Nonprofit · EIN 46-0354137
YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
Tax-exempt · YANKTON, SD 57078
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $336,621 | $337,736 | -$1,115 | $133,230 | $50,990 | $82,240 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $367,253 | $349,583 | $17,670 | $208,110 | $124,755 | $83,355 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $387,943 | $388,922 | -$979 | $137,740 | $72,055 | $65,685 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $32,777
- of which government grants
- $32,777
- Program service revenue
- $304,028
- Investment income
- -$184
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$294
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $67,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $67,500
- Other salaries and wages
- $32,015
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $120,402
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $9,910
- Travel
- $8,594
- Depreciation
- $34
- Program services (functional)
- $296,087
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,649
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $208,110
- Total assets, end of year
- $133,230
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $50,990
- Net assets, end of year
- $82,240
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $82,240
- Gross receipts
- $336,915
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 240
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- SD
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNA ABELE | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $67,341 | $0 |
| CARRIE PESCHL | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $11,288 | $417 |
| ERICA PETERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARENA JARDING | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GILLIES | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM REZAC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WHITNEY LUCAS-MOLITOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BENJAMIN AAKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY TILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ZAJIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WADE ERICKSON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HANNA SIEMS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $26,250 | $2,120 |
| ERICA PETERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GILLIES | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM REZAC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WHITNEY LUCAS-MOLITOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BENJAMIN AACKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY HATTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARENA JARDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY TILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ZAJIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHERI BUFFINGTON | INTERIM DIRE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $49,918 | $2,676 |
| ERICA PETERSON | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID GILLIES | SECRETARY/TR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAM REZAC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR WHITNEY LUCAS-MOLITOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR BENJAMIN AACKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY HATTING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR CARENA JARDING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BETH SCHROEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PENNY TILTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTIN ZAJIC | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANNA SIEMS | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1000 W 4TH ST STE 5, YANKTON, SD 57078-3700
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DR BENJAMIN AAKER, PO BOX 271, YANKTON, SD 57078
- Signed the 990
- DR BENJAMIN AAKER, CHAIR
- Phone
- (605) 655-8285
- Website
- YANKTONRURALAHEC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- SOLUTION CPA
Mission
TO ENHANCE ACCESS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE, PARTICULARLY PRIMARY AND PREVENTIVE CARE, BY IMPROVING THE SUPPLY AND DISTRIBUTION OF HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS THROUGH COMMUNITY/ACADEMIC PARTNERSHIPS.
Program accomplishments
- AHEC GRANT ADDRESSES CRITICAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE NEEDS AND IMPROVES SOUTH DAKOTANS' HEALTH STATUS, INCLUDING ACCESS TO ESSENTIAL PRIMARY MEDICAL CARE. THIS WILL OCCUR PRIMARILY BY LINKING HIGHER EDUCATION AND SPECIFIC HEALTH PROFESSION PROGRAMS WITH RURAL AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. AHEC ALSO WORKS TO BUILD A NETWORK TO LINK AND BRIDGE K-12 SCHOOLS, HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO PURSUE HEALTHCARE CAREERS.Expenses $118,840 · revenue $148,484
- THE RURAL EXPERIENCES FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONS STUDENT PROGRAM (REHPS) PROVIDES THE FRAMEWORK TO PLACE FIRST YEAR MEDICAL STUDENTS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDENTS, PHARMACY STUDENTS, AND ADVANCE PRACTICE NURSING STUDENTS INTO RURAL AND FRONTIER COMMUNITIES. THE GOAL OF THE REHPS PROGRAM IS TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF PHYSICIANS, PHYSICIAN ASSISTANTS, CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONERS, AND PHARMACISTS WHO PRACTICE IN RURAL AND FRONTIER COMMUNITIES OF SOUTH DAKOTA.Expenses $135,548 · grants $67,000 · revenue $146,619
- OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS INCLUDE THE DISASTER TRAINING DAY AND K-12 PROGRAMS.Expenses $41,699 · revenue $8,925
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 46-0354137
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $133,230
- Income (IRS master file)
- $336,915
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $336,621 | $337,736 | $133,230 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $367,253 | $349,583 | $208,110 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $387,943 | $388,922 | $137,740 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $384,559 | $386,481 | $89,528 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | 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 46-0354137).
Questions about YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER
- What is the EIN of YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER is 46-0354137.
- Is YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER 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 YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names DR BENJAMIN AAKER.
- Who are the officers and directors of YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $67,341 (HANNA ABELE, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does YANKTON RURAL AREA HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $336,621, expenses of $337,736 and total assets of $133,230 at year end.
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