NCTA Education Foundation Inc
The NCTA Education Foundation invests in people and programs that strengthen leadership, innovation, and opportunity across the connectivity, media, and entertainment industries. Through grants, research, scholarships, and partnerships, the foundation builds pathways that prepare emerging and established professionals to lead with purpose, drive performance, and shape a more dynamic, future-ready workforce.
NCTA Education Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: NCTA Education Foundation Inc gave $140K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $47K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $140,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $46,667
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $3,235,635
- +27069.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who NCTA Education Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillman Grad Foundation ($100K). Together the top 3 received $140K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $140K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillman Grad Foundation Encino, CA | Lab Support | $100,000 |
| Handy Foundation Corporation Los Angeles, CA | Changemaker for Social Impact | $30,000 |
| Human I-T Bell, CA | Changemaker for Social Impact | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,235,635 | $3,863,454 | $713,376 | $140,000 | 3 | $168,986 |
| 2023 | $11,909 | $750 | $718 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $11,821 | — | $516 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $12,337 | $184 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $12,217 | — | $260 | — | — | — |
About NCTA Education Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
NCTA Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $140K. Net investment income was $169K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NCTA Education Foundation Inc is led by Michael K. Powell, President & CEO on filings since 2020; none of the 21 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michael K. Powell
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Greatrex
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John D. Evans
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Buccieri
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronald Duncan
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Howe
Director
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Bakish
Outgoing Director
Secretary → Outgoing Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathleen Finch
Director
On filings since 2022
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alfred Liggins III
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chuck Treadway
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pascarelli
Director
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris McCarthy
Incoming Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Pitaro
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Sjoberg
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Scott
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wonya Lucas
Outgoing Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Watson
Treasurer
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2022
Immediate Past Chairman → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat McAdaragh
Immediate Past Chairman
Vice Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Immediate Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Winfrey
Vice Chairman
Director → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristin Dolan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nilda Gumbs
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Frank Drendel (2020–2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: David Nevins (2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Jimmy Pitaro (2023) — Director
- Former: Joshua Sapan (2023) — Outgoing Director
- Former: Thomas Rutledge (2020–2022) — Vice Chairman
- Former: Charlie Collier (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Patrick Esser (2020–2021) — Immediate Past Chairman
- Former: Robert Bakish (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about NCTA Education Foundation Inc
How much does NCTA Education Foundation Inc give each year?
NCTA Education Foundation Inc gave $140K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is NCTA Education Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
NCTA Education Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $46,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does NCTA Education Foundation Inc give grants?
NCTA Education Foundation Inc gives mostly in California: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does NCTA Education Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on NCTA Education Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is NCTA Education Foundation Inc?
NCTA Education Foundation Inc reported $3.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is NCTA Education Foundation Inc?
NCTA Education Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is NCTA Education Foundation Inc's EIN?
NCTA Education Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1653760. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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