irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0MEMBER 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.
- #2 $0PUBLIC 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.
named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Find a Local Satellite Retailer
Directory service connecting consumers with local satellite retailers across the United States
Member Services
Provides member benefits including access to health insurance, background checks, and business insurance for satellite industry companies
Public Policy and Outreach
Educates state and local policymakers, government agencies, and homeowners associations on satellite-related issues such as unfair taxes, zoning, and licensing
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocate for satellite industry growth and workforce protectionEngages in advocacy to protect jobs, businesses, and long-term growth in the satellite industry by influencing policy and regulatory environments at state and local levels.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Distribute industry communications and media contentProduces and distributes a monthly e-newsletter, issues industry news releases, and maintains organizational visibility through electronic communications and website content.
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Disaster Relief and Recovery Services 1 activity
- Operate Satellite CARES disaster response programDeploys member technicians to repair damaged satellite broadcasting equipment and provide emergency telecommunications support, including temporary programming and Internet connectivity, in communities affected by large-scale natural disasters such as hurricanes, wildfires, and flooding.
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Union and Association Benefit Funds 1 activity
- Provide member business support servicesOffers member companies access to health insurance, background checks, and business insurance as part of organizational benefits, and maintains a directory of local satellite retailers to help consumers locate service providers.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Provide satellite system installation training and certificationOffers comprehensive training and certification programs for satellite industry professionals, including the SBCA Satellite Fundamentals certification, SMATV, MDU, D2 Advantage, and Lodging & Institution (L&I) systems, with ongoing access to tools like the D2A Toolbox simulator. The program has certified approximately 45,000 technicians, with over 1,000 new certifications issued monthly.
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Uncategorized 5 activities
- Advocate against anticompetitive practices and unfair taxationLeads advocacy efforts to protect the satellite industry from anticompetitive mergers in digital and satellite internet markets and combats discriminatory taxes on satellite services through public policy outreach and legal support.
- Advocate for consumer access and installation rightsAdvocates to remove barriers to satellite service access by challenging zoning restrictions, homeowner association rules, and landlord-imposed limitations on antenna installation. Conducts education and outreach on OTARD rules to protect consumer rights and promote equitable licensing policies.
- Conduct industry research and legislative monitoringConducts research on the satellite broadcasting industry and supports government affairs through legislative tracking and monitoring of regulatory developments affecting the sector.
- Deliver workforce development and management training programsProvides structured 17- to 20-course training programs focused on sales, customer service, employee management, and workforce development for business owners, managers, supervisors, and frontline employees in the satellite industry.
- Promote satellite technology for broadband and disaster recoveryAdvances the use of satellite technology in expanding high-speed broadband access and supports disaster recovery efforts through policy promotion and industry coordination.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$815K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$738K91%
Investment income$77K9%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$934K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$366K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$3.32M
Cash$667K
Investments$2.23M
Liabilities$438K
Net assets$2.88M
Liquid reserves37.2 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +2.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVEN HILL | PRESIDENT (NON VOTING) | 38 | $253K |
board members · 9
- BILL TEEVENS — BOARD MEMBER
- ERIN MCILLVAIN — BOARD MEMBER
- HOSSEIN MEMARSADEGHI — BOARD MEMBER
- JASON SOPHINOS — BOARD MEMBER
- JEFFREY BLUM — BOARD CHAIR
- JOSH MEEKS — BOARD MEMBER
- LANG MCDONALD — BOARD MEMBER
- STACY FULLER — VICE CHAIRWOMAN
- STEPHEN BRACY — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 70
Who they work with
- Active Networks Partner — Retail partner serving commercial customers in Harrisburg, PA
- All About Satellite, Inc. Partner — Retail partner offering DIRECTV and Exede Internet services in Shreveport, LA
- All Sports Direct, Inc. Partner — Retail partner with multiple locations in Darien, Schaumburg, and Lincoln, IL
- Allsat Solutions Partner — Retail partner offering satellite services to residential, multi-family, and commercial customers
- Allstar Systems Partner — Retail partner serving commercial customers in Fort Ann, Yonkers, and Laurelton, NY
- Babbage & Sons Partner — Retail partner offering satellite services in Allen Park, MI
- Big Dog Satellite Partner — Retail partner providing satellite services in Cedar Rapids, IA
- Consumer Reports Network — Cited as a source validating satellite industry's customer service ratings.
- Consumer Reports Partner — Referenced as a source noting satellite's superior customer service rating.
- Cronk's Electronics, Inc. Partner — Retail partner providing satellite services in Liberty, NY
- Crystal Clear Technologies Partner — Retail partner providing satellite and fiber services in Franklin, TN
- Custom Home Services Partner — Retail partner with multiple service locations in Portland, Lovonia, Saginaw, and Lansing, MI
- DIRECTV Partner — Collaborates with SBCA to develop and update D2 Advantage certification requirements and training content.
- DIRECTV Partner — Partner in advocacy efforts, including antitrust litigation related to media mergers.
- DSIM Partner — Retail partner with multiple locations in Kent, Pickerington, Youngstown, and Toledo, OH
- Digital Reception Services, Inc. Partner — Retail partner providing satellite services in Tampa, FL
- Direct Broadcast Satellite Association Partner — Merged with SPACE and DBSA to form SBCA in 1986.
- Discernity Partner — Retail partner offering satellite services in New Albany, IN
- Encore Media Solutions Partner — Retail partner serving residential, multi-family, and commercial customers in Cleveland, TN
- Faith Enterprises LLC Partner — Retail partner offering satellite services in West Plains, MO
- Florida Totalcom Inc. Partner — Retail partner with locations in Brandon, Jacksonville, and other Florida cities
- Governmental Agencies Government — Targeted for education on unfair satellite taxes, zoning, and licensing legislation.
- HiPoint Technology Services Partner — Retail partner providing satellite services in Chicago, IL
- Homeowner's Associations Partner — Engages with homeowner associations on issues related to satellite antenna installation rights.
- Homeowners Associations Partner — Engaged to promote awareness and fair access to satellite services.
- HughesNet Partner — Collaborates on disaster relief efforts through the Hurricane Assistance program.
- Hunter Cole Communications Group LLC Partner — Retail partner serving customers in Mary Esther, Indiantown, and Clearwater, FL
- I.T.S.C. Partner — Retail partner serving residential, multi-family, and commercial customers in North Charleston, SC
- ICS Advanced Technologies Partner — Retail partner offering satellite services in Ames, IA
- Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC) Partner — Partnership to coordinate and deliver emergency telecommunications and technology resources to communities affected by natural disasters.
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strategies · 2
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Standards-Based Workforce Developmentmethodology: continuous_certificationBy establishing and requiring industry-specific certification and continuous training, the organization improves technician competency and customer outcomes because standardized, up-to-date technical knowledge ensures reliable installation and service quality.
- Unified Industry Advocacymethodology: united_industry_voiceBy presenting a unified voice to regulators and policymakers, the organization shapes favorable policies for the satellite industry because collective representation increases influence and policy coherence across state and local jurisdictions.