American Cable Association Inc
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What it says it does
THE AMERICAN CABLE ASSOCIATION, INC. (ACA CONNECTS) PURPOSE SHALL BE THE PROTECTION AND ADVANCEMENT OF SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS BUSINESSES BY INFORMING AND EDUCATING LEGISLATORS, REGULATORS, FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS AND THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE UNIQUE NEEDS, INTERESTS AND THE ESSENTIAL SERVICES PROVIDED BY THESE SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMPANIES, AS WELL AS THE BENEFITS PROVIDED TO THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE. ACA CONNECTS ALSO PROVIDES REGULATORY, TECHNICAL, INDUSTRY INFORMATION AND EDUCATION TO ITS MEMBERS.
- Income
- $6.4 million
- Spending
- $6.3 million
- Employees
- 12
- Highest pay
- $765,485, president &
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)
- ADVOCACY: IN 2024,ACA CONNECTS ADVOCATED FOR THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBER COMPANIES IN CONGRESS, AT THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND IN THE COURTS. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS WAS TO PROTECT OUR MEMBERS FROM ONEROUS REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS THAT INHIBIT THEIR ABILITY TO INVEST IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF BROADBAND NETWORKS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES THAT ENABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BROADBAND PROVIDERS TO COMPETE FAIRLY FOR ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND NETWORKS IN HARD-TO- SERVE RURAL AREAS. EDUCATION: DURING 2024, WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS AND PURSUE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. FOLLOWING THE 2024 ELECTION, WE PIVOTED TO HELPING OUR MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE TRANSITION TO NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT. ADVOCACY: IN 2024,ACA CONNECTS ADVOCATED FOR THE INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBER COMPANIES IN CONGRESS, AT THE FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION AND OTHER FEDERAL AGENCIES, AND IN THE COURTS. OUR PRIMARY FOCUS WAS TO PROTECT OUR MEMBERS FROM ONEROUS REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS THAT INHIBIT THEIR ABILITY TO INVEST IN THE CONSTRUCTION AND OPERATION OF BROADBAND NETWORKS FOR THE BENEFIT OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. WE ALSO ADVOCATED FOR POLICIES THAT ENABLE SMALL AND MEDIUM SIZED BROADBAND PROVIDERS TO COMPETE FAIRLY FOR ACCESS TO GOVERNMENT FUNDS THAT SUPPORT DEPLOYMENT OF BROADBAND NETWORKS IN HARD-TO- SERVE RURAL AREAS. EDUCATION: DURING 2024, WE CONTINUED TO PROVIDE MEMBERS WITH EDUCATION AND RESOURCES TO HELP THEM UNDERSTAND THEIR REGULATORY OBLIGATIONS AND PURSUE FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES. FOLLOWING THE 2024 ELECTION, WE PIVOTED TO HELPING OUR MEMBERS NAVIGATE THE TRANSITION TO NEW LEADERSHIP OF THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 November 6, 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 2024.
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 July 1994.
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 November 4, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: American Heart Association Inc (Dallas, TX), EIN 13-5613797. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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