THE MISSION OF FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE, SAFE, AND AFFORDABLE ENERGY SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. WHO WE ARE: WE ARE A NON-PROFIT COOPERATIVE UTILITY OWNED, OPERATED AND SUPPORTED BY MEMBERS IN CENTRAL MONTANA.WHAT WE DO: WE DISTRIBUTE ELECTRICITY AND ANCILLARY SERVICES TO 14 CENTRAL MONTANA COUNTIES: BLAINE, CASCADE, CHOTEAU, FERGUS, GOLDEN VALLEY, JUDITH BASIN, MEAGHER, MUSSELSHELL, PETROLEUM, STILLWATER, SWEET GRASS, TREASURE, WHEATLAND, AND YELLOWSTONE.WHAT WE VALUE: WE VALUE INTEGRITY, RELIABILITY, QUALITY, AFFORDABILITY, AND EMPLOYEES IN SERVING OUR COMMUNITY AND MEMBER-OWNERS.WHAT WE ASPIRE TO BECOME: WE ARE WORKING TO BECOME THE TRUSTED PROVIDER FOR ALL ENERGY AND ENERGY RELATED SERVICES THAT OUR MEMBERS REQUIRE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $43k
- Base
- $157k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $44k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
General Manager 75th to 90th percentile | $200k | — | — | $43k | $291k $310k |
Office Manager Above 90th percentile | $157k | — | — | $33k | $238k $253k |
Line Superintendent Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $155k | — | — | $30k | $235k $250k |
Serviceman/meter Tech Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $137k | — | — | $44k | $218k $232k |
Line Superintendent Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | — | $33k | $212k $225k |
Foreman Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | — | $29k | $190k $203k |
Secretary/treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $44k $47k |
Assistant Sec/treas Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $41k $44k |
President 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $35k $37k |
Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $33k $35k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $32k $34k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $18k $19k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $18k $19k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Common questions about FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC
What does the General Manager of FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC earn?
In 2024, the General Manager of FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC received $291,453 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for General Manager roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does General Manager pay at FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the General Manager at FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles.
What are FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FERGUS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE INC reported $30.4M in total revenue and $30.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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