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HIGH WEST ENERGY INC

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HIGH WEST ENERGY INC

EIN 83-0143525 · Mutual & Membership Benefit (Y)

What they do

THE MISSION of THE HIGH WEST ENERGY is to SERVE OUR MEMBERS and COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING SAFE, RELIABLE, and REASONABLY PRICED ENERGY and SERVICES.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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

They name their leaders17 people are listed in the latest report.

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

Money made simple

$100.00spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.
$1.93in 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 $298,111 for JARED ROUTH (CEO/GENERAL MANAGER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

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Money in and money out

Revenue$87,008,909
Expenses$87,008,909
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Revenue$87,008,909
Expenses$87,008,909
Assets$168,161,215
Income$87,047,242
People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

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

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation
JARED ROUTHCEO/GENERAL MANAGER · 55 hrs/week $298,111Base $238,037 · Other $60,074
DAVID GOLDENENGINEERING MANAGER · 41 hrs/week $210,991Base $160,415 · Other $50,576
JOSHUA GORMANCFO · 45 hrs/week $193,150Base $144,519 · Other $48,631
NATHAN BEGGEROPERATIONS MANAGER · 41 hrs/week $188,928Base $140,725 · Other $48,203
MICHAEL ROTERTFOREMAN LINEMAN · 46 hrs/week $180,810Base $135,468 · Other $45,342
SEAN YOUNGFOREMAN LINEMAN · 45 hrs/week $178,134Base $132,792 · Other $45,342
DEAN MCCLUSKEYFOREMAN LINEMAN · 45 hrs/week $165,861Base $133,111 · Other $32,750
ELIJAH ROGHAIRJOURNEYMAN LINEMAN · 49 hrs/week $165,419Base $138,373 · Other $27,046
GARY SMITHVICE PRESIDENT · 4 hrs/week $24,000
JERRY BURNETTDIRECTOR · 6 hrs/week $24,000
KEVIN THOMASPRESIDENT · 8 hrs/week $24,000
KOSHA OLSENTREASURER · 6 hrs/week $24,000

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See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (17)

JARED ROUTHCEO/GENERAL MANAGER

DAVID GOLDENENGINEERING MANAGER

JOSHUA GORMANCFO

NATHAN BEGGEROPERATIONS MANAGER

MICHAEL ROTERTFOREMAN LINEMAN

SEAN YOUNGFOREMAN LINEMAN

DEAN MCCLUSKEYFOREMAN LINEMAN

ELIJAH ROGHAIRJOURNEYMAN LINEMAN

GARY SMITHVICE PRESIDENT

JERRY BURNETTDIRECTOR

KEVIN THOMASPRESIDENT

KOSHA OLSENTREASURER

DEAMON BIRKHOFERSECRETARY

JSSICA CROWDERDIRECTOR (JUNE-DEC)

MICHAEL ROMSADIRECTOR (JUNE-DEC)

ED PROSSERVICE PRESIDENT (JAN-MAY)

MICHAEL LERWICKSECRETARY (JAN-MAY)

About this charity

Recognized since
January 1943
Location
PO BOX 519, PINE BLUFFS, WY 82082-0519
County
Laramie
In care of
% JOSHUA GORMAN
Primary officer
JOSH GORMAN, CFO

How to reach them

Filing and classification

Latest tax year
2024
Tax period began
January 1, 2024
Return type
990
Tax preparer
BOLINGER SEGARS GILBERT AND MOSS LLP
NTEE classification
Mutual & Membership Benefit (Y)
IRS tax category
Mutual & Membership Benefit

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