Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Membershipwe will place the member first in determining policies and procedures.we will strive to keep the membership informed and involved in their cooperative.servicewe are committed at every level to maintain and provide the highest standard of service.financial we are committed to keeping the cooperative financially strong through prudent business practices.growthwe will remain open to opportunities for growth which will benefit the membership.employeeswe recognize our employees as an important asset of the cooperative.we will provide an atmosphere where all employees can perform at their maximum potential and ability.board and managementthe board and management are committed to being innovative, informed and progressive in their role as leaders of the cooperative and the area it serves. We, the board of directors, management and employees, are committed in a united effort to carry out this mission.
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $340,588,646
- +4.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $87,888,242
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $-248,215
- -7540.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $87,888,242
- +2.2% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Basin Electric $2,500 Scholarship
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Roughrider Electric $1,000 Luck of the Draw Scholarships
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Roughrider Electric $1,000 Scholarship (Outside Service Area)
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
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
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2021) to $37K (2023). In 2024 it reported $32K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Theodore Roosevelt Medora Foundation Medora, ND | Contribution to New Lodging Building | $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 | $340,588,646 | $87,888,242 | $87,888,242 | — | — | $-248,215 |
| 2024 | $326,681,555 | $86,008,477 | $86,008,477 | $32,100 | Total only | $3,336 |
| 2023 | $323,177,927 | $84,182,001 | $84,182,001 | $36,859 | Total only | $343,950 |
| 2022 | $318,483,164 | $87,072,247 | $87,072,247 | $10,000 | 1 | $224,365 |
| 2021 | $306,147,341 | $78,571,891 | $78,571,891 | $10,000 | 1 | $108,262 |
| 2020 | $284,009,169 | $78,642,130 | $78,642,130 | $25,000 | 3 | $332,540 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
Based on IRS filings
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Hazen, ND. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $340.6M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc is led by Greg Steckler, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 15 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Greg Steckler
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
8.6 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Arnold Kainz
Director
On filings since 2020
5.1 hrs/week
$10K (2020) → $13K (2025)
Callen Schoch
Director
On filings since 2020
3.5 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Dan Price
Director
On filings since 2020
3.8 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $10K (2025)
Darell Herman
Director
Vice President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
4.2 hrs/week
$8K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Leonard H. Hibl
Director-Member Services
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$138K (2022) → $149K (2025)
Jesse Flath
Director
On filings since 2023
5.3 hrs/week
$8K (2023) → $11K (2025)
Bruce Darcy
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2.9 hrs/week
$7K (2020) → $8K (2025)
Roger Kudrna
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
4.1 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $12K (2025)
Russel Walters
Journeyman Lineman
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$106K (2020) → $122K (2025)
Troy Sailer
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.4 hrs/week
$9K (2020) → $9K (2025)
Laurie Miller
Mapping & Database Administrator
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$127K (2021) → $144K (2025)
Shawn Olson
Operations Manager & Chief
Working Foreman → Operations Manager & Chief of Staff, 2023
Operations Manager & Chief of Staff → Operations Manager & Chief, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$126K (2021) → $187K (2025)
Scott Leintz
Working Foreman
Journeyman Lineman → Working Foreman, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$124K (2022) → $143K (2025)
Brock Swensrud
General Foreman
Working Foreman → General Foreman, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$135K (2023) → $147K (2025)
Alex Craigmile Iea
CFO
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Travis Kupper Iea
Co-Manager
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jason Bentz Iea
Co-Manager
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Tyler Phelps (2024) — Line Superintendent
- Former: Don Franklund Iea (2020–2022) — Co-Manager
- Former: Jason Bentz (2020–2022) — Operations Manager
- Former: William Retterath (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bryan Braun (2021) — General Foreman
- Former: Tim Ridl (2021) — Line Superintendent
- Former: Dion Gefre (2020) — Journeyman Lineman
- Former: Jim Block (2020) — General Foreman
- Former: Kaden Ficek (2020) — Journeyman Lineman
- Former: Michael Steier (2020) — Journeyman Lineman
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 $187K, to Shawn Olson (Operations Manager/ Chief). 15 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc
How large is Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc?
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc reported $340.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $87.9M.
What is Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc?
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Hazen, ND. It holds $340.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc operate?
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc has awarded grants in North Dakota.
What is Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN?
Roughrider Electric Cooperative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-2059712. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 21, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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