Nonprofit · EIN 23-7310698
FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
Tax-exempt · SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $5,380,882 | $4,709,457 | $671,425 | $12,731,312 | $2,505,367 | $10,225,945 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $4,417,622 | $4,848,671 | -$431,049 | $11,742,383 | $2,734,944 | $9,007,439 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $4,517,811 | $4,268,152 | $249,659 | $11,028,958 | $2,238,899 | $8,790,059 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $5,035,422
- of which government grants
- $5,300
- Membership dues
- $2,468,890
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $345,460
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $99,777
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,487,208
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $268,344
- Other salaries and wages
- $947,331
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,441,107
- Professional fundraising fees
- $248,175
- Accounting fees
- $97,364
- Occupancy
- $70,345
- Travel
- $134,263
- Depreciation
- $161,738
- Program services (functional)
- $2,484,973
- Management and general (functional)
- $454,876
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,769,608
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,742,383
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,731,312
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $2,505,367
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,225,945
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $580,844
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,431,695
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,827,245
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $5,398,700
- Gross receipts
- $5,602,954
- Employees
- 16
- Volunteers
- 235
- Year formed
- 1973
- State of legal domicile
- SD
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Erickson | VP of Corporate Partnership Highest-paid employee | 45 | $136,629 | $8,200 |
| Ryan Howlett | CEO Officer | 45 | $125,406 | $10,760 |
| Laura Peterson | CFO Officer | 45 | $117,632 | $11,795 |
| Katrin Profilet | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Ellenson | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Mueller | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh VanLaecken | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Hurlbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Pier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Rama | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Moen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Meyers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobbie Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kara Flynn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Toby Uecker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Nick Fischer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Kay Jorgensen | Ex-Officio Director Until 10/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Julie Overgaard | Ex-Officio Director Until 10/2024 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Karen Mortimer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Liam Culhane | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Charles Hart | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Leslie Magnusson Hildyard | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Erickson | VP of Corporate Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 45 | $135,752 | $8,145 |
| Ryan Howlett | CEO Officer | 45 | $115,604 | $9,851 |
| Laura Peterson | CFO Officer | 45 | $110,365 | $6,621 |
| Karen Mortimer | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katrin Profilet | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Ellenson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh VanLaecken | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Goodroad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Hurlbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Mueller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Pier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Rama | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Moen | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Meyers | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobbie Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Flynn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suneetha Kurra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Uecker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Fischer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kay Jorgensen | Ex-Officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Overgaard | Ex-Officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Erickson | VP of Corporate Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 45 | $118,650 | $7,017 |
| Ryan Howlett | CEO Officer | 45 | $112,837 | $6,770 |
| Laura Peterson | CFO - Joined 11/2022 Officer | 45 | $12,115 | $485 |
| Karen Mortimer | Past President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katrin Profilet | President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Ellenson | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Johnson | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh VanLaecken | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Brown | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Goodroad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Jones | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Hurlbert | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Mueller | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Pier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tim Schorn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tashina Rama | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Bobbie Clark | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Flynn | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suneetha Kurra | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Uecker | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Fischer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kay Jorgensen | Ex-Officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Overgaard | Ex-Officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 601 N PHILLIPS AVE STE 100, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-1633
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Ryan Howlett, 601 N Phillips Ave 100, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Signed the 990
- Ryan Howlett, CEO
- Phone
- (605) 367-7266
- Return prepared by
- Eide Bailly LLP
Mission
Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting supports lifelong learning for all South Dakotans through advocacy, leadership and responsible fundraising on behalf of SDPB television, radio, internet, and education and outreach.
Program accomplishments
- Friends of South Dakota Public Broadcasting provides support to South Dakota Public Broadcasting (SDPB), which is a statewide source for over-the-air, commercial-free, educational programming for all ages. SDPB is South Dakotans' most reliable, accessible, and extensive multiplatform resource for access to the South Dakota State Legislature, including live feeds, daily reports, and broadcasts from the Capital. SDPB is the state's major broadcaster of South Dakota High School tournaments and events featuring high school student athletes and achievers. SDPB is a significant source of local, in-depth documentaries and history providers and is the sole provider of over-the-air TV for South Dakota's most remote and rural areas. SDPB is the statewide Emergency Alert System information provider, alerting South Dakotans to Amber Alerts, Blue Alerts and Silver Alerts, and in the event of natural or man-made disasters. It is also the statewide source for all-ages programming about the living culture, history, and current issues of the Oceti Sakowin, comprised of South Dakota's nine Native American Tribes.Expenses $2,484,973 · grants $1,487,208
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7310698
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1973
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A113)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,731,312
- Income (IRS master file)
- $5,602,954
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $5,380,882 | $4,709,457 | $12,731,312 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $4,417,622 | $4,848,671 | $11,742,383 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $4,517,811 | $4,268,152 | $11,028,958 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,354,022 | $3,695,167 | $8,253,361 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7310698).
Questions about FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING
- What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING is 23-7310698.
- Is FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1973.
- Are donations to FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Ryan Howlett.
- Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $136,629 (Eric Erickson, VP of Corporate Partnership).
- How much revenue does FRIENDS OF SOUTH DAKOTA PUBLIC BROADCASTING have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $5,380,882, expenses of $4,709,457 and total assets of $12,731,312 at year end.
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