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Nonprofit · EIN 84-0943035

INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt · ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112

Financials

$6.2M$5.2M2023$14.2M$7.9M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
March 31, 2025990$14,205,456$7,947,665$6,257,791$38,048,145$1,434,238$36,613,907
March 31, 2024990$6,200,292$5,166,202$1,034,090$36,556,987$680,309$35,876,678
Financial details: 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,423,346
Investment income
$6,419,691
Royalties
$6,405,429
Net gain from sales of assets
$5,601,971
Other revenue
$6,362,419

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,480,000
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$865,569
Other salaries and wages
$1,041,406
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,420,495
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$497,263
Accounting fees
$21,800
Travel
$205,498
Program services (functional)
$5,875,069
Management and general (functional)
$2,072,596

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$36,556,987
Total assets, end of year
$38,048,145
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,434,238
Net assets, end of year
$36,613,907
Publicly traded securities
$21,843,529
Net assets without donor restrictions
$36,613,907
Gross receipts
$31,695,664
Employees
17
Year formed
1983
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 March 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RHEA YAW-CHINGExecutive Dir.
Officer
45$218,008$33,953
STEPHEN KOWALCTO45$177,360$55,626
BARBARA HUNTERCFO & CAO45$180,030$42,598
HILDA RIVERADIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATI45$158,480$35,404
ASHINDI MAXTONDIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING45$174,889$11,002
MARK COLWELLDIRECTOR OF BROADBAND OPERATIONS45$152,924$6,503
MARK LESLIEIT MANAGER45$100,652$52,071
JAMES TRAYNORDirector & VP
Trustee or director, Officer
3$10,000$0
JAMAA BICKLEY-KINGDirector
Trustee or director
3$10,000$0
NSE UFOTDirector
Trustee or director
3$10,000$0
JOHN SCHWARTZDirector & Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
990 for the year ended March 31, 2024: 7 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RHEA YAW-CHINGExecutive Dir.
Officer
45$198,760$5,252
BARBARA HUNTERCFO & CAO45$168,569$4,596
STEPHEN KOWALCTO45$134,535$3,016
JAMES TRAYNORDirector & VP
Trustee or director, Officer
3$10,000$0
JAMAA BICKLEY-KINGDirector
Trustee or director
3$7,500$0
NSE NFOTDirector
Trustee or director
3$7,500$0
JOHN SCHWARTZDirector & Pres
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
8310 S VALLEY HWY STE 300, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112-5815
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RHEA YAW-CHING, 8310 SOUTH VALLEY HIGHWAY SUITE 300, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
Signed the 990
BARBARA HUNTER, CFO
Phone
(303) 437-9457
Return prepared by
Olson Reyes & Sauerwein LLC

Mission

INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC. (ITF, INC.) DBA Mission Telecom is a nonprofit telecommunications organization that is transforming connectivity by providing affordable broadband to under-resourced communities, including nonprofits, schools, and libraries. We reinvest our surplus into driving social change. Our products and services empower organizations to thrive in an interconnected world. -People-Centered: We prioritize individuals' unique needs, aspirations, and concerns, tailoring our services to empower and connect every person effectively.-Bold: We embrace challenges and push boundaries to lead the way in telecommunications with transformative solutions.-Data & Insights-Driven: We use a data-driven approach to inform our strategies and decision-making, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently for maximum impact.-Respectful: We honor the dignity and value of everyone, treating all individuals with kindness, compassion, and professionalism to foster trust and

990 for the year ended March 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ITF, INC. MAINTAINS A SEPARATE GRANTMAKING PROGRAM WITH THREE AREAS OF FOCUS: 501(C)(4) MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY AND POWER BUILDING, TELECOM JUSTICE, MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE: TECHNOLOGY, DATA AND CAPACITY.
    Expenses $3,014,610 · grants $2,480,000
  • BROADBAND ACCESS INITIATIVE: ITF, INC. IS DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY, WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICES TO NONPROFIT AND SOCIAL GOOD ORGANIZATIONS; EMPOWERING THEM TO THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE. OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS WILL HELP ELIMINATE SOCIAL DISPARITIES AND, TOGETHER, WE ENSURE THAT DIGITALLY-ENABLED OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
    Expenses $2,860,459 · revenue $1,423,346

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 March, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025March 31, 2026August 17, 2026Not on file
2024March 31, 2025August 15, 2025990 on file
2023March 31, 2024August 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
84-0943035
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2001
Accounting year ends
March
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$38,048,145
Income (IRS master file)
$31,695,664

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990March 2025$14,205,456$7,947,665$38,048,145XML
990March 2024$6,200,292$5,166,202$36,556,987XML
990March 2023$8,207,196$6,451,581$32,105,835IRS
990March 2022$13,715,740$10,948,164$32,699,319IRS
990March 2021–––IRS
990March 2020–––IRS
990March 2019–––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 84-0943035).

Questions about INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC is 84-0943035.
Is INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 2001.
Are donations to INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC 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 INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending March 31, 2026) is due August 17, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended March 2025.
Who is the principal officer of INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 names RHEA YAW-CHING.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC?
The 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 10 received compensation from the organization, the highest $218,008 (RHEA YAW-CHING, Executive Dir.).
How much revenue does INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended March 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $14,205,456, expenses of $7,947,665 and total assets of $38,048,145 at year end.

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