Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc
To provide world-class broadband and technology solutions to improve the quality of life of our members and the regions we serve.
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $125,108,855
- -0.4% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $27,171,280
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $105,825
- -65.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $26,976,205
- +1.9% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky and Tennessee Telecommunications Cooperative Mayfield, KY | To Help Families in Need for Disaster Relief | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $125,108,855 | $27,171,280 | $26,976,205 | — | — | $105,825 |
| 2024 | $125,560,661 | $27,675,081 | $26,481,130 | — | — | $306,582 |
| 2023 | $122,025,044 | $26,316,366 | $25,195,176 | — | — | $149,887 |
| 2022 | $115,498,071 | $31,774,487 | $28,094,601 | — | — | $151,489 |
| 2021 | $99,962,174 | $26,158,817 | $25,914,832 | $10,000 | 1 | $14,051 |
| 2020 | $83,068,721 | $21,197,311 | $22,901,194 | — | — | $32,541 |
About Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc is a public charity, based in Alexandria, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $125.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $106K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc is led by Christopher Townson, CEO on every filing since 2020; all 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Christopher Townson
CEO
On filings since 2020
65 hrs/week
$315K (2020) → $131K (2025)
Kasey Krueger
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
65 hrs/week
$239K (2025)
Steve Johnson Plant
Manager & Interim CEO
New on the 2025 filing
55 hrs/week
$188K (2025)
Bennie Curtis
Director & President
Director & Vice President → Director & President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $17K (2025)
Anita Patrick
Director of Hr & Administrator Services
Hr Manager → Director of Hr & Administrator Services, 2025
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$101K (2020) → $170K (2025)
Brian Alexander
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $4K (2025)
David Parker
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $14K (2025)
Ed Massey
Director of Tech. & Cybersecurity
It & Co Manager → Director of Tech. & Cybersecurity, 2025
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $160K (2025)
James Dillard
Director & Vice President
Director → Director & Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $9K (2025)
James Vinson
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$25K (2020) → $23K (2025)
Joe Mitchell
Director of Accounting & Finance
Controller → Director of Accounting & Finance, 2024
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$102K (2020) → $159K (2025)
Kurt Bass
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $22K (2025)
Randy Campbell
Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$26K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Ronnie Garrison
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $16K (2025)
Terry McPeak
Director & Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$19K (2020) → $5K (2025)
Kathy Pugh
Director
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
$11K (2021) → $9K (2025)
Brent Adcock
Director of Operations
Engineering Manager → Engineering Operations Manager, 2024
Engineering Operations Manager → Director of Operations, 2025
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$117K (2023) → $138K (2025)
Jannie Mulaski
Mktg. & Community Relations Manager
Marketing Manager → Mktg. & Community Relations Manager, 2025
On filings since 2020
55 hrs/week
$107K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Sabrina Caruthers
Customer Experience Manager
On filings since 2023
55 hrs/week
$102K (2023) → $123K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Steve Johnson (2020–2024) — Plant Manager & Interim CEO
- Former: Tim Cantrell (2024) — Outside Plant Supervisor
- Former: Michael Alexander (2020) — Director
- Former: Roy Pugh (2020) — Director & President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $239K, to Kasey Krueger (CEO). 19 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc
How large is Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc?
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc reported $125.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $27.2M.
Where does Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc operate?
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc has awarded grants in Kentucky.
What is Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc's EIN?
Dekalb Telephone Cooperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 62-0513986. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 24, 2026)
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