Civic Intelligence

Broadband for America

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-0771568

Jul 01, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019 • Filed on Oct 28, 2019

PO Box 57244Washington, DC 20037

(866) 646-8668

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

23rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

23rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

19th percentile

-9.7%

Higher net margin than 19% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

58th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 58% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

1st percentile

-71%

Faster asset growth than 1% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

3rd percentile

-69%

Faster revenue growth than 3% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Assets

Down

$115,273

Down $281,461 (-71%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$115,273

Down $281,461 (-71%) from 2018

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2018

Revenue

Down

$2,913,604

Down $6,494,628 (-69%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$3,195,065

Down $9,082,797 (-74%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

-$281,461

Up $2,588,169 (+90%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2010: $4,293,714Liabilities 2010: $404,416Net Assets 2010: $3,889,2982010Assets 2012: $2,484,236Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $2,484,2362012Assets 2013: $1,112,341Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $1,112,3412013Assets 2014: $3,306,531Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $3,306,5312014Assets 2015: $1,025,323Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $1,025,3232015Assets 2016: $100,048Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $100,0482016Assets 2017: $3,266,364Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $3,266,3642017Assets 2018: $396,734Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $396,7342018Assets 2019: $115,273Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $115,2732019Assets 2020: $6,028Net Assets 2020: $6,0282020Assets 2021: $39,721Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $39,7212021Assets 2022: $0Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$115,273
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$115,273

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MExpenses 2010: $16,562,7892010Expenses 2012: $6,208,0212012Expenses 2013: $4,871,8952013Revenue 2014: $7,450,000Expenses 2014: $5,255,810Net Income 2014: $2,194,1902014Revenue 2015: $8,292,950Expenses 2015: $10,574,158Net Income 2015: -$2,281,2082015Revenue 2016: $1,091,667Expenses 2016: $2,016,942Net Income 2016: -$925,2752016Revenue 2017: $8,110,084Expenses 2017: $4,943,768Net Income 2017: $3,166,3162017Revenue 2018: $9,408,232Expenses 2018: $12,277,862Net Income 2018: -$2,869,6302018Revenue 2019: $2,913,604Expenses 2019: $3,195,065Net Income 2019: -$281,4612019Revenue 2020: $191,480Expenses 2020: $300,725Net Income 2020: -$109,2452020Revenue 2021: $354,674Expenses 2021: $320,981Net Income 2021: $33,6932021Revenue 2022: $283,820Expenses 2022: $323,541Net Income 2022: -$39,7212022

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$2,913,604
Expenses$3,195,065
Net Income-$281,461
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2018 to Jun 30, 2019
Signed
Oct 28, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$2,913,604
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

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.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$396,734$115,273▼ $281,461
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$0-
Accounts Receivable-$0-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$0-
Total Assets$396,734$115,273▼ $281,461
Other Assets Total-$0-
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$396,734$115,273▼ $281,461
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$396,734$115,273▼ $281,461
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$396,734$115,273▼ $281,461
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Bryan N TramontPresident/Director
W Edward SennSecretary/Director
Ralph R BrownTreasurer/Director

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLPManagement/Consult1828 L Street NW 400, Washington, DC 20036$987,643
LMG IncLegal1050 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036$839,850
DCI Group LLCConsulting2121 K Street NW, Washington, DC 20037$718,325
-Legal and Consulting1800 M Street NW 800N, Washington, DC 20036$468,383
Wilkinson Barker Knauer LLPConsulting1050 Connecticut Ave NW 1080, Washington, DC 20036$164,500
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,913,604
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$2,913,604
Change in Net Assets
$-281,461
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$3,195,065
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Legal-$1,031,243-$1,031,243
Other Expenses$367,700--$367,700
All Other Expenses$34,079--$34,079
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,000-$33,000
Insurance-$3,969-$3,969
Travel$1,710--$1,710
Office Expenses$39--$39
Total Functional Expenses$2,126,853$1,068,212$0$3,195,065
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder

Companies and third party entities that are Internet network builders, associations, and related organizations may become members by completing an application asking to be a part of the coalition promoting actions to make broadband access to the Internet available to every household and business. Membership is voluntary and free.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 8: Explanation of No Contemporaneously Documentation of Meetings

There are no committees that have authority to act on behalf of the governing body.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B: Form 990 Review Process

The three directors received and reviewed the Form 990 before it was filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts

The three directors review vendor and independent contractor contracts in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The organization has no paid employees, and none of the directors are personally compensated. Director Tramont's law firm received payment for legal services from the organization, and he recused himself from the Board's approval of such compensation. Director Brown's law firm received payment for legal services from the organization, and he recused himself from the Board's approval of such compensation.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15A: Compensation Review & Approval Process - CEO, Top Management

The directors review compensation. No compensation is paid to any director or officer. There are no employees. The organization only has contract vendors and independent contractors.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees

The directors review compensation. No compensation is paid to any director or officer. There are no employees. The organization only has contract vendors and independent contractors.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available

The organization will make its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to individuals who may request the documents. It will make its financial statements available by providing copies of its Form 990 to persons who request it.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Broadband for America
EIN
27-0771568
Phone
8666468668
Address
PO Box 57244, Washington, DC 20037

Signing Officer

Name
Ralph R Brown
Title
Treasurer/Director
Signed
2019-10-28
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Formed
2009
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Brown Fagen & Rouse
Address
502 15th Street, Dallas Center, IA 50063-0250
Preparer
Ralph R Brown
Phone
5159923728
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The three directors received and reviewed the Form 990 before it was filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The three directors review vendor and independent contractor contracts in compliance with the conflict of interest policy. The organization has no paid employees, and none of the directors are personally compensated. Director Tramont's law firm received payment for legal services from the organization, and he recused himself from the Board's approval of such compensation. Director Brown's law firm received payment for legal services from the organization, and he recused himself from the Board's approval of such compensation.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The directors review compensation. No compensation is paid to any director or officer. There are no employees. The organization only has contract vendors and independent contractors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The directors review compensation. No compensation is paid to any director or officer. There are no employees. The organization only has contract vendors and independent contractors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6The organization will make its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to individuals who may request the documents. It will make its financial statements available by providing copies of its Form 990 to persons who request it.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees
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