Rural Cellular Association, operating under the name Competitive Carriers Association, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (S21) the organization is classified as: Community Coalitions, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Competitive Carriers Association employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Competitive Carriers Association 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, Competitive Carriers Association generated $4.5m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.0%) 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
REPRESENTS THE INTERESTS OF MEMBER COMPANIES BEFORE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE ENTITIES. SEE SCHEDULE O.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE ASSOCIATIONS PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE CONVENTIONS AND SEMINARS FOR MEMBERS TO PROMOTE RURAL, REGIONAL AND NATIONWIDE MOBILE OPERATORS RELATING TO PUBLIC POLICY AND TECHNOLOGY ISSUES AFFECTING ITS MEMBERS.
THE ASSOCIATIONS INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS ENSURE THAT CARRIER MEMBERS ARE INFORMED AND KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE SOLUTIONS ASSOCIATE MEMBERS CAN DELIVER TO HELP SOLVE THEIR MOST PRESSING INDUSTRY CHALLENGES. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO SEEK TO BRING NEW PARTNERSHIPS AND SPONSORSHIPS TO THE ANNUAL EVENTS TO ENSURE NEW AND COMPETITIVE BUSINESS SOLUTIONS ARE SHOWCASED BEFORE COMPETITIVE CARRIERS AND WIRELESS STAKEHOLDERS.
THE ASSOCIATION ADVOCATES BEFORE THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION, THE WHITE HOUSE, AND CONGRESS. THE ASSOCIATION WORKS TO ENSURE THAT ITS MEMBERS VOICES AND VIEWS ARE HEARD NOT ONLY BY POLICYMAKERS BUT ALSO BY THE MEDIA, THIRD PARTIES, AND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE WIRELESS INDUSTRY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Steven K Berry Ceo/president And Board Member | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $643,179 |
Alexander Maltas Svp, General Counsel | 40 | $323,304 | |
Timothy Donovan Svp, Legislative Affairs | 40 | $321,015 | |
Lucy T Hodas Vp, Media And Communications | 40 | $211,355 | |
Kim Caronchi Director, Industry Development | 40 | $146,986 | |
Jeanette Hord Dir. Membership & Ops (aug 21) | 40 | $102,433 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Harris Wiltshire And Grannis Llp Legal Services | 12/30/21 | $200,230 |
Glen Echo Group Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $125,000 |
Baker And Hostetler Llp Advocacy - Other | 12/30/21 | $110,500 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $60,000 |
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 | $60,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,405,545 |
Investment income | $16,046 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $18,160 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $4,499,751 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $674,007 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,946,431 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $40,482 |
Other employee benefits | $97,668 |
Payroll taxes | $77,557 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $155,116 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $92,087 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $492,164 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $38,036 |
Fees for services: Other | $37,801 |
Advertising and promotion | $51 |
Office expenses | $110,672 |
Information technology | $65,113 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $246,570 |
Travel | $14,354 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $438,776 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $57,317 |
Insurance | $23,968 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,688,441 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $219,573 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,112,954 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $242,465 |
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 | $157,951 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $245,623 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,007,960 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $23,963 |
Total assets | $3,010,489 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,421 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $2,100,556 |
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 | $396,383 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $100,465 |
Total liabilities | $2,668,825 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $341,664 |
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 | $3,010,489 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rural Cellular Association has recieved totaling $5,600.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ctia-The Wireless Association Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,600 |
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