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Progressive Rural Telephone Coop Inc

  • Rentz, GA
  • Tax-exempt since Nov. 1962
  • EIN: 58-0672930

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
$11.6M (2022)

Expenses
$8.53M (2022)

Total Assets
$35.2M (2022)

Total Liabilities
$8.06M (2022)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2010 to 2022

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 Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$11,560,585
Expenses
$8,532,491
Net Income
$3,028,094
Net Assets
$27,124,248
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $11,032,291
95.4%
Investment Income $12,292
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $516,002
4.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $283,758
3.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $35,185,220
Total Liabilities $8,060,972
Net Assets $27,124,248
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $11,548,293
Income From Other Sources $12,292
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $132,950 $0 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $19,212 $3,600 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $19,212 $3,600 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $19,212 $3,600 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $19,212 $3,600 $0
Douglas T Ward (Director) $19,060 $3,600 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $18,300 $3,600 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $18,300 $3,600 $0
Dan Rowe (Director) $18,300 $3,000 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 10, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$9,580,532
Expenses
$5,970,516
Net Income
$3,610,016
Net Assets
$24,869,153
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $9,565,485
99.8%
Investment Income $15,047
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 $270,894
4.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $32,679,520
Total Liabilities $7,810,367
Net Assets $24,869,153
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $9,565,485
Income From Other Sources $15,047
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $123,188 $0 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $19,164 $3,600 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $19,164 $3,600 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $19,164 $3,600 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $19,164 $3,600 $0
Douglas T Ward (Director) $19,164 $3,600 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $18,108 $3,600 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $18,108 $3,600 $0
George B Lindsey Jr (Director) $15,670 $2,700 $0
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990
Filed on Oct. 6, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,488,036
Expenses
$5,566,043
Net Income
$2,921,993
Net Assets
$21,077,601
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $8,482,976
99.9%
Investment Income $5,060
0.1%
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 $269,423
4.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $31,017,613
Total Liabilities $9,940,012
Net Assets $21,077,601
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $8,482,976
Income From Other Sources $5,060
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $122,471 $0 $0
George B Lindsey Jr (Director) $18,624 $3,600 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $18,624 $3,600 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $18,624 $3,600 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $18,624 $3,600 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $18,624 $3,600 $0
Douglas T Ward (Director) $18,624 $3,600 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $17,604 $3,600 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $17,604 $3,600 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$8,541,496
Expenses
$5,404,094
Net Income
$3,137,402
Net Assets
$18,879,889
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $8,538,313
100.0%
Investment Income $3,183
0.0%
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 $251,454
4.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $27,817,034
Total Liabilities $8,937,145
Net Assets $18,879,889
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $8,538,313
Income From Other Sources $3,183
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $113,276 $0 $0
George B Lindsey Jr (Director) $17,844 $3,600 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $17,844 $3,600 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $17,844 $3,600 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $17,844 $6,607 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $17,844 $3,600 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $17,204 $3,600 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $16,884 $3,600 $0
Don Ray Christian (Former Director) $16,584 $0 $0
Douglas T Ward (Director) $13,383 $2,700 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 16, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,932,372
Expenses
$4,983,779
Net Income
$948,593
Net Assets
$15,436,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,930,819
100.0%
Investment Income $1,553
0.0%
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 $259,457
5.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $23,947,457
Total Liabilities $8,510,480
Net Assets $15,436,977
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,930,819
Income From Other Sources $1,553
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $110,340 $0 $0
Roger Lord (Director) $31,265 $6,610 $0
George B Lindsey Jr (Director) $16,836 $3,600 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $16,836 $3,600 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $16,836 $3,600 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $16,836 $6,515 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $16,836 $3,600 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $16,836 $3,600 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $16,836 $3,600 $0
Don Ray Christian (Former Director) $15,408 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,514,523
Expenses
$4,755,152
Net Income
$759,371
Net Assets
$15,147,211
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,511,551
99.9%
Investment Income $2,972
0.1%
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 $260,796
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $20,601,013
Total Liabilities $5,453,802
Net Assets $15,147,211
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,511,551
Income From Other Sources $2,972
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $108,783 $0 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $30,270 $9,973 $0
Roger Lord (Director) $28,719 $7,200 $0
George B Lindsey Jr (Director) $15,504 $7,200 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $15,504 $9,956 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $15,504 $7,200 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $15,504 $7,200 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $15,504 $7,200 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $15,504 $7,200 $0
Don Ray Christian (Former Director) $14,136 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Feb. 28, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,651,858
Expenses
$4,508,731
Net Income
$1,143,127
Net Assets
$14,229,250
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,646,671
99.9%
Investment Income $5,187
0.1%
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 $249,801
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $18,168,961
Total Liabilities $3,939,711
Net Assets $14,229,250
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,646,671
Income From Other Sources $5,187
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Ronald L Chambers (General Manager) $104,763 $0 $0
Shirley Willis (Director) $28,871 $9,834 $0
Roger Lord (Director) $27,211 $9,802 $0
Larry Sanders (Director) $14,916 $7,200 $0
Jimmy D Holland (Director) $14,916 $7,200 $0
Larry A Windham (Director) $14,916 $7,200 $0
George B Lindsey Jr (Director) $14,736 $7,200 $0
Kennon Smith (Director) $14,736 $7,200 $0
Emory Anderson (Director) $14,736 $7,200 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,335,024
Expenses
$4,616,003
Net Income
$719,021
Net Assets
$13,132,255
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,330,689
99.9%
Investment Income $4,335
0.1%
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 $214,467
4.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $857,004
18.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $17,082,154
Total Liabilities $3,949,899
Net Assets $13,132,255
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,330,689
Income From Other Sources $4,335

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,050,836
Expenses
$4,549,370
Net Income
$501,466
Net Assets
$12,664,927
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,046,293
99.9%
Investment Income $4,543
0.1%
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 $253,370
5.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $894,819
19.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,838,315
Total Liabilities $4,173,388
Net Assets $12,664,927
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,046,293
Income From Other Sources $4,543

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,278,029
Expenses
$4,506,970
Net Income
$771,059
Net Assets
$12,745,663
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,269,295
99.8%
Investment Income $8,734
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 $243,444
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $856,039
19.0%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,876,684
Total Liabilities $4,131,021
Net Assets $12,745,663
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,269,295
Income From Other Sources $8,734

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$5,402,847
Expenses
$4,288,281
Net Income
$1,114,566
Net Assets
$11,943,618
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $5,391,885
99.8%
Investment Income $10,962
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 $231,565
5.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $850,551
19.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,776,036
Total Liabilities $4,832,418
Net Assets $11,943,618
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $5,391,885
Income From Other Sources $10,962

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,549,339
Expenses
$4,281,721
Net Income
$267,618
Net Assets
$11,472,943
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,530,383
99.6%
Investment Income $18,956
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 $225,791
5.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $867,308
20.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,176,311
Total Liabilities $4,703,368
Net Assets $11,472,943
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $4,530,383
Income From Other Sources $18,956

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990

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$4,650,883
Expenses
$4,028,377
Net Income
$622,506
Net Assets
$11,472,436
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $4,615,792
99.2%
Investment Income $35,091
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 $220,808
5.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $879,498
21.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $16,732,264
Total Liabilities $5,259,828
Net Assets $11,472,436
Club or Co-Op Income
Income From Members $4,615,792
Income From Other Sources $35,091

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990

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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

PDF

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

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
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 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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