Nonprofit · EIN 39-0845874
WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC
Tax-exempt · MADISON, WI 53703
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,205,293 | $1,171,546 | $33,747 | $2,408,905 | $427,668 | $1,981,237 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,061,747 | $1,216,166 | -$154,419 | $2,466,965 | $525,191 | $1,941,774 |
| December 31, 2022 | 990 | $969,831 | $1,097,603 | -$127,772 | $2,497,663 | $546,085 | $1,951,578 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $991,946
- Investment income
- $185,563
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $132,475
- Other revenue
- $27,784
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $262,003
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $359,235
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $15,853
- Accounting fees
- $197,870
- Occupancy
- $80,119
- Travel
- $13,119
- Depreciation
- $9,681
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,466,965
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,408,905
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $427,668
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,981,237
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $20,888
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,987,276
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,981,237
- Gross unrelated business income
- $19,467
- Gross receipts
- $1,205,293
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 1939
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ESBECK | SECR, TRSR, Officer | 40 | $243,437 | $18,566 |
| ANGIE DICKISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMENICO FORNARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GULLICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT KLIMA | PRESIDENT, D Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY KUCERA | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMEY LYSNE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARIN MAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NYMAN | IMM. PAST PR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MICK O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VAN OOYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DENO PERDIOU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ESBECK | SECR, TRSR, Officer | 40 | $227,432 | $51,250 |
| ANGIE DICKISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DOMENICO FORNARO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA GULLICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN HUEBNER | IMM. PAST PR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT KLIMA | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY KUCERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KUSILEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GARIN MAYER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NYMAN | PRESIDENT, D Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MICK O'MALLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VAN OOYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2022: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ESBECK | SECR, TRSR, Officer | 40 | $202,862 | $51,207 |
| ANGIE DICKISON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN FABRY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN HUEBNER | PRESIDENT, D Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT JENSEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KENT KLIMA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY KUCERA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TIM KUSILEK | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT NYMAN | PRESIDENT-EL Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN VAN OOYEN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MATT SPARKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHAD YOUNG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 122 W WASHINGTON AVE STE 1050, MADISON, WI 53703-2708
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- WILLIAM ESBECK, 1502 WEST BROADWAY SUITE 102, MONONA, WI 53713
- Signed the 990
- WILLIAM ESBECK, SECR, TRSR, EXEC DIR
- Phone
- (608) 256-8866
- Website
- WWW.WSTA.INFO
- Return prepared by
- BAUMAN ASSOCIATES LTD
Mission
TO BE THE PREMIER STATE ASSOCIATION OF WISCONSIN'S DIVERSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS UNITED TO: LEAD AND EXCEL IN SERVICE QUALITY, RELIABILITY AND INFORMATION SECURITY; ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY FOR LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY REFORM; BUILD CONSENSUS BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE FORUM FOR INDUSTRY DISCUSSION; PROMOTE AN ADVANCED INTEGRATED INFRASTRUCTURE; PROVIDE A HIGH QUALITY TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESOURCE TO INFORM AND EDUCATE MEMBERS, REGULATORS, LEGISLATORS AND CUSTOMERS; SUPPORT APPROPRIATE ENHANCEMENTS TO PUBLIC SAFETY AND HOMELAND SECURITY.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATION - WSTA SERVES AS THE LARGEST EDUCATION RESOURCE FOR ITS MEMBER COMPANIES. DURING 2024, WE HELD 2 MAJOR CONVENTIONS ATTENDED BY ACTIVE AND ASSOCIATE MEMBER COMPANIES AND GUESTS PROVIDING NUMEROUS OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK. THE MEMBERS WORK TOGETHER ON COMMITTEES TO PLAN AND PROVIDE SPEAKERS AND EXHIBITORS AT THOSE CONVENTIONS. WE ALSO DEVELOP AND PRESENT SEMINARS ON TIMELY SUBJECTS OF INTEREST TO OUR MEMBERS. THESE SEMINARS FEATURED PRESENTATIONS BY EXPERTS BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE OUR INDUSTRY. WSTA COORDINATED WITH A TECHNICAL COLLEGE ON SAFETY TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT FOR OUR MEMBERS.
- REGULATORY - WSTA IS ACTIVE IN ISSUES THAT HAVE AN INDUSTRY-WIDE IMPACT ON TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS IN WISCONSIN. WSTA REPRESENTS MEMBER COMPANIES BEFORE THE PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION OF WISCONSIN (PSCW) (THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR REGULATING TELECOMMUNICATIONS PROVIDERS AT THE STATE LEVEL); THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION (FCC) (THE AGENCY RESPONSIBLE FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS REGULATION AT THE FEDERAL LEVEL), AS WELL AS VARIOUS COURTS ON OCCASION. WSTA WAS ACTIVE ON ISSUES BEFORE THE PSCW, INCLUDING ISSUES RELATING TO LOCATING BURIED FACILITIES, PSC BROADBAND MAPPING, AND THE BROADHEAD EXPANSION GRANT PROGRAM. AT THE FCC, WSTA PARTICIPATED IN OUR CLOSELY FOLLOWED ISSUES INCLUDING UNIVERSAL SERVICE FUND REFORM, INTERCARRIER COMPENSATION REFORM, AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITY FUND.
- LEGISLATIVE - WSTA REPRESENTS ITS MEMBERS ON ISSUES IMPACTING THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY THAT COME BEFORE THE WISCONSIN STATE LEGISLATURE, INCLUDING THE CONTINUED MODERNIZATION OF WISCONSIN'S 911 INFRASTRUCTURE, THE POLICE AND FIRE PROTECTION FUND SURCHARGE, THE BROADBAND EXPANSION GRANT PROGRAM, AND TELEPHONE COMPANY PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR BROADBAND PROPERTY IN A RURAL AREA OR UNDERSERVED AREA. WSTA'S ACTIVITIES ON SOME OF THESE ISSUES WERE FOR THE BENEFIT OF ASSOCIATE MEMBERS AS WELL AS OUR ACTIVE MEMBERS. ALL CATEGORIES OF MEMBERS PARTICIPATE ON POLICY-MAKING COMMITTEES DEALING WITH MANY OF THESE ISSUES. WSTA'S LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS INCLUDE RESEARCH AND PREPARATION OF INFORMATION, DIRECT CONTACT WITH LEGISLATORS AND STAFF, AND WORKING WITH MEMBERS TO CONTACT THEIR LEGISLATORS.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-0845874
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,408,905
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,205,293
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,205,293 | $1,171,546 | $2,408,905 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,061,747 | $1,216,166 | $2,466,965 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $969,831 | $1,097,603 | $2,497,663 | XML |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-0845874).
Questions about WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC
- What is the EIN of WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC is 39-0845874.
- Is WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1965.
- Are donations to WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names WILLIAM ESBECK.
- Who are the officers and directors of WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $243,437 (WILLIAM ESBECK, SECR, TRSR,).
- How much revenue does WISCONSIN STATE TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,205,293, expenses of $1,171,546 and total assets of $2,408,905 at year end.
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