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Ncta Education Foundation Inc

EIN 52-1653760 · Washington, DC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • Only 45% of its spending went to programs.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

THE NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INVESTS IN PEOPLE AND PROGRAMS THAT STRENGTHEN LEADERSHIP, INNOVATION, AND OPPORTUNITY ACROSS THE CONNECTIVITY, MEDIA, AND ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRIES. THROUGH GRANTS, RESEARCH, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND PARTNERSHIPS, THE FOUNDATION BUILDS PATHWAYS THAT PREPARE EMERGING AND ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONALS TO LEAD WITH PURPOSE, DRIVE PERFORMANCE, AND SHAPE A MORE DYNAMIC, FUTURE-READY WORKFORCE.

Income
$3.9 million
Spending
$713,376
Spent on programs
45%
Reserves
53.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0
Volunteers
17
Highest pay
$6.8 million, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 53.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 82% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 515027% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    0 of 15

    45% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    17 of 18 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $321,368 spent. GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS:THE FOUNDATION AWARDS GRANTS AND STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS THAT SUPPORT LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, WORKFORCE READINESS, AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT. FUNDED INITIATIVES INCLUDE INTERNSHIPS, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, EXECUTIVE TRAINING, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES THAT EQUIP RISING AND MID-CAREER PROFESSIONALS TO LEAD EFFECTIVELY AND SUSTAINABLY.INDUSTRY RESEARCH/CREATIVE AND LEADERSHIP PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAM:THE FOUNDATION SUPPORTS INDEPENDENT STUDIES THAT ASSESS WORKFORCE TRENDS, LEADERSHIP GAPS, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. THESE INSIGHTS GUIDE INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDERS IN DEVELOPING STRATEGIES TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND ELEVATE TALENT WHILE FOSTERING ENVIRONMENTS THAT REWARD CREATIVITY AND COLLABORATION. THE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS CULTIVATING CREATIVE, TECHNICAL, AND EXECUTIVE TALENT. THESE COLLABORATIONS EXPAND ACCESS TO CAREER PATHWAYS, PROMOTE AUTHENTIC STORYTELLING, AND INSPIRE INNOVATION AT EVERY LEVEL OF THE INDUSTRY.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1990.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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