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Form 990 for tax year 2024

Filed by NCTA-THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION.

Totals

Total revenue
$67,546,226
Total expenses
$67,699,602
Contributions and grants received
$0
Grants paid
$2,294,131
Program service revenue
$63,236,771
Investment income
$4,307,554
Other revenue
$1,901
Total assets, end of year
$104,406,987
Total liabilities, end of year
$26,104,924
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$78,302,063
Program services expenses (Part IX)
not reported
Management and general expenses
not reported
Fundraising expenses
not reported
Program service expenses (Part III)
not reported

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.

  • 2a · Program service revenue: MEMBERSHIP DUES

    total $63,236,771 · related or exempt $63,236,771

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $2,376,810 · excluded $2,376,810

  • 7a · Gross sales of assets other than inventory

    securities $24,777,474 · other assets $680

  • 7b · Less cost or other basis and sales expenses

    securities $22,847,410 · other assets $0

  • 7c · Gain or loss

    securities $1,930,064 · other assets $680

  • 7d · Net gain or loss

    total $1,930,744 · excluded $1,930,744

  • 11d · All other revenue

    total $1,901 · related or exempt $1,901

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $1,901

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 1 · Grants to domestic organizations and governments

    total $2,294,131

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $12,415,665

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $17,696,604

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $1,612,571

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $1,541,622

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $1,358,689

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $10,123,179

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $410,467

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $5,073,018

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $110,672

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $2,883,396

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $1,926,424

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $562,061

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $854,702

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $2,955,916

  • 17 · Travel

    total $743,368

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $1,385,638

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $611,081

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $83,938

  • 24a · Other expenses: STATE, LOCAL & OTH. TAX

    total $1,255,181

  • 24b · Other expenses: MAINTENANCE EXPENSE

    total $893,117

  • 24c · Other expenses: DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS

    total $692,607

  • 24d · Other expenses: MEMBERSHIP & OTHER EXP.

    total $215,555

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $15,861 · end of year $14,303

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $10,317,700 · end of year $7,910,821

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $811,156 · end of year $773,474

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $14,720,564

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $11,457,792

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $2,581,683 · end of year $3,262,772

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $75,524,761 · end of year $79,990,833

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $12,660,370 · end of year $10,740,021

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $1,585,538 · end of year $1,714,763

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $8,132,250 · end of year $8,410,777

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $1,528,615 · end of year $1,522,216

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $18,522,132 · end of year $16,171,931

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $75,314,072 · end of year $78,302,063

Mission and programs · 2024

Mission

SEE SCHEDULE O

Activities or mission (Part I)

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.

  • COALITION BUILDING - DEVELOPS AND MAINTAINS THE INDUSTRY'S NETWORK OF KEY LOCAL PERSONNEL CONTACTS, AND COORDINATES INDUSTRY INITIATIVES AND CONCERNS WITH LOCAL INTERGOVERNMENTAL GROUPS, AS WELL AS BUILDING COALITIONS WITH CIVIL RIGHTS AND DIVERSITY GROUPS.

  • 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.

As filed on the 2024 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Michael Powell

    PRESIDENT & CEO

    Total calculated
    $6,804,412
    From this org
    $6,268,150
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $536,262
    Hours/week
    42 + 3 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $4,862,627
    Bonus
    $1,300,000
    Other
    $105,523
    Deferred
    $508,977
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,285
    Filer's total
    $6,804,412
  • Mark Greatrex

    CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Pat McAdaragh

    IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Chris Winfrey

    VICE-CHAIRMAN

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Dave Watson

    TREASURER

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Kristin Dolan

    SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Alfred Liggins III

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Bob Bakish

    OUTGOING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Chris McCarthy

    INCOMING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Chuck Treadway

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Jimmy Pitaro

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • John Evans

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • John Pascarelli

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Kathleen Finch

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Paul Buccieri

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Richard Sjoberg

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Ronald Duncan

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Sandy Howe

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Suzanne Scott

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Wonya Lucas

    OUTGOING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1 + 1.1 related
  • Mark Kulish

    OUTGOING CHIEF ADMIN. & FIN. OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $503,478
    From this org
    $451,476
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $52,002
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $402,269
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $49,207
    Deferred
    $42,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $9,692
    Filer's total
    $503,478
  • Shannon Scott

    INCOMING SVP AND CFO

    Total calculated
    $138,365
    From this org
    $135,074
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $3,291
    Hours/week
    45
  • James Assey Jr

    EXECUTIVE VP.

    Total calculated
    $1,739,424
    From this org
    $1,477,234
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $262,190
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $1,119,042
    Bonus
    $103,120
    Other
    $255,072
    Deferred
    $233,272
    Nontaxable benefits
    $28,918
    Filer's total
    $1,739,424
  • Rick Chessen

    SR. VP., LEGAL & REG. AFFAIRS & CLO

    Total calculated
    $1,111,452
    From this org
    $994,191
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $117,261
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $861,695
    Bonus
    $80,000
    Other
    $52,496
    Deferred
    $90,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,951
    Filer's total
    $1,111,452
  • Clifford Riccio Jr

    SR. VP., CHIEF, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS

    Total calculated
    $993,430
    From this org
    $873,096
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $120,334
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $760,393
    Bonus
    $70,000
    Other
    $42,703
    Deferred
    $90,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $30,024
    Filer's total
    $993,430
  • Brian Dietz

    SR. VP., STRATEGIC COMM.

    Total calculated
    $721,582
    From this org
    $623,820
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $97,762
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $510,476
    Bonus
    $70,000
    Other
    $43,344
    Deferred
    $86,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $11,452
    Filer's total
    $721,582
  • Nilda Gumbs

    CHIEF OF STAFF

    Total calculated
    $662,542
    From this org
    $556,302
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $106,240
    Hours/week
    34 + 11 related

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $478,521
    Bonus
    $65,000
    Other
    $12,781
    Deferred
    $86,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,930
    Filer's total
    $662,542
  • Mark A Bell

    SR. VP., CREATIVE SERVICES

    Total calculated
    $626,609
    From this org
    $513,278
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $113,331
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $420,144
    Bonus
    $80,000
    Other
    $13,134
    Deferred
    $86,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,021
    Filer's total
    $626,609
  • Kyle Dixon

    VP & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $617,627
    From this org
    $562,152
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $55,475
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $502,707
    Bonus
    $58,000
    Other
    $1,445
    Deferred
    $42,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,165
    Filer's total
    $617,627
  • Loretta P Polk

    VP. & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $541,763
    From this org
    $452,465
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $89,298
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $369,248
    Bonus
    $58,000
    Other
    $25,217
    Deferred
    $62,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $26,988
    Filer's total
    $541,763
  • Rikin N Thakker

    SR. VP., CHIEF TECH. OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $602,523
    From this org
    $518,158
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $84,365
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $467,654
    Bonus
    $50,000
    Other
    $504
    Deferred
    $83,135
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,230
    Filer's total
    $602,523
  • Mary Beth Murphy

    VP & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL

    Total calculated
    $486,990
    From this org
    $443,207
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $43,783
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $382,989
    Bonus
    $58,000
    Other
    $2,218
    Deferred
    $42,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $1,473
    Filer's total
    $486,990
  • Lee Sfriedman

    VP & DEPUTY CHIEF, FED LEG AFFAIRS

    Total calculated
    $512,230
    From this org
    $442,253
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $69,977
    Hours/week
    45

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $396,749
    Bonus
    $45,000
    Other
    $504
    Deferred
    $42,310
    Nontaxable benefits
    $27,667
    Filer's total
    $512,230

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

  • 1a · First-class or charter travel
  • 1a · Travel for companions
  • 1a · Tax indemnification and gross-up payments
  • 1b · Written policy on the line-1a expenses
  • 2 · Substantiation required before reimbursing expenses
  • 3 · Compensation survey or study
  • 3 · Approval by the board or compensation committee
  • 4b · Supplemental nonqualified retirement plan

Answered no

  • 4a · Severance or change-of-control payment
  • 4c · Equity-based compensation arrangement

The filer's explanations (Part III)

PART I, LINE 1A
NCTA PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH FIRST-CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL, WHICH ARE NOT TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION: MICHAEL POWELL AND JAMES ASSEY. NCTA PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL WITH TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS, WHICH IS TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION: MICHAEL POWELL. NCTA PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS WITH TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS, WHICH ARE TREATED AS TAXABLE COMPENSATION: MICHAEL POWELL AND JAMES ASSEY.
PART I, LINE 4B
SOME OF THE INDIVIDUALS LISTED PARTICIPATE IN A DEFERRED COMPENSATION AGREEMENT ADMINISTERED BY NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION.

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

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Related organizations on this return

Schedule R Part II: tax-exempt organizations related to the filer by control. It does not record shared board members or money.

  • NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

    501(C)(3) · EDUCATIONAL · DC · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by NCTA

  • THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION

    501(C)(3) · DIVERSITY · DC · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by NCTA

  • NCTA - THE INTERNET & TELEVISION ASSOCIATION POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE

    527 · POLITICAL · DC · controlled entity

    Directly controlled by NCTA

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2024
Filed
12 November 2025
IRS schema version
2024v5.2
Source object
202503189349306090

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