BUGGS ISLAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE Charity Report

Tax-exempt status may be revoked

BUGGS ISLAND TELEPHONE COOPERATIVE

EIN 54-6004683

What they do

PUBLIC UTILITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS to MEMBERS ONLY.

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They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

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$79.66spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $38,402 for MICHELE TAYLOR (GENERAL MANAGER/ASST SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2020

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,161,607

Expenses$925,350

Annual surplus $236,257 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

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Revenue$1,161,607

Expenses$925,350

Accounting fees$35,610

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2020

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MICHELE TAYLORGENERAL MANAGER/ASST SECRETARY · 40 hrs/week $38,402Base $29,871 · Other $8,531

CAROLYN PIERCYASSISTANT TREASURER · 40 hrs/week $27,596Base $20,163 · Other $7,433

JOSEPH HUTSONDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $1,916

JASON HITESECRETARY · 2 hrs/week $1,901

JERRY JONESDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $1,607

CHERYL FIELDTREASURER · 2 hrs/week $1,265

EDSEL SMITH JRDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $1,059

H ELIZABETH FARRAR-CLARYDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $1,058

MELISSA HARTMENDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $1,058

RANDOLPH HITEVICE PRESIDENT · 2 hrs/week $1,052

LINSEY CARROLLPRESIDENT · 2 hrs/week $707

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

MICHELE TAYLORGENERAL MANAGER/ASST SECRETARY

CAROLYN PIERCYASSISTANT TREASURER

JOSEPH HUTSONDIRECTOR

JASON HITESECRETARY

JERRY JONESDIRECTOR

CHERYL FIELDTREASURER

EDSEL SMITH JRDIRECTOR

H ELIZABETH FARRAR-CLARYDIRECTOR

MELISSA HARTMENDIRECTOR

RANDOLPH HITEVICE PRESIDENT

LINSEY CARROLLPRESIDENT

About this charity

Location: 100 NELLIE JONES ROAD PO BOX 129, BRACEY, VA 23919
County: Mecklenburg
In care of: MICHELE TAYLOR
Primary officer: MICHELE TAYLOR, MANAGER

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(434) 636-2274

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2020
Tax period began: January 1, 2020
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: BKD LLP
Revocation date: October 15, 2023