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Telephone cooperatives

There are 320 telephone co-ops in the United States. Combined, these telephone co-ops employ 5,612 people, earn more than $4 billion in revenue each year, and have assets of $11 billion.
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Job trends for Telephone co-ops

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
 
34
1-10
 
30
11-25
 
21
26-100
 
49
101 to 1,000
 
17
1,000+
 
0
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Sizes of telephone co-ops

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
 
33
$250k to $1M
 
18
$1M to $5M
 
31
$5M to $25M
 
46
$25M to $100M
 
35
$100M+
 
6
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Directory of telephone co-ops

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1-20 of 320

National Law Enforcement Telecommunications Systems (Nlets)

To provide, within a secure environment, international justice telecommunications capability and information services that will benefit to the highest degree, the safety, security, and preservation of human life and the protection of property.
Revenue
$18.0m
Assets
$30.1m
Employees
53
EIN
23-7258149
IRS type
501(c)(3)

WiscNet

WiscNet is association chartered to foster education, research, and public service among public and private organizations in Wisconsin.
Revenue
$9.9m
Assets
$23.7m
Employees
0
EIN
39-1705442
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Merit Network

Merit Network provides advanced networking and internet services to the research and education community, with a focus on virtual servers and technical support.
Revenue
$41.1m
Assets
$196.9m
Employees
0
EIN
38-2210903
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Hispanic Information and Telecommunications Network (HITN)

HITN is a telephone cooperative in Brooklyn, NY whose mission is: HITN's mission is to advance the educational, socioeconomic and cultural aspirations of Latinos.
Revenue
$6.4m
Assets
$67.2m
Employees
57
EIN
13-3112110
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Goldenstatenet / Cenic California Middle Mile Broadband Initiative LLC

Goldenstatenet builds affordable open-access broadband connections across California through middle-mile infrastructure, prioritizing accessibility and affordability.
Revenue
$13.2m
Assets
$6.0m
Employees
16
EIN
87-2397970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Molalla Communications Company

Molalla Communications Company is a telephone cooperative in Molalla, OR whose mission is: Oregon-based cooperative providing telephone and internet services to its members.
Revenue
$19.5m
Assets
$55.4m
Employees
22
EIN
93-0228760
IRS type
501(c)(12)

West Oregon Electric Cooperative

West Oregon Electric Cooperative is an organization located in Vernonia, OR that specializes in providing electric energy to its members within the Northwest Oregon service territory.
Revenue
$15.1m
Assets
$51.8m
Employees
30
EIN
93-0324524
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Tor Project

The Tor Project is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) research-education nonprofit organization. The Tor Project is primarily responsible for maintaining software for the Tor anonymity network.
Revenue
$7.3m
Assets
$7.0m
Employees
20
EIN
20-8096820
IRS type
501(c)(3)

San Bernard Electric Cooperative

San Bernard Electric Cooperative delivers affordable, reliable electricity and personalized services to over 32,000 member-owners while allocating patronage capital.
Revenue
$106.5m
Assets
$266.8m
Employees
117
EIN
74-0880083
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Northwest CT Public Safety Comm Center

Northwest CT Public Safety Comm Center delivers public safety communication services and educates the community on safety.
Revenue
$7.0m
Assets
$5.3m
Employees
86
EIN
06-1065828
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ninestar Connect

Ninestar Connect offers electric, telecommunications, water and sewer products and services to 8 counties in Indiana.
Revenue
$61.8m
Assets
$256.6m
Employees
17
EIN
35-0914373
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Mid-Atlantic Broadband Communities Corporation

The Corporation is organized exclusively for social welfare purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code, including, but not limited to promoting economic development, lessening the burdens of government, and revitalizing ....
Revenue
$19.0m
Assets
$143.4m
Employees
24
EIN
27-0076588
IRS type
501(c)(4)

North Alabama Electric Cooperative

North Alabama Electric Cooperative provides reliable electricity and high-speed broadband to rural areas, enhancing community quality of life as a member-owned organization.
Revenue
$58.7m
Assets
$73.2m
Employees
57
EIN
63-0153273
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Wabash Communications Co-Op

To provide complete, high quality, reasonable priced, communications equipment and services utilizing state of the industry technology.
Revenue
$16.9m
Assets
$76.3m
Employees
50
EIN
37-0697499
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Twin Lakes Telephone Cooperative Corporation

Rural telecom cooperative in Gainesboro, TN providing dependable phone, internet, data services, and special features at a low cost.
Revenue
$70.5m
Assets
$217.6m
Employees
126
EIN
62-0517180
IRS type
501(c)(12)

3 Rivers Communications

3 Rivers provides advanced communication services, including telephone and internet, on a non-profit cooperative basis.
Revenue
$58.3m
Assets
$178.8m
Employees
133
EIN
81-0243702
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Mountain Rural Telephone Cooperative Corporation

Mountain Rural Telephone Cooperative Corporation connects communities with fiber-fast broadband, offers educational scholarships, and delivers tailored high-speed internet services for diverse needs.
Revenue
$32.5m
Assets
$148.2m
Employees
98
EIN
61-0467317
IRS type
501(c)(12)

West Central Telephone Association

WCTA provides exceptional, progressive telecommunications services with a hometown touch to its rural members in Sebeka, MN.
Revenue
$13.6m
Assets
$35.8m
Employees
31
EIN
41-0722430
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric

Steele-Waseca Cooperative Electric delivers reliable energy services, educational support, and programs like rebates and tree clearance to enhance member experience.
Revenue
$45.7m
Assets
$110.8m
Employees
32
EIN
41-0558515
IRS type
501(c)(12)

Y-W Electric Association

The Y-W Electric Association delivers reliable electric service, member benefits, community initiatives, economic development loans, and promotes renewable energy participation in Yuma and Washington Counties.
Revenue
$44.5m
Assets
$137.8m
Employees
50
EIN
84-0373770
IRS type
501(c)(12)
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