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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by SCHOOLS HEALTH AND LIBRARIES BROADBAND COALITION.

Totals

Total revenue
$1,276,887
Total expenses
$1,273,241
Contributions and grants received
$153,949
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$1,103,219
Investment income
$19,719
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$550,234
Total liabilities, end of year
$214,918
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$335,316
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$993,419
Management and general expenses
$218,031
Fundraising expenses
$61,791
Program service expenses (Part III)
$993,419

Program services were 78.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $45,147

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $108,802

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Conference Registration and Sponsorships

    total $392,854 · related or exempt $392,854 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2b · Program service revenue: Membership Dues

    total $710,365 · related or exempt $710,365 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 2f · All other program service revenue

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $19,719 · related or exempt $19,719 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6c · Rental income or loss

    real property $0 · personal property $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $0 · other assets $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 2 · Grants to domestic individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 3 · Grants to foreign organizations and individuals

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 4 · Benefits paid to or for members

    total $0 · program services $0

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $240,000 · program services $192,000 · management and general $36,000 · fundraising $12,000

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $502,026 · program services $406,571 · management and general $61,089 · fundraising $34,366

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $28,289 · program services $22,914 · management and general $3,678 · fundraising $1,697

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $42,127 · program services $33,700 · management and general $5,590 · fundraising $2,837

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $54,315 · program services $43,995 · management and general $7,061 · fundraising $3,259

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $14,381 · program services $14,381 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $30,400 · program services $0 · management and general $30,400 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $16,630 · program services $10,150 · management and general $6,480 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $55,400 · program services $27,490 · management and general $20,278 · fundraising $7,632

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $29,477 · program services $0 · management and general $29,477 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $6,785 · program services $0 · management and general $6,785 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $37,126 · program services $35,578 · management and general $1,548 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $206,640 · program services $206,640 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $2,445 · program services $0 · management and general $2,445 · fundraising $0

  • 24e · All other expenses

    total $7,200 · program services $0 · management and general $7,200 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $141,010 · end of year $92,025

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $410,806 · end of year $357,335

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $58,135 · end of year $96,478

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $3,342 · end of year $4,396

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $36,498 · end of year $19,232

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $245,125 · end of year $195,686

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $331,670 · end of year $335,316

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that seeks to address the "digital divide" by advocating for government policies that allow schools, libraries, health providers, and other anchor institutions to obtain open, affordable, high-quality broadband services in partnership with commercial and non-commercial broadband providers to serve their surrounding communities.

Activities or mission (Part I)

The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition advocates for policies and programs that enable anchor institutions to obtain and promote open, secure, high-quality broadband services to support connectivity and opportunity for all.

  • Events - Our 12th Annual Conference attracted attendees from across the country including anchor institutions and all levels of government. We had one speaker from the White House, a panel and reception honoring women in telecommunications, and several additional speakers from NTIA, FCC, USAC, and state broadband offices. The conference hosted 400 attendees, 22 breakout sessions, 4 workshops and 2 showcases. Keynotes included Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association; FCC Commissioner and Former Commissioner Anna Gomez and Mignon Clyburn; and Joey Wender, Director, Capital Projects Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury. We also held two successful receptions for State Broadband Leaders in February (in Philadelphia) and in September (in Portland). These two events were coordinated in advance with NTIA and also helped SHLB develop relationships with state broadband officials responsible for allocating BEAD funding.

    Expenses $458,368 · Revenue $392,854

  • Membership - The SHLB Coalition works with a diverse group of organizations from across the broadband ecosystem. SHLB members work together to identify and shape broadband policies that recognize and strengthen the vital role of anchors in making broadband accessible to all Americans. In 2024, SHLB totaled 320+ members and reflected a diversity of anchor institutions, broadband providers, consultants, and other public interest organizations. The Coalition is based in almost all US states, except Mississippi and North Dakota.

    Expenses $293,790 · Revenue $710,365

  • Policy & Advocacy - In 2024, SHLB played a leading role in shaping broadband policy and defending anchor institutions' access to critical connectivity programs. The coalition led the charge to expand the E-Rate program to support Wi-Fi hotspots and address the Homework Gap, while also advocating for a cybersecurity pilot program to protect school and library networks. SHLB filed legal briefs defending E-Rate in key court cases and urged the FCC to improve broadband access in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and embrace dark fiber solutions. Additionally, SHLB worked to advance spectrum sharing policies and opposed commercial proposals that would limit public-interest access to the CBRS band. Through regulatory filings, coalition-building, and legal advocacy, SHLB ensured that schools, libraries, and health providers remained at the center of national broadband discussions.

    Expenses $241,261 · Revenue $5,000

As filed on the 2024 return.

Listed in Part VII

  • John Windhausen

    Executive Director

    Total calculated
    $254,278
    From this org
    $240,000
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $14,278
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $240,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $9,600
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,678
    Filer's total
    $254,278

  • Eric Fredell

    Membership Director

    Total calculated
    $131,544
    From this org
    $111,826
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $19,718
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $111,826
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,473
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,245
    Filer's total
    $131,544

  • Kristen Corra

    Policy Counsel

    Total calculated
    $129,820
    From this org
    $120,120
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $9,700
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $120,120
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $4,800
    Nontaxable benefits
    $4,900
    Filer's total
    $129,820

  • Kristen Engebretsen

    Chief Operating Officer

    Total calculated
    $124,800
    From this org
    $124,800
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $124,800
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Deferred
    $0
    Nontaxable benefits
    $0
    Filer's total
    $124,800

  • Cindy Aden

    Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Phil Neufeld

    Vice Chair

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Cathy Cruzan

    Treasurer

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Melissa Slawson

    Secretary

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Beverly Sutherland

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Julia Fallon

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Lauren Moore

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Angela Siefer

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Kitty O'Connor

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Ty Beauchamp

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Charlotte Bewersdorff

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Tracy Doaks

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Adam Geisler

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • D Andre Weaver

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Luis Wong

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

  • Scott Boone

    Director

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    2

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us.

Schedule J

Answered yes

  • 3 · Compensation committee
  • 3 · Form 990 of other organizations
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement
  • 5a · Pay contingent on this organization's revenues
  • 5b · Pay contingent on a related organization's revenues
  • 6a · Pay contingent on this organization's net earnings
  • 6b · Pay contingent on a related organization's net earnings
  • 7 · Other non-fixed payments
  • 8 · Paid under the initial-contract exception

The filer's explanations (Part III)

Schedule J, Part I, Line 3
The SHLB compensation convenes annually to review the Executive Director and set his salary. The review process includes a survey sent out to the board members, SHLB staff, and key members. In addition, the Executive Director fills out a self-assessment and provides a report recapping his achievements. During the compensation committee discussion, the committee researches the salary of Executive Directors in similar-sized non-profits around the Washington, DC area.

Part I's answers as filed. A line not listed was left unanswered; on lines 1a and 3 that means the box was not checked.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
15 May 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.0
Source object
202521349349313317

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