South Dakota Association of Cooperatives
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What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $346,034
- Spending
- $255,703
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $112,500, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $255,703 spent. 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.
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