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BEAR CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION INC

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Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

BEAR CREEK WATER ASSOCIATION INC

EIN 58-1965138 · Telecommunications (W50)

What they do

to PROVIDE PUBLIC UTILITY SERVICES to MORE THAN 19,000 WATER CUSTOMERS and MORE THAN 7,000 SEWER CUSTOMERS IN A 105 SQUARE MILE SERVICE AREA IN SOUTHERN MADISON COUNTY, MS.

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Money report from 2023The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

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

They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$60.03spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$11.32in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $189,213 for NOLAN P WILLIAMSON (GENERAL MANAGER/SECRETARY). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2023

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Money in and money out

Revenue$18,235,643
Expenses$10,946,081
Annual surplus $7,289,562 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.
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Revenue$18,235,643
Expenses$10,946,081
Assets$123,891,713
Income$18,221,430
Accounting fees$32,616
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2023

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
NOLAN P WILLIAMSONGENERAL MANAGER/SECRETARY · 40 hrs/week $189,213Base $157,597 · Other $31,616
SAM BUCMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN · 40 hrs/week $125,095Base $102,773 · Other $22,322
FARRIS GIBBSMAINTENANCE MANAGER · 40 hrs/week $123,782Base $116,268 · Other $7,514
HANNAH LEWISCFO · 40 hrs/week $110,165Base $103,865 · Other $6,300
BUDDY VOELKELPRESIDENT · 6 hrs/week $8,400
ADAM JENKINS JRVICE PRESIDENT · 2 hrs/week $2,600
BOBBY BROWNDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $2,500
CONNIE BARFIELDDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $2,400
MATTHEW HOLMESDIRECTOR · 2 hrs/week $700

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (9)

NOLAN P WILLIAMSONGENERAL MANAGER/SECRETARY

SAM BUCMAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

FARRIS GIBBSMAINTENANCE MANAGER

HANNAH LEWISCFO

BUDDY VOELKELPRESIDENT

ADAM JENKINS JRVICE PRESIDENT

BOBBY BROWNDIRECTOR

CONNIE BARFIELDDIRECTOR

MATTHEW HOLMESDIRECTOR

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1992
Location
301 DISTRIBUTION DR, GLUCKSTADT, MS 39110-8744
County
Madison
In care of
BUDDY VOELKEL
Primary officer
BUDDY VOELKEL, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2023
Tax period began
November 1, 2023
Return type
990
Tax preparer
HORNE LLP
NTEE classification
Telecommunications (W50)
IRS tax category
Telecommunications

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