South Dakota Land Title Association
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What it says it does
THE SOUTH DAKOTA LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION PROMOTES THE SAFE AND EFFICIENT TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY WHILE PROVIDING ITS TITLE INSURANCE PROFESSIONALS AND AFFILIATES WITH SUPPORT, INFORMATION, AND EDUCATION.
- Income
- $85,248
- Spending
- $65,911
- Highest pay
- $7,200, secretary/treasurer
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 (3)
- THE ANNUAL SUMMER CONVENTION IS A PRESTIGIOUS GATHERING THAT BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, LEGISLATORS, AND STAKEHOLDERS FROM ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THE CONVENTION, PARTICIPANTS DISCUSS VITAL TRENDS, LEGISLATIVE UPDATES, AND BEST PRACTICES IN THE LAND TITLE SECTOR. ATTENDEES HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO PARTICIPATE IN INFORMATIVE SESSIONS, NETWORK WITH PEERS, AND EXCHANGE INSIGHTS THAT CONTRIBUTE TO SHAPING THE FUTURE OF LAND TITLE SERVICES IN SOUTH DAKOTA.
- THE LEGISLATIVE BREAKFAST IS AN ANNUAL EVENT HELD AT THE CAPITAL BUILDING WHERE MEMBERS OF SOUTH DAKOTA LAND TITLE ASSOCIATION MEET WITH SOUTH DAKOTA LEGISLATORS TO DISCUSS ISSUES RELEVANT TO ABSTRACTERS AND ABSTRACT COMPANIES. THIS GATHERING PROVIDES AN IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO ADVOCATE FOR OUR INTERESTS, STRENGTHEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH LAWMAKERS, AND ENSURE OUR CONCERNS ARE REPRESENTED IN LEGISLATIVE DISCUSSIONS.
- OUR MID-WINTER MEETING CONSISTS OF A CASUAL SOCIAL GATHERING ON TUESDAY EVENING, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY FOR MEMBERS TO CONNECT INFORMALLY. THE FOLLOWING WEDNESDAY IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS, WHICH OFTEN FEATURE GUEST SPEAKERS SUCH AS THE HEAD OF THE REGISTER OF DEEDS, WHO SHARES UPDATES RELEVANT TO ABSTRACTERS, OR REPRESENTATIVES FROM THE SOUTH DAKOTA UNIFIED JUDICIAL SYSTEM, WHO DISCUSS CHANGES TO ECOURTS AND UJS, IMPORTANT RESOURCES FOR RESEARCHING JUDGMENTS. ADDITIONALLY, MEMBERS HAVE THE CHANCE TO SHARE ANY NOTABLE ISSUES THEY'VE ENCOUNTERED, SUCH AS FRAUD OR OTHER CONCERNS AFFECTING THEIR OFFICES, ENSURING EVERYONE STAYS INFORMED AND PREPARED.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending May 31, 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 May 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 July 2009.
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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