South Dakota Association Of Cooperatives

Organization Overview

South Dakota Association Of Cooperatives is located in Pierre, SD. The organization was established in 1946. According to its NTEE Classification (L50) the organization is classified as: Homeowners & Tenants Associations, under the broad grouping of Housing & Shelter and related organizations. As of 06/2022, South Dakota Association Of Cooperatives employed 2 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. South Dakota Association Of Cooperatives is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, South Dakota Association Of Cooperatives generated $264.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $215.2k during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE ORGANIZATION'S OBJECTIVE IS TO ASSOCIATE THE MEMEBERS TOGETHER INTO A SOCIETY FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING THE INTEREST AND WELFARE OF SOUTH DAKOTA COOPERATIVES BY ANY APPROPRIATE MEANS AND TO EDUCATE AND BRING ABOUT A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE COOPERATIVE TYPE OF BUSINESS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Brenda Forman
Executive Director/secreta
$102,469
Mike Traxinger
President
$0
Miles Mendel
Treasurer
$0
Jason Stark
Vice President
$0
Preston Kranz
Director
$0
Troy Grensberg
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$0
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$0
Total Program Service Revenue$272,092
Investment income -$7,893
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $264,199

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, South Dakota Association Of Cooperatives has awarded $70,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

SDSU PRECISION AG BUILDING

PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THROUGH A DEDICATED PRECISION AGRICULTURE FACILITY

$50,000

SDSU - E-TRADING LAB - ECON DEPARTMENT

PURPOSE: TO ADVANCE EDUCATION REGARDING E-COMMERCE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON AGRICULTURE

$20,000
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