National Communication Association

Organization Overview

National Communication Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Communication Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Communication Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, National Communication Association generated $3.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, National Communication Association has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $495,150. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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AESTHETIC INQUIRY. THE NCA SERVES THE SCHOLARS, TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ITS MEMBERS BY ENABLING AND SUPPORTING THEIR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING. DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AND PROMOTING FREE AND ETHICAL COMMUNICATION. THE NCA PROMOTES THE WIDESPREAD APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE, THE APPLICATION OF COMPETENT COMMUNICATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE USE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COMMUNICATION TO SOLVE HUMAN PROBLEMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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NATIONAL CONVENTION: NCA PRODUCES AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 5,000 COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS. THE CONVENTION INCLUDES OVER 1,200 FORMAL EDUCATION SESSIONS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING.


ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND MEMBERSHIP: MEMBERSHIPS IN NCA ALLOWS FOR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION OF SCHOLARS, AND THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A NUMBER OF RELEVANT RESOURCES INCLUDING CAREER SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR PEDAGOGY, SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, AND AWARDS, AMONG OTHERS.


NCA PARTNERS WITH ROUTLEDGE/TAYLOR AND FRANCIS TO PUBLISH ELEVEN ACADEMIC JOURNALS INCLUDING COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL/CULTURAL STUDIES, COMMUNICATION EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION MONOGRAPHS, COMMUNICATION TEACHER, CRITICAL STUDIES IN MEDIA COMMUNICATION, FIRST AMENDMENT STUDIES, JOURNAL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION RESEARCH, JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION, QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF SPEECH, REVIEW OF COMMUNICATION, AND TEXT AND PERFORMANCE QUARTERLY. NCA ALSO PUBLISHES A MAGAZINE AND OTHER ITEMS IN-HOUSE.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Washington State Convention Center
Hospitality Services/space Rental
$181,721
Linda Taliaferro
Consulting Services
$127,871
Marcum Llp
Accounting
$113,653
Encore Group (Usa) Llc
Consulting Services
$165,449
Delcor Technology Solutions Inc
It Support
$101,055
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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$135,621
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$135,621
Total Program Service Revenue$1,825,477
Investment income $332,949
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $930,255
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 $3,243,981

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, National Communication Association has awarded $69,996 in support to 6 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS CENTER FOR RESEARCH INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lawrence, KS

PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT

$14,750

OHIO UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT

$14,750

CENTRAL MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Mount Pleasant, MI

PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT

$14,750

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - TEMPE

PURPOSE: ADVANCING THE DISCIPLINE GRANT

$10,000

Columbia, MO

PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT

$8,031

THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS

PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT

$7,715
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Communication Association has recieved totaling $27.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$27
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$691,480
Earnings$38,320
Net Contributions$132,781
Other Expense$15,149
Ending Balance$847,432

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