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Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
THE BETTER BROADBAND ALLIANCE WAS ESTABLISHED TO EDUCATE COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND LOCAL STAKEHOLDERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES REGARDING BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE OPTIONS AND INTERNET ACCESS TECHNOLOGIES SO THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED LONG-TERM DECISIONS REGARDING BROADBAND SERVICES AND INFRASTRUCTURE DEPLOYMENT.
- Income
- $150,000
- Spending
- $127,340
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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)
- $127,340 spent. RESEARCH AND EDUCATIONAL CONTENT DEVELOPMENT: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS REGARDING BROADBAND TECHNOLOGIES, INCLUDING FIBER-OPTIC, CABLE, WIRELESS, AND SATELLITE INTERNET SYSTEMS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE REVIEWING PUBLIC DATA, INDUSTRY REPORTS, GOVERNMENT BROADBAND INITIATIVES, AND TECHNOLOGY PERFORMANCE INFORMATION. THE ORGANIZATION DEVELOPS EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS SUCH AS ARTICLES, REPORTS, COMPARISON GUIDES, FACT SHEETS, AND CONSUMER RESOURCES BASED ON THIS RESEARCH. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND CONTRACTED SUBJECT MATTER ADVISORS THROUGH REMOTE ONLINE COLLABORATION. ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED NATIONALLY THROUGH DIGITAL PLATFORMS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE. PUBLIC INFORMATION WEBSITE OPERATIONS: THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AND MAINTAINS A PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE WEBSITE THAT SERVES AS THE PRIMARY PLATFORM FOR DISTRIBUTING EDUCATIONAL BROADBAND INFORMATION AND RESEARCH MATERIALS. THE WEBSITE CONTAINS ARTICLES, TECHNOLOGY COMPARISONS, BROADBAND POLICY INFORMATION, PUBLIC RESOURCES, AND CONSUMER EDUCATION MATERIALS. WEBSITE OPERATIONS ARE CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, VOLUNTEERS, WEB DEVELOPERS, AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT PROVIDERS AND ARE ACCESSIBLE NATIONWIDE. COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS PUBLIC OUTREACH ACTIVITIES INCLUDING WEBINARS, INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, EDUCATIONAL CAMPAIGNS, PUBLIC FORUMS, AND DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO COMMUNITIES, LOCAL LEADERS, AND FAMILIES SEEKING INFORMATION REGARDING BROADBAND INFRASTRUCTURE AND INTERNETSERVICE OPTIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS BOTH VIRTUALLY AND IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. ADMINISTRATIVE AND ORGANIZATIONAL ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION CONDUCTS ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITIES NECESSARY FOR OPERATIONS, INCLUDING FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT, RECORDKEEPING, COMPLIANCE FILINGS, BOARD MEETINGS, STRATEGIC PLANNING, FUNDRAISING ADMINISTRATION, AND GENERAL OVERSIGHT. THESE ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, VOLUNTEERS, ACCOUNTANTS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE PROVIDERS. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES: THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS, GRANTS, SPONSORSHIPS, AND FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGNS CONDUCTED THROUGH ITS WEBSITE AND OUTREACH ACTIVITIES. FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES ARE CONDUCTED BY OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND VOLUNTEERS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Worth knowing.
Recognized by the IRS in June 2026. It is too new to have a track record.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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