Broadband Forum
- Assets
- $3.4m
- Revenue
- $1.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Fremont, CA
- Founding
- 00/0000
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 77-0389415
Organization Overview
Broadband Forum is located in Fremont, CA. The organization was established in 0000. According to its NTEE Classification (S46) the organization is classified as: Boards of Trade, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. Broadband Forum is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Broadband Forum generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE BROADBAND FORUM CHARTS THE FUTURE OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, WHICH ARE IMPROVING LIFESTYLES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE BROADBAND FORUM CHARTS THE FUTURE OF COMMUNICATION NETWORKS, WHICH ARE IMPROVING LIFESTYLES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD.
THE FORUM HAS CONTINUED TO GROW AND EXPAND OUR EVENTS SERIES CALLED BASE. THE INTENTION OF THESE EVENTS IS TO PROVIDE ATTENDEES WITH THOUGHT LEADERSHIP ON WHAT IS BEING CREATED FOR BROADBAND OPERATORS AND USERS ALIKE, TO SOLVE PROBLEMS AND INCREASE OPPORTUNITIES. THE FORUM WORKS TO HIGHLIGHT NEW TECHNOLOGIES THAT HELP OPERATORS AND VENDORS TO DELIVER HIGH VALUE SERVICES ACROSS THE WHOLE BROADBAND ECOSYSTEM.
DURING 2021 THE BROADBAND FORUM CONTINUED TO DEVELOP OUR ONLINE COLLABORATIVE TOOLS AND PUBLISHED A NEW WEBSITE RESOURCE TOOL. AFTER BECOMING AN OPEN ORGANIZATION IN 2019, WE ADDED A REGIONAL OPERATOR MEMBERSHIP OPTION IN 2020, WHICH FALLS UNDER THE ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY. WE BELIEVE THAT THIS TRANSFORMATION WILL OPEN NEW WINDOWS OF TRANSPARENCY TO OUR WORK, AND OPEN NEW DOORS FOR BOTH OUR ACTIVE PARTICIPANTS, OBSERVERS WHO CAN REVIEW OUR INNOVATIONS AND INITIATIVES AND BE MORE INCLUSIVE TOWARDS THE MODEST GEOGRAPHICAL BROADBAND COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kenneth Ko Managing Dir | Officer | 40 | $112,595 |
John Blackford Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Mike Talbert President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Bernd Hesse President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Manuel Paul Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
David Sinicrope Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Honu Llc Software Architect | 12/30/21 | $169,223 |
Proactive Pr Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $153,433 |
Association Management Solutions Management | 12/30/21 | $129,116 |
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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,762,950 |
| Investment income | $53,336 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $1,816,286 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $167,980 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $396,652 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,087 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,523 |
| Fees for services: Management | $164,016 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,364 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $16,600 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $319,096 |
| Advertising and promotion | $74,658 |
| Office expenses | $24,871 |
| Information technology | $76,786 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $13,860 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,973 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,582 |
| Insurance | $10,804 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,376,855 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $207,576 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,193,404 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,000 |
| 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 | $85,933 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,921,041 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $4,292 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,420,246 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $167,642 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $821,168 |
| 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 | $988,810 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,415,353 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,083 |
| 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 | $3,420,246 |
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