TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1905

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

KARI ROUSE

Phone

5124721183

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION, founded in 1905, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Expenses of $1.1M left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

TO PROMOTE AND ENHANCE THE PERFORMANCE OF EACH MEMBER COMPANY AND PROTECT THE INTEGRITY OF THE LOCAL EXCHANGE TELEPHONE INDUSTRY AND THE SERVICES OFFERED WITHIN EACH COMPANY'S CERTIFICATED EXCHANGE AREAS WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION (TTA) CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION EACH FALL FOR ITS 88 MEMBER COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEAGUES TO GATHER...

TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION (TTA) CONDUCTS AN ANNUAL CONVENTION EACH FALL FOR ITS 88 MEMBER COMPANIES AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THIS ANNUAL EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR COLLEAGUES TO GATHER, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND SHARE INFORMATION ABOUT THE INDUSTRY. VARIOUS SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ARE ALSO HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR IN RESPONSE TO THE EDUCATION NEEDS OF TTA'S MEMBERS.

Program 2

THE TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION (TTA) MAINTAINS A PROGRAM OF ADVOCACY BEFORE THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER...

THE TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCIATION (TTA) MAINTAINS A PROGRAM OF ADVOCACY BEFORE THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF STATE GOVERNMENT, THE PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION OF TEXAS, AND NUMEROUS OTHER STATE REGULATORY AGENCIES. TTA ALSO MAINTAINS CLOSE TIES TO VARIOUS NATIONAL ASSOCIATIONS IN MONITORING ISSUES ON THE FEDERAL LEVEL. ADDITIONALLY THE ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES ITS MEMBERS TO ACTIVELY PARTICIPATE IN THE ELECTORAL PROCESS AND TO CHOOSE REPRESENTATIVES WHO WILL BEST SERVE THE INTERESTS OF ALL TEXANS THROUGH ITS POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE (TTAPAC). TTAPAC STRIVES TO MAXIMIZE THE INDUSTRIES IMPACT WITH STATEWIDE AND LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES AND SEEKS TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN LEADERS OF THE TEXAS TELECOMMUNICATION INDUSTRY AND OUR ELECTED OFFICIALS.

Program 3

THE TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCATION SERVES IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS ROLE ON BEHALF OF ITS 30 MEMBER COMPANIES, CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO MAINTAIN AN IMAGE OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION. STAFF MEMBERS STAY IN...

THE TEXAS TELEPHONE ASSOCATION SERVES IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS ROLE ON BEHALF OF ITS 30 MEMBER COMPANIES, CONSTANTLY STRIVING TO MAINTAIN AN IMAGE OF SERVICE AND DEDICATION. STAFF MEMBERS STAY IN CONTACT WITH INDUSTRY AND TRADE PRESS, AND NEWS RELEASES ON CURRENT INDUSTRY ISSUES ARE WIDELY DISTRIBUTED TO PRINT AND BROADCAST MEDIA ACROSS THE STATE AS RELEVANT EVENTS OCCUR.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $1,160,125

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $3,060

TOTAL REVENUE $1,163,185

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $362,966

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $741,681

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,104,647

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$1,163,185	$1,173,518	0.0%
Expenses	$1,104,647	$1,343,557	-0.2%
Net Income	$58,538	$-170,039	-1.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$231,134

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JENNIFER PRATHER	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES WIGLEY	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BILLY COLSTON	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JOEY ANDERSON	SECRETARY	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE CANO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSTY DORMAN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
RUSTY MOORE	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
KIRK PETTY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CHARLIE GREENBERG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MARK SEALE	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer	$223,742	$7,392	$231,134

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	$1,163,185	$1,104,647	$296,688	$58,538
2023	$1,173,518	$1,343,557	$209,086	$-170,039
2022	$884,862	$1,097,415	$386,791	$-212,553
2021	$833,075	$844,425	$559,709	$-11,350
2020	$627,006	$606,974	$334,350	$20,032
2019	$665,376	$707,982	$202,090	$-42,606
2018	$476,613	$621,937	$205,964	$-145,324