United States Telecom Association
- Assets
- $27.0m
- Revenue
- $14.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 44
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 08/1943
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 53-0159345
Organization Overview
United States Telecom Association, operating under the name Ustelecom, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1943. According to its NTEE Classification (W03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Ustelecom employed 44 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ustelecom is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Ustelecom generated $14.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Ustelecom has awarded 111 individual grants totaling $1,455,405. 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USTELECOM EXISTS TO ENSURE MEMBERS CAN COMPETE, GROW AND THRIVE TO BUILD A WORLD WHERE FAMILIES, ENTERPRISES AND COMMUNITIES ARE CONNECTED THROUGH THE POWER OF BROADBAND.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS: REPRESENTS THE ASSOCIATION'S INTERESTS BEFORE CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION. IT ALSO MANAGES THE ASSOCIATION'S POLITICAL ACTION COMMITTEE.
POLICY AND ADVOCACY: REPRESENTS MEMBERS' INTERESTS BEFORE APPROPRIATE REGULATORY BODIES AT THE FEDERAL AND STATE LEVEL WHILE ALSO MANAGING THE ASSOCIATION'S GENERAL COUNSEL FUNCTION.
COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC AFFAIRS: OVERSEES MEMBER COMMUNICATIONS AND EXTERNAL MEDIA RELATIONS AND MANAGES THE USTELECOM WEBSITE AS WELL AS VARIOUS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS. IT ALSO FACILITATES EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR OUR MEMBERS.
INDUSTRY TRACEBACK GROUP: THE PURPOSE OF THE TRACEBACK OPERATION IS TO REDUCE ILLEGAL AND ABUSIVE ROBOCALLS TO BENEFIT THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND THE TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Spalter President & CEO | Officer | 38 | $1,576,477 |
Patrick Halley SVP Of Policy & Advocacy | Officer | 39 | $698,774 |
Allison Remsen Evp & Chief Of Staff | Officer | 39 | $613,461 |
Robert Mayer SVP Of Cybersecurity | Officer | 40 | $429,593 |
Brandon Heiner SVP Of Government Affairs | Officer | 40 | $351,049 |
Michael Saperstein Vp, Strategic Initiatives | 40 | $333,822 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bully Pulpit Interactive Digitial Media Services | 12/30/21 | $898,000 |
Executive Writing Communications Services | 12/30/21 | $180,000 |
Wilkinson Barker Knauer Llp Legal Support | 12/30/21 | $409,112 |
Youmail Inc Consulting Serivces | 12/30/21 | $240,000 |
Lucidtech Llc Consulting Serivces | 12/30/21 | $479,453 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,678,005 |
| Investment income | $436,909 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $14,322 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,290,186 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,419,422 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $454,550 |
| 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. | $4,066,663 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,243,365 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $152,670 |
| Other employee benefits | $223,439 |
| Payroll taxes | $348,980 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $775,655 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $67,556 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,406 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,440,450 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,219 |
| Office expenses | $84,979 |
| Information technology | $141,219 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $750,819 |
| Travel | $26,610 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $55,086 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $278,690 |
| Insurance | $41,287 |
| All other expenses | -$1,069,897 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,390,940 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,022,245 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $45,121 |
| 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 | $2,266,273 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,349,687 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,160,261 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,155,477 |
| Total assets | $26,999,064 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $854,860 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $1,145,417 |
| 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 | $1,674,163 |
| Total liabilities | $3,674,440 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $23,324,624 |
| 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 | $26,999,064 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, United States Telecom Association has awarded $413,500 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
NDN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Municipal Securities Rulemaking Board Washington, DC | $78,531,119 | $35,699,202 |
American Gas Association Washington, DC | $54,599,533 | $35,694,026 |
National Association Of Corporate Directors Arlington, VA | $39,765,653 | $29,674,430 |
Association Of The United States Army Inc Arlington, VA | $92,353,784 | $27,615,070 |
National Association Of Counties Washington, DC | $110,279,270 | $28,057,928 |
American Public Power Assoc Arlington, VA | $27,597,409 | $24,009,237 |
American Public Transit Association Washington, DC | $25,928,823 | $18,627,373 |
National Association Of Federal Credit Unions Inc Arlington, VA | $31,185,033 | $18,837,903 |
National Telecommunications Cooperative Association Arlington, VA | $35,978,919 | $14,734,223 |
Nreca International Ltd Arlington, VA | $16,103,141 | $13,958,230 |
United States Telecom Association Washington, DC | $26,999,064 | $14,419,422 |
National Association Of Regulatory Utility Commissioners Washington, DC | $14,588,498 | $9,839,643 |