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 private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2013 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2013 , 2013, and ending 12-31-2013
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
Suite 100
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
WASHINGTON, DC20001
D Employer identification number

53-0222396
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 79,883,640
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
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.NCTA.COM
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
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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: NCTA's mission is to advance the Cable & Telecommunications industry's public policy interest, and to promote the industry's developments to better serve the american public.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 27
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 26
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2013 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 117
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 0
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 67,721,419 69,085,081
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,665,184 1,840,486
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 41,085 20,176
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 69,427,688 70,945,743
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 5,809,926 5,513,523
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) 27,770,541 29,382,013
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–24e).... 35,452,084 36,270,579
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 69,032,551 71,166,115
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 395,137 -220,372
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 66,295,501 71,608,652
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 16,121,546 19,867,047
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 50,173,955 51,741,605
Part II
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Form 990 (2013)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 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 $   )
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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 (see instructions)? ...
2
 
No
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, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? 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 III
Click 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 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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, line 10?
If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
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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 VIIClick 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 VIIIClick 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 IXClick 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 XClick 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 XClick 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 and XII Click to see attachment.................
12a
 
No
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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
Yes
 
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, Parts I and IV.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
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 (see instructions)....
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 hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or government 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 or 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, line 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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a................
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
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5, 6, or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, highest compensated employees, or disqualified persons? If so, 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 direct or indirect 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 M..
29
 
No
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M.............
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, Part II, III, or IV, and Part 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...
35b
 
 
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 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V ..............
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096 Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
139
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
117
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)?..........................
4a
 
No
b
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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 as charitable contributions?...
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.
See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
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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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 or note to any line 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 .....................
1a
27
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent ...................
1b
26
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
 
No
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 this 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:
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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 or note to any line 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. 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 organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title
(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) PATRICK ESSER........................................................................
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN
1.0
.......................2.0
X   X       0 0 0
(2) GLENN A BRITT........................................................................
CHAIRMAN
1.0
.......................2.0
X   X            
(3) NEIL SMIT........................................................................
SECRETARY
1.0
.......................2.0
X   X            
(4) ABBE RAVEN........................................................................
VICE CHAIRMAN
1.0
.......................2.0
X   X            
(5) THOMAS M RUTLEDGE........................................................................
TREASURER
1.0
.......................2.0
X   X            
(6) JOHN K MARTIN........................................................................
Director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(7) Rocco B Commisso........................................................................
Director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(8) Frank M Drendel........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(9) Ronald Duncan........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(10) John D Evans........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(11) Jerald Kent........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(12) JOHN D SKIPPER........................................................................
Director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(13) PETER RICE........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(14) STEVE MIRON........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(15) MATTHEW C BLANK........................................................................
Director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(16) Gary Shorman........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(17) Richard Sjoberg........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
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Form 990 (2013)
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 (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)
(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; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Robert J Stanzione........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(19) Amy Tykeson........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(20) JAMES DOLAN........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(21) David M Zaslav........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(22) PHILIPPE P DAUMAN........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(23) Ken Lowe........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(24) PAT MCADARAGH........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(25) ALFRED LIGGINS III........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(26) BRIAN L ROBERTS........................................................................
director
1.0
.......................2.0
X                
(27) MICHAEL K POWELL........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
40.0
.......................5.0
X   X       3,142,961   304,019
(28) BRUCE CARNES........................................................................
SR. VP., FINANCE & ADMIN
45.0
.......................0.0
    X       465,927   103,722
(29) JAMES M ASSEY JR........................................................................
Executive Vice President
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     1,082,899   210,855
(30) BARBARA YORK........................................................................
SR. VP., Industry Affairs
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     738,030   113,755
(31) ELEANOR WINTER........................................................................
SR. VP., Special Projects
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     687,433   103,755
(32) RITA LEWIS........................................................................
SR. VP., GOVERNMENT RELATIONS
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     663,307   128,755
(33) RICK CHESSEN........................................................................
SR. VP., LAW & REGULATORY POL.
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     703,303   103,755
(34) JADWIGA JANUCIK........................................................................
SR. VP., ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     565,040   103,755
(35) NEAL GOLDBERG........................................................................
VP & GENERAL COUNSEL
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     561,804   103,722
(36) ROBERT STODDARD........................................................................
SR. VP. COMM. & PUBLIC AFFAIRS
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     514,016   103,755
(37) JILL LUCKETT........................................................................
SR. VP., PROG. NETWORK POLICY
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     513,104   103,755
(38) WILLIAM CHECK........................................................................
CTO & SR. VP., SCIENCE & TECH.
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     510,604   103,755
(39) Khristian Snowden........................................................................
Chief of Staff
45.0
.......................0.0
      X     657,525   90,855
(40) DIANE BURSTEIN........................................................................
VP. & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
45.0
.......................0.0
        X   392,100   98,755
(41) MICHAEL SCHOOLER........................................................................
VP. & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL
45.0
.......................0.0
        X   487,498   85,821
(42) VIRGINIA SMITH........................................................................
VP. & LEG. Counsel Pub. Policy
45.0
.......................0.0
        X   428,629   40,855
(43) LORETTA POLK........................................................................
VP & ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL
45.0
.......................0.0
        X   372,443   78,669
(44) BETTYE COIL........................................................................
VP & CONTROLLER
45.0
.......................0.0
        X   386,346   93,570
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 12,872,969 0 2,075,883
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet62
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
 
No
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 280WASHINGTONDC20024 PROPERTY MANAGEMENT 3,198,029
CENTURY STRATEGIES, 3175 SATELLITE BLVD SUITE 330DULUTHGA30096 LEGAL SERVICES 1,756,995
FREEMAN COMPANIES, PO BOX 650036DALLASTX75265 CONVENTION SERVICE 3,004,146
LMG INC, 1343 L Street NWWASHINGTONDC20005 LEGAL SERVICES 1,501,534
GMMB INC, 3050 K STREET NW SUITE 100WASHINGTONDC20007 ADVERTISING SERVICES 4,334,760
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 MediumBullet38
Form 990 (2013)
Form 990 (2013)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII .............
(A)
Total revenue
(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue
(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue
(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512-514
Contributions, Gifts, GrantAmt and OtherAmt 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 above
1f
 
g Noncash contributions included in lines
1a-1f:$
 
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 0
 Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 61,473,904 61,473,904    
b CONVENTION INCOME 900099 7,611,177 7,611,177    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 69,085,081
 OtherAmt RevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and other similar amounts).......MediumBullet 1,494,347     1,494,347
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties...........MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents    
b Less: rental expenses    
c Rental income or (loss) 0 0
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 0      
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 9,280,696 3,340
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 8,937,897 0
c Gain or (loss) 342,799 3,340
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 346,139     346,139
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    
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      
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      
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900099 20,176 20,176    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... MediumBullet 20,176
12 Total revenue. See Instructions......MediumBullet 70,945,743 69,105,257   1,840,486
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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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 5,488,523  
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 .... 12,207,920      
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 13,488,204      
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 1,178,069      
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,541,621      
10 Payroll taxes ........... 966,199      
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 4,879,203      
c Accounting ........... 158,292      
d Lobbying ........... 5,989,015      
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 0  
f Investment management fees ...... 173,643      
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) ........ 5,588,422      
12 Advertising and promotion .... 2,679,194      
13 Office expenses ....... 862,746      
14 Information technology ...... 863,648      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 3,114,993      
17 Travel ............ 751,199      
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 8,810,520      
20 Interest ........... 2,284      
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,353,913      
23 Insurance .............. 37,169      
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a STATE AND LOCAL TAXES 99,491      
b DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 544,557      
c REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE 49,144      
d MISCELLANEOUS 313,146      
e All other expenses        
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 71,166,115      
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).        
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Page 11
Part X Balance Sheet Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part X ..............
(A)
Beginning of year
(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ............. 228,834 1 459,922
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 0 2 0
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ........... 0 3 0
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 5,685,876 4 1,531,137
5 Loans and other receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L ..................
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B), and contributing employers and sponsoring organizations of section 501(c)(9) voluntary employees' beneficiary organizations (see instructions) 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 .......... 1,598,640 9 1,104,073
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 15,072,741
b Less: accumulated depreciation ..... 10b 10,050,091 5,557,206 10c 5,022,650
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 51,453,685 11 60,795,181
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 1,753,809 12 2,680,823
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 ........... 17,451 15 14,866
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)...... 66,295,501 16 71,608,652
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ......... 8,346,470 17 9,871,417
18 Grants payable ................. 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue ................ 4,595,311 19 7,199,964
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ............. 0 20 0
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Loans and other 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.................... 3,179,765 25 2,795,666
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25......... 16,121,546 26 19,867,047
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets .............. 50,173,955 27 51,741,605
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ........... 0 28 0
29 Permanently restricted net assets ........... 0 29 0
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117 (ASC 958), 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 ........... 50,173,955 33 51,741,605
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 66,295,501 34 71,608,652
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Form 990 (2013)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI ..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
70,945,743
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
71,166,115
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-220,372
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
50,173,955
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
1,788,022
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
 
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B))
10
51,741,605
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
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
 
 
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Special Condition Description
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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.SchCMd Bullet Information about Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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, Part V, 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
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ...................................SchCMd Bullet

$ 49,000
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b..SchCMd Bullet

$ 49,000
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 STATE
LEADERSHIP COMMITTEE
1201 F STREET NW STE 675
WASHINGTON,DC20004
05-0532524 22,000  
(2) DEMOCRATIC A G
ASSOCIATION
1580 LINCOLN ST 1125
DENVER,CO80203
13-4220019 10,000  
(3) Democratic Legis
Campaign committee
1401 K St NW 201
Washington,DC20005
52-1870839 12,000  
(4) Republican Mayors
& Local Officials
100 M St SE 5th Fl
Washington,DC20003
52-1976233 5,000  




For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013

Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
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 SchCMd Bulletexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check SchCMd Bullet
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) 2010 (b) 2011 (c) 2012 (d) 2013 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable 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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Schedule C (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
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)
No
Yes
(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
61,473,904
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
16,180,000
b
Carryover from last year ....................................
2b
-2,584,837
c
Total ............................................
2c
13,595,163
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
17,015,977
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
-3,420,814
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, line 2; and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
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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. SchDMd Bullet Information about Schedule D (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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 section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .......................................
9
In Part XIII, 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 XIII, 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 $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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 XIII 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 XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ........
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current year (b)Prior year b (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 current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) 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 XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 ............   6,180,718 3,426,855 2,753,863
d Equipment ................   6,764,917 4,758,468 2,006,449
e Other .................   2,127,106 1,864,768 262,338
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 5,022,650
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. 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. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
Federal income taxes 0
DEFERRED LEASE INCENTIVES 2,751,054
CAPITAL LEASE OBLIGATIONS 44,612







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 2,795,666
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII ..................................................
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Schedule D (Form 990) 2013
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 75,470,083
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a 1,788,022
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 2d 2,909,961
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 4,697,983
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 70,772,100
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 173,643
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 173,643
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 70,945,743
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' to Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 74,191,696
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 XIII.) ............ 2d 3,199,224
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 3,199,224
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 70,992,472
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 173,643
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c 173,643
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 71,166,115
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE D, PART XI, LINE 2D NET REVENUE OF AFFILIATES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: $2,909,961.
SCHEDULE D, PART XII, LINE 2D NET EXPENSES OF AFFILIATES INCLUDED IN CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS: $3,199,224.
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, 2013 and 2012. Tax years prior to 2010 for NCTA are no longer subject to examination by the IRS OR 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
lBullet Information about Schedule I (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
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. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(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) A Philip Randolph Institute
815 16th Street NW 5th Floor
Washington,DC20006
13-2548181 501(c)(3) 14,500   N/A N/A Sponsorship Nat'l Education Conf.
(2) Alliance for Women in Media
1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500
McLean,VA22102
13-1657617 501(c)(6) 13,500   N/A N/A Sponsorships 2013
(3) Alliance for Women in Media Foundation
1760 Old Meadow Road Suite 500
McLean,VA22102
52-1193933 501(c)(3) 17,100   N/A N/A Sponsorships 2013
(4) Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation Inc
405 West 55th Street
New York,NY10019
13-2584273 501(c)(3) 6,254   N/A N/A Contribution to 2013 Alvin Ailey
(5) American Commitment
1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW 190-40
Washington,DC20004
45-2600535 501(c)(4) 10,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(6) Americans for Prosperity
2111 Wilson Blvd Suite 350
Arlington,VA22201
75-3148958 501(c)(4) 50,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(7) Americans for Tax Reform
722 12th Street NW Fourth Floor
Washington,DC20005
52-1403587 501(c)(4) 50,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(8) America's Promise Alliance
1110 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 900
Washington,DC20005
54-1848713 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A Summit Sponsorship 2013
(9) Asian American Justice Center
1140 Connecticut Avenue NW Suite
Washington,DC20036
13-3619000 501(c)(3) 9,740   N/A N/A Sponsor American Courage Awards
(10) Breast Cancer Connections
390 Cambridge Avenue
Palo Alto,CA94306
77-0417605 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship-Breast Cancer Conn.
(11) Broadband for America
2340 E Beardsley Road Suite 100
Phoenix,AZ85024
27-0771568 501(c)(4) 2,000,000   N/A N/A 2013 BFA Support Grant
(12) CBC Institute
413 New Jersey Avenue Southeast
Washington,DC20003
52-2270607 501(c)(4) 30,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship-21st Century Council
(13) Center for Democracy & Technology
1634 I Street NW Suite 1100
Washington,DC20006
52-1905358 501(c)(3) 31,000   N/A N/A CDT Annual Dinner Sponsorship & Gen Support
(14) Center for Individual Freedom
815 King Street Suite 303
Alexandria,VA22314
54-1916980 501(c)(4) 20,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(15) Citizens Against Government Waste
1301 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Suite
Washington,DC20004
52-1363952 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(16) Citizenship Education Fund
727 15th Street NW Suite 1200
Washington,DC20005
34-1447977 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2013 Media & Telecom Symposium
(17) CNC Inc
1223 SW 4th Street
Miami,FL33135
23-7269955 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(18) Common Sense Media
650 Townsend Street Suite 435
San Francisco,CA94103
41-2024986 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A CSM Awards Sponsorship
(19) Competitive Enterprise Institute
1899 L Street NW 12th Floor
Washington,DC20036
52-1351785 501(c)(3) 9,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2013 CEI Dinner
(20) Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc
1720 Massachusetts Ave NW
Washington,DC20036
52-1160561 501(c)(3) 32,378   N/A N/A 2013 Sponsorship-Legislative Conf.
(21) Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute
911 Second Street NE
Washington,DC20002
52-1114225 501(c)(3) 28,600   N/A N/A 2013 CHCI Annual Gala sponsorship
(22) Discovery Institute
208 Columbia Street
Seattle,WA98104
91-1521697 501(c)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A Technology & Democracy Program
(23) Emma L Bowen Foundation
300 New Jersey Avenue NW Suite
Washington,DC20001
22-2635292 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(24) Family Online Safety Institute
400 7th Street NW Suite 306
Washington,DC20004
52-2210323 501(c)(3) 75,000   N/A N/A Year 2 sponsorship-Platform for Good & FOSI Conf
(25) Fight for Children Inc
1726 M Street NW Suite 202
Washington,DC20036
52-1706059 501(c)(3) 17,250   N/A N/A Fight for Children campaign donation
(26) Global Down Syndrome Foundation
104 Hume Avenue
Alexandria,VA22301
26-4431001 501(c)(3) 8,840   N/A N/A Sponsorship-2013 Be Beautiful Gala
(27) Howard Theatre Restoration Inc
620 T Street NW
Washington,DC20001
11-3810472 501(c)(3) 7,500   N/A N/A Howard Theatre Rest'n Annual Gala
(28) Institute for Liberty
1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 20
Washington,DC20036
20-2641983 501(c)(4) 50,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(29) Institute for Policy Innovation
1660 South Stemmons Suite 245
Lewisville,TX75067
75-2158093 501(c)(3) 30,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship Policy Bfast (IPI) & Gen Support
(30) International Center for Law & Economics
2325 E Burnside Street Suite 301
Portland,OR97214
27-1246620 N/A 25,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013 TechFreedom
(31) Internet Society
1775 Wiehle Avenue Suite 201
Reston,VA20190
54-1650477 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A IETF 88 Sponsorship
(32) ITIF (The IT & Innovation Foundation)
1101 K Street NW Suite 610
Washington,DC20005
20-4403497 501(c)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A 2013 Technology Policy Support
(33) Joint Center for Political & Economic Studies
805 15th St NW 2nd Floor
Washington,DC20005
52-1069070 501(c)(3) 63,500   N/A N/A Support Joint Center Anniversary Gala & Gen Suppor
(34) Labor Council for Latin American Advancement (LCLA
815 16th Street NW 3rd Floor
Washington,DC20006
52-1002207 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(35) League of Rural Voters
2104 Stevens Ave S
Minneapolis,MN55404
36-3494217 501(c)(4) 25,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(36) LULAC Institute Inc
201 East Main Suite 605
El Paso,TX79901
52-2072106 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship-LULAC 2013 Convention
(37) LULAC National Office
201 East Main Suite 605
El Paso,TX79901
74-6090399 501(c)(4) 23,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship Legislative Conf. & Gala
(38) Madery Bridge Associates LLC
9201 Warren Parkway Suite 200
Frisco,TX75035
46-2895004 N/A 15,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(39) March of Dimes Foundation
2120 Washington Blvd Suite 425
Arlington,VA22204
13-1846366 501(c)(3) 6,808   N/A N/A 2013 March of Dimes Gourmet Gala
(40) Minority Business RoundTable
1629 K Street NW Suite 300
Washington,DC20006
01-0611251 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(41) Minority Media & Telecom Council
3636 16th Street NW Suite B-366
Washington,DC20010
52-1880677 501(c)(3) 35,000   N/A N/A Annual Commissioner's Breakfast & Gen Support
(42) N Street Village Inc
1333 N Street NW
Washington,DC20005
52-1007373 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Sponsor 2013 Gala
(43) NAACP Washington Bureau
1156 15th Street NW Suite 915
Washington,DC20005
13-1084135 501(c)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(44) NAMIC Mid-Atlantic Inc
320 West 37th Street 8th Floor
New York,NY10018
91-2001722 501(c)(6) 10,600   N/A N/A Diversity Champion Award & Sponsorship
(45) NAMIC Inc
320 West 37th Street 8th Floor
New York,NY10018
84-1488263 501(c)(6) 19,500   N/A N/A Breakfast Sponsorships
(46) National Black Caucus of State Legislators
444 North Capitol Street NW Sui
Washington,DC20001
52-1218832 501(c)(3) 18,200   N/A N/A Sponsorship Annual Legislative Conf.
(47) National Black Chamber of Commerce
4400 Jenifer St NW Suite 331
Washington,DC20015
35-1889294 501(c)(3) 20,000   N/A N/A NBCC 2013 General Support
(48) National Coalition for Cancer Survivorship
1010 Wayne Avenue Suite 315
Silver Spring,MD20910
85-0357897 501(c)(3) 8,830   N/A N/A Annual Rays of Hope Sponsorship
(49) National Conference of State Legislatures
7700 East First Place
Denver,CO80230
84-0772595 Sec 170(c)1 18,000   N/A N/A Sponsor Exec. Comm Tax Task Force
(50) National Congress of Black Women Inc
1251 Fourth Street SW Suite WG-1
Washington,DC20024
52-1436163 501(c)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(51) National Gay & Lesbian Chamber of Commerce
729 15th Street NW 9th Floor
Washington,DC20005
13-4219714 501(c)(6) 15,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship NGLCC National Dinner
(52) National Press Foundation
1211 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 310
Washington,DC20036
52-1069481 501(c)(3) 5,050   N/A N/A Annual Awards Dinner Sponsorship
(53) National Puerto Rican Coalition Inc
1444 I Street NW Suite 800
Washington,DC20005
52-1164571 501(c)(3) 14,650   N/A N/A 2013 Telcom Public Policy Support
(54) National Urban League
120 Wall Street 8th Floor
New York,NY10005
13-1840489 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A NUL 2013 Policy Institute Support
(55) Nat'l Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators
444 North Capitol Street NW Sui
Washington,DC20001
84-1168319 501(c)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A 2013 Sponsorship
(56) NCSL Foundation for State Legislatures
7700 East First Place
Denver,CO80230
74-2232576 501(c)(3) 12,500   N/A N/A Sponsorship - 2013 NCSL Foundation
(57) New York Law School
185 West Broadway
New York,NY10013
13-5645885 501(c)(3) 50,000   N/A N/A Sponsor ACLP Advanced Comm Summit & Gen Support
(58) NewBay Media
28 East 28th St
New York,NY10016
01-0873862 N/A 28,100   N/A N/A 2013 Sponsorships
(59) Rutgers University Foundation
4 Huntington Street
New Brunswick,NJ08901
23-7318742 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A General Support Latino Info. Network
(60) State Policy Network
1655 N Ft Myer Drive Suite 360
Arlington,VA22209
57-0952531 501(c)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A Sponsorship 2013 Annual Meeting & Gen Support
(61) Susan G Komen
901 E Street NW Suite 410
Washington,DC20004
75-1835298 501(c)(3) 9,010   N/A N/A Sponsorship-Honoring Promised Gala
(62) T Howard Foundation
8630 Fenton Street Ste 613
Silver Spring,MD20910
54-1712500 501(c)(3) 23,000   N/A N/A T. Howard Diversity Awards Dinner
(63) Taxpayers Protection Alliance
108 N Alfred Street Lower Level
Alexandria,VA22314
45-0702828 501(c)(4) 10,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(64) TechFreedom
110 Maryland Ave NE Suite 407
Washington,DC20002
27-3567814 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(65) Technology Policy Institute
1099 New York Ave NW Suite 520
Washington,DC20001
20-5835776 501(c)(3) 250,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(66) The Advertising Council Inc
815 Second Avenue
New York,NY10017
13-0417693 501(c)(3) 72,350   N/A N/A Sponsorship of Annual Dinner & Ad Council
(67) The Cable Center
2000 Buchtel Blvd
Denver,CO80210
20-0315238 501(c)(3) 17,500   N/A N/A 2013 Cable Hall of Fame
(68) The Faith & Politics Institute
110 Maryland Ave NE Suite 504
Washington,DC20002
52-1759052 501(c)(3) 25,000   N/A N/A 2013 Faith & Politics Pilgrimmage
(69) The Free State Foundation Inc
PO Box 60680
Potomac,MD20859
74-3160646 501(c)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A 2013 General Support
(70) The Leadership Conference Education Fund
1629 K Street NW 10th Floor
Washington,DC20006
23-7026895 501(c)(3) 40,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(71) THE LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE ON CIVIL & HUMAN
1629 K Street NW 10th Floor
Washington,DC20006
52-0789800 501(c)(4) 8,750   N/A N/A Convene coalition of Civil & Human Rights
(72) The Media Institute
2300 Clarendon Blvd Suite 602
Arlington,VA22201
52-1061431 501(c)(3) 26,330   N/A N/A Sponsorship Friends & Benefactors Award
(73) The Mercatus Center Inc
3301 North Fairfax Drive Suite 450
Arlington,VA22201
54-1436224 501(c)(3) 150,000   N/A N/A Support 2013 Tech Policy Program
(74) Natl Association of Broadcasters Education Foundtn
1771 N Street NW
Washington,DC20036
52-1866840 501(c)(3) 8,700   N/A N/A Celebration of Svc to America Awards
(75) Third Way
1025 Connecticut Avenue NW Suit
Washington,DC20036
20-1734070 501(c)(4) 25,000   N/A N/A 2013 Sponsorship of Third Way
(76) Third Way Foundation
1101 14th Street NW Suite 1250
Washington,DC20005
52-1629221 501(c)(3) 100,000   N/A N/A General Support 2013
(77) Tracy's Kids Inc
5910 Gloster Road
Bethesda,MD20816
26-3835257 501(c)(3) 15,000   N/A N/A Contribution to Tracy's Kids
(78) UJA-Federation of New York
130 East 59th Street
New York,NY10022
51-0172429 501(c)(3) 23,000   N/A N/A 2013 Leadership Awards Dinner
(79) US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
1424 K Street NW Suite 401
Washington,DC20005
43-1249249 501(c)(6) 10,000   N/A N/A USHCC 2013 General Support
(80) Walter Kaitz Foundation
25 Massachusetts Ave NW Suite 10
Washington,DC20001
94-2666764 501(c)(3) 40,500   N/A N/A Kaitz 30th Annual Fundraising Dinner
(81) Washington Bach Consort
1010 Vermont Avenue NW Suite 202
Washington,DC20005
52-1107948 501(c)(3) 10,000   N/A N/A Washington Bach Consort Sponsorship
(82) WOMEN IN CABLE TELECOMMUNICATIONS
14555 Avion Parkway Suite 250
Chantilly,VA20151
36-3814358 501(c)(3) 43,097   N/A N/A WICT Luncheon & Webinar Sponsorships
(83) Year Up Inc
1560 Wilson Blvd Suite 350
Arlington,VA22209
04-3534407 501(c)(3) 23,200   N/A N/A 2013 Geek Awards Gala
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................ Bullet Image
63
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
20
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Schedule I (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals in the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated 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) SPONSORSHIP OF GOAL PROJECT 1 25,000   N/A N/A












Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2, Part III, column (b), and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE I, PART I, LINE 2 THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT USUALLY MAKE GRANT PAYMENTS TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OR INDIVIDUALS. ALL AMOUNTS PAID DURING 2013 WERE IN THE FORM OF CONTRIBUTIONS, SPONSORSHIPS OR OTHER TRANSFERS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
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, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
SchJMediumBullet Information about Schedule J (Form 990) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
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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 of 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
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ..
2
Yes
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used 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
 
No
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) 2013

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
Page 2
Part II
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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (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)MICHAEL K POWELLPRESIDENT & CEO (i)
(ii)
2,609,273
 
487,842
 
45,846
 
280,880
 
23,139
 
3,446,980
 
83,333
 
(2)JAMES M ASSEY JRExecutive Vice President (i)
(ii)
845,483
 
235,754
 
1,662
 
200,880
 
9,975
 
1,293,754
 
156,666
 
(3)BARBARA YORKSR. VP., Industry Affairs (i)
(ii)
568,875
 
166,937
 
2,218
 
90,880
 
22,875
 
851,785
 
60,000
 
(4)ELEANOR WINTERSR. VP., Special Projects (i)
(ii)
539,212
 
147,448
 
773
 
80,880
 
22,875
 
791,188
 
50,000
 
(5)RITA LEWISSR. VP., GOVERNMENT RELATIONS (i)
(ii)
551,286
 
111,248
 
773
 
105,880
 
22,875
 
792,062
 
60,000
 
(6)RICK CHESSENSR. VP., LAW & REGULATORY POL. (i)
(ii)
591,861
 
110,669
 
773
 
80,880
 
22,875
 
807,058
 
30,000
 
(7)JADWIGA JANUCIKSR. VP., ASSOCIATION AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)
420,374
 
142,448
 
2,218
 
80,880
 
22,875
 
668,795
 
50,000
 
(8)NEAL GOLDBERGVP & GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)
400,088
 
157,448
 
4,268
 
80,880
 
22,842
 
665,526
 
50,000
 
(9)BRUCE CARNESSR. VP., FINANCE & ADMIN (i)
(ii)
369,211
 
92,448
 
4,268
 
80,880
 
22,842
 
569,649
 
50,000
 
(10)ROBERT STODDARDSR. VP. COMM. & PUBLIC AFFAIRS (i)
(ii)
370,123
 
142,448
 
1,445
 
80,880
 
22,875
 
617,771
 
50,000
 
(11)JILL LUCKETTSR. VP., PROG. NETWORK POLICY (i)
(ii)
369,211
 
142,448
 
1,445
 
80,880
 
22,875
 
616,859
 
50,000
 
(12)WILLIAM CHECKCTO & SR. VP., SCIENCE & TECH. (i)
(ii)
366,711
 
142,448
 
1,445
 
80,880
 
22,875
 
614,359
 
50,000
 
(13)DIANE BURSTEINVP. & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)
307,452
 
83,203
 
1,445
 
75,880
 
22,875
 
490,855
 
45,000
 
(14)MICHAEL SCHOOLERVP. & DEPUTY GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)
342,027
 
141,203
 
4,268
 
75,880
 
9,941
 
573,319
 
45,000
 
(15)VIRGINIA SMITHVP. & LEG. Counsel Pub. Policy (i)
(ii)
366,411
 
60,000
 
2,218
 
30,880
 
9,975
 
469,484
 
0
 
(16)LORETTA POLKVP & ASSOCIATE GENERAL COUNSEL (i)
(ii)
266,773
 
104,225
 
1,445
 
55,880
 
22,789
 
451,112
 
25,000
 
(17)Khristian SnowdenChief of Staff (i)
(ii)
578,887
 
78,302
 
336
 
80,880
 
9,975
 
748,380
 
10,000
 
(18)BETTYE COILVP & CONTROLLER (i)
(ii)
263,822
 
115,601
 
6,923
 
70,880
 
22,690
 
479,916
 
36,000
 
Schedule J (Form 990) 2013

Schedule J (Form 990) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II.
Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A NCTA PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUALS FIRST CLASS OR CHARTER TRAVEL, which are not treated as taxable compensation: MICHAEL POWELL, JAMES ASSEY, AND KHRISTIAN SNOWDEN. NCTA PROVIDED THE FOLLOWING INDIVIDUAL WITH TAX INDEMNIFICATION AND GROSS-UP PAYMENTS, which are treated as taxable compensation: JAMES ASSEY.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
MediumBullet Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
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Name of the organization
NATIONAL CABLE & TELECOMMUNICATIONS ASSOC
 
Employer identification number

53-0222396
Return Reference Explanation
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.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED AND ENFORCED AT THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD MEETINGS.
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.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
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.
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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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
MediumBulletAttach to Form 990. MediumBullet See separate instructions.
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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 (if applicable) 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 entity?
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










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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
(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
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 or (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 Dividends from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1f
 
 
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1j
 
No
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1m
 
No
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1p
Yes
 
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1q
Yes
 
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1s
 
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 related organization
(b)
Transaction
type (a-s)
(c)
Amount involved
(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

B 1,050,150 COST
(2) NCTA EDUCATION FOUNDATION INC

O 597,807 COST
(3) THE WALTER KAITZ FOUNDATION

O 638,156 COST



Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 4
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) 2013
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Page 5
Part VII
Supplemental Information
Provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule R (see instructions).
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) 2013
Additional Data


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