Ncta-the Internet & Television Association
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Ncta-the Internet & Television Association is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1953, with $67,546,226 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
25 Massachusetts Ave Nw Ste 100, Washington, DC, 20001 EIN 53-0222396 Since 1953
Revenue (FY2024)
$67.5M
▲ 3.7% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$67.7M
Net assets
$78.3M
Employees
110
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 Ncta-the Internet & Television Association— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating14 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 Ncta-the Internet & Television Association: 14 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 Ncta-the Internet & Television Association: 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 Ncta-the Internet & Television Association: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Ncta's mission is to advance the cable & telecommunications industry's public policy interest, and to promote the industry's developments to better serve the american public.
What they do
Legislative - funds all spending to include legal and other professional services, travel and entertainment and incidental expenses related to ncta's legislative efforts.
Regulatory - funds all spending on issues at the fcc, ftc and other agencies, including industry participation and expenses for outside counsel for all rulemakings and adjudicatory proceedings.
Contact & location
- Address
- 25 Massachusetts Ave Nw Ste 100, Washington, DC, 20001
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $70.9M (FY2013) to $67.5M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $26.1MNet assets $78.3M
Operating margin
-0.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$104.4M
Total liabilities
$26.1M
Net assets
$78.3M
Salaries & benefits
$34.6M
51% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $67,546,226▲3.7% | $67,699,602▲4.0% | $78,302,063▲4.0% | $104,406,987▲0.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $65,143,737▼1.0% | $65,070,049▲3.2% | $75,314,072▲11.7% | $103,497,069▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $65,808,800▼3.3% | $63,049,886▲0.3% | $67,410,423▼13.3% | $98,613,377▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,043,969▲2.2% | $62,890,655▼0.4% | $77,756,714▲10.9% | $96,448,657▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $66,579,106▲4.8% | $63,172,886▲0.9% | $70,112,609▲15.1% | $87,544,040▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $63,557,813▼3.2% | $62,597,248▼1.1% | $60,940,879▲18.9% | $78,224,365▲16.6% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,651,006▼6.9% | $63,301,444▼4.8% | $51,238,668▼3.9% | $67,073,445▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $70,531,194▼0.9% | $66,516,174▼6.6% | $53,308,447▲13.4% | $68,671,578▲4.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $71,160,347▼0.5% | $71,250,003▼4.3% | $47,019,346▼3.9% | $65,499,848▼2.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $71,517,558▲0.8% | $74,485,664▲4.7% | $48,906,963▼5.5% | $66,896,687▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $70,945,743 | $71,166,115▲3.1% | $51,741,605▲3.1% | $71,608,652▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $69,032,551▲14.1% | $50,173,955▲6.0% | $66,295,501▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $60,482,973▼4.3% | $47,326,894▲16.5% | $65,071,530▲12.2% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $63,222,703 | $40,616,549 | $57,971,239 | 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: Michael Powell — $6,268,150 (9.26% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Powell | President & Ceo | 42 | $6,268,150 |
| James Assey Jr | Executive Vp. | 45 | $1,477,234 |
| Rick Chessen | Sr. Vp., Legal & Reg. Affairs & Clo | 45 | $994,191 |
| Clifford Riccio Jr | Sr. Vp., Chief, Government Relations | 45 | $873,096 |
| Brian Dietz | Sr. Vp., Strategic Comm. | 45 | $623,820 |
| Kyle Dixon | Vp & Deputy General Counsel | 45 | $562,152 |
| Nilda Gumbs | Chief of Staff | 34 | $556,302 |
| Rikin N Thakker | Sr. Vp., Chief Tech. Officer | 45 | $518,158 |
| Mark A Bell | Sr. Vp., Creative Services | 45 | $513,278 |
| Loretta P Polk | Vp. & Deputy General Counsel | 45 | $452,465 |
| Mark Kulish | Outgoing Chief Admin. & Fin. Officer | 45 | $451,476 |
| Mary Beth Murphy | Vp & Deputy General Counsel | 45 | $443,207 |
| Lee Sfriedman | Vp & Deputy Chief, Fed Leg Affairs | 45 | $442,253 |
| Shannon Scott | Incoming Svp and Cfo | 45 | $135,074 |
| Alfred Liggins III | Director | 1 | — |
| Bob Bakish | Outgoing Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Mccarthy | Incoming Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Winfrey | Vice-chairman | 1 | — |
| Chuck Treadway | Director | 1 | — |
| Dave Watson | Treasurer | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| T-c Republic Square Owner LLC | Property Management | $4,097,333 |
| Digital Mobile Innovations LLC | Mobility Services | $2,514,198 |
| Century Strategies | Legal & Advertising | $1,940,626 |
| Lmg Public Affairs LLC | Legal Services | $1,500,000 |
| Latham & Watkins LLP | Legal Services | $1,313,974 |
Grants made · $2.2M in FY2024
73 grants totaling $2.2M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Ncta-the Internet & Television Association →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Technology Policy Institute | 2024 general support | $200,000 |
| The Free State Foundation Inc | General support 2024 | $175,000 |
| Multicultural Media Telecom and Internet Council | Mmtc 2024 general support | $125,000 |
| The Third Way Foundation Inc | Ppi 2024 general support | $100,000 |
| New York Law School | General support 2024 | $75,000 |
| International Policy Network | General support 2024 | $75,000 |
| Information Technology Andinnovation Foundation | General support 2024 | $75,000 |
| Spectrum For the Future | Ncta's contribution 11/24 | $58,333 |
| Phoenix Center For Advanced Legal & Economic Public Policy Studies Inc | General support 2024 | $50,000 |
| New America Foundation | General support - 2024 | $50,000 |
| Americans For Tax Reform | General support 2024 | $50,000 |
| Ncsl Foundation For State Legislatures | Sponsor 2024 ncsl capitol circle/ sponsor -2024 ncsl cybersecurity/privacy task force | $50,000 |
| Wififorward | 2024 donation | $45,000 |
| Lgbt Technology Partnership | Lgbt tech general support 2024 | $40,000 |
| Allvanza | Allvanza 2024 general support | $40,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Ncta-the Internet & Television Association a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Ncta-the Internet & Television Association is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0222396, based in Washington, District of Columbia.
- What is Ncta-the Internet & Television Association's EIN?
- Ncta-the Internet & Television Association's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0222396.
- How much revenue does Ncta-the Internet & Television Association report?
- Ncta-the Internet & Television Association reported $67,546,226 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Ncta-the Internet & Television Association have?
- CharityIndex grades Ncta-the Internet & Television Association A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does Ncta-the Internet & Television Association's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Ncta-the Internet & Television Association's latest Form 990 is $6,268,150, paid to Michael Powell (President & Ceo).
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Data for Ncta-the Internet & Television Association (EIN 53-0222396) 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.