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Nonprofit · EIN 74-0944310

TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78701

Financials

$1.2M$1.3M2023$1.2M$1.1M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,163,185$1,104,647$58,538$296,688$543,274-$246,586
December 31, 2023990$1,173,518$1,343,557-$170,039$209,086$514,210-$305,124
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,160,125
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$3,060

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$231,134
Other salaries and wages
$105,147
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$362,966
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$102,795
Accounting fees
$26,655
Occupancy
$51,650
Travel
$7,798

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$209,086
Total assets, end of year
$296,688
Total liabilities, end of year
$543,274
Net assets, end of year
-$246,586
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$246,586
Gross receipts
$1,163,185
Employees
2
Volunteers
9
Year formed
1905
State of legal domicile
TX

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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK SEALEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$223,742$7,392
JENNIFER PRATHERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAMES WIGLEYVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
BILLY COLSTONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOEY ANDERSONSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHARLIE CANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUSTY DORMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUSTY MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRK PETTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLIE GREENBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARK SEALEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$165,000$6,600
CHARLIE GREENBERGPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JENNIFER PRATHERVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JOEY ANDERSONTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
JAMES WIGLEYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CHARLIE CANODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUSTY DORMANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RUSTY MOOREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KIRK PETTYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILLY COLSTON 823 - 1223DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVE OSBORN 123 - 123DIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
208 W 14TH ST, AUSTIN, TX 78701-1615
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
KARI ROUSE, 208 WEST 14TH STREET, AUSTIN, TX 78701
Signed the 990
KARI ROUSE, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Phone
(512) 472-1183
Return prepared by
BOLINGER SEGARS GILBERT AND MOSS LLP

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF EACH MEMBER COMPANY AND PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY AND THE SERVICES OFFERED WITHIN EACH COMPANY'S CERTIFICATED EXCHANGE AREAS WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION (TTA) CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION EACH FALL FOR ITS 88 MEMBER COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEAGUES TO GATHER, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDUSTRY. VARIOUS SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN RESPONSE TO THE EDUCATION NEEDS OF TTA'S MEMBERS.
  • THE TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION (TTA) MAINTAINS A PROGRAM OF ADVOCACY BEFORE THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES. TTA ALSO MAINTAINS CLOSE TIES TO VARIOUS NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN MONITORING ISSUES ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL. ADDITIONALLY THE ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND TO CHOOSE REPRESENTATIVES WHO WILL BEST SERVE THE INTERESTS OF ALL TEXANS THROUGH ITS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TTAPAC). TTAPAC STRIVES TO MAXIMIZE THE INDUSTRIES IMPACT WITH STATEWIDE AND LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES AND SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERS OF THE TEXAS TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY AND OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS.
  • THE TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCATION SERVES IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS ROLE ON BEHALF OF ITS 30 MEMBER COMPANIES, CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO MAINTAIN AN IMAGE OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION. STAFF MEMBERS STAY IN CONTACT WITH INDUSTRY AND TRADE PRESS, AND NEWS RELEASES ON CURRENT INDUSTRY ISSUES ARE WIDELY DISTRIBUTED TO PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA ACROSS THE STATE AS RELEVANT EVENTS OCCUR.
  • TTA COMMUNICATES TO ITS MEMBERS THROUGH VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS. TTA WORKS TO MAINTAIN ITS MEMBERS AWARENESS OF CURRENT EVENTS AND DEVELOPMENTS THROUGH WEEKLY MEMBER UPDATE REPORTS DETAILING THE LATEST INDUSTRY RELATED DEVELOPMENTS AND A CALENDAR OF INDUSTRY EVENTS. PERIODICAL BULLETINS ARE ALSO SENT TO ALL ACTIVE MEMBERS. TTA PROVIDES AN ANNUAL MEMBER HANDBOOK PROVIDING A DETAILED LOOK AT THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS INCLUDING A DIRECTORY OF ALL CURRENT MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. LASTLY, TTA PREPARES A FULL COLOR, UP TO DATE MAP OF THE LOCAL INCUMBENT EXCHANGE SERVICE AREAS IN TEXAS.

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
74-0944310
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1945
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$296,688
Income (IRS master file)
$1,163,185

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,163,185$1,104,647$296,688XML
990December 2023$1,173,518$1,343,557$209,086XML
990December 2022$884,862$1,097,415$386,791IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 74-0944310).

Questions about TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION is 74-0944310.
Is TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1945.
Are donations to TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does TEXAS TELEPHONE 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 TEXAS TELEPHONE 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 TEXAS TELEPHONE 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 TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names KARI ROUSE.
Who are the officers and directors of TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $223,742 (MARK SEALE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,163,185, expenses of $1,104,647 and total assets of $296,688 at year end.

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