South Dakota Telecommunications Association
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What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $894,496
- Spending
- $691,850
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 18
- Highest pay
- $212,541, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1974.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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