabilities $37,831,820
Net Assets $13,823,277
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $75,386,037
Income From Other Sources $162,542

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990

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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$74,459,447
Expenses
$74,459,447
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$13,468,814
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $74,415,089
99.9%
Investment Income $23,151
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $21,207
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $692,123
0.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $51,272,555
Total Liabilities $37,803,741
Net Assets $13,468,814
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $73,951,509
Income From Other Sources $80,911

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$72,536,025
Expenses
$72,536,025
Net Income
$0
Net Assets
$13,135,644
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $72,486,725
99.9%
Investment Income $21,070
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $28,230
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $613,078
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,337,702
Total Liabilities $37,202,058
Net Assets $13,135,644
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $72,086,458
Income From Other Sources $77,303

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$66,524,151
Expenses
$65,780,382
Net Income
$743,769
Net Assets
$12,452,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $66,463,994
99.9%
Investment Income $24,399
0.0%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $35,758
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $523,643
0.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $50,542,835
Total Liabilities $38,090,772
Net Assets $12,452,063
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $66,166,145
Income From Other Sources $92,235

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990

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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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

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PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

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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