Nonprofit · EIN 46-0319642
SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · PIERRE, SD 57501
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $894,496 | $691,850 | $202,646 | $858,142 | $114,257 | $743,885 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $887,613 | $743,743 | $143,870 | $686,535 | $145,296 | $541,239 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $58,750
- Program service revenue
- $833,675
- Investment income
- $2,071
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $165,597
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $177,310
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $53,311
- Accounting fees
- $30,629
- Occupancy
- $20,264
- Travel
- $18,662
- Depreciation
- $84
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $686,535
- Total assets, end of year
- $858,142
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $114,257
- Net assets, end of year
- $743,885
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $925
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $743,885
- Gross receipts
- $894,496
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 18
- Year formed
- 1974
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA SEMMLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $153,068 | $59,473 |
| CHAD MUTZIGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BANDEMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY LAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS PETRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BOSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER KRANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GROFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES FISCHER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HARLEY OVERSETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SYMENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERIC KAHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WESTON HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| MATT COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| FAY JANDREAU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARA SEMMLER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $136,247 | $45,714 |
| CHAD MUTZIGER | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE MEYER | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY BANDEMER | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DENNY LAW | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSS PETRICK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BOSTROM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HEATHER KRANZ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| DEBBIE BROWN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES GROFT | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| RYAN THOMPSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MONA THOMPSON | DIRECTOR UNTIL 11/2023 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| HARLEY OVERSETH | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF SYMENS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AUSTIN HANSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC KAHLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| WESTON HANSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT COLLINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLES FISCHER | DIRECTOR FROM 12/2023 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| FAY JANDREAU | DIRECTOR FROM 02/2023 Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 320 E CAPITOL AVE, PIERRE, SD 57501-2519
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- KARA SEMMLER, PO BOX 57, PIERRE, SD 57501
- Signed the 990
- KARA SEMMLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (605) 224-7629
- Website
- WWW.SDTAONLINE.COM
- Return prepared by
- EIDE BAILLY LLP
Mission
THIS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR PURPOSES OF AIDING SOUTH DAKOTA'S RURAL TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY. THE ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS, STRIVES TO: REPRESENT THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERSHIP BEFORE REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES; FURNISH ITS MEMBERSHIP WITH INFORMATION ON SUBJECTS RELATING TO LEGISLATION AND REGULATION AFFECTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES; PROVIDE TRAINING TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE PROVISIONING OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAINING RELATED TO WORKER SAFETY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE; MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC; AND TO AID IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PROVISIONING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS.
Program accomplishments
- LEGAL REPRESENTATION AT THE SD PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE COURTS, FCC AND FEDERAL COURTS REGARDING MATTERS IMPACTING RURAL COMMUNICATIONS (TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADBAND). RESULTS ARE INTANGIBLE AND CANNOT BE MEASURED. SDTA MUST REACT TO INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT ACTION AND CANNOT PREDICT WHEN SUCH LEGAL INTERVENTION IS NECESSARY.
- REGULATORY AND POLICY ADVOCACY WITHIN THE STATE LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INDUSTRY GROUPS. RESULTS ARE INTANGIBLE AND CANNOT BE MEASURED.
- TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO MEMBER COMPANY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING REGULATORY AND LEGAL CHANGES. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED EDUCATION EACH YEAR: (I) BOARD DIRECTORS (POLICY AND REGULATORY), (II) SUPERVISOR TRAINING, (III) OFFICE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING (ACCOUNTING, HR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE), (IV) MARKETING PROFESSIONALS TRAINING, (V) PLANT AND TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP (TECHNICIAN TRAINING). IN ADDITION, EVERY SECOND YEAR (IN ODD YEARS) THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A PUC FORUM. THE FORUM IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS REGULATORY AND LEGAL CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHANGES WITH PUC COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF AS GUESTS.
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0319642
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $858,142
- Income (IRS master file)
- $894,496
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $894,496 | $691,850 | $858,142 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $887,613 | $743,743 | $686,535 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $867,028 | $597,537 | $439,785 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 46-0319642).
Questions about SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION is 46-0319642.
- Is SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1974.
- Are donations to SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION 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 SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARA SEMMLER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $153,068 (KARA SEMMLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $894,496, expenses of $691,850 and total assets of $858,142 at year end.
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