Instructional Telecommunications Foundation Inc
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What it says it does
INSTRUCTIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOUNDATION, INC. (ITF, INC.) DBA Mission Telecom is a nonprofit telecommunications organization that is transforming connectivity by providing affordable broadband to under-resourced communities, including nonprofits, schools, and libraries. We reinvest our surplus into driving social change. Our products and services empower organizations to thrive in an interconnected world. -People-Centered: We prioritize individuals' unique needs, aspirations, and concerns, tailoring our services to empower and connect every person effectively.-Bold: We embrace challenges and push boundaries to lead the way in telecommunications with transformative solutions.-Data & Insights-Driven: We use a data-driven approach to inform our strategies and decision-making, ensuring resources are utilized efficiently for maximum impact.-Respectful: We honor the dignity and value of everyone, treating all individuals with kindness, compassion, and professionalism to foster trust and
- Income
- $14.2 million
- Spending
- $7.9 million
- Employees
- 17
- Highest pay
- $251,961, executive dir.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 March 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 (2)
- $3.0 million spent. ITF, INC. MAINTAINS A SEPARATE GRANTMAKING PROGRAM WITH THREE AREAS OF FOCUS: 501(C)(4) MULTIRACIAL DEMOCRACY AND POWER BUILDING, TELECOM JUSTICE, MOVEMENT INFRASTRUCTURE: TECHNOLOGY, DATA AND CAPACITY.
- $2.9 million spent. BROADBAND ACCESS INITIATIVE: ITF, INC. IS DEVELOPING A PROGRAM TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE, HIGH-QUALITY, WIRELESS BROADBAND SERVICES TO NONPROFIT AND SOCIAL GOOD ORGANIZATIONS; EMPOWERING THEM TO THRIVE IN THE DIGITAL AGE. OUR CUSTOMERS AND PARTNERS WILL HELP ELIMINATE SOCIAL DISPARITIES AND, TOGETHER, WE ENSURE THAT DIGITALLY-ENABLED OPPORTUNITIES AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES ARE ACCESSIBLE TO ALL.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending March 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 March 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 January 2001.
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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