Nonprofit · EIN 26-3619795
MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · MADELIA, MN 56062
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $14,549 | $14,444 | $105 | $251,107 | $16,000 | $235,107 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $29,571 | $15,478 | $14,093 | $248,673 | $18,000 | $230,673 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990-EZ | $13,608 | $8,275 | $5,333 | $216,425 | $14,000 | $202,425 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,040
- Investment income
- $7,509
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $14,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $25
- Other expenses
- $419
- Program services (functional)
- $14,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $248,673
- Total assets, end of year
- $251,107
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $16,000
- Net assets, end of year
- $235,107
- Cash, savings and investments
- $245,577
- Gross receipts
- $14,549
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-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY EHMKE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL SCAPANSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLY GEERDES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE KATKA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE WOLF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY NELSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIM BRINKMAN | MTA VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT CHRISTENSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY EHMKE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL SCAPANSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLY GEERDES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE KATKA | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE WOLF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY NELSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| TIM BRINKMAN | MTA VICE CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT CHRISTENSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY EHMKE | BOARD CHAIR | 1 | $0 |
| CHERYL SCAPANSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| SHELLY GEERDES | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| KEVIN BEYER | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE KATKA | VICE CHAIR THRU MARCH / DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE WOLF | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BRENT CHRISTENSEN | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| TERRY NELSON | DIRECTOR THRU MAR / VICE CHAIR AFT | 1 | $0 |
| BOB EDDY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JEAN PAUK | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 218, MADELIA, MN 56062-0218
- In care of
- % MICHAEL J NOWICK
- Signed the 990-EZ
- BRENT CHRISTENSEN, PRESIDENT/CEO MTA
- Phone
- (651) 291-7311
- Website
- WWW.MNTA.ORG
- Return prepared by
- OLSEN THIELEN & CO LTD
Mission
PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS TO PURSUE POST-SECONDARY EDUCATIONS. SCHOLARSHIPS ARE AWARDED TO STUDENTS SELECTED FROM THE SERVICE AREAS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS.
Program accomplishments
- DURING THE CURRENT YEAR, THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AWARDED SEVEN SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THE 2024-2025 ACADEMIC YEAR. RECIPIENTS OF THE SCHOLARSHIPS ARE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SELECTED FROM THE SERVICES AREAS OF THE ASSOCIATION'S MEMBERS. SELECTION CRITERIA INCLUDES COMPLETION OF AN APPLICATION, ACADEMIC INFORMATION, AN ESSAY WRITTEN BY EACH APPLICANT, AND APPRAISALS BY TWO OFFICIALS FROM AN APPLICANT'S SCHOOL. THE APPRAISAL ADDRESSES CHARACTER, PERSONALITY, SKILLS AND OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE APPLICANT.Expenses $14,000 · grants $14,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 26-3619795
- 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
- 2009
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $251,107
- Income (IRS master file)
- $14,549
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | September 2025 | $14,549 | $14,444 | $251,107 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2024 | $29,571 | $15,478 | $248,673 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2023 | $13,608 | $8,275 | $216,425 | XML |
| 990-EZ | September 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 26-3619795).
Questions about MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION is 26-3619795.
- Is MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
- Are donations to MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MINNESOTA TELECOM ALLIANCE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,549, expenses of $14,444 and total assets of $251,107 at year end.
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