EIN 74-0754103

Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(12)
Num. employees
396
State
Year formed
1939
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Commitment to our members to be the best we can be at delivering reliable Electric power and related services at a competitive price. To faciliate this commitment, we will continue to invest in the latest proven technologies, good stewardship of our environment and the communities we serve, as well as in the health and safety of the public, our members and employees - the true source of energy of Bluebonnet. We strive to live by our foundation values: safety, courage, respect, reliability, community, and love. To provide quality and reliable Electric service to members of the Cooperative.
Total revenues
$310,953,850
2023
Total expenses
$310,074,933
2023
Total assets
$803,686,235
2023
Num. employees
396
2023

Program areas at Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

Providing Electric energy to our members on a Cooperative basis through the allocation of patronage capital. There were 129,658 active services at year end.

Grants made by Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Community Action of Central TexasProvide Home Energy Assistance To Low-Income Households$12,000
Combined Community ActionProvide Home Energy Assistance To Low-Income Households$12,000
Bastrop Chamber of CommerceGolf Tournament Sponsor, Full Hitch Reserved Table, First Responders Luncheon Sponsor, Mingle N Jingle Holiday Mixer, Chamber Luncheon, and Chamber Banquet Sponsor$8,259
...and 8 more grants made

Personnel at Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

NameTitleCompensation
Matt BentkeGeneral Manager and Chief Executive Officer$705,187
Grant GutierrezChief Financial Officer$454,894
Rachel EllisChief Administrative Officer$350,505
Eric KocianChief Engineer and System Operations Officer$457,192
Matthew BentkeGeneral Manager / GM and Chief Executive Officer$894,536
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$0
Program services$309,062,472
Investment income and dividends$769,775
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$19,123
Net rental income$3,000
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-19,035
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$23,917
Miscellaneous revenues$1,094,598
Total revenues$310,953,850

Form 990s for Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-12990View PDF
2022-122023-11-06990View PDF
2021-122022-11-08990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2018-122020-02-07990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
March 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 2, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
January 10, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 10, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 17, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2020
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsPublic utilitiesPublic sector nonprofits
Issues
No issues found
Characteristics
Receives government funding
General information
Address
PO Box 729
Bastrop, TX 78602
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Bastrop County, TX
Website URL
bluebonnet.coop/ 
Phone
(888) 622-2583
IRS details
EIN
74-0754103
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1939
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W80: Public Utilities
NAICS code, primary
2211: Electric Power Generation, Transmission, and Distribution Establishments
Parent/child status
Independent
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