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Cable Center

EIN 20-0315238 · Denver, CO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$4.2 million
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
-2.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
19
Volunteers
34
Highest pay
$331,856, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    33 of 33 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (5)
  1. $1.2 million spent. INTRAPRENEURSHIP ACADEMY (IA) EQUIPS RISING LEADERS IN THE CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY INDUSTRY WITH THE SKILLS, TOOLS, AND MINDSET TO DRIVE MEANINGFUL CHANGE FROM WITHIN. THROUGH IMMERSIVE, APPLIED LEARNING, PARTICIPANTS GAIN THE CONFIDENCE AND CAPABILITIES TO THINK DIFFERENTLY, LEAD EFFECTIVELY, AND INNOVATE ACROSS TEAMS, SYSTEMS, AND STRATEGIES. WE BELIEVE INNOVATION ISN'T LIMITED TO PRODUCTS OR TECHNOLOGY-IT CAN BE CULTIVATED IN HOW YOU LEAD, HOW YOU COLLABORATE, AND HOW YOU ADAPT. WHETHER IT'S IMPROVING PROCESSES, ADVANCING PROGRAMS, EMPOWERING PEOPLE, OR CHAMPIONING NEW IDEAS, IA PREPARES TODAY'S PROFESSIONALS TO BECOME TOMORROW'S TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERS. (Expenses $ 260,313 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) WEB/VIRTUAL REALITY (Expenses $ 221,512 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) CABLE TODAY AND TOMORROW
  2. $519,611 spent. THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE COLLABORATIVE (CXC) BRINGS TOGETHER INDUSTRY LEADERS IN CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE THROUGH PERIODIC VIRTUAL SESSIONS AND TWO ANNUAL CONFERENCES TO SHARE INSIGHTS, DEVELOP STRATEGIES, AND DRIVE INNOVATION. THE GOAL IS TO DEFINE AND DELIVER A GOLD STANDARD OF SERVICE AND EXPERIENCE ACROSS THE INDUSTRY AND BEYOND.
  3. $331,080 spent. THE BARCO LIBRARY REMAINS THE WORLD'S LARGEST AND MOST COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF MATERIALS EXCLUSIVELY FOCUSED ON THE CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY INDUSTRY. OUR ONGOING EFFORTS CONTINUE TO PRESERVE, EXPAND, AND MAKE ACCESSIBLE THIS UNPARALLELED RESOURCE FOR PROFESSIONALS, RESEARCHERS, AND HISTORIANS ALIKE. THE COLLECTION SUPPORTS A WIDE RANGE OF PROJECTS-FROM DOCUMENTARIES AND ACADEMIC RESEARCH TO MEDIA PRODUCTIONS AND PUBLICATIONS. HOLDINGS INCLUDE AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS CAPTURING THE VOICES AND STORIES OF THE INDUSTRY'S MOST INFLUENTIAL LEADERS; BOOKS AND TRADE PERIODICALS SPECIFIC TO THE CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY INDUSTRY; ARTIFACTS AND EQUIPMENT SHOWCASING THE EVOLUTION OF CABLE TECHNOLOGY; ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS FEATURING CORRESPONDENCE, BLUEPRINTS, AND DOCUMENTATION FROM OVER 120 NOTABLE INDUSTRY FIGURES; PHOTOGRAPHIC ARCHIVES, INCLUDING PRINTS, NEGATIVES, SLIDES, AND DIGITAL IMAGES THAT VISUALLY CHRONICLE THE INDUSTRY'S GROWTH; COMMEMORATIVE MATERIALS HIGHLIGHTING KEY PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS; AND TRAINING AND PROMOTIONAL VIDEOS, ALONG WITH PROGRAMMING FROM ACROSS THE CABLE AND CONNECTIVITY INDUSTRY'S HISTORY. AS A VITAL RESOURCE HOUSED AT THE CABLE CENTER, THE BARCO LIBRARY PLAYS AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN DOCUMENTING AND PRESERVING THE LEGACY AND FUTURE OF CONNECTIVITY. (Expenses $ 260,313 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) WEB/VIRTUAL REALITY (Expenses $ 221,512 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) CABLE TODAY AND TOMORROW
  4. $260,313 spent. WEB/VIRTUAL REALITY
  5. $221,512 spent. CABLE TODAY AND TOMORROW

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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