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EIN 75-3120988

Wta-Advocates for Rural Broadband (WTA)

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(6)
Num. employees
4
City
Helena
State
Montana
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
Description
WTA is a member-driven association strengthening the ability of its members to provide affordable, advanced broadband and communications services in rural America through advocacy and education.
Also known as...
Western Telecommunications Alliance
Total revenues
$1,870,570
2023
Total expenses
$1,569,738
2023
Total assets
$2,084,258
2023
Num. employees
4
2023

Program areas at WTA

Western Telecommunications Alliance (Wta) provides members with opportunities for industry interaction at bi-annual education forums.
Organization is dedicated to promoting the interests of its Rural Broadband members who provide Broadband services in high-cost, low density areas. Wta works with members and other trained professionals to proactively represent its members in regulatory/legislative proceedings and before federal and legislative branches.

Personnel at WTA

NameTitleCompensation
Derrick OwensVice President - Government Affairs$235,150
Eric KeberDirector - Government Affa$154,500
Kelly WorthingtonExecutive Vice President$254,750
Pat McElroyVice President$0
Jimmy ToddPresident$0
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for WTA

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,121,375
Program services$691,157
Investment income and dividends$58,038
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,870,570

Form 990s for WTA

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-04-01990View PDF
2022-122023-05-04990View PDF
2021-122022-05-24990View PDF
2020-122021-06-30990View PDF
2019-122020-09-18990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
July 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
July 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
May 8, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 24 new personnel
May 23, 2022
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
Business and industry
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyCommunity engagement / volunteering
General information
Address
PO Box 7207
Helena, MT 59604
County
Lewis and Clark County, MT
Website URL
w-t-a.org/ 
Phone
(406) 443-6377
Twitter profile
@wtadvocates 
IRS details
EIN
75-3120988
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
No
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
S41: Promotion of Business
NAICS code, primary
813910: Trade Associations
Parent/child status
Central organization
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