SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION

EIN: 460319642

PIERRE, SD

Total Revenue
$894,496
Total Expenses
$691,850
Total Assets
$858,142
Net Assets
$743,885
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
SD
Principal Officer
KARA SEMMLER
Phone
6052247629
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

SOUTH DAKOTA TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION, founded in 1974, is a small nonprofit that reported $894K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $203K, a strong 23% operating margin.

Mission

THIS NON-PROFIT CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED FOR PURPOSES OF AIDING SOUTH DAKOTA'S RURAL TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY. THE ASSOCIATION, REPRESENTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICE PROVIDERS, STRIVES TO: REPRESENT THE INTEREST OF ITS MEMBERSHIP BEFORE REGULATORY AND LEGISLATIVE BODIES; FURNISH ITS MEMBERSHIP WITH INFORMATION ON SUBJECTS RELATING TO LEGISLATION AND REGULATION AFFECTING TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND OTHER FORMS OF COMMUNICATION SERVICES; PROVIDE TRAINING TO ITS MEMBERS AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES IN MATTERS RELATED TO THE PROVISIONING OF TELECOMMUNICATION SERVICES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, TRAINING RELATED TO WORKER SAFETY, TELECOMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE; MAINTAIN AND IMPROVE RELATIONS BETWEEN ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC; AND TO AID IN EDUCATING THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PROVISIONING OF TELECOMMUNICATIONS SERVICES AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES IN RURAL AREAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

LEGAL REPRESENTATION AT THE SD PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE COURTS, FCC AND FEDERAL COURTS REGARDING MATTERS IMPACTING RURAL COMMUNICATIONS (TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADBAND). RESULTS ARE...

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LEGAL REPRESENTATION AT THE SD PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, STATE COURTS, FCC AND FEDERAL COURTS REGARDING MATTERS IMPACTING RURAL COMMUNICATIONS (TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND BROADBAND). RESULTS ARE INTANGIBLE AND CANNOT BE MEASURED. SDTA MUST REACT TO INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT ACTION AND CANNOT PREDICT WHEN SUCH LEGAL INTERVENTION IS NECESSARY.

Program 2

REGULATORY AND POLICY ADVOCACY WITHIN THE STATE LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INDUSTRY GROUPS. RESULTS ARE INTANGIBLE AND CANNOT BE...

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REGULATORY AND POLICY ADVOCACY WITHIN THE STATE LEGISLATURE, GOVERNOR'S OFFICE, PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT AND OTHER INDUSTRY GROUPS. RESULTS ARE INTANGIBLE AND CANNOT BE MEASURED.

Program 3

TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO MEMBER COMPANY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING REGULATORY AND LEGAL CHANGES. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED EDUCATION EACH YEAR: (I) BOARD...

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TO PROVIDE EDUCATION TO MEMBER COMPANY DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES REGARDING REGULATORY AND LEGAL CHANGES. THE ORGANIZATION AIMS TO PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING SPECIALIZED EDUCATION EACH YEAR: (I) BOARD DIRECTORS (POLICY AND REGULATORY), (II) SUPERVISOR TRAINING, (III) OFFICE PROFESSIONALS TRAINING (ACCOUNTING, HR AND CUSTOMER SERVICE), (IV) MARKETING PROFESSIONALS TRAINING, (V) PLANT AND TECHNOLOGY WORKSHOP (TECHNICIAN TRAINING). IN ADDITION, EVERY SECOND YEAR (IN ODD YEARS) THE ORGANIZATION HOLDS A PUC FORUM. THE FORUM IS INTENDED TO ADDRESS REGULATORY AND LEGAL CHALLENGES, OPPORTUNITIES AND CHANGES WITH PUC COMMISSIONERS AND STAFF AS GUESTS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $58,750
Program Service Revenue $833,675
Investment Income $2,071
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $894,496

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $177,310
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $514,540
TOTAL EXPENSES $691,850

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $894,496 $887,613 +0.0%
Expenses $691,850 $743,743 -0.1%
Net Income $202,646 $143,870 +0.4%
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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
18
Independent Members
18
Employees
1
Volunteers
18

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
$212,541
Total Directors
18
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
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Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHAD MUTZIGER PRESIDENT 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE MEYER VICE PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TRACY BANDEMER SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DENNY LAW TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS PETRICK DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BOSTROM DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEATHER KRANZ DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEBBIE BROWN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES GROFT DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN THOMPSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES FISCHER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HARLEY OVERSETH DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF SYMENS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AUSTIN HANSEN DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC KAHLER DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WESTON HANSON DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATT COLLINS DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FAY JANDREAU DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARA SEMMLER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 50.00
Officer
$153,068 $59,473 $212,541
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
2024 $894,496 $691,850 $858,142 $202,646
2023 $887,613 $743,743 $686,535 $143,870
2022 $867,028 $597,537 $439,785 $269,491
2021 $797,905 $713,819 $191,089 $84,086
2020 $659,403 $777,952 $106,845 $-118,549
2019 $794,294 $809,298 $193,700 $-15,004
2018 $787,756 $788,237 $214,068 $-481
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