La Canada Wireless Association is located in Santa Fe, NM. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Y22) the organization is classified as: Local Benevolent Life Insurance Associations, under the broad grouping of Mutual & Membership Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. LA Canada Wireless Association is a 501(c)(12) and as such, is described as a "Benevolent Life Insurance Association, Mutual Ditch or Irrigation Company, Mutual or Cooperative Telephone Company" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, LA Canada Wireless Association generated $546.3k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $482.2k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.8% per year over the past 8 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES WIRELESS INTERNET SERVICE TO ITS MEMBERS WHO LIVE AND WORK IN RURAL AREAS OF SANTA FE COUNTY, NEW MEXICO THROUGH A NON-PROFIT MEMBER-OWNED AND OPERATED COMMUNITY COOPERATIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE PURHCASING, INSTALLING, AND MAINTAINING THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT OF THE WIRELESS NETWORK IS PERFORMED BY VOLUNTEERS OF THE MEMBERSHIP AND TWO TECHNICAL CONSULTANTS. THE ASSOCIATION CONTRACTS WITH ONE BOOKKEEPER. IN 2022, THE VAST MAJORITY OF THE ASSOCIATION'S REVENUE CAME FROM MEMBERSHIP, WITH A SMALL AMOUNT COMING FROM INVESTMENT ACTIVITY. THE ASSOCIATION GREW TO 598 MEMBERS DURING THE YEAR AS THE COVERAGE AREA WAS SLIGHTLY EXPANDED INTO MORE RURAL AREAS. THE ASSOCIATION CONTINUES TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL NEW EQUIPMENT IN THE INFRASTRUCTURE AS NEEDED. THE ASSOCIATION OPERATED ONLY ONE PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Joel Yelich President | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Robert Hausman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Eddie Lewis Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $0 |
Julian Winter Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Ken Perlow Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Dana Simmons Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $3,550 |
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 | $3,550 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $540,957 |
Investment income | $4,808 |
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 | -$3,012 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $546,303 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $923 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $372,351 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $87,211 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $18,875 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,857 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $482,217 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $71,856 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $296,473 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $656 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $368,985 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $832 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $832 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $368,153 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $368,985 |