National Cable Satellite Corporation
81% goes to programs $84 to raise $100 Strong reserves
National Cable Satellite Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1983, with $46,032,036 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
400 North Capitol St Nw, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 84-0751854 Since 1983
Revenue (FY2024)
$46.0M
▼ 0.6% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$46.0M
Net assets
$222.8M
Employees
201
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →FProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $84 to raise $100
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. For National Cable Satellite Corporation: 81% to programs · $84 to raise $100 earns a F on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating58 mo reserves · +0% 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 Cable Satellite Corporation: 58 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A 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 Cable Satellite Corporation: 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 Cable Satellite Corporation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o
Contact & location
- Address
- 400 North Capitol St Nw, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $73.2M (FY2013) to $46.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $35.0MNet assets $222.8M
Operating margin
0.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$257.9M
Total liabilities
$35.0M
Net assets
$222.8M
Salaries & benefits
$29.0M
63% of expenses
Board members
16
14 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46,032,036▼0.6% | $46,009,840▼0.3% | $222,843,579▼0.1% | $257,852,150▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $46,324,439▼6.3% | $46,152,075▲4.5% | $223,034,380▲7.2% | $262,462,690▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $49,434,866▼8.2% | $44,152,917▼22.9% | $207,962,420▼1.7% | $251,330,954▲12.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,839,575▼15.5% | $57,253,203▼0.9% | $211,520,483▼1.9% | $223,151,970▼2.7% | 990 |
| 2020 | $63,706,081▼0.1% | $57,762,531▼8.9% | $215,514,799▲15.1% | $229,264,446▲14.1% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,760,168▼7.6% | $63,383,772▼1.4% | $187,198,477▼7.2% | $200,978,087▼6.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $69,035,691▼3.3% | $64,296,954▲0.9% | $201,766,227▲0.9% | $215,782,651▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $71,385,425▲3.1% | $63,721,541▼2.7% | $200,010,503▲5.7% | $212,985,532▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $69,214,001▼1.2% | $65,459,853▼1.0% | $189,279,089▲6.7% | $191,602,630▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $70,061,705▼4.5% | $66,135,101▲7.4% | $177,450,180▼0.7% | $179,555,626▼0.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $73,325,458▲0.1% | $61,583,429▼2.9% | $178,706,365▲7.4% | $180,575,064▲7.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $73,244,854 | $63,409,586▼2.4% | $166,419,166▲10.3% | $168,308,778▲10.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $64,979,381▲4.8% | $150,828,380▲9.2% | $152,314,102▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $62,025,995▲6.4% | $138,063,649▲9.8% | $139,808,882▲8.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $58,302,584▲8.0% | $125,762,254▲13.6% | $128,464,908▲14.0% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $53,972,466 | $110,674,443 | $112,715,694 | 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: Robert Kennedy — $694,857 (1.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Kennedy | Vice-president and Co-ceo (thru 5/24) | 45 | $694,857 |
| Susan Swain | Vice-president and Co-ceo | 45 | $565,314 |
| Brian Lamb | Manager/director (thru 8/24) | 45 | $405,463 |
| Roxane Kerr | Manager | 45 | $368,376 |
| Matthew Deprey | Cfo/treasurer (from 12/24) | 45 | $350,089 |
| Richard Weinstein | Manager | 45 | $343,330 |
| Peter Kiley | Manager/director | 45 | $324,080 |
| Martha Dominguez | Manager | 45 | $323,984 |
| Teresa Easley | Manager | 45 | $309,823 |
| David Lindsey | Manager | 45 | $259,880 |
| Samuel Feist | Chief Executive Officer (from 12/24) | 45 | $210,089 |
| Allan Block | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Winfrey | Director | 2 | — |
| Dave Watson | Director | 2 | — |
| Dennis Mathew | Director | 1 | — |
| Jeff Demond | Director | 3 | — |
| John Pascarelli | Director | 2 | — |
| Julie Laulis | Director | 2 | — |
| Lou Borrelli | Director | 2 | — |
| Mark Greatrex | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Regency Commercial Construction | Construction Services | $2,132,349 |
| National Captioning Institute Inc | Closed Captioning | $438,595 |
| Fox News Media | Production Services - Network Pool Servi | $346,750 |
| Dalet Digital Media Systems USA Inc | Software License | $305,241 |
| Media Captioning Services Inc | Closed Captioning | $275,587 |
Grants received · $46K total
4 grants to National Cable Satellite Corporation totaling $46K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $5,367 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $30,350 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $5,200 |
Grants made · $29K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $29K in FY2024. All grants made by National Cable Satellite Corporation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation For Minority Interests In Media Inc | General support | $29,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is National Cable Satellite Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. National Cable Satellite Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 84-0751854, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is National Cable Satellite Corporation's EIN?
- National Cable Satellite Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 84-0751854.
- How much revenue does National Cable Satellite Corporation report?
- National Cable Satellite Corporation reported $46,032,036 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of National Cable Satellite Corporation's spending goes to programs?
- National Cable Satellite Corporation spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does National Cable Satellite Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades National Cable Satellite Corporation C, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does National Cable Satellite Corporation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on National Cable Satellite Corporation's latest Form 990 is $694,857, paid to Robert Kennedy (Vice-president and Co-ceo (thru 5/24)).
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Data for National Cable Satellite Corporation (EIN 84-0751854) 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.