Nonprofit · EIN 92-0799016
SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION
Also known as SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE
Tax-exempt · SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $1,650,781 | $1,160,953 | $489,828 | $1,132,700 | $58,308 | $1,074,392 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 (amended) | $963,509 | $784,652 | $178,857 | $591,866 | $7,302 | $584,564 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 (amended) | $812,839 | $407,132 | $405,707 | $465,072 | $59,365 | $405,707 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,559,981
- of which government grants
- $1,300,231
- Membership dues
- $259,750
- Program service revenue
- $89,422
- Investment income
- $1,378
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $23,375
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $292,901
- Other salaries and wages
- $201,233
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $562,261
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $5,033
- Accounting fees
- $32,885
- Occupancy
- $14,926
- Travel
- $26,636
- Depreciation
- $502
- Program services (functional)
- $781,655
- Management and general (functional)
- $289,739
- Fundraising (functional)
- $89,559
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $591,866
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,132,700
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $58,308
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,074,392
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $59,737
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,074,392
- Gross receipts
- $1,650,781
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 2022
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Lindberg | Executive Dir. Institutional trustee | 40 | $131,500 |
| Gary Cammack | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Harstad | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Willard III | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Fiala | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheila Gestring | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dr Timothy O'Keefe | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jesse Fonkert | Executive Dir. Institutional trustee | 40 | $0 |
| Joseph Beck | President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Thompson | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Holly Lien | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Griffin | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Fossell | Treasurer Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luke J Lindberg | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $150,000 | $11,062 |
| Edward Newburn | Senior Advisor and Chief of S Officer | 40 | $115,000 | $0 |
| John Willard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dennis Harstad | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Gary Cammack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sheila Gestring | Ex-Officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Fiala | Ex-Officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Andrea Thompson | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Joe Beck | Chair Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Holly Lien | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Fossell | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jeff Griffin | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke J Lindberg | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $120,000 |
| Edward Newburn | Chief of Staff Officer | 40 | $113,000 |
| Joe Beck | Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Andrea Thompson | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Holly Lien | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jeff Griffin | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Fossell | Treasurer Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dennis Harstad | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| John Willard | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Sheila Gestring | Ex-officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Joe Fiala | Ex-officio Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gary Commack | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 150 E 4TH PL STE 800, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104-5067
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Melissa Fossell, 150 E 4th Pl Ste 800, Sioux Falls, SD 57104
- Signed the 990
- Christina Martin, COO
- Website
- www.southdakotatrade.com
- Return prepared by
- HORNER BUSINESS SOLUTIONS
Mission
The association navigates international trade for the state, promoting South Dakota exports and connecting local businesses with global opportunities.
Program accomplishments
- SD Trade Association offers seminars and courses to enhance businesses export-readiness. SD Trade Association helps administer STEP grants which can provide up to 75% of a projects costs. SD Trade Association coordinate both in-bound and out-bound trade missions on behalf of the State of SD to develop important relationships with foreign buyers and those looking to do business within the State of SD.Expenses $781,655 · grants $38,375
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-0799016
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,132,700
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,650,781
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $1,650,781 | $1,160,953 | $1,132,700 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $963,509 | $784,652 | $591,866 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $812,839 | $407,132 | $465,072 | XML |
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 92-0799016).
Questions about SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION is 92-0799016.
- Is SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2023.
- Are donations to SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE 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 SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Melissa Fossell.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $131,500 (Luke Lindberg, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does SOUTH DAKOTA TRADE ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,650,781, expenses of $1,160,953 and total assets of $1,132,700 at year end.
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