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Russell Utilities Inc

EIN 64-0535190 · Toomsuba, MS

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What it says it does

RUSSELL UTILITIES, INC. IS A RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION PROVIDING WATER TO CUSTOMERS IN A RURAL AREA IN TOOMSUBA, MISSISSIPPI.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (6)

$70,482 spent. SALARIES AND WAGES EXPENSE - ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE UTILITIES WORK FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE UTILITIES TO KEEP THE WELLS RUNNING AND SERVING ALL CUSTOMERS.
$58,258 spent. DEPRECIATION EXPENSE - DEPRECIATION IS CLAIMED ON THE WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM AND ALL EQUIPMENT REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN AND SERVICE THE WELL, DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM, AND TREATMENT FACILITY. DEPRECIATION IS CLAIMED UTILIZING THE STRAIGHT LINE METHOD OF DEPRECIATION.
$36,949 spent. UTILITIES - RUSSELL UTILITIES, INC. MAINTAINS SEVERAL PLANTS FOR OPERATION THAT REQUIRES LARGE CONSUMPTION OF ELECTRICITY AND WATER.
$100,968 spent. RUSSELL UTILITIES, INC. IS A RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION PROVIDING WATER TO CUSTOMERS IN A RURAL AREA IN TOOMSUBA, MISSISSIPPI
FORM 990, PART III, SECTION 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: BAD DEBTS 500 CHEMICALS 9,198 CONTRACT LABOR 390 INSURANCE 22,982 INTEREST 926 MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES 25,861 MISCELLANEOUS 2,582 OFFICE EXPENSE 12,597 PAYROLL TAXES 5,875 REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 10,628 SALES TAX 929 TELEPHONE 1,507 TRUCK & AUTOMOBILE 4,761 WATER ANALYSIS FEE 2,232 TOTAL 100,968
RUSSELL UTILITIES, INC. IS A RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION PROVIDING WATER TO CUSTOMERS IN A RURAL AREA IN TOOMSUBA, MISSISSIPPI

Source: Form 990 for the year ending April 30, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(12) benevolent life insurance association or utility cooperative as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending April 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2003.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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