2025-12-09T08:58:03-08:00 2025-03-31 260701023 Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC 5161 E Arapahoe Road Suite 100 Centennial CO 80122 990 2024-04-01 840943035 INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC INST 3034379457 8310 SOUTH VALLEY HIGHWAY SUITE 300 ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 BARBARA HUNTER CFO 2025-12-05 true true DEREK WATADA P01751412 3038895981 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X RHEA YAW-CHING 8310 SOUTH VALLEY HIGHWAY SUITE 300 ENGLEWOOD CO 80112 31695664 false X WWW.MISSIONTELECOM.ORG X 1983 CO INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC. (ITF, INC.) DBA Mission Telecom is a nonprofit telecommunications organization that is transforming connectivity by providing affordable broadband to under-resourced communities, including nonprofits, schools, and libraries. We reinvest our surplus into driving social change. Our products and services empower organizations to thrive in an interconnected world. -People-Centered: We prioritize individuals' unique needs, aspirations, and concerns, tailoring our services to empower and connect every person effectively.-Bold: We embrace challenges and push boundaries to lead the way in telecommunications with transformative solutions.-Data & Insights-Driven: We use a data-driven approach to inform our strategies and decision-making, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently for maximum impact.-Respectful: We honor the dignity and value of everyone, treating all individuals with kindness, compassion, and professionalism to foster trust and 4 4 17 0 0 1423346 391110 6419691 5809182 6362419 6200292 14205456 2435000 2480000 0 1369489 2420495 0 0 1361713 3047170 5166202 7947665 1034090 6257791 36556987 38048145 680309 1434238 35876678 36613907 INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC. (ITF, INC.) 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