Southwest Tow Operators
- Assets
- $178.9k
- Revenue
- $409.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Plano, TX
- Founding
- 08/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 14-1952800
Organization Overview
Southwest Tow Operators is located in Plano, TX. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Southwest Tow Operators employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southwest Tow Operators is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Southwest Tow Operators generated $409.2k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $362.2k during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.5%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
T0 PROVIDE RESOURCES FOR TOWING INDUSTRY MEMBERS TO STAY UP-TO-DATE ON TOWING LAWS & REGULATIONS, INDUSTRY NEWS & TOWING INDUSTRY PRACTICES. TO PROVIDE CONTINUING EDUCATION CLASSES FOR MEMBERS & NON-MEMBERS & ADMINISTRATERS DRIVER CERTIFICATION TEST FOR BOTH MEMBERS & NON-MEMB
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SOUTHWEST TOW OPERATORS HAS DEVELOPED THE MOST TECHNOLOGICALLY ADVANCED INFORMATION NETWORK IN THE TOWING INDUSTRY THAT HAS ALLOWED US TO DELIVER UP TO THE MINUTE NEWS, TEXAS LAWS AND RULES KNOWLEDGE, AND MUCH MORE TO ALLOW FOR OUR MEMBERS TO BE THE MOST INFORMED TOWERS IN THE INDUSTRY. WE DELVIER THIS INFORMAITON THROUGH CLASSROOM, MEETINGS, WEBSITE, EMAIL, FACSIMILE, FORUMS, BLOGS, NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA (FACEBOOK, TWEETER), FULL TIME STAFF, AND THROUGH TRADE SHOWS. OUR INFORMATION NETWORK ASSISTS AN AVERAGE OF 7,550 TOWERS STATEWIDE IN TEXAS. WE HAVE CERTIFIED OVER 50% OF ALL TOWERS IN TEXAS TO ALLOW THEM TO OBTAIN THEIR TOWING LICENSE IN THE STATE OF TEXAS. THIS CERTIFICATION PROGRAM IS USED BY ALL OF OUR MEMBERS. SOME MEMBERS WERE ALREADY CERTIFIED BY ANOTHER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM BEFORE OURS WAS AVAILABLE. OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM HAS BECOME A PREMIER PROGRAM THAT IS RELIED UPON BY ALL MEMBERS OF OUR ASSOCIATION. WERHAVE CERTIFIED 1,078 TOWERS IN TEXAS IN 2015. SOUTHWEST TOW OPERATORS HAS TRAIN 1,574 TOWERS IN 2015 IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION PROGRAMS ALL ACROSS THE STATE OF TEXAS. OUR MEMBERS EXPERIENCE A HIGH QUALITY TRAINING PROGRAM INSTRUCTED BY HIGHLY QUALIFIED TRAINING INSTRUCTORS THEY ARE ABLE TO MEET THEIR REQUIREMENTS UNDER STATE LAW FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND CONTINUING EDUCATION NEEDS. WE HAVE ALSO DEVELOPED PROGRAMS TO ASSIST TOWING COMPANIES IN LEARNING THE LAWS AND RULES THAT GOVERN THEM. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ALL OF US.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tess Anderson Acting Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Greg Joyner VP | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Joan Messina Legislative Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Rene Garrison Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Gary Hoffman President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Divid Escalera VP | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $111,850 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $28,397 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $140,247 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $268,502 |
| Investment income | $410 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $409,159 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $5,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,200 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $9,492 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $2,335 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $42,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,297 |
| Advertising and promotion | $176 |
| Office expenses | $50,453 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,255 |
| Travel | $1,810 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $21 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $32,978 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $362,163 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $128,852 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $5,423 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $41,966 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,683 |
| Total assets | $178,924 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,613 |
| Total liabilities | $2,613 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $176,311 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $178,924 |