Nonprofit · EIN 46-2814417
TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · WATERTOWN, SD 57201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $988,535 | $1,247,404 | -$258,869 | $6,453,326 | $63,714 | $6,389,612 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,106,253 | $476,150 | $630,103 | $6,263,711 | $67,327 | $6,196,384 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,116,541 | $152,288 | $964,253 | $5,264,828 | $5,000 | $5,259,828 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $771,778
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $157,946
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$22,580
- Net income from fundraising events
- $58,100
- Other revenue
- $58,811
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,127,385
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $876
- Program services (functional)
- $1,127,385
- Management and general (functional)
- $120,019
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,263,711
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,453,326
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $63,714
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,389,612
- Publicly traded securities
- $6,259,984
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $6,389,612
- Gross receipts
- $2,523,769
- Employees
- 0
- Year formed
- 2013
- 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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tracy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kenny Blakeslee | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Murphy | Sec/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Dudek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Chase | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dan McVaugh | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael McIlhon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jake Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tracy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Victor Drouin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kenny Blakeslee | Sec/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Dudek | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Chase | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael McIlhon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jake Hamilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Tracy | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Victor Drouin | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Craig Lekutis | Sec/Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Kenny Blakeslee | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Bernard Broghei | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Eric Chase | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Patrick Murphy | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mike Simpson | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8 2ND ST SE, WATERTOWN, SD 57201-3624
- In care of
- % TODD SCHLEKEWAY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2013)
- 8 2ND ST SE, WATERTOWN SD 57201
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Jim Tracy, 5906 W Walf Moon Lane, Eagle, ID 83616
- Principal officer (990-N for 2013)
- JIM COLEMAN, 8 2ND ST SE, WATERTOWN SD 57201
- Signed the 990
- Kenny Blakeslee, President
- Phone
- (605) 882-5868
- Website
- towerfamilyfoundation.org
- Return prepared by
- Kinner & Company Ltd
Mission
To provide financial assistance to family members of a severely injured, permanently disabled or deceased tower worker who was injured or killed in an accident stemming from working at heights on communications structures or other job related activities that tower workers are involved in on a daily basis.
Program accomplishments
- Assistance to severely injured or deceased tower workers' families.Expenses $1,127,385 · grants $1,127,385
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 | 990 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
- 46-2814417
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,453,326
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,523,769
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $988,535 | $1,247,404 | $6,453,326 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,106,253 | $476,150 | $6,263,711 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,116,541 | $152,288 | $5,264,828 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,344,767 | $126,527 | $4,038,557 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2013 Officer: JIM COLEMAN | December 31, 2013 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 46-2814417).
Questions about TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION is 46-2814417.
- Is TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION 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 TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Jim Tracy.
- Who are the officers and directors of TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does TOWER INDUSTRY FAMILY SUPPORT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $988,535, expenses of $1,247,404 and total assets of $6,453,326 at year end.
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