National Communication Association
- Assets
- $10.5m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1948
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 35-6007147
Organization Overview
National Communication Association is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1948. According to its NTEE Classification (A03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, National Communication Association employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. National Communication Association is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, National Communication Association generated $3.2m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, National Communication Association has awarded 41 individual grants totaling $495,150. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AESTHETIC INQUIRY. THE NCA SERVES THE SCHOLARS, TEACHERS AND PRACTITIONERS WHO ARE ITS MEMBERS BY ENABLING AND SUPPORTING THEIR PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS IN RESEARCH AND TEACHING. DEDICATED TO FOSTERING AND PROMOTING FREE AND ETHICAL COMMUNICATION. THE NCA PROMOTES THE WIDESPREAD APPRECIATION OF THE IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE, THE APPLICATION OF COMPETENT COMMUNICATION TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF HUMAN LIFE AND RELATIONSHIPS, AND THE USE OF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COMMUNICATION TO SOLVE HUMAN PROBLEMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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NATIONAL CONVENTION: NCA PRODUCES AN ANNUAL CONVENTION FOR APPROXIMATELY 5,000 COMMUNICATION SCHOLARS. THE CONVENTION INCLUDES OVER 1,200 FORMAL EDUCATION SESSIONS AS WELL AS A VARIETY OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROFESSIONAL NETWORKING.
ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL RESOURCES AND MEMBERSHIP: MEMBERSHIPS IN NCA ALLOWS FOR PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION OF SCHOLARS, AND THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES A NUMBER OF RELEVANT RESOURCES INCLUDING CAREER SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR PEDAGOGY, SUPPORT FOR RESEARCH, AND AWARDS, AMONG OTHERS.
NCA PARTNERS WITH ROUTLEDGE/TAYLOR AND FRANCIS TO PUBLISH ELEVEN ACADEMIC JOURNALS INCLUDING COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL/CULTURAL STUDIES, COMMUNICATION EDUCATION, COMMUNICATION MONOGRAPHS, COMMUNICATION TEACHER, CRITICAL STUDIES IN MEDIA COMMUNICATION, FIRST AMENDMENT STUDIES, JOURNAL OF APPLIED COMMUNICATION RESEARCH, JOURNAL OF INTERNATIONAL AND INTERCULTURAL COMMUNICATION, QUARTERLY JOURNAL OF SPEECH, REVIEW OF COMMUNICATION, AND TEXT AND PERFORMANCE QUARTERLY. NCA ALSO PUBLISHES A MAGAZINE AND OTHER ITEMS IN-HOUSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Lakesha Anderson Director Of Academic And Professional Affirs | 40 | $147,000 | |
Trevor Parry-Giles Executive Director (thru May) | Officer | 40 | $125,113 |
Wendy Fernando Director Of External Affairs And Publications | 40 | $101,500 | |
Walid Afifi Second Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
David Mcmahan President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Kent Ono Immediate Past President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Delcor Technology Solutions Inc It Support | 12/30/21 | $101,055 |
Linda Taliaferro Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $127,871 |
Marcum Llp Accounting | 12/30/21 | $113,653 |
Washington State Convention Center Hospitality Services/space Rental | 12/30/21 | $181,721 |
Encore Group (Usa) Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/21 | $165,449 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $135,621 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $135,621 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,825,477 |
| Investment income | $332,949 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $930,255 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,243,981 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $141,725 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $113,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $134,691 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,080 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $952,054 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,414 |
| Other employee benefits | $166,175 |
| Payroll taxes | $89,734 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $82,025 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $205,905 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $45,894 |
| Fees for services: Other | $537,358 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,058 |
| Office expenses | $132,925 |
| Information technology | $375,434 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $101,293 |
| Travel | $36,761 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $224,546 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $82,245 |
| Insurance | $31,742 |
| All other expenses | $25,439 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,757,170 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,950 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $182,372 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $178,528 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $167,664 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,254,578 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $8,622,748 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,518,840 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $123,526 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $305,533 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $429,059 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,242,349 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $847,432 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,518,840 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, National Communication Association has awarded $69,996 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
OHIO UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT | $14,750 |
Mount Pleasant, MI PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT | $14,750 |
Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT | $14,750 |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY - TEMPE PURPOSE: ADVANCING THE DISCIPLINE GRANT | $10,000 |
Columbia, MO PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT | $8,031 |
THE UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS PURPOSE: RESEARCH CULTIVATION GRANT | $7,715 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that National Communication Association has recieved totaling $27.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $27 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $691,480 |
| Earnings | $38,320 |
| Net Contributions | $132,781 |
| Other Expense | $15,149 |
| Ending Balance | $847,432 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Society Of Landscape Architects Inc Washington, DC | $17,442,651 | $12,339,355 |
News Media Alliance Arlington, VA | $20,710,538 | $7,719,219 |
American Association Of Museums Arlington, VA | $11,405,115 | $9,674,597 |
American Press Institute Inc Arlington, VA | $55,812,695 | $5,259,956 |
National Art Education Association Alexandria, VA | $5,332,373 | $7,206,215 |
National Communication Association Washington, DC | $10,518,840 | $3,243,981 |
Architectural Woodwork Institute Potomac Falls, VA | $9,021,141 | $4,703,574 |
National Assembly Of State Arts Agencies Washington, DC | $2,542,835 | $4,408,580 |
Americas Public Television Stations Arlington, VA | $4,157,249 | $3,714,943 |
National Association Of Black Journalists College Park, MD | $7,758,303 | $4,417,067 |
Education Writers Association Washington, DC | $5,548,115 | $3,246,806 |
Magazine Publishers Of America Inc Washington, DC | $7,467,882 | $2,744,126 |