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The Friends of SDPB supports the mission of SDPB through effective advocacy and fundraising from our members, donors and corporate partners.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2025)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$5.4M
Program Spending
53%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$5M
Total Expenses
▼$4.7M
Total Assets
$12.7M
Total Liabilities
▼$2.5M
Net Assets
$10.2M
Officer Compensation
→$268.3K
Other Salaries
$947.3K
Investment Income
$345.5K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $1.5M
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
South Dakota Public Broadcasting46-6000364 | Vermillion, SD | $1.4M | Cash | Programming |
| Pierre, SD | $135.2K | Cash | Programming | |
| Total | $1.5M | |||
Vermillion, SD
$1.4M
$135.2K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2025 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $5.4M | $5M | $4.7M | $12.7M | $10.2M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $4.4M | $4.1M | $4.8M | $11.7M | $9M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $4.5M | $4.4M | $4.3M | $11M | $8.8M |
| 2021 |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2024 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2025)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Ryan Howlett | CEO | 45 | $125.4K | $0 | $10.8K | $136.2K |
| Laura Peterson | CFO | 45 | $117.6K | $0 | $11.8K | $129.4K |
| Katrin Profilet | Past President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Gene Ellenson | President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mike Mueller | Vice President | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jan Johnson | Secretary | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Josh Vanlaecken | Treasurer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Ryan Howlett
CEO
$136.2K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$125.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$10.8K
Laura Peterson
CFO
$129.4K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$117.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$11.8K
Katrin Profilet
Past President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Gene Ellenson
President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mike Mueller
Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jan Johnson
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Josh Vanlaecken
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
2
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Erickson | VP Of Corporate Partnership | 45 | $136.6K | $0 | $8,200 | $144.8K |
Eric Erickson
VP Of Corporate Partnership
$144.8K
Hrs/Wk
45
Compensation
$136.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,200
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bobbie Clark | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles Hart | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Overgaard | Ex-officio Director Until 10/2024 | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kara Flynn | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Karen Mortimer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kay Jorgensen | Ex-officio Director Until 10/2024 |
Bobbie Clark
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charles Hart
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Overgaard
Ex-officio Director Until 10/2024
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4.3M |
| $4.2M |
| $3.4M |
| $7.1M |
| $7M |
| 2020 | $3.7M | $2.8M | $3.4M | $5.3M | $5.1M |
| 2019 | $3.5M | $2.6M | $3.2M | $4.8M | $4.7M |
| 2018 | $3M | $2.2M | $3.1M | $4.3M | $4.2M |
| 2017 | $2.7M | $2.1M | $2.7M | $4.1M | $4M |
| 2016 | $2.8M | $2M | $2.7M | $3.7M | $3.7M |
| 2015 | $2.9M | $2.1M | $2.4M | $3.6M | $3.6M |
| 2014 | $2.3M | $1.6M | $2.4M | $3.1M | $3M |
| 2013 | $2.4M | $1.9M | $2.3M | $2.9M | $2.8M |
| 2012 | $2.2M | $1.7M | $2.2M | $2.4M | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | — |
| 2010 | 990 | — |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
| 2006 | 990 | — |
| 2005 | 990 | — |
| 2004 | 990 | — |
| 2003 | 990 | — |
| 2002 | 990 | — |
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Leslie Magnusson Hildyard | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Liam Culhane | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lindsey Meyers | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Moen | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Rama | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nick Fischer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tamara Pier | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Toby Uecker | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Hurlbert | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Vernon Brown | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kara Flynn
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Karen Mortimer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kay Jorgensen
Ex-officio Director Until 10/2024
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Leslie Magnusson Hildyard
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Liam Culhane
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lindsey Meyers
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Moen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Rama
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nick Fischer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tamara Pier
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Toby Uecker
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Hurlbert
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Vernon Brown
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0