Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc
Provide to our communities the highest quality, state-of-the-art communications related products and services at affordable rates; provide an enjoyable and beneficial work environment; and otherwise improve the quality of life in our communities.
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc at a glance
In short: Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in Montana. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $10,000
- +42.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $50,225,535
- -1.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Montana (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Interbel Telephone Cooperative Education Foundation ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2023) to $10K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Interbel Telephone Cooperative Education Foundation Eureka, MT | Higher Education Scholarships | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,225,535 | $16,429,765 | $16,429,765 | $10,000 | 1 | $291,594 |
| 2023 | $51,117,240 | $15,953,906 | $15,953,906 | $7,000 | 1 | $253,265 |
| 2022 | $52,339,474 | $13,513,212 | $13,513,212 | — | — | $366,623 |
| 2021 | $50,096,396 | $11,980,689 | $11,980,689 | — | — | $441,148 |
| 2020 | $47,838,780 | $12,184,705 | $12,184,705 | — | — | $438,344 |
About Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc is a public charity, based in Eureka, MT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $292K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc is led by Jason Moothart, Gm & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); all 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jason Moothart
Gm & CEO
General Manager & CEO → Gm & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$163K (2020) → $215K (2024)
Michale Hedges
Board President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$6K (2024)
Brett Damaskos
Director of Sales & Marketing
On filings since 2023
50 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $125K (2024)
Doug Purdy
Trustee
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Amy Truman
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$5K (2024)
Craig Eaton
Board Vice President
Trustee & Vice Presdient → Trustee & Vice President, 2021
Trustee & Vice President → Board Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Craig Sands
Board Secretary & Treasurer
Trustee & Secretary Treasurer → Board Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$4K (2020) → $6K (2024)
Kevin Hodik
CFO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$91K (2020) → $183K (2024)
Jared Sherwood
Network Operations Manager
Network Operations Supervisor → Network Operations Manager, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$106K (2022) → $119K (2024)
Troy Unrein
Osp Supervisor
Director of Operations → Osp Supervisor, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $156K (2024)
Thomas Rasmussen
It & Security Manager
On filings since 2023
47.5 hrs/week
$100K (2023) → $113K (2024)
Shanan Truman
Business Office Supervisor
New on the 2024 filing
45 hrs/week
$100K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Michael Hedges (2020–2023) — Board President
- Former: Stan Pluid (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Vicki Tisdell (2020–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Compton (2023) — Engineering Supervisor
- Former: Robert Little (2021) — Plant Manager
- Former: Virginia Henke (2020) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $215K, to Jason Moothart (GM/CEO). 12 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc
How much does Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc give each year?
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc?
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc reported $50.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.4M.
Where does Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc operate?
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc has awarded grants in Montana.
What is Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc's EIN?
Interbel Telephone Cooperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-6013157. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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