Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2011 and ending 12-31-2011
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE NW STE 100
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
WASHINGTON, DC20001
D Employer identification number

53-0222396
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 86,140,223
F Name and address of principal officer:
MICHAEL POWELL
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 100
WASHINGTON,DC20001
I
Tax-exempt status: ( 6 ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
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Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NCTA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 1952
M State of legal domicile: PA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE MISSION OF NCTA IS TO ADVANCE THE CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY'S PUBLIC POLICY INTEREST, AND TO PROMOTE THE INDUSTRY'S DEVELOPMENTS IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
2 Check this box MediumBullet
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 28
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 27
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 116
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 0
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 0
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b 0
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 0 148,505
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 64,878,027 67,012,307
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 977,223 2,450,098
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 51,193 65,129
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 65,906,443 69,676,039
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,058,737 5,024,015
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 24,523,714 26,208,930
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 0 0
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet0    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 33,640,252 29,250,028
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 63,222,703 60,482,973
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 2,683,740 9,193,066
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 57,971,239 65,071,530
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 17,354,690 17,744,636
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 40,616,549 47,326,894
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE MISSION OF NCTA IS TO ADVANCE THE CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY'S PUBLIC POLICY INTEREST BEFORE CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH AND THE COURTS, AND TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE INDUSTRY'S OPERATING, PROGRAMMING AND TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENTS IN ORDER TO BETTER SERVE THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
CONVENTION AND EXPOSITION - EVENT INCLUDES ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING AND GENERAL ATTENDANCE SESSIONS TO INFORM INDUSTRY OF TECHNICAL, LEGISLATIVE AND REGULATORY ISSUES.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
COALITION BUILDING - Supports the interest of third party activities and they in turn support our common interest such as broadband adoption and deployment, and digital transition education.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
LEGISLATIVE - Funds all spending to include legal and other professional services, travel and entertainment and incidental expenses related to NCTA's legislative efforts.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$  
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule A.....................
1
 
No
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IClick to see attachment..........
3
Yes
 
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment........................
5
Yes
 
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
 
No
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
 
No
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
 
No
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part I
17
 
No
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II..........
18
 
No
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.. Click to see attachment
21
Yes
 
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III..... Click to see attachment
22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I......
25a
 
 
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................
25b
 
 
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II.........................
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III.........
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV .........................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV...................
28b
 
No
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV..
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........ Click to see attachment
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1..................... Click to see attachment
34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2... Click to see attachment
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
 
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VIClick to see attachment
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
129
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
 
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
116
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
 
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
 
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
 
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
 
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
 
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
28
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
27
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
Yes
 
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
Yes
 
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
Yes
 
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
BETTYE COIL
25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW SUITE 100
WASHINGTON,DC200011431
(202) 222-2393
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) PATRICK ESSER
CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X   X            
(2) GLENN A BRITT
VICE CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X   X            
(3) BRIAN L ROBERTS
TREASURER
 1.0 X   X            
(4) THOMAS M RUTLEDGE
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
 1.0 X   X            
(5) ABBE RAVEN
SECRETARY
 1.0 X   X            
(6) NEIL SMIT
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X                
(7) George Bodenheimer
Director
 1.0 X                
(8) Steve MIRON
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X                
(9) Rocco B Commisso
Director
 1.0 X                
(10) Frank M Drendel
Director
 1.0 X                
(11) Ronald Duncan
Director
 1.0 X                
(12) John D Evans
Director
 1.0 X                
(13) Jerald Kent
Director
 1.0 X                
(14) Philip I Kent
Director
 1.0 X                
(15) MATTHEW C BLANK
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X                
(16) Gary Shorman
Director
 1.0 X                
(17) Richard Sjoberg
Director
 1.0 X                
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) Robert J Stanzione
Director
 1.0 X                
(19) Amy Tykeson
Director
 1.0 X                
(20) Michael S Willner
Director
 1.0 X                
(21) David M Zaslav
Director
 1.0 X                
(22) KEN LOWE
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X                
(23) MIKE LOVETT
DIRECTOR
 1.0 X                
(24) MICHAEL K POWELL
PRESIDENT & CEO- EFF. APR 2011
 40.0 X   X       2,235,319 0 13,133
(25) Philippe P Dauman
Director
 1.0 X                
(26) David Haslingden
Director
 1.0 X                
(27) Alfred Liggins III
Director
 1.0 X                
(28) Pat McAdaragh
Director
 1.0 X                
(29) KYLE MCSLARROW
President & CEO-UNTIL 03/2011
 40.0 X   X       1,909,600 0 34,535
(30) Bruce Carnes
Sr. VP Finance & Admin
 44.0     X       477,470 0 99,011
(31) James Assey
Executive VP
 45.0       X     1,031,597 0 203,466
(32) Bill Check
Sr. VP Science & Tech
 45.0       X     470,647 0 99,045
(33) Neal Goldberg
VP General Counsel
 45.0       X     520,054 0 99,045
(34) Rita Lewis
Sr. VP Gov't Relations
 45.0       X     635,181 0 124,045
(35) Jill Luckett
Sr. VP Prog. Network Policy
 44.0       X     473,975 0 99,045
(36) Rob Stoddard
Sr. VP Comm. & Public Affairs
 44.0       X     475,379 0 99,045
(37) RICK CHESSEN
Sr. VP, LAW & REGULATORY POL.
 45.0       X     575,299 0 99,045
(38) Eleanor Winter
Sr. VP Special Projects
 45.0       X     645,859 0 99,045
(39) Barbara York
Sr. VP Industry Affairs
 45.0       X     684,427 0 109,045
(40) Jadwiga Janucik
Sr. VP Association Affairs
 45.0       X     521,424 0 88,466
(41) Diane Burstein
VP Deputy Gen. Counsel
 45.0         X   468,242 0 94,023
(42) Bettye Coil
VP & Controller
 45.0         X   347,622 0 88,822
(43) Michael Schooler
VP Deputy Gen. Counsel
 45.0         X   447,199 0 83,466
(44) LORETTA POLK
VP, ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
 45.0         X   341,390 0 73,903
(45) Virginia Smith
VP & Legislative Council
 45.0         X   403,460 0 38,466
(46) Dan Brenner
Sr. VP Law & Regulatory Policy
 0.0           X 284,636 0 0
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 12,948,780 0 1,644,651
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet64
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
25 MASS AVENUE PROPERTY LLC
1280 MARYLAND AVENUE SW SUITE 280
WASHINGTON,DC20024 		PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 2,940,851
CENTURY STRATEGIES
3175 SATELLITE BLVD SUITE 330
DULUTH,GA30096 		LEGAL & ADVERTISING 1,760,000
MINTZ LEVIN COHN FERRIS GLOVSKY
701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW
WASHINGTON,DC20004 		LEGAL SERVICE 1,271,071
FREEMAN COMPANIES
PO BOX 650036
DALLAS,TX75265 		CONVENTION SERVICE 2,008,125
LMG INC
119 RIDGEPOINT PLACE
GAITHERSBURG,MD20878 		PROFESSIONAL SERVICE 1,861,649
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet37
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b  
c Fundraising events....1c  
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e  
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		148,505
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 148,505
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 148,505
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900,099 58,943,667 58,943,667    
b CONVENTION INCOME 900,099 8,068,640 8,068,640    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 67,012,307
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,254,262   0 1,254,262
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0   0  
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0   0  
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss)    
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet        
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 17,658,365 1,655
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 16,457,964 6,220
c Gain or (loss) 1,200,401 -4,565
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,195,836   0 1,195,836
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$  
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet 0 0  
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0   0  
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a  
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b  
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 0   0  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 65,129 65,129    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 65,129
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 69,676,039 67,077,436 0 2,450,098
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 4,999,015  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 25,000  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 10,088,112      
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 12,667,737      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,179,930      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,343,668      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 929,483      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 2,681,288      
c Accounting ........... 163,072      
d Lobbying ........... 6,317,738      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 143,089      
g Other .......... 6,335,490      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 33,200      
13 Office expenses ....... 842,410      
14 Information technology ...... 318,593      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 2,908,613      
17 Travel ............ 843,986      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 6,860      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 6,393,936      
20 Interest ........... 5,843      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,411,568      
23 Insurance .............. 28,942      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 73,624      
b STATE AND LOCAL TAXES 136,130      
c DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 369,340      
d MISCELLANEOUS 236,306      
e
f All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 60,482,973      
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 73,777 1 374,187
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 764,303 2 1,619,252
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 4,716,474 4 2,608,049
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 0 8 0
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 1,082,173 9 1,721,028
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 13,521,586
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 7,755,413 6,353,869 10c 5,766,173
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 43,933,185 11 50,265,557
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 0 12 1,701,054
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 1,047,458 15 1,016,230
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 57,971,239 16 65,071,530
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 8,905,089 17 8,198,756
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 4,966,390 19 6,100,853
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 3,483,211 25 3,445,027
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 17,354,690 26 17,744,636
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 40,616,549 27 47,326,894
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 40,616,549 33 47,326,894
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 57,971,239 34 65,071,530
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
69,676,039
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
60,482,973
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
9,193,066
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
40,616,549
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-2,482,721
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
47,326,894
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
Form 990 (2011)
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Schedule B
(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
  		Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
  		Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
  		Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527
SchCMd Bullet Complete if the organization is described below.
SchCMd Bullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. SchCMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)) Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered “Yes” to Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) or Form 990-EZ, line 35c (Proxy Tax), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV.
2
Political expenditures ....................................SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
Volunteer hours ........................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 .........SchCMd Bullet
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ......SchCMd Bullet
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ..............
4a
Was a correction made? .........................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities SchCMd Bullet
$ 0
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 55,000
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$ 55,000
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ..........................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
(1) REPUBLICAN MAYORS &
LOCAL OFFICIALS 		412 1ST STREET SE 100
WASHINGTON,DC20003 		52-1976233 5,500  
(2) REPUBLICAN STATE
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE 		1800 DIAGONAL RD 230
ALEXANDRIA,VA22314 		05-0532524 20,000  
(3) DEMOCRATIC A G
ASSOCIATION 		1580 LINCOLN ST 1125
DENVER,CO80203 		13-4220019 10,000  
(4) Democratic Legis
Campaign committee 		1401 K St NW 201
Washington,DC20005 		52-1870839 12,000  
(5) NATIONAL CONFERENCE
OF DEMOCRATIC MAYORS 		1660 L STREET NW 501
WASHINGTON,DC20036 		52-1535470 7,500  


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Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 2
Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group
totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) .......    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ...................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ........................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ...............    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
  If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:    
  Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.    
  Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.    
  Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.    
  Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.    
  Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.    
       
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ......................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the instructions for lines 2a through 2f on page 4.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
  Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2008 (b) 2009 (c) 2010 (d) 2011 (e) Total
             
2a Lobbying non-taxable amount          
             
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		         
             
c Total lobbying expenditures          
             
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
             
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		          
             
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each “Yes” response to lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? .........................................
 
 
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ....
 
 
c
Media advertisements? ....................................
 
 
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .........................
 
 
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? .......................
 
 
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? .......................
 
 
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? ........
 
 
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ......
 
 
 
i
Other activities? ..........................
 
 
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ...............................
 
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 .................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 .....
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .......
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ................
1
 
No
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? ..........
3
Yes
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2 are answered “No” OR (b) Part III-A, line 3 is answered “Yes”.
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members .....................
1
58,943,667
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political
expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .........................................
2a
17,750,000
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
-2,685,971
c
Total ...........................................
2c
15,064,029
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
17,747,938
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures (see instructions) ..............
5
-2,683,909
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, Part II-A; line 5; and Part ll-B, line 1.
Also, complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance ....        
b Contributions ........        
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ...        
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		       
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ......        
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet  
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet  
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet  
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
 
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
 
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .................      
b Buildings ................        
c Leasehold improvements ............   6,165,686 2,469,662 3,696,024
d Equipment ................   5,490,840 3,800,971 1,689,869
e Other .................   1,865,060 1,484,780 380,280
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 5,766,173
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
Other








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet  
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet  
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0
DEFERRED LEASE INCENTIVES 3,290,859
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 154,168







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 3,445,027
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 69,676,039
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 60,482,973
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 9,193,066
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -2,514,078
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 -455,379
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -2,969,457
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 6,223,609
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 69,375,586
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -2,514,078
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 2,213,625
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -300,453
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 69,676,039
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 69,676,039
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 63,151,977
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 2,828,115
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 2,828,115
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 60,323,862
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b 159,111
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 159,111
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 60,482,973
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
OTHER REVENUE INCLUDED ON BOOKS BUT NOT ON RETURN SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D NET REVENUE OF AFFILIATES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $2,341,379 EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE ON FINANCIALS (159,111) CHANGE IN VALUE OF CSV INSURANCE POLICY 31,357 ---------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL OTHER REVENUE ON BOOKS $2,213,625
OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED ON BOOKS BUT NOT ON RETURN SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 2D NET EXPENSES OF AFFILIATES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $2,828,115
OTHER EXPENSES INCLUDED ON RETURN BUT NOT ON BOOKS SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, LINE 4B EXPENSES NETTED AGAINST REVENUE IN THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $159,111
OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 8 NET DEFICIT OF AFFILIATES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS $(486,736) CHANGE IN VALUE OF CSV INSURANCE POLICY 31,357 ------------------------------------------------------------ TOTAL OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS $(455,379)
FIN 48 FINANCIAL STATEMENT DISCLOSURE SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 NCTA believes it has appropriate support for any tax positions taken, and, as such, it does not have any uncertain tax positions that are material to the consolidated financial statements. NCTA recognizes interest expense and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in management and general expenses on the consolidated statements of activities and change in net assets. There is no provision in these consolidated financial statements for penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits for the years ended December 31, 2011 and 2010. Tax years prior to 2008 for NCTA are no longer subject to examination by the IRS and the tax jurisdiction of the District of Columbia.
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number
53-0222396
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ....................................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Governments and Organizations in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to
Form 990, Part IV, line 21 for any recipient that received more than $5,000. Check this box if no one recipient received more than $5,000. Use
Part IV and Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed ......................... lBullet
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC Code section
if applicable		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
non-cash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1) Alliance for Women in Media Inc1760 Old Meadow Rd Ste 500
MCLEAN,VA22102 		13-1657617 501(C)(6) 15,000   N/A N/A 2011 Annual Sponsorship
(2) Alliance for Women in Media Foundation1760 Old Meadow Rd Ste 500
MCLEAN,VA22102 		52-1193933 501(C)(3) 32,000   N/A N/A 2011 Annual Sponsorship
(3) American Council for Capital Formation1750 K Street NW400
Washington,DC20006 		52-0991278 501(C)(6) 15,000   N/A N/A 2011 Membership Support
(4) American Legislative Exchange Council1101 Vermont Ave
Washington,DC20005 		52-0140979 501(C)(3) 22,500   N/A N/A Membership 2011
(5) Americans for Prosperity2111 Wilson Blvd 350
Arlington,VA22201 		75-3148958 501(C)(4) 50,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(6) Americans for Tax Reform722 12th Street
Washington,DC20005 		52-1403587 501(C)(4) 50,000   N/A N/A 2011 General Support
(7) Breast Cancer Connections390 Cambridge Ave
Palo Alto,CA94306 		77-0417605 501(C)(3) 9,810   N/A N/A 2011 Breast Cancer Connections Sponsorship
(8) Broadband Census LLC1705 Warner Ave
McLean,VA22101 		26-1444730 N/A 49,520   N/A N/A Broadband Breakfast Club sponsorship
(9) Broadband for America2340 E Beardsley
Phoenix,AZ85024 		27-0771568 501(C)(4) 2,125,000   N/A N/A 2011 BFA Support Grant
(10) Center for American Progress1333 H Street
Washington,DC20005 		30-0126510 501(C)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A Membership 2011 Business Alliance
(11) Center for Democracy & Technology1634 I Street
Washington,DC20006 		52-1905358 501(C)(3) 31,000   N/A N/A Membership 2011 CDT Working Groups
(12) Citizens Against Government Waste1301 Pennsylvania Ave
Washington,DC20004 		52-1363952 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(13) Citizenship Education FundRainbow Push Coalition727 15th Street
Washington,DC20005 		34-1447977 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2011 Media & Telecom Symposium
(14) CNC Inc (Nurturing Hispanic Communities) - Cuba1223 SW 4th Street
Miami,FL331352407 		23-7269955 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2011 Hispanic Leadership Celebration
(15) Common Sense Media650 Townsend St
San Francisco,CA94103 		41-2024986 501(C)(3) 9,200   N/A N/A Mentor Sponsorship 4/28/11 Common Sense Awards
(16) Competitive Enterprise Institute1899 L St
Washington,DC20036 		52-1351785 501(C)(3) 34,200   N/A N/A General 2011 Support
(17) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc1720 Massachusetts Ave
Washington,DC20036 		52-1160561 501(C)(3) 32,378   N/A N/A CBCF 2011 Annual Legislative Conference
(18) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute911 Second St NE
Washington,DC20002 		52-1114225 501(C)(3) 28,600   N/A N/A 2011 sponsorship of CHCI's 34th Annual Awards Gala
(19) CONLAMIC (Nat'l Coalition of Latino Clergy & Chris205 N Berry Ln
Madison,VA22727 		20-5838465 501(C)(6) 10,000   N/A N/A General Sponsorship Nat'l Day of Prayer
(20) CSG Associates (The Council of State Governments)2760 Research Park Dr
Lexington,KY40511 		36-6000818 501(C)(3) 6,000   N/A N/A 2011 Associates Membership
(21) Discovery Institute208 Columbia St
Seattle,WA98104 		91-1521697 501(C)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A Support Technology & Democracy Program
(22) Emma L Bowen Foundation1299 Pennsylvania Avenue NW 9th F
Washington,DC20004 		22-2635292 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2011 Annual Partnership Contribution
(23) Family Online Safety Institute624 9th Street NW Suite 222
Washington,DC20001 		52-2210323 501(C)(3) 95,000   N/A N/A FOSI 2011 Conference sponsorship
(24) Hispanic Federation Inc55 Exchange Place Suite 501
New York,NY10005 		13-3573852 501(C)(3) 23,250   N/A N/A Contribution - HF 2011 Annual Gala
(25) iKeepSafe4301 N Fairfax Dr Suite 190
Arlington,VA22203 		87-0652102 501(C)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship of iKeepCurrent
(26) Institute for Liberty1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 200
Washington,DC20036 		20-2641983 501(C)(4) 50,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(27) Institute for Policy Innovation1660 South Stemmons Suite 245
Lewisville,TX75067 		75-2158093 501(C)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(28) Internet Education Foundation1634 I Street NW Suite 1100
Washington,DC20006 		31-1577362 501(C)(3) 9,080   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2011 State of Net Conference
(29) ITIF (The Information Technology & Innovation Foun1101 K Street NW Suite 610
Washington,DC20005 		20-4403497 501(C)(3) 35,000   N/A N/A ITIF General Support 2011
(30) Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies1090 Vermont Ave NW Ste 1100
Washington,DC20005 		52-1069070 501(C)(3) 63,500   N/A N/A 2011 Support Media & Tech Institute
(31) Latino in Information Sciences and Technology Asso5935 Buford Highway NW Suite 210
Norcross,GA30071 		20-1724165 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2011 Tech Latino Legislative Forum
(32) League of Rural Voters2104 Stevens Ave S
Minneapolis,MN55404 		36-3494217 501(C)(4) 40,000   N/A N/A General Support
(33) LULAC (League of United Latin American Citizens) N201 East Main Suite 605
El Paso,TX79901 		74-6090399 501(C)(4) 24,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2011 Legislative Conf.
(34) LULAC (The League of United Latin American Citizen201 East Main Suite 605
El Paso,TX79901 		52-2072106 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship - LULAC 2011 Convention & Exposition
(35) March of Dimes Foundation2700 South Quincy Street Suite 220
Arlington,VA22206 		13-1846366 501(C)(3) 8,850   N/A N/A 2011 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala
(36) Minority Business RoundTable1629 K Street NW Suite 300
Washington,DC20006 		01-0611251 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship MBRT 2011 Annual Mtg-CEO Summit
(37) Minority Media and Telecom Council3636 16th Street NW Suite B-366
Washington,DC20010 		52-1880677 501(C)(3) 35,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(38) N Street Village Inc1333 N Street NW
Washington,DC20005 		52-1007373 501(C)(3) 8,800   N/A N/A N Street Village Contribution
(39) NAACP (National Association for the Advancement of1156 15th Street NW Suite 915
Washington,DC20005 		13-1084135 501(C)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A Contribution 2011 General Fund
(40) NAMIC Inc320 West 37th Street 8th Floor
New York,NY10018 		84-1488263 501(C)(6) 18,221   N/A N/A NAMIC Breakfast
(41) National Black Caucus of State Legislators444 N Capitol Street NW Suite 62
Washington,DC20001 		52-1218832 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2011 Legislative Conference
(42) National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship1010 Wayne Avenue Suite 770
Silver Spring,MD20910 		85-0357897 501(C)(3) 9,410   N/A N/A Rays of Hope Gala Sponsor 2011
(43) National Congress of Black Women Inc1251 4th Street SW
Washington,DC20024 		52-1436163 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(44) National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce729 15th Street NW 9th Floor
Washington,DC20005 		13-4219714 501(C)(6) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship NGLCC 2011 National Dinner
(45) National Hispanic Media Coalition55 South Grand Ave
Pasadena,CA91105 		95-4111353 501(C)(3) 7,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship - 2011 Impact Awards Gala
(46) NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures7700 East First Place
Denver,CO80230 		74-2232576 501(C)(3) 18,522   N/A N/A LINCS 2011 Sponsorship
(47) New York Law School185 West Broadway Rm E-916
New York,NY10013 		13-5645885 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(48) NHCSL (Nat'l Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators)444 North Capitol Street NW Suite
Washington,DC20001 		84-1168319 501(C)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A Membership 2011 Business Board of Advisors
(49) One Economy Corporation1220 19th Street NW Suite 610
Washington,DC20036 		52-2220052 501(C)(3) 109,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(50) RTCA (Radio & Television Correspondents AssociatioPO Box 5626
Washington,DC20016 		52-1874628 N/A 20,000   N/A N/A Annual Post Dinner Sponsorship
(51) Small Business & Entreprenurship Council2944 Hunter Mill Road Suite 204
Oakton,VA22124 		36-3756240 501(C)(4) 10,000   N/A N/A 2011 General Support
(52) T Howard Foundation8630 Fenton Street Ste 613
Silver Spring,MD20910 		54-1712500 501(C)(3) 23,000   N/A N/A Annual Dinner Sponsorship
(53) Technology Policy Institute1401 Eye Street NW Suite 505
Washington,DC20005 		20-5835776 501(C)(3) 250,000   N/A N/A 2011 General Support
(54) The Advertising Council Inc815 Second Avenue
New York,NY100174503 		13-0417693 501(C)(3) 74,750   N/A N/A Annual Operating Support Sponsorship
(55) The Cable Center2000 Buchtel Blvd
Denver,CO80210 		20-0315238 501(C)(3) 12,500   N/A N/A Cable Hall of Fame Table
(56) The Free State Foundation IncPO Box 60680
Potomac,MD20859 		74-3160646 501(C)(3) 85,000   N/A N/A General Support 2011
(57) The Heartland Institute19 South LaSalle Street 903
Chicago,IL60603 		36-3309812 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2011 General Support
(58) The Latino Coalition Inc18881 Von Karman Aven 6th Floor
Irvine,CA92612 		52-2266386 501(C)(6) 20,000   N/A N/A 2011 General Support
(59) The Leadership Conference Education Fund1629 K Street NW 10th Floor
Washington,DC20006 		23-7026895 501(C)(3) 40,000   N/A N/A General 2011 Support LCCR Education Fund
(60) The Media Institute2300 Clarendon Blvd Suite 602
Arlington,VA22201 		52-1061431 501(C)(3) 66,900   N/A N/A Communications Forum and 2011 Operating Sponsorshi
(61) The Morley Institute2100 M Street NW Suite 170-358
Washington,DC20037 		52-1958046 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2011 General Support
(62) The Nat'l Assn of Broadcasters Education Foundatio1771 N Street NW
Washington,DC20036 		52-1866840 501(C)(3) 8,700   N/A N/A Silver Sponsorship for 2011 STA Awards
(63) The Third Way Foundation Inc1101 14th Street NW Suite 1250
Washington,DC20005 		52-1629221 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A Contribution - Progressive Policy Institute
(64) University of Colorado Foundation401 UCB - Wolf Law Building
Boulder,CO80309 		84-6049811 501(C)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A Silicon Flatirons: General Support (9/2010-8/2011)
(65) Washington Bach Consort1010 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 202
Washington,DC20005 		52-1107948 501(C)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Washington Bach Consort sponsorship - 2011-2012
(66) WICT14555 Avion Parkway Suite 250
Chantilly,VA20151 		36-3814358 501(C)(3) 23,126   N/A N/A 2011 Sponsorship
(67) Year Up1560 Wilson Blvd Suite 350
Arlington,VA22209 		04-3534407 501(C)(3) 48,650   N/A N/A 2011 Year Up National Capital Region Awards Gala
(68) THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE EDUCATION FUND1629 K Street NW 10th Floor
WASHINGTON,DC20006 		52-0789800 501(C)(4) 8,750   N/A N/A General Support
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3
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2011
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Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Use Schedule I-1 (Form 990) if additional space is needed.
(a)Type of grant or assistance (b)Number of
recipients		 (c)Amount of
cash grant		 (d)Amount of
non-cash assistance		 (e)Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f)Description of non-cash assistance
(1) THE GOAL PROJECT 1 25,000 0 N/A  













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Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required in Part I, line 2, and any other additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING USE OF GRANT FUNDS IN U.S. SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT USUALLY MAKE GRANT PAYMENTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS. ALL AMOUNTS PAID DURING 2011 WERE IN THE FORM OF CONTRIBUTIONS, SPONSORSHIPS OR OTHER TRANSFERS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
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Schedule J
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
 
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
 
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
 
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
 
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) James Assey (i)
(ii)		 818,836
0 		211,356
0 		1,405
0 		194,610
0 		8,856
0 		1,235,063
0 		132,494
0
(2) Dan Brenner (i)
(ii)		 183,186
0 		101,450
0 		0
0 		0
0 		0
0 		284,636
0 		0
0
(3) Bruce Carnes (i)
(ii)		 349,875
0 		123,327
0 		4,268
0 		79,610
0 		19,401
0 		576,481
0 		100,000
0
(4) Bill Check (i)
(ii)		 345,875
0 		123,327
0 		1,445
0 		79,610
0 		19,435
0 		569,692
0 		50,000
0
(5) Neal Goldberg (i)
(ii)		 377,459
0 		138,327
0 		4,268
0 		79,610
0 		19,435
0 		619,099
0 		115,000
0
(6) Rita Lewis (i)
(ii)		 522,294
0 		112,114
0 		773
0 		104,610
0 		19,435
0 		759,226
0 		90,000
0
(7) Jill Luckett (i)
(ii)		 349,875
0 		123,327
0 		773
0 		79,610
0 		19,435
0 		573,020
0 		50,000
0
(8) Rob Stoddard (i)
(ii)		 350,607
0 		123,327
0 		1,445
0 		79,610
0 		19,435
0 		574,424
0 		50,000
0
(9) RICK CHESSEN (i)
(ii)		 560,775
0 		13,752
0 		772
0 		79,610
0 		19,435
0 		674,344
0 		10,000
0
(10) Eleanor Winter (i)
(ii)		 521,759
0 		123,327
0 		773
0 		79,610
0 		19,435
0 		744,904
0 		50,000
0
(11) Barbara York (i)
(ii)		 538,384
0 		143,825
0 		2,218
0 		89,610
0 		19,435
0 		793,472
0 		115,000
0
(12) Diane Burstein (i)
(ii)		 290,802
0 		175,995
0 		1,445
0 		74,610
0 		19,413
0 		562,265
0 		100,000
0
(13) Bettye Coil (i)
(ii)		 249,333
0 		91,367
0 		6,922
0 		69,610
0 		19,212
0 		436,444
0 		77,300
0
(14) Michael Schooler (i)
(ii)		 323,986
0 		120,995
0 		2,218
0 		74,610
0 		8,856
0 		530,665
0 		45,000
0
(15) LORETTA POLK (i)
(ii)		 250,817
0 		89,128
0 		1,445
0 		54,610
0 		19,293
0 		415,293
0 		23,000
0
(16) MICHAEL K POWELL (i)
(ii)		 1,726,726
0 		500,000
0 		8,593
0 		0
0 		13,133
0 		2,248,452
0 		0
0
(17) Jadwiga Janucik (i)
(ii)		 396,652
0 		123,327
0 		1,445
0 		79,610
0 		8,856
0 		609,890
0 		50,000
0
(18) Virginia Smith (i)
(ii)		 347,015
0 		55,000
0 		1,445
0 		29,610
0 		8,856
0 		441,926
0 		0
0
(19) KYLE MCSLARROW (i)
(ii)		 1,162,172
0 		727,702
0 		19,726
0 		29,610
0 		4,925
0 		1,944,135
0 		530,000
0
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
QUESTIONS REGARDING COMPENSATION SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO KYLE MCSLARROW, CEO AND PRESIDENT UNTIL MARCH 2011: (1) FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL, (2) TRAVEL FOR COMPANIONS, AND (3) DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ACCOUNTS. THE ORGANIZATION MADE GROSS-UP TAX PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF KYLE MCSLARROW. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS TO MICHAEL POWELL, CEO AND PRESIDENT: (1) FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL, (2) DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ACCOUNTS. THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT MAKE GROSS-UP TAX PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF MICHAEL POWELL.
SEVERANCE PAYMENT PART I, QUESTION 4A DANIEL BRENNER - $224,636
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NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .        
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( MEDIA EQUIPMENT ) X 21 148,505 COST
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
0
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
 
No
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
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32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
REVIEW OF FORM 990 FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11A A COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS MAILED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEETINGS.
COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15a & 15b TOP MANAGEMENT, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES UNDERGO AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE REVIEW ON THE FIRST OF THE YEAR, WHICH INCLUDES A REVIEW OF THE INDIVIDUAL'S COMPENSATION. THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS MUST REVIEW AND APPROVE THE COMPENSATION OF THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR ALL OTHER STAFF IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO USES SALARY SURVEYS TO ENSURE THAT COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE WITHIN GUIDELINES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
MEMBERS' ROLE IN GOVERNING BODY OF ORGANIZATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 6, 7A and 7B Each System and Programmer Member in good standing shall be entitled to vote at all meetings of NCTA and on matters transacted by mail ballot. Associate Members shall not be entitled to vote on NCTA business. Each System Member shall be entitled to cast one vote for each $1,000 of dues paid, or part thereof for the four-quarter period ending with the last day of the quarter which precedes the quarter in which the meeting is held or a ballot by mail is taken. The officers of the Organization, including the Chairman, Secretary, Treasurer, and Past-Chairman make decisions including, but not limited to, approving the operating budget, spending directly from the fund balance for major programs outside of the approved operating budget; and for any major media campaigns the Organization will enter into, among the many other decisions that they make.
CHANGE IN GOVERNING DOCUMENTS PART VI, SECTION A., LINE 4 During 2011, the significant changes made to the Bylaws are as follows: 1) Eliminates the provision that an employee of a system or programmer member who previously served on the Board is eligible to hold a seat on the Board. 2) Prohibits Board members from sending designees to Board meeting unless approved by the Chairman and specifies that each Board member gets one vote on issues to be decided by the Board. 3) Allows the NCTA Board to adopt amendments to the Bylaws. 4) Adds a more comprehensive indemnification provision for Board members and employees of the Association.
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:PATRICK ESSER TITLE:CHAIRMAN HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:GLENN A. BRITT TITLE:VICE CHAIRMAN HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:BRIAN L. ROBERTS TITLE:TREASURER HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:THOMAS M. RUTLEDGE TITLE:IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:ABBE RAVEN TITLE:SECRETARY HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:NEIL SMIT TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:George Bodenheimer TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Steve MIRON TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Rocco B. Commisso TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Frank M. Drendel TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Ronald Duncan TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:John D. Evans TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Jerald Kent TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Philip I. Kent TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:MATTHEW C. BLANK TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Gary Shorman TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Richard Sjoberg TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Robert J. Stanzione TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Amy Tykeson TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Michael S. Willner TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:David M. Zaslav TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:KEN LOWE TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:MIKE LOVETT TITLE:DIRECTOR HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:MICHAEL K. POWELL TITLE:PRESIDENT & CEO- EFF. APR 2011 HOURS:5
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Philippe P. Dauman TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:David Haslingden TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Alfred Liggins, III TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Pat McAdaragh TITLE:Director HOURS:3
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:KYLE MCSLARROW TITLE:President & CEO-UNTIL 03/2011 HOURS:5
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Bruce Carnes TITLE:Sr. VP Finance & Admin HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Jill Luckett TITLE:Sr. VP Prog. Network Policy HOURS:1
HOURS DEVOTED FOR RELATED ORGANIZATION FORM 990 PART VII NAME:Rob Stoddard TITLE:Sr. VP Comm. & Public Affairs HOURS:1
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
MediumBulletComplete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.

OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income
(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

















Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section
(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled organization
Yes No
(1) NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 100

WASHINGTON,DC20001
52-1653760 		EDUCATIONAL DC 501(C)(3) 7 NCTA
 
 
No
(2) THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION

25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 100

WASHINGTON,DC20001
94-2666764 		DIVERSITY DC 501(C)(3) 7 NCTA
 
 
No
(3) CABLE HOPE FUND INC

25 MASSACHUSETTS AVE NW 100

WASHINGTON,DC20001
20-3420270 		DIS. RELIEF DC 501(C)(3) 7 NCTA
 
 
No








For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.)
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity



 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or
foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity


 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust)

 		(f)
Share of total income



 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets

 		(h)
Percentage
ownership












Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Page 3
Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35, 35A, or 36.)
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III or IV.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest (ii) annuities (iii) royalties (iv) rent from a controlled entity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1b
Yes
 
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1d
 
No
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1e
 
No
f Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
No
g Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of other organization 		(b)
Transaction
type(a-r) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

 B 650,000 COST
(2) NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

 N 528,732 COST
(3) THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION

 N 563,393 COST
(4)
(5)
(6)
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership (Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.)
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all
partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V—UBI
amount in box
20 of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
Schedule R (Form 990) 2011
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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