Tennessee Telecommunications Association, operating under the name Tennessee Broadband Association, is located in McMinnville, TN. The organization was established in 1945. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tennessee Broadband Association 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 12/2021, Tennessee Broadband Association generated $536.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $549.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.5% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE TENNESSEE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION ENCOURAGES DEVELOPMENT, FOSTERS AND STIMULATES GROWTH, PROTECTS MUTUAL INTERESTS, AND PROMOTES UNIFORMITY IN ACCOUNTING, OPERATING, MAINTENANCE, CONSTRUCTION, AND ADMINISTRATIVE PRACTICES OF MEMBER COMPANIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE TENNESSEE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION PROVIDED MEMBER SERVICES TO 15 TIER ONE MEMBERS, 3 TIER TWO MEMBERS, AND 132 ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. THESE SERVICES INCLUDED HOSTING AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND MEETINGS FOR MEMBERS AND PUBLISHING MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORIES.
THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED A JOINT CONVENTION WITH KENTUCKY, KTATTA, PROVIDING EDUCATION TO ITS MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES MEANS OF INDUSTRY ADVOCACY, NETWORKING AND INFORMAITON FOR ITS MEMBERS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Levoy Knowles Government Affairs Director | Officer | 35 | $222,500 |
Charlie Boring Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Chris Townson President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Greg Smartt Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Jason Shelton Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Trevor Bonstettor Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $368,535 |
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 | $368,535 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $167,982 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $536,527 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
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 | $182,500 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,139 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $65,035 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $75,110 |
Office expenses | $1,433 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $40,442 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $104,184 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $4,914 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $549,050 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $282,077 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $282,077 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,720 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $155,758 |
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 | $157,478 |
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 | $124,599 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $282,077 |
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