INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION INC

EIN 84-0943035 · Telecommunications (W50)

What they do

INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC. (ITF, INC.) DBA Mission Telecom is A Nonprofit Telecommunications Organization That is Transforming Connectivity By Providing Affordable Broadband to Under-resourced Communities, Including Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries. We Reinvest Our Surplus Into Driving Social Change. Our Products and Services Empower Organizations to Thrive In An Interconnected World. -People-Centered: We Prioritize Individuals Unique Needs, Aspirations, and Concerns, Tailoring Our Services to Empower and Connect Every Person Effectively.-Bold: We Embrace Challenges and Push Boundaries to Lead The Way In Telecommunications With Transformative Solutions.-Data & Insights-Driven: We Use A Data-driven Approach to Inform Our Strategies and Decision-making, Ensuring Resources Are Utilized Efficiently for Maximum Impact.-Respectful: We Honor The Dignity and Value of Everyone, Treating All Individuals With Kindness, Compassion, and Professionalism to Foster Trust and

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $73.90 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

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They name their leaders11 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

41.36%of revenue went to mission work73.9% of expenses · Program services

$55.95spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

14.59%of revenue went to management and office costs26.1% of expenses

$4.79in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $251,961 for RHEA YAW-CHING (EXECUTIVE DIR.). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$14,205,456

Mission workProgram services$5,875,06941.36% of revenue73.9% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$2,072,59614.59% of revenue26.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$6,257,79144.05% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$7,947,66555.95% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 73.9% mission · 26.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 55.95% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 73.7% mission · 26.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 83.32% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 77.4% mission · 22.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 78.61% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 85.4% mission · 14.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 79.82% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 84.7% mission · 15.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.81% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 76.0% mission · 24.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 116.57% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 53.5% mission · 46.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 136.61% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 69.6% mission · 30.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 101.76% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$14,205,456

Expenses$7,947,665

Annual surplus $6,257,791 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$5,875,069 · 73.9% of expenses

Management and office costs$2,072,596 · 26.1% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$14,205,456

Expenses$7,947,665

Assets$38,048,145

Income$31,695,664

Mission work (program services)$5,875,069

Grants given$32,111,509

Average grant$70,886

Management and general$2,072,596

Stocks and bonds$21,843,529

Accounting fees$21,800

Investing fees$95,084

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

RHEA YAW-CHINGEXECUTIVE DIR. · 45 hrs/week $251,961Base $218,008 · Other $33,953

STEPHEN KOWALCTO · 45 hrs/week $232,986Base $177,360 · Other $55,626

BARBARA HUNTERCFO & CAO · 45 hrs/week $222,628Base $180,030 · Other $42,598

HILDA RIVERADIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATI · 45 hrs/week $193,884Base $158,480 · Other $35,404

ASHINDI MAXTONDIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING · 45 hrs/week $185,891Base $174,889 · Other $11,002

MARK COLWELLDIRECTOR OF BROADBAND OPERATIONS · 45 hrs/week $159,427Base $152,924 · Other $6,503

MARK LESLIEIT MANAGER · 45 hrs/week $152,723Base $100,652 · Other $52,071

JAMAA BICKLEY-KINGDIRECTOR · 3 hrs/week $10,000

JAMES TRAYNORDIRECTOR & VP · 3 hrs/week $10,000

NSE UFOTDIRECTOR · 3 hrs/week $10,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (11)

RHEA YAW-CHINGEXECUTIVE DIR.

STEPHEN KOWALCTO

BARBARA HUNTERCFO & CAO

HILDA RIVERADIRECTOR OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATI

ASHINDI MAXTONDIRECTOR OF GRANTMAKING

MARK COLWELLDIRECTOR OF BROADBAND OPERATIONS

MARK LESLIEIT MANAGER

JAMAA BICKLEY-KINGDIRECTOR

JAMES TRAYNORDIRECTOR & VP

NSE UFOTDIRECTOR

JOHN SCHWARTZDIRECTOR & PRES

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2001
Location: 8310 SOUTH VALLEY HIGHWAY SUITE 300, ENGLEWOOD, CO 80112
County: Boulder
In care of: BARBARA HUNTER
Primary officer: BARBARA HUNTER, CFO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Emailinfo@itfitv.org Phone(303) 437-9457

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: April 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: OLSON REYES & SAUERWEIN LLC
NTEE classification: Telecommunications (W50)
IRS tax category: Telecommunications
Grant-giving organization: Yes