TY 2020 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2020 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2020 , and ending 12-31-2020

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
ILLINOIS INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE ASSO

Doing business as
ILLINOIS RURAL BROADBAND ASSOC

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
PO BOX 350

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
LOVINGTON, IL61937

D Employer identification number

43-7600842

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 338,043

F Name and address of principal officer:
LEE WITCHER
213 S MAIN ST
PO BOX 149
WATERLOO,IL62298

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( 6 ) LeftBullet

(insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)

H(c)

Group exemption number MediumBullet

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other MediumBullet

L Year of formation: 1971

M State of legal domicile: IL

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: REPRESENTATION OF SMALL TELECOMMUNICATION ENTITY INTERESTS BEFORE LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY BODIES IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	9
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	9
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2020 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	0
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	9
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 39 .........	7b

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	378,178	337,623
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........		0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	743	420
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)		0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	378,921	338,043
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...		0
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....		0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)		0
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....		0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 0
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	266,168	305,679
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	266,168	305,679
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	112,753	32,364
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	488,376	520,740
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............		0
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	488,376	520,740

Part II

Signature Block

Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than officer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.

Sign Here

	Signature of officer	Date

	Type or print name and title

Paid Preparer Use Only

Print/Type preparer's name

Preparer's signature

Date

Check if
self-employed

PTIN

Firm's name MediumBullet

Firm's EIN MediumBullet

Firm's address MediumBullet

Phone no.

May the IRS discuss this return with the preparer shown above? (see instructions) ..........YesNo

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the separate instructions.

Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2020)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE PURPOSES FOR THICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE: TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANIES IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND TO ENGAGE IN THE COMPILATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO TELEPHONE SERVICE AND THE FURNISHING OF OTHER SERVICES TO INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANIES AND OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COORDINATION, ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE FACILITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS SO AS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR THE SUBSCRIBERS.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
	REPRESENT THE INTERESTS OF SMALL INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )












4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ including grants of $ ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A.....................

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors (see instructions)? ...

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

.............

Yes

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II.........

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

Yes

Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................

Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....

Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III..............

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............

Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. ...................

11a

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII.......

11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......

11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............

11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

11e

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X

11f

12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII......................

12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional

12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I(see instructions) ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........

Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5 about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J.......................

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in lines 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file (see instructions)

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet

See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe in Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed MediumBullet

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024-A if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
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MIKE GRISHAM120 W LANE ST EQUALITY,IL62934 (217) 873-5211

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
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List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) LEE WITCHER...................................................................... CHAIRMAN/DIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) ERIC SCHMIDT...................................................................... V CHAIRMAN/D	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) MIKE GRISHAM...................................................................... TREASURER/DI	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) MIKE REYNOLDS...................................................................... SECRETAY DIR	1.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) JIM BROEMMER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(6) TODD IRISH...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(7) MARY J SCHWARTZ WESTERHOLD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(8) ANN DICKERSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(9) JAY GRISWOLD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	1.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)						(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title

1b	Sub-Total................
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c)...........

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization MediumBullet

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
MEYER CAPEL, PO BOX 6750 CHAMPAIGN,IL61820	LEGAL	165,718
HOLZMACHER CONSULTING, 7790 KUNZ RD ROCHESTER,IL62563	LOBBYING	108,000



2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 2

Form 990 (2020)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	335,160
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d	2,463
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		337,623

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			420		420
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
		(ii) Personal	(i) Real
6a	Gross rents			6a
b	Less: rental expenses			6b
c	Rental income or (loss)			6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
		(ii) Other	(i) Securities
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory			7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses			7b
c	Gain or (loss)			7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..
Business Code			Miscellaneous Revenue
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			338,043		420

Form 990 (2020)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....
9	Other employee benefits .......
10	Payroll taxes ...........
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........	165,718
c	Accounting ...........	2,205
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	115,659
12	Advertising and promotion ....
13	Office expenses .......	451
14	Information technology ......	1,318
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	1,265
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...	1,805
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	CONTRIBUTIONS	15,000
b	NFU SAFETY PROGRAM	1,500
c	FILING FEES	623
d	TAXES	135
e	All other expenses
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	305,679	0	0	0
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2020)

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			1
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........		488,376	2	520,740
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......			3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............			4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
				5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
				6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........			7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............			8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			9
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b		10c
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			11
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....			12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..			13
14	Intangible assets ...............			14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			15
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...		488,376	16	520,740

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....		17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........		19
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D		25
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	0	26	0

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....		29
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...		30
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	488,376	31	520,740
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	488,376	32	520,740
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	488,376	33	520,740

Form 990 (2020)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

338,043

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

305,679

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

32,364

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

488,376

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

520,740

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2020)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. SchCMd Bullet

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

ILLINOIS INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE ASSO

Employer identification number

43-7600842

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV (see instructions for definition of “political campaign activities")

Political campaign activity expenditures (see instructions) .................................................................... SchCMd Bullet

$ 15,000

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities (see instructions) ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... SchCMd Bullet

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... SchCMd Bullet

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ SchCMd Bullet

$ 15,000

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... SchCMd Bullet

$ 15,000

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.
(1) FRIENDS OF RYAN SPAIN	PO BOX 1575 PEORIA,IL616551575	47-5519569	250
(2) FRIENDS OF RANDY FRESE	PO BOX 1007 QUINCY,IL623061007	45-2927466	250
(3) FRIENDS OF DAN SWANSON	4282 IL RTE 17 ALPHA,IL61413	61-2626810	250
(4) DEMOCRACTIC MAJORITY	1201 S VETERANS PKWY STE C SPRINGFIELD,IL627046342	26-3309861	500
(5) CITIZENS FOR BRAD HOLBROOK	PO BOX 644 SHELBYVILLE,IL62565	45-3972798	250
(6) DOWNSTATE GOP	1824 E 1635TH ST PALOMA,IL62359	46-2028690	500
(7) CITIZENS FOR CHARLIE MEIER	C/O JEFF RABENORT 203 S ABBY RD OKAWVILLE,IL622712152	45-3985903	500
(8) CITIZENS FOR HAMMOND	333D N LAFAYETTE PO BOX 694 MACOMB,IL614550694	46-4763917	500
(9) CITIZENS FOR CD DAVIDSMEYER	PO BOX 401 JACKSONVILLE,IL626510401	46-1886959	500
(10) FRIENDS OF DAVE KOEHLER	1020 NE GLEN OAK AVE PEORIA,IL616033259	45-4230794	500
(11) CITIZENS FOR DURKIN	16W281 83RD ST STE D BURR RIDGE,IL605275814	36-4002366	1,000
(12) BRADY FOR SENATE INC	PO BOX 516 BLOOMINGTON,IL617020516	27-2263966	500
(13) FRIENDS OF DON HARMON FOR STATE SEN	6941-A W NORTH AVE OAK PARK,IL60302	36-4468199	500
(14) CITIZENS FOR MICHAEL HASTINGS	PO BOX 162 TINLEY PARK,IL604770162	26-4338290	500
(15) FRIENDS OF BILL CUNNINGHAM	10402 S WESTERN AVE CHICAGO,IL606432508	27-2995766	500
(16) FRIENDS OF SUE REZIN	PO BOX 932 MORRIS,IL604500932	27-4592772	500
(17) JILL TRACY FOR STATE SENATE	1628 FIELDSTONE DRIVE QUINCY,IL62305	47-4856998	500
(18) ANDERSON FOR ILLINOIS	4343 16TH ST 300 MOLINE,IL61265	45-3607751	500
(19) FRIENDS OF LARRY WALSH JR	PO BOX 69 ELMWOOD,IL604210069	45-5481875	500
(20) COMMITTEE TO ELECT KEITH WHEELER	320 W WASHINGTON ST OSWEGO,IL605437551	90-0522731	500
(21) RSSCC	PO BOX 3422 SPRINGFIELD,IL627083422	36-2791922	500
(22) HOUSE REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION	16W281 83RD STREET STE D BURR RIDGE,IL605277967	54-2088147	500
(23) FRIENDS OF TIM BUTLER	PO BOX 1766 SPRINGFIELD,IL62705	47-3511386	500
(24) COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAY HOFFMAN	PO BOX 23738 BELLEVILLE,IL622230738	37-1228017	500
(25) STADELMAN FOR STATE SENATE	PO BOX 1551 ROCKFORD,IL61110	45-4467659	500
(26) FRIENDS OF ELGIE SIMS	8142A S PRAIRIE PARK PLACE CHICAGO,IL606194800	80-0453739	500
(27) FRIENDS OF RANDY FRESE	PO BOX 1007 QUINCY,IL623061007	45-2927466	250
(28) MCCOMBIE FOR ILLINOIS	PO BOX 71 SAVANNA,IL61074	47-5071423	250
(29) KEITH SOMMER CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE	376 HERITAGE DR MACKINAW,IL617558761	32-7367594	250
(30) FRIENDS OF DAVE SEVERIN	PO BOX 10 BENTON,IL62812	81-4594809	250
(31) FRIENDS OF RYAN SPAIN	PO BOX 1575 PEORIA,IL616551575	47-5519569	250
(32) CITIZENS FOR CD DAVIDSMEYER	PO BOX 401 JACKSONVILLE,IL626510401	46-1886959	250
(33) COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN CAULKINS	PO BOX 6101 DECATUR,IL62524	83-2188756	250
(34) CITIZENS TO ELECT MIKE MARRON	22239 N 100 E RD FITHIAN,IL618445011	83-0518181	250
(35) FRIENDS OF TOM BENNETT	C/O MARTIN A NUSS PO BOX 505 GIBSON CITY,IL609360505	27-5213684	250
(36) CITIZENS TO ELECT JOHN CONNOR	2106 LAWRENCE AVE LOCKPORT,IL60441	82-2014434	250

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 50084S

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet

if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................	Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2017	(b) 2018	(c) 2019	(d) 2020	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))

c	Total lobbying expenditures

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes|No

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

338,043

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

108,000

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

108,000

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

123,000

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) .........................................

-15,000

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

Return Reference	Explanation
SCHEDULE C, PART I-A, LINE 1	CONTRIBUTIONS AND EVENT SPONSORSHIPS FOR VARIOUS STATE REPRESENTATIVES OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS.
SCHEDULE C, PART I-C, LINE 5	CITIZENS FOR CHARLIE MEIER 45-3985903 500 0 C/O JEFF RABENORT,, OKAWVILLE, IL 62271-2152 CITIZENS FOR HAMMOND 46-4763917 500 0 333D N LAFAYETTE, MACOMB, IL 61455-0694 CITIZENS FOR C.D. DAVIDSMEYER 46-1886959 500 0 PO BOX 401, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62651-0401 FRIENDS OF DAVE KOEHLER 45-4230794 500 0 1020 NE GLEN OAK AVE, PEORIA, IL 61603-3259 CITIZENS FOR DURKIN 36-4002366 1,000 0 16W281 83RD ST, STE D, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-5814 BRADY FOR SENATE, INC. 27-2263966 500 0 PO BOX 516, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702-0516 FRIENDS OF DON HARMON FOR STATE SEN 36-4468199 500 0 6941-A W NORTH AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 CITIZENS FOR MICHAEL HASTINGS 26-4338290 500 0 PO BOX 162, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477-0162 FRIENDS OF BILL CUNNINGHAM 27-2995766 500 0 10402 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-2508 FRIENDS OF SUE REZIN 27-4592772 500 0 PO BOX 932, MORRIS, IL 60450-0932 JILL TRACY FOR STATE SENATE 47-4856998 500 0 1628 FIELDSTONE DRIVE, QUINCY, IL 62305 ANDERSON FOR ILLINOIS 45-3607751 500 0 4343 16TH ST 300, MOLINE, IL 61265 FRIENDS OF LARRY WALSH JR. 45-5481875 500 0 PO BOX 69, ELMWOOD, IL 60421-0069 COMMITTEE TO ELECT KEITH WHEELER 90-0522731 500 0 320 W WASHINGTON ST, OSWEGO, IL 60543-7551 RSSCC 36-2791922 500 0 PO BOX 3422, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62708-3422 HOUSE REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION 54-2088147 500 0 16W281 83RD STREET, STE D, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-7967 FRIENDS OF TIM BUTLER 47-3511386 500 0 PO BOX 1766, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62705 COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAY HOFFMAN 37-1228017 500 0 PO BOX 23738, BELLEVILLE, IL 62223-0738 STADELMAN FOR STATE SENATE 45-4467659 500 0 PO BOX 1551, ROCKFORD, IL 61110 FRIENDS OF ELGIE SIMS 80-0453739 500 0 8142A S PRAIRIE PARK PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619-4800 FRIENDS OF RANDY FRESE 45-2927466 250 0 PO BOX 1007, QUINCY, IL 62306-1007 MCCOMBIE FOR ILLINOIS 47-5071423 250 0 PO BOX 71, SAVANNA, IL 61074 KEITH SOMMER CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 32-7367594 250 0 376 HERITAGE DR, MACKINAW, IL 61755-8761 FRIENDS OF DAVE SEVERIN 81-4594809 250 0 PO BOX 10, BENTON, IL 62812 FRIENDS OF RYAN SPAIN 47-5519569 250 0 PO BOX 1575, PEORIA, IL 61655-1575 CITIZENS FOR C.D. DAVIDSMEYER 46-1886959 250 0 PO BOX 401, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62651-0401 COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN CAULKINS 83-2188756 250 0 PO BOX 6101, DECATUR, IL 62524 CITIZENS TO ELECT MIKE MARRON 83-0518181 250 0 22239 N 100 E RD, FITHIAN, IL 61844-5011 FRIENDS OF TOM BENNETT 27-5213684 250 0 C/O MARTIN A NUSS, GIBSON CITY, IL 60936-0505 CITIZENS TO ELECT JOHN CONNOR 82-2014434 250 0 2106 LAWRENCE AVE, LOCKPORT, IL 60441

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SCHEDULE C, PART I-A, LINE 1

CONTRIBUTIONS AND EVENT SPONSORSHIPS FOR VARIOUS STATE REPRESENTATIVES OF ASSOCIATION MEMBERS.

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CITIZENS FOR CHARLIE MEIER 45-3985903 500 0 C/O JEFF RABENORT,, OKAWVILLE, IL 62271-2152 CITIZENS FOR HAMMOND 46-4763917 500 0 333D N LAFAYETTE, MACOMB, IL 61455-0694 CITIZENS FOR C.D. DAVIDSMEYER 46-1886959 500 0 PO BOX 401, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62651-0401 FRIENDS OF DAVE KOEHLER 45-4230794 500 0 1020 NE GLEN OAK AVE, PEORIA, IL 61603-3259 CITIZENS FOR DURKIN 36-4002366 1,000 0 16W281 83RD ST, STE D, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-5814 BRADY FOR SENATE, INC. 27-2263966 500 0 PO BOX 516, BLOOMINGTON, IL 61702-0516 FRIENDS OF DON HARMON FOR STATE SEN 36-4468199 500 0 6941-A W NORTH AVE, OAK PARK, IL 60302 CITIZENS FOR MICHAEL HASTINGS 26-4338290 500 0 PO BOX 162, TINLEY PARK, IL 60477-0162 FRIENDS OF BILL CUNNINGHAM 27-2995766 500 0 10402 S WESTERN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60643-2508 FRIENDS OF SUE REZIN 27-4592772 500 0 PO BOX 932, MORRIS, IL 60450-0932 JILL TRACY FOR STATE SENATE 47-4856998 500 0 1628 FIELDSTONE DRIVE, QUINCY, IL 62305 ANDERSON FOR ILLINOIS 45-3607751 500 0 4343 16TH ST 300, MOLINE, IL 61265 FRIENDS OF LARRY WALSH JR. 45-5481875 500 0 PO BOX 69, ELMWOOD, IL 60421-0069 COMMITTEE TO ELECT KEITH WHEELER 90-0522731 500 0 320 W WASHINGTON ST, OSWEGO, IL 60543-7551 RSSCC 36-2791922 500 0 PO BOX 3422, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62708-3422 HOUSE REPUBLICAN ORGANIZATION 54-2088147 500 0 16W281 83RD STREET, STE D, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527-7967 FRIENDS OF TIM BUTLER 47-3511386 500 0 PO BOX 1766, SPRINGFIELD, IL 62705 COMMITTEE TO ELECT JAY HOFFMAN 37-1228017 500 0 PO BOX 23738, BELLEVILLE, IL 62223-0738 STADELMAN FOR STATE SENATE 45-4467659 500 0 PO BOX 1551, ROCKFORD, IL 61110 FRIENDS OF ELGIE SIMS 80-0453739 500 0 8142A S PRAIRIE PARK PLACE, CHICAGO, IL 60619-4800 FRIENDS OF RANDY FRESE 45-2927466 250 0 PO BOX 1007, QUINCY, IL 62306-1007 MCCOMBIE FOR ILLINOIS 47-5071423 250 0 PO BOX 71, SAVANNA, IL 61074 KEITH SOMMER CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE 32-7367594 250 0 376 HERITAGE DR, MACKINAW, IL 61755-8761 FRIENDS OF DAVE SEVERIN 81-4594809 250 0 PO BOX 10, BENTON, IL 62812 FRIENDS OF RYAN SPAIN 47-5519569 250 0 PO BOX 1575, PEORIA, IL 61655-1575 CITIZENS FOR C.D. DAVIDSMEYER 46-1886959 250 0 PO BOX 401, JACKSONVILLE, IL 62651-0401 COMMITTEE TO ELECT DAN CAULKINS 83-2188756 250 0 PO BOX 6101, DECATUR, IL 62524 CITIZENS TO ELECT MIKE MARRON 83-0518181 250 0 22239 N 100 E RD, FITHIAN, IL 61844-5011 FRIENDS OF TOM BENNETT 27-5213684 250 0 C/O MARTIN A NUSS, GIBSON CITY, IL 60936-0505 CITIZENS TO ELECT JOHN CONNOR 82-2014434 250 0 2106 LAWRENCE AVE, LOCKPORT, IL 60441

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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2020

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Name of the organization

ILLINOIS INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE ASSO

Employer identification number

43-7600842

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FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION	THE PURPOSES FOR THICH THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED ARE: TO PROMOTE, PRESERVE AND ADVANCE THE INTERESTS AND GENERAL WELFARE OF INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANIES IN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS AND TO ENGAGE IN THE COMPILATION AND DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION WITH RESPECT TO TELEPHONE SERVICE AND THE FURNISHING OF OTHER SERVICES TO INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE COMPANIES AND OTHERS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COORDINATION, ADVANCEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT OF INDEPENDENT TELEPHONE FACILITIES WITHIN THE STATE OF ILLINOIS SO AS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND EFFICIENCY OF TELEPHONE SERVICE FOR THE SUBSCRIBERS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 6	ARTICLE II, SECTION 2 OF THE ASSOCIATE'S BYLAWS ALLOW FOR TWO CLASSES OF MEMBERS, ACTIVE AND ASSOCIATE. ALL MEMBERS CONSIST OF TELEPHONE COMPANIES THAT PROVIDE TELEPHONE SERVICE TO LESS THAN 50,000 ACCESS LINES IN ILLINOIS. ASSOCIATE MEMEBERS CONSIST OF ANY PERSON, FIRM, ASSOCIATION OR CORPORATION ENGAGED IN AN INDUSTRY, BUSINESS OR SERVICE RELATED TO OR SERVING THE TELPHONE INDUSTRY.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 7A	EACH YEAR, ONE THIRD OF THE NINE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS STAND FOR RELECTION/RE-ELECTION. ALL MEMBERS GET TO VOTE ON ALL THREE PERSONS STANDING FOR ELECTION IN THAT YEAR. SHOULD THERE BECOME A VACANCY, SUBJECT TO THEIR ACCEPTANCE, TO FILL THE REMAING TERM.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B	NO REVIEW WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR THE FORM 990.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19	THE ORGANIZATION MAKES IT GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO TEH PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G	LOBBYING (HOLZMACHER CONSULT) 108,000 0 0 LOBBYING (JSI) 7,659 0 0 TOTAL 115,659 0 0

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Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2020

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