Nonprofit · EIN 75-3120988
WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE
Also known as WTA-ADVOCATES FOR RURAL BROADBAND
Tax-exempt · HELENA, MT 59604
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $2,393,456 | $2,113,861 | $279,595 | $2,899,756 | $925,055 | $1,974,701 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,152,339 | $1,805,726 | $346,613 | $2,783,601 | $1,088,495 | $1,695,106 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,870,570 | $1,569,738 | $300,832 | $2,084,258 | $735,764 | $1,348,494 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,304,777
- Membership dues
- $1,286,500
- Program service revenue
- $981,594
- Investment income
- $107,085
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $377,775
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,300,107
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $16,958
- Accounting fees
- $6,500
- Occupancy
- $51,100
- Travel
- $59,316
- Depreciation
- $2,848
- Program services (functional)
- $1,786,843
- Management and general (functional)
- $327,018
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,783,601
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,899,756
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $925,055
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,974,701
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $4,841
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,974,701
- Gross receipts
- $2,393,456
- Employees
- 5
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MT
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WORTHINGTON | EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $307,062 | $53,151 |
| DERRICK OWENS | VP - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $288,242 | $51,688 |
| ERIC KEBER | DIRECTOR - GOVERNMENT AFFA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $188,880 | $48,314 |
| STEPHAN GOODMAN | REGULATORY COUNSEL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,406 | $18,075 |
| MATT JOHNSON | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT SCHIMKE | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WILLIAMS | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCELROY | DIRECTOR (PAST PRESIDENT) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENNIE BLAKESLEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JANET BRITTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V CHORNODOLSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DURDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GODFREY ENJADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
13 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LARRY FRAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISTI LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DANIEL MESZLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVE SCHORNACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARBARA SESSIONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRUCE TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RICK VITZTHUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ERIC VOTAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JAMEY WIGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JIMMY TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 30 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WORTHINGTON | EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $283,676 | $51,810 |
| DERRICK OWENS | VP - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $265,076 | $50,172 |
| ERIC KEBER | DIRECTOR - GOVERNMENT AFFA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,000 | $47,147 |
| PAT MCELROY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT JOHNSON | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WILLIAMS | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JIMMY TODD | DIRECTOR (PAST PRESIDENT) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENNIE BLAKESLEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V CHORNODOLSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DURDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GODFREY ENJADY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY FRAZIER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY JONES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DANIEL MESZLER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM PRESTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT SCHIMKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE SCHORNACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARBARA SESSIONS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHIPLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STUART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK VITZTHUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC VOTAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEY WIGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 31 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KELLY WORTHINGTON | EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $254,750 | $48,296 |
| DERRICK OWENS | VP - GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $235,150 | $46,595 |
| ERIC KEBER | DIRECTOR - GOVERNMENT AFFA Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,500 | $44,503 |
| JIMMY TODD | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAT MCELROY | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON WILLIAMS | SECRETARY-TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SHIPLEY | DIRECTOR (PAST PRESIDENT) Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ADAMS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSH BEUG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LENNIE BLAKESLEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL BURKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| V CHORNODOLSKY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SARA COLE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DUSTIN DURDEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK FEEST | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK GAILEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MIKE GEORGE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON HENDRICKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS HOPP | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT JOHNSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JACK KEEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTI LEE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DARBY MCCARTY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVEN SANDERS JR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT SCHIMKE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE SCHORNACK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN STUART | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRUCE TODD | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICK VITZTHUM | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC VOTAW | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEY WIGLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7207, HELENA, MT 59604-7207
- In care of
- % KELLY WORTHINGTON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- KELLY WORTHINGTON, PO BOX 7207, HELENA, MT 59604
- Signed the 990
- KELLY WORTHINGTON, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (406) 443-6377
- Website
- WWW.W-T-A.ORG
- Return prepared by
- DOUGLAS WILSON & COMPANY PC
Mission
WTA IS A MEMBER-DRIVEN ASSOCIATION STRENGTHENING THE ABILITY OF ITS MEMBERS TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE ADVANCED BROADBAND AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN RURAL AMERICA THROUGH ADVOCACY AND EDUCATION.
Program accomplishments
- WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE (WTA) PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY INTERACTION AT BI-ANNUAL EDUCATION FORUMS.Expenses $523,365 · revenue $981,594
- ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE INTERESTS OF ITS RURAL BROADBAND MEMBERS WHO PROVIDE BROADBAND SERVICES IN HIGH-COST, LOW DENSITY AREAS. WTA WORKS WITH MEMBERS AND OTHER TRAINED PROFESSIONALS TO PROACTIVELY REPRESENT ITS MEMBERS IN REGULATORY/LEGISLATIVE PROCEEDINGS AND BEFORE FEDERAL AND LEGISLATIVE BRANCHES.Expenses $1,263,478
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
- 75-3120988
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W03)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,899,756
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,393,456
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $2,393,456 | $2,113,861 | $2,899,756 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,152,339 | $1,805,726 | $2,783,601 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,870,570 | $1,569,738 | $2,084,258 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,483,146 | $1,275,882 | $1,920,734 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | 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 75-3120988).
Questions about WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE
- What is the EIN of WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE is 75-3120988.
- Is WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2004.
- Are donations to WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE 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 WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE 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 WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE 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 WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names KELLY WORTHINGTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 28 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $307,062 (KELLY WORTHINGTON, EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does WESTERN TELECOMMUNICATIONS ALLIANCE have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,393,456, expenses of $2,113,861 and total assets of $2,899,756 at year end.
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