National Association of Broadcasters
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
National Association of Broadcasters is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1931, with $71,545,822 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
1 M St Se, Washington, DC, 20003 EIN 53-0114600 Since 1931
Revenue (FY2024)
$71.5M
▲ 15.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$73.6M
Net assets
$53.7M
Employees
133
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for National Association of Broadcasters— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · -3% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For National Association of Broadcasters: 9 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For National Association of Broadcasters: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For National Association of Broadcasters: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Nab is the voice for the nation's radio and television broadcasters. as the premier trade association for broadcasters, nab advances the interests of our members in federal government, industry and public affairs; improves the quality and profitability of broadcasting; encourages content and technology innovation; and spotlights the important and unique ways stations serve their communities.
What they do
Advocacy: there are more than 17,000 full power local radio and television stations in the us serving their communities through public service, local news, entertainment programming and vital community information such as amber alerts, traffic information, and severe weather warnings. nab advocates before congress, the federal communications commission (fcc) and in the courts.
Innovation: created in 2012, pilot is a collation of innovators, educators, and advocates dedicated to advancing broadcast technology and cultivating new media opportunities. pilot propels broadcast technology into the future by providing a platform for innovation. an engine for incubation. a venue for testing new technologies and a forum for broadcaster education.nab continued the atsc 3.0 virtual interoperability event with 18 participating companies to develop and refine workflows for the new television standard, as well as the nextgen tv conformance program. nab also continued and expanded the nextgen tv fellowship program to include howard university, university of missouri, and the university of minnesota with planned expansion in 2025. this is an effort to educate a new generation of broadcast technologists and increase a new generation of participation in the industry.nab continued the development of the broadcast positioning system (bps) that can complement and augment gps signals. nab entered into a cooperative research and development agreement (crada) with the national institute of standards and technology (nist) and launched bps in three markets for additional development, testing and evaluation.nab's innovation challenge featured companies with new solutions: an ai-centric, cloud-based solutions for enhancing real-time audio and video content integrity, a content workflow specific to audio separate ai for editing, remastering and copyright compliance, and up content workflows with audio separation ai, and a system for broadcast organizations to create thriving online communities, rich with actionable first-party data.nab also continued and expanded the nextgen tv fellowship program with howard university to include the university of missouri and the university of minnesota with planned expansion in 2025 clark atlanta university.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1 M St Se, Washington, DC, 20003
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $57.9M (FY2013) to $71.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $154.2MNet assets $53.7M
Operating margin
-2.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$207.9M
Total liabilities
$154.2M
Net assets
$53.7M
Salaries & benefits
$29.5M
40% of expenses
Board members
61
61 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $71,545,822▲15.3% | $73,571,640▲6.6% | $53,727,252▼2.4% | $207,895,781▲7.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,064,692▲8.6% | $69,045,689▲8.1% | $55,020,996▲3.5% | $193,268,914▼1.1% | 990 |
| 2022 | $57,140,938▲129% | $63,888,976▲62.7% | $53,157,407▼26.8% | $195,450,321▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $24,958,920▲3.6% | $39,257,513▼27.6% | $72,612,627▼11.6% | $222,958,891▼20.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $24,097,427▼73.9% | $54,210,802▼30.4% | $82,109,670▼3.9% | $279,314,431▲28.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $92,404,239▲25.5% | $77,881,965▲3.3% | $85,485,913▼14.8% | $217,985,181▲26.1% | 990 |
| 2018 | $73,650,207▼34.4% | $75,373,051▲2.6% | $100,374,280▼3.5% | $172,809,240▼7.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $112,344,875▲58.4% | $73,429,037▲19.9% | $104,024,189▲48.7% | $186,784,365▲33.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $70,940,808▲0.1% | $61,220,057▼17.1% | $69,979,263▲28.3% | $140,335,145▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,895,658▲10.6% | $73,887,029▼6.9% | $54,530,601▼15.0% | $145,018,362▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $64,125,426▲10.8% | $79,394,097▲48.8% | $64,127,061▼13.6% | $144,477,100▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $57,875,633 | $53,369,353▲4.3% | $74,196,607▲22.5% | $142,920,270▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $51,153,867▼3.4% | $60,578,421▲14.2% | $119,433,485▼40.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $52,932,192▲16.7% | $53,044,435▼5.7% | $201,404,058▲56.5% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $45,359,043 | $56,258,343 | $128,654,621 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Curtis Legeyt — $2,923,659 (3.97% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curtis Legeyt | President & Chief Executive Officer | 57 | $2,923,659 |
| Richard Kaplan | Clo & Evp, Legal & Reg. Affairs | 57 | $1,349,779 |
| Cara Michelle Semone Lehman | Chief of Staff & Evp, Public Affairs | 55 | $813,137 |
| Shawn R Donilon | Evp, Gov. Relations | 55 | $688,204 |
| Karen Chupka | Man. Dir. & Evp, Global Connections | 55 | $611,780 |
| Robert Matheny | Cto & Evp, Technology | 55 | $602,963 |
| April Carty-sipp | Evp, Industry Affairs | 55 | $596,389 |
| Tea Gennaro | Cfo & Evp of Operations | 57 | $530,583 |
| John P Smedile | Svp, Gov. Relations | 55 | $451,454 |
| Lynn D Claudy | Svp, Technology | 55 | $433,296 |
| Christopher A Brown | Man. Dir. & Evp (to 3/31/24) | 55 | $187,927 |
| Ireta Duke | Chief Impact Officer | 12.06 | $79,211 |
| Alfred Liggins | Board Member (to 5/31/24) | 2 | — |
| Allen Power | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amy Liz Pittenger | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Andrew Sutor | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Andy Alford | Board Member (to 7/18/24) | 2 | — |
| Ben Downs | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Bert Medina | Board Member (to 5/31/24) | 2 | — |
| Bill Wilson | Board Member (to 5/31/24) | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Freeman Decorating Company | Event Operations | $5,637,874 |
| Las Vegas Convention Center | Marketing Services | $2,293,005 |
| Gordon H Smith | Consulting | $2,177,237 |
| Marketing Design Group | Marketing Services | $1,825,616 |
| Latham & Watkings LLP | Professional Services | $1,000,748 |
Grants made · $605K in FY2024
18 grants totaling $605K in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by National Association of Broadcasters →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation | General support | $250,000 |
| Broadcast Education Association | General support | $45,000 |
| Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Inc | General support | $35,000 |
| Capitol Counsel LLC | General support | $32,200 |
| Asian Pacific American Institute For Congressional Studies Inc | General support | $30,000 |
| Broadcasters Foundation of America | General support | $25,500 |
| Bmi Music Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Faith and Politics Institute | General support | $25,000 |
| National Urban League Inc | General support | $25,000 |
| Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation | General support | $19,590 |
| Media Institute | General support | $15,750 |
| Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Inc | General support | $15,000 |
| Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc | General support | $14,000 |
| Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Inc | General support | $12,750 |
| Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council | General support | $10,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is National Association of Broadcasters a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Association of Broadcasters is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0114600, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is National Association of Broadcasters's EIN?
- National Association of Broadcasters's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0114600.
- How much revenue does National Association of Broadcasters report?
- National Association of Broadcasters reported $71,545,822 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does National Association of Broadcasters have?
- CharityIndex grades National Association of Broadcasters A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does National Association of Broadcasters's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Association of Broadcasters's latest Form 990 is $2,923,659, paid to Curtis Legeyt (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for National Association of Broadcasters (EIN 53-0114600) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.