Broadband For America
- Assets
- $0.0
- Revenue
- $283.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/2010
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 27-0771568
Organization Overview
Broadband For America is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Broadband For America is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Broadband For America generated $283.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (17.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $323.5k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
BROADBAND FOR AMERICA WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE POLICIES AND ACTIONS BY PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ENTITIES TO MAKE BROADBAND ACCESS TO THE INTERNET AVAILABLE TO EVERY HOUSEHOLD AND BUSINESS IN THE UNITED STATES. IT SEEKS TO IMPLEMENT THIS VISION BY ENCOURAGING PRIVATE SECTOR INVESTMENT AND COMPETITION. IT DISSOLVED DURING THIS TAX YEAR.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BROADBAND FOR AMERICA MONITORED BROADBAND-RELATED GOVERNMENTAL DEVELOPMENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS MEMBERS AND TO DEFINE THE POLICIES AND ACTIONS NEEDED TO MAKE BROADBAND ACCESS AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES.
BROADBAND FOR AMERICA MAINTAINED A WEBSITE FOR OUTREACH THAT DESCRIBES AND PROMOTES THE BENEFITS OF BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. UPON THE DISSOLUTION OF THE ENTITY THE WEBSITE WILL BE DISCONTINUED.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bryan N Tramont President/dir | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
W Edward Senn Secretary/dir | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Ralph R Brown Treasurer/dir | OfficerTrustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Gunster Strategies Worldwide Inc Consulting | 6/29/19 | $718,325 |
Dci Group Llc Management/consult | 6/29/19 | $987,643 |
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher Llp Legal | 6/29/19 | $839,850 |
Lmg Inc Consulting | 6/29/19 | $164,500 |
Wilkinson Barker Knauer Llp Legal And Consulting | 6/29/19 | $468,383 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $283,820 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $283,820 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $283,820 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $35,465 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $257,791 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,419 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $323,541 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $0 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $0 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Broadband For America has recieved totaling $291,667.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ncta-The Internet & Television Association Washington, DC PURPOSE: 2017 BFA SUPPORT GRANT | $291,667 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press Washington, DC | $19,114,486 | $9,631,208 |
Speech First Inc Washington, DC | $350,578 | $2,272,281 |
National Student Legal Defense Network Washington, DC | $1,060,410 | $1,946,982 |
Rutherford Institute Charlottesville, VA | $531,980 | $984,354 |
America Inc Reston, VA | $2,142,837 | $788,242 |
Reporters Without Borders Incorporated Washington, DC | $939,713 | $785,912 |
Center For Digital Democracy Washington, DC | $886,439 | $529,672 |
Broadband For America Washington, DC | $0 | $283,820 |
The Jefferson Council Richmond, VA | $456,162 | $557,044 |
Lede Progress Washington, DC | $17,917 | $0 |