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Minnesota Telecom Alliance Foundation

  • Madelia, MN
  • Tax-exempt since Feb. 2009
  • EIN: 26-3619795

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Scholarships, Student Financial Aid Services, Awards (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$13.6k (2023)

Expenses
$8.28k (2023)

Total Assets
$216k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$14k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$13,608
Expenses
$8,275
Net Income
$5,333
Net Assets
$202,425
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,965
51.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $6,643
48.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,425
Total Liabilities $14,000
Net Assets $202,425
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ehmke (Board Chair) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Vice Chair Thru March / Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Terry Nelson (Director Thru Mar / Vice Chair Aft) $0 $0
Bob Eddy (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 12, 2024

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,132
Expenses
$14,652
Net Income
-$4,520
Net Assets
$193,118
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,290
62.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,842
37.9%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $216,328
Total Liabilities $23,210
Net Assets $193,118
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ehmke (Board Chair) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Terry Nelson (Director) $0 $0
Bob Eddy (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 1, 2023

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$8,818
Expenses
$19,777
Net Income
-$10,959
Net Assets
$213,048
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $6,421
72.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,397
27.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $228,393
Total Liabilities $15,345
Net Assets $213,048
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ehmke (Board Chair) $0 $0
Chad Bullock (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 8, 2022

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$28,037
Expenses
$11,095
Net Income
$16,942
Net Assets
$219,370
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $25,035
89.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,469
8.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $533
1.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $233,370
Total Liabilities $14,000
Net Assets $219,370
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Kohlbry (Board Chair) $0 $0
Mary Ehmke (Vice Chair/Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Chad Bullock (Mta Vice Chair) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 13, 2021

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$18,812
Expenses
$44,142
Net Income
-$25,330
Net Assets
$200,867
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,667
83.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,145
16.7%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $214,867
Total Liabilities $14,000
Net Assets $200,867
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Kohlbry (Board Chair) $0 $0
Mary Ehmke (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Bill Eckles (Mta Vice Chair) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 14, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$82,295
Expenses
$54,277
Net Income
$28,018
Net Assets
$226,197
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $78,810
95.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,485
4.2%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $238,197
Total Liabilities $12,000
Net Assets $226,197
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Kohlbry (Board Chair) $0 $0
Mary Ehmke (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
Bill Otis (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2019

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$13,831
Expenses
$10,243
Net Income
$3,588
Net Assets
$198,179
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,770
77.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $3,061
22.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,179
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $198,179
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Kohlbry (Board Chair) $0 $0
Mary Ehmke (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2018

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$13,403
Expenses
$10,875
Net Income
$2,528
Net Assets
$194,591
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,440
77.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $2,963
22.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $204,591
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $194,591
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Tom Kohlbry (Chair) $0 $0
Mary Ehmke (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
Dave Wolf (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 15, 2017

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,529
Expenses
$12,080
Net Income
-$551
Net Assets
$192,063
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $9,540
82.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,989
17.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,063
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $192,063
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ehmke (Chair) $0 $0
Tom Kohlbry (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Cheryl Scapanski (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Knuth (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on March 7, 2016

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$12,522
Expenses
$12,530
Net Income
-$8
Net Assets
$192,614
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,630
84.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $1,892
15.1%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $202,614
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $192,614
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Mary Ehmke (Chair) $0 $0
Steve Katka (Vice Chair) $0 $0
Brent Christensen (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0
Mike Bradley (Director) $0 $0
Kenneth Knuth (Director) $0 $0
Shelly Geerdes (Director) $0 $0
Jean Pauk (Director) $0 $0
Kevin Beyer (Director) $0 $0
Tom Kohlbry (Director) $0 $0
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990-EZ
Filed on Feb. 27, 2015

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$10,746
Expenses
$11,960
Net Income
-$1,214
Net Assets
$192,622
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,610
98.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $136
1.3%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,450
Total Liabilities $10,828
Net Assets $192,622

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990-EZ
Filed on March 22, 2014

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Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$11,556
Expenses
$11,441
Net Income
$115
Net Assets
$193,836
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $11,165
96.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $391
3.4%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,836
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $193,836

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from 990-EZ
Revenue
$16,385
Expenses
$6,890
Net Income
$9,495
Net Assets
$193,721
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,755
96.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $630
3.8%
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $203,721
Total Liabilities $10,000
Net Assets $193,721

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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990-EZ

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PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Sept.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

Document Links

990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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