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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0699064

SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO

Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80203

Financials

$3.4M$3.3M2023$3.7M$3.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,745,409$3,377,321$368,088$4,831,888$3,743,588$1,088,300
December 31, 2023990$3,447,541$3,297,294$150,247$4,405,877$3,578,160$827,717
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,238
Program service revenue
$3,572,046
Investment income
$172,125
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$5,852
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$1,144,803
Other salaries and wages
$518,302
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,842,920
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$9,752
Accounting fees
$16,784
Occupancy
$102,464
Travel
$645,574
Depreciation
$151,710
Program services (functional)
$3,040,178
Management and general (functional)
$337,143

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,405,877
Total assets, end of year
$4,831,888
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,743,588
Net assets, end of year
$1,088,300
Land, buildings and equipment
$501,258
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,088,300
Gross unrelated business income
$61,830
Gross receipts
$3,745,409
Employees
8
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1975
State of legal domicile
CO

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
ANN TERRYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$327,000$71,621
MEREDITH QUARLESDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$259,500$61,074
MICHAEL VALDEZDIRECTOR OF POLICY
Key employee
40$225,500$49,272
MEGAN LIPPARDEDITOR/COMMUNICATIONS MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
1$114,500$39,037
JIM KULLHEMBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ROSS BLACKMERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES BORLANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUE BLAIRPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONDA LOBATOTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL CLAYTONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL SIMMONSVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHIL THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JODI DOCHEFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KENT BOSCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DICK CLEVELANDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ANN TERRYEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
40$308,490$68,845
MEREDITH QUARLESDIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS
Key employee
40$240,000$58,734
MICHAEL VALDEZDIRECTOR OF POLICY
Key employee
40$212,625$47,997
JIM KULLHEMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MIKE FEELEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JAMES BORLANDMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SUE BLAIRVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RONDA LOBATOTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LEO JOHNSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL SIMMONSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PHIL THOMASBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JODI DOCHEFFBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KENT BOSCHBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
225 E 16TH AVE STE 1000, DENVER, CO 80203-1614
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANN A TERRY, 225 E 16TH AVE SUITE 1000, DENVER, CO 80203
Signed the 990
ANN A TERRY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(303) 863-1733
Return prepared by
MCMAHAN AND ASSOCIATES LLC

Mission

THE SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION EXISTS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE LEGAL AND POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT FOR THE EXISTENCE AND SUCCESSFUL OPERATION OF THE SPECIAL DISTRICT FORM OF GOVERNMENT, AND TO ASSIST SPECIAL DISTRICTS TO OPERATE EFFICIENTLY AND APPROPRIATELY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ASSOCIATION HOSTS SEVERAL EDUCATIONAL SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS AND MEETINGS ANNUALLY. THESE EVENTS INFORM MEMBERS ABOUT DISTRICT LAWS, PROCEDURES, AND PROVIDE HELPFUL TECHNIQUES FOR MEMBERS IN DEALING WITH THE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL DISTRICTS. THE ASSOCIATION ALSO HOSTS THE SDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE, WHICH REPRESENTATIVES OF MEMBER DISTRICTS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS ATTEND. THIS EVENT PROVIDES NUMEROUS WORKSHOP SESSIONS ON SUBJECTS VITAL TO SPECIAL DISTRICT GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT, AS WELL AS INSPIRATION, ENTERTAINMENT, AND NETWORKING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
    Expenses $3,040,178 · grants $5,852 · revenue $3,510,216

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
84-0699064
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1977
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,831,888
Income (IRS master file)
$3,745,409

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,745,409$3,377,321$4,831,888XML
990December 2023$3,447,541$3,297,294$4,405,877XML
990December 2022$3,104,406$2,840,468$4,237,041IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––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 84-0699064).

Questions about SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO

What is the EIN of SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO is 84-0699064.
Is SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1977.
Are donations to SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 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 SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 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 SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO 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 SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names ANN A TERRY.
Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 15 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $327,000 (ANN TERRY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does SPECIAL DISTRICT ASSOCIATION OF COLORADO have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,745,409, expenses of $3,377,321 and total assets of $4,831,888 at year end.

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