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Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Inc

EIN 30-1213631 · Arlington, VA

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE DYNAMIC SPECTRUM ALLIANCE (DSA) IS A GLOBAL, CROSS-INDUSTRY, NOT FOR PROFIT ORGANIZATION ADVOCATING FOR LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND ECONOMIC BEST PRACTICES THAT WILL LEAD TO MORE EFFICIENT UTILIZATION OF SPECTRUM AND FOSTER INNOVATION AND AFFORDABLE CONNECTIVITY FOR ALL.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Employees
0
Volunteers
9

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

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

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

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (1)
  1. $553,171 spent. DIGITAL ACCESS PROGRAMME - IS A UK GOVERNMENT PROSPERITY FUND PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN DFID, FCO AND DCMS COVERING 5 COUNTRIES. IT AIMS TO SUPPORT INCLUSIVE, AFFORDABLE, BUT ALSO SAFE DIGITAL ACCESS FOR UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES TO INCREASE THE BASIS OF DIGITAL TECH ECONOMY FOR OPENING SKILLED JOBS AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT. THE DSA PROJECT SCOPE IS MAKING SPECTRUM MORE AVAILABLE, MORE AFFORDABLE, SO IT WILL INCREASE AFFORDABLE BROADBAND CONNECTIVITY THOUGHT: ECONOMIC VALUE OF UNLICENSED USE OF 6 GHZ BAND, DEFINITION OF LOCAL PARTNERS, WORKSHOPS WITH STAKEHOLDERS, SPECTRUM FRAMEWORK GAP ANALYSIS, WISPS STUDIES, E-LEARNING COURSES, TECHNICAL COEXISTENCE STUDIES AND TECHNICAL ADVISE AND SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(6) business league.

    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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 January 2025.

    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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