SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES

EIN: 460214081

PIERRE, SD

Total Revenue
$346,034
Total Expenses
$255,703
Total Assets
$916,181
Net Assets
$901,234
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1944
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
BRENDA FORMAN
Phone
6059452548
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES, founded in 1944, is a small nonprofit that reported $346K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $90K, a strong 26% operating margin.

Mission

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS: 1. TO MAKE AVAILABLE INFORMATION AND SERVICES FOR MEMBER COOPERATIVES.2. TO PROMOTE AND ASSIST IN RESEARCH AND STUDIES FOR THE MOST EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF COOPERATIVES TO IMPROVE THE ECONOMIC STATUS OF PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS.3. TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP IN DEVELOPING AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE NEEDS, PURPOSES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF COOPERATIVES WITH GOVERNMENT, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY BRANCHES, ASSURING COOPERATIVES THAT THE OPPORTUNITY TO FULFILL THEIR NEEDS AND PURPOSES WILL BE MAINTAINED AND IMPROVED.4. TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A POSITION OF LEADERSHIP WITH ALLIED COOPERATIVES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN MATTERS PERTAINING GENERALLY TO THE WELFARE OF AGRICULTURE AND THE PRINCIPLES OF COOPERATIVES.5. TO PROMOTE AND CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS SO THAT COOPERATIVES WILL BE RECOGNIZED AS THE SELF-HELP DEVICE AVAILABLE TO PRODUCERS AND CONSUMERS WORKING TO STRENGTHEN THEIR ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $255,703 Revenue: $316,185

SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES(SDAC)FOCUSES ON SEVERAL AREAS OF CONCERN TO COOPERATIVES. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSSDAC WORKS WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE, STATE REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE...

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SOUTH DAKOTA ASSOCIATION OF COOPERATIVES(SDAC)FOCUSES ON SEVERAL AREAS OF CONCERN TO COOPERATIVES. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRSSDAC WORKS WITH THE SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATURE, STATE REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCIES, AND SOUTH DAKOTA CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION TO SECURE LAWS AND INTERPRETATIONS THAT WILL PROTECT AND GUIDE COOPERATIVES, YET NOT CAUSE ECONOMIC HARDSHIPS. THE ASSOCIATION HAS BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SECURING CHANGES THAT HAVE SAVED COOPERATIVES THOUSANDS OF DOLLARS BY MAINTAINING EXEMPTIONS, CLARIFICATION OF DEFINITIONS, FEE REDUCTIONS AND PREVENTION OF UNFAVORABLE LEGISLATION BEFORE IT IS INTRODUCED.SDAC'S IMAGE AND RESPECT HAVE BEEN ELEVATED TO THAT WHICH WE ARE ASKED TO GIVE INPUT INTO DECISIONS AFFECTING STATE POLICY IN MANY AREAS. THIS HAS COME ABOUT THROUGH THE DEDICATED WORK OF MEMBER CO-OPS, THE BOARD, AND STAFF.SDAC HAS GONE FROM A POSITION OF ALWAYS FIGHTING UNFAVORABLE LEGISLATION AND POLICY TO ONE OF BEING ABLE TO GUIDE AND CHANGE THAT WHICH IS UNFAVORABLE TO COOPERATIVES.LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITY TAKES PLACE OUTSIDE THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION, AND SDAC PLAYS AN ACTIVE ROLE ATTENDING AND TESTIFYING AT THE LEGISLATIVE INTERIM COMMITTEE AND AGENCY HEARINGS.PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EDUCATIONSDAC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS INCLUDE FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA, 4-H AND YOUTH INVOLVEMENT IN THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR COOPERATIVE EDUCATION.SPECIAL EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES, LIKE OCTOBER CO-OP MONTH, THE HALL OF FAME INDUCTION BANQUET, AGFEST AND CO-OP DAY AT THE LEGISLATURE, ALL HELP RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE IMPORTANT ROLE COOPERATIVES PLAY IN SOUTH DAKOTA'S ECONOMY.SDAC ALSO SERVES AS A LINK TO PROVIDE THE COOPERATIVE VIEWPOINT TO FARM ORGANIZATIONS, COMMODITY GROUPS AND NON-AG ORGANIZATIONS ... CONTRIBUTING IDEAS AND CONCERNS WHEN INTERESTS PARALLEL.PRESENTLY, SDAC REPRESENTS THE COOPERATIVES OF SOUTH DAKOTA ON THE FOLLOWING BOARDS: CERTIFIED CROP ADVISORY BOARD VALUE ADDED DEVELOPMENT CENTER AG UNITY SOUTH DAKOTA HIGHWAY USERS ASSOCIATION OF STATE COOPERATIVE COUNCILS SOUTH DAKOTA RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL NATIONAL COUNCIL ON AGRICULTURE, RESEARCH, EXTENSION AND TEACHING VETERINARIAN ADVISORY BOARD COMMUNICATIONSDAC BELIEVES THAT EFFECTIVE COOPERATION DEPENDS ON AN ALERT AND INFORMED MEMBERSHIP.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $316,185
Investment Income $29,849
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $346,034

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $149,236
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $255,703
Other Expenses $106,467
TOTAL EXPENSES $255,703

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $346,034 $333,035 +0.0%
Expenses $255,703 $245,314 +0.0%
Net Income $90,331 $87,721 +0.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$112,500
Total Directors
12
$112,500
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MIKE TRAXINGER PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JASON STARK VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAD DYLLA SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MILES MENDEL TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD VAN WALLEGHEN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRAVIS SCHENK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TODD JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHAWN DONOVAN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK FINCK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KEN SNYDER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TROY GRENSBERG DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRENDA FORMAN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$112,500 $0 $112,500
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $346,034 $255,703 $916,181 $90,331
2024 $333,035 $245,314 $826,247 $87,721
2023 $285,969 $230,161 $742,344 $55,808
2022 $264,199 $215,185 $639,078 $49,014
2021 $229,572 $180,330 $588,773 $49,242
2020 $269,005 $190,473 $539,048 $78,532
2019 $231,163 $277,333 $461,265 $-46,170
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