Satellite Broadcasting and Communication Assn of America
Public records raise at least one point you should look into before giving.
What it says it does
TO IMPROVE THE CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE THROUGH PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDUSTRY INSTALLATION PROFESSIONALS; PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF CONSUMERS TO RECEIVE SATELLITE DELIVERED VIDEO AUDIO AND DATA SERVICES THROUGH EDUCATION, TRAINING AND PUBLIC OUTREACH; AND DEVELOP BENEFITS TO MEMBERS THAT INCREASE THEIR EFFICIENCY AND PROFITABLITY AND ADD VALUE TO THEIR MEMBERSHIP WITH SBCA.
- Income
- $718,651
- Spending
- $699,611
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 6
- Highest pay
- $260,743, president (non voting)
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (3)
- EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION-THE SBCA NATIONAL STANDARDS AND TESTING PROGRAM PROVIDES AN INDUSTRY ENDORSED BENCHMARK OF KNOWLEDGE FOR THE INSTALLATION OF SATELLITE PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. SBCA CERTIFIED INSTALLERS HAVE TAKEN THE NECESSARY COURSEWORK/TRAINING AND PASSED STANDARDIZED TESTING DEVELOPED BY THE SBCA AND SATELLITE INDUSTRY LEADERS. CERTIFICATION IS A CONTINUOUS PROCESS OF TRAINING AND TESTING, WHERE INSTALLERS CAN GAIN HIGHER LEVELS OF CERTIFICATION THROUGH ADDITIONAL TESTING. CERTIFICATION IS VALID FOR TWO YEARS, AFTER WHICH THE INSTALLER MUST BE RE-CERTIFIED.
- MEMBER SERVICES-SBCA PROVIDES MEMBER BENEFITS SUCH AS ACCESS TO HEALTH INSURANCE, BACKGROUND CHECKS AND BUSINESS INSURANCE TO MEMBER COMPANIES. ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION THROUGH ITS ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATIONS AND VISIBILITY THROUGH ITS WEBSITE.
- PUBLIC POLICY AND OUTREACH-THE SBCA EDUCATES STATE AND LOCAL POLICY MAKERS, GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES AND HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATIONS ABOUT UNFAIR SATELLITE TAXES, LOCAL ZONING ISSUES, FAIR LICENSING LEGISLATION AND EDUCATION AND AWARENESS ABOUT ACCESS TO SATELLITE SERVICES.
Source: Form 990 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)(6) business league.
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)(6) business league 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? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 1982.
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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