National Association Of Broadcasters

Washington, DC ยท Founded 1927

Trade association representing the broadcasting industry and station owners

Primary audience
Industry Professionals
Work area
Trade Association
Topic
Professional Services
Contact
Curtis Legeyt

About Organization

Industry association advocating for radio and television broadcasters on legislative and regulatory issues. Based in Washington, DC, NAB provides advocacy, networking, and professional development for broadcast station owners and operators. The organization reported $145.0 million in revenue for 2023.

What They Focus On

Policy Advocacy

Influences legislation and regulations affecting industry through strategic lobbying and coalition building

Member Value

Delivers services, resources, and benefits helping members succeed in competitive business environment

Industry Leadership

Sets professional standards, promotes ethical practices, and advances industry reputation

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$71.5M

+15.3% vs 2023

Expenses (2024)

$73.6M

+6.6% vs 2023

Assets (2024)

$207.9M

+7.6% vs 2023

Employees (2024)

133

+3.9% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 $71,545,822 $73,571,640 $207,895,781 133
2023 $62,064,692 $69,045,689 $193,268,914 128
2022 $57,140,938 $63,888,976 $195,450,321 128
2020 $24,097,427 $54,210,802 $279,314,431 156
2019 $92,404,239 $77,881,965 $217,985,181 186
2018 $73,650,207 $75,373,051 $172,809,240 166

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by National Association Of Broadcasters

Member Advocacy

Represents member interests through lobbying, policy development, and engagement with government officials

Professional Development

Provides training, certifications, and educational resources advancing member skills and knowledge

Industry Research

Conducts studies and publishes data informing members about market trends and best practices

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind National Association Of Broadcasters.

CL

Curtis Legeyt

President & Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $2,923,659
CM

Cara Michelle Semone Lehman

Chief Of Staff & EVP, Public Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $813,137
RM

Robert Matheny

CTO & EVP, Technology
Full-time
Compensation: $602,963
TG

Tea Gennaro

CFO & EVP Of Operations
Full-time
Compensation: $530,583
JP

John P Smedile

SVP, Gov. Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $451,454
LD

Lynn D Claudy

SVP, Technology
Full-time
Compensation: $433,296
ID

Ireta Duke

Chief Impact Officer
12 hrs/week
Compensation: $79,211
RK

Richard Kaplan

Clo & EVP, Legal & Reg. Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $1,349,779
SR

Shawn R Donilon

EVP, Gov. Relations
Full-time
Compensation: $688,204
KC

Karen Chupka

Man. Dir. & EVP, Global Connections
Full-time
Compensation: $611,780
AC

April Carty-Sipp

EVP, Industry Affairs
Full-time
Compensation: $596,389
CA

Christopher A Brown

Man. Dir. & EVP (To 3/31/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $187,927

Milestones

1927

Organization Founded

1927

Established as nonprofit corporation serving community needs

2023

Program Expansion

2023

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2024

Continued Operations

2024

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AL
Alfred Liggins Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
AP
Allen Power Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AL
Amy Liz Pittenger Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AS
Andrew Sutor Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
AA
Andy Alford Board Member (To 7/18/24) 2.00 hrs/week
BD
Ben Downs Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
BM
Bert Medina Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
BW
Bill Wilson Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
BP
Bob Proffitt Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
BA
Byron Allen Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CB
Catherine Badalamente Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CC
Chris Cornelius Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CF
Chris Forgy Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CO
Chris Ornelas Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CR
Chris Ripley Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CJ
Collin Jones Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
CT
Conrad Trautmann Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DY
Dan York Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DW
Dana Withers Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DH
Dave Hanna Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DH
Dave Hoxeng Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DB
David Bevins Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DB
David Bradley Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DF
David Field Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DG
David Griffin Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DS
David Santrella Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DL
Dean Littleton Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Deb McDermott Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
DM
Dujuan McCoy Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
EH
Eddie Harrell Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
EH
Erik Hellum Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
FC
Felipe Chavez Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
FF
Flynn Foster Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
GD
Greg Davis Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JB
Jeanne Berge Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Jeff Liberman Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Jessica Marventano Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JL
Jesus Lara Board Member (To 12/20/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JG
Jimmy Goodmon Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JM
Joel McCrea Board Member (To 1/23/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JZ
John Zimmer Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
JK
Julie Koehn Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
JC
Justin Chase Jason Monteith Legal Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
KM
Keith Murphy Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
KF
Kenneth Forte Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
KP
Kevin Perry Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kris Jones Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
LP
Larry Patrick Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
LW
Leonard Wheeler Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
LB
Lynn Beall Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Mary Menna Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
MM
Matt Mnich Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
MB
Michael Biard Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
MH
Mike Hulvey Board Member (To 4/2/24) 2.00 hrs/week
MT
Mike Tarter Board Member (To 12/20/24) 2.00 hrs/week
NA
Nic Anderson Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
NM
Nick Martin Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
NR
Nick Radziul Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PT
Pam Teague Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PL
Pat Laplatney Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PS
Perry Sook Board Chairman 2.00 hrs/week
PB
Pete Benedetti Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
PT
Phil Tahtakran Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
PR
Pilar Ramos Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
RA
Ramona Alexander Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
RB
Rob Babin Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
RH
Rob Hubbard Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
SH
Steve Haro Board Member (To 5/31/24) 2.00 hrs/week
SF
Susan Fox Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
TV
Tanya Vea Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
TG
Tery Garras Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
TS
Tim Swift Board Member 2.00 hrs/week
WP
Will Payne Board Member 2.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$9.6M

Highest Paid

$3.0M

Curtis Legeyt

Compensated Officers

12

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Curtis Legeyt President & Chief Executive Officer $2,923,659 $44,587 $2,968,246 57
Richard Kaplan CLO & EVP, Legal & REG. Affairs $1,349,779 $46,723 $1,396,502 57
Cara Michelle Semone Lehman Chief Of Staff & EVP, Public Affairs $813,137 $20,509 $833,646 55
Shawn R Donilon EVP, Gov. Relations $688,204 $16,612 $704,816 55
April Carty-Sipp EVP, Industry Affairs $596,389 $45,527 $641,916 55
Robert Matheny CTO & EVP, Technology $602,963 $36,124 $639,087 55
Karen Chupka Man. DIR. & EVP, Global Connections $611,780 $23,244 $635,024 55
Tea Gennaro CFO & EVP Of Operations $530,583 $50,415 $580,998 57
Lynn D Claudy SVP, Technology $433,296 $38,391 $471,687 55
John P Smedile SVP, Gov. Relations $451,454 $11,614 $463,068 55
Christopher A Brown Man. DIR. & EVP (To 3/31/24) $187,927 $14,930 $202,857 55
Ireta Duke Chief Impact Officer $79,211 $22,816 $102,027 12.06

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Individual Political Donors

People from this organization who contributed to political campaigns

$16K Total Given
Other/PAC $13,997 (86%)
Republican $2,000 (12%)
Democratic $350 (2%)
100 Contributions
$163 Avg Each

Top Individual Donors

37 Individual Donors
JP
Joshua Pollack 6 contributions • $708 avg
$4,250
SD
Shawn Donilon 1 contribution • $2,500 avg
$2,500
NG
Nicole Gustafson 1 contribution • $1,000 avg
$1,000
JS
John Smedile 1 contribution • $1,000 avg
$1,000
JS
John Smedile 1 contribution • $1,000 avg
$1,000

Other Individual Contributors

#6
NG

Nicole Gustafson

Washington, DC

$1,000 Total
1 Contribution
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#7
SG

Susan G. Keenom

Washington, DC

$832 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#8
CL

Curtis Legeyt

Washington, DC

$832 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#9
CB

Christopher Brown

Washington, DC

$416 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#10
JM

Justine Mcvaney

Washington, DC

$332 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#11
AC

April Carty-Sipp

Washington, DC

$314 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#12
CM

Charlyn M. Stanberry

Washington, DC

$300 Total
3 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#13
JR

Jr., Robert Jr. Matheny

Washington, DC

$286 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#14
R(

Robert (Sam) Jr. Matheny

Washington, DC

$286 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#15
JP

Joshua Pollack

Washington, DC

$250 Total
1 Contribution
JAKE AUCHINCLOSS FOR CONGRESS
#16
JF

Jennifer Flemming

Washington, DC

$240 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#17
KW

Kelly Williams

Washington, DC

$222 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#18
NM

Nathaniel Mann

Washington, DC

$160 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#19
RW

Robert Weller

Washington, DC

$146 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#20
TM

Tariq Mondal

Washington, DC

$100 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#21
DM

Daniel Mcdonald

Washington, DC

$100 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#22
NM

Nandu Machiraju

Washington, DC

$100 Total
1 Contribution
HARRIS VICTORY
#23
CF

Chanae Fowler

Washington, DC

$80 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#24
SS

Sylvester Smith

Washington, DC

$68 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#25
DB

Dianna Babb S. Coleman

Washington, DC

$64 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#26
JL

Jennifer Landry-Jackson

Washington, DC

$62 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#27
JJ

Jennifer J. Jose

Washington, DC

$60 Total
3 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#28
LD

Lynn D. Claudy

Washington, DC

$52 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#29
EG

Emily Gomes

Washington, DC

$48 Total
4 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#30
LW

Lawrence Walke

Washington, DC

$47 Total
3 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#31
AN

Alyssa Niemiec

Washington, DC

$42 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#32
GN

Gagan Nirula

Washington, DC

$40 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#33
JC

John Clark

Washington, DC

$40 Total
2 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#34
PS

Perry Strickman

Washington, DC

$27 Total
3 Contributions
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#35
ZA

Zamir Ahmed

Washington, DC

$26 Total
1 Contribution
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#36
BW

Bernita Walker

Washington, DC

$15 Total
1 Contribution
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...
#37
TH

Tiffany Harper

Washington, DC

$10 Total
1 Contribution
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS...

Quick Insights

🏆
Most Active Donor Joshua Pollack with 6 contributions
💰
Highest Avg per Contribution Joshua Pollack at $708 each
🎯
Top Recipient NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BROADCAS... — $13,997

Data from Federal Election Commission • Individual contributions only

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$313K Grants Given
15 Organizations

Top Grantees

15 total
BE
Broadcast Education Association WASHINGTON, DC
$45K
CH
Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute WASHINGTON, DC
$35K
AP
Asian Pacific American Institute For Congressional Studies WASHINGTON, DC
$30K
NU
National Urban League Inc. NEW YORK, NY
$25K
BF
Broadcasters Foundation Of America NEW YORK, NY
$25K
BM
Bmi Music Inc. NASHVILLE, TN
$25K
CC
Capitol Counsel LLC WASHINGTON, DC
$20K
CB
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation WASHINGTON, DC
$20K
LO
Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation CHEVY CHASE, MD
$18K
TM
The Media Institute ARLINGTON, VA
$15K
+5 more grantees
Broadcast Education Association Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Asian Pacific American Institute For Congressional Studies National Urban League Inc. Broadcasters Foundation Of America Bmi Music Inc. Capitol Counsel LLC Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation The Media Institute Heritage Action For America Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Naleo Educational Fund Multucultural Media Telecom And Internet Council Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation
Broadcast Education Association Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Asian Pacific American Institute For Congressional Studies National Urban League Inc. Broadcasters Foundation Of America Bmi Music Inc. Capitol Counsel LLC Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Library Of American Broadcasting Foundation The Media Institute Heritage Action For America Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Naleo Educational Fund Multucultural Media Telecom And Internet Council Federal Communications Bar Association Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Lobbying Activity

Lobbying Disclosure Act registrations

Self-Lobbying
339 Registrations
223 Clients
Yes Self-Lobbying

Clients 223 total

National Association Of Broadcasters
14 filings
Self
National Association Of Community Health Centers
8 filings
Self
National Association Of Mutual Insurance Companies
6 filings
Self
National Association Of Real Estate Investment Trusts
6 filings
Self
National Association Of Realtors
6 filings
Self
National Association Of Clean Water Agencies
5 filings
Self
National Association Of Theatre Owners
5 filings
Self
National Association Of Waterfront Employers
5 filings
Self
National Association Of Chain Drug Stores
4 filings
Self
National Association Of Insurance And Financial Advisors
4 filings
Self
National Association Of Manufacturers
4 filings
Self
National Association For Home Care And Hospice
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Children's Hospitals
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Convenience Stores
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Letter Carriers
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Software And Services Companies (Nasscom)
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Water Companies
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Wheat Growers
3 filings
Self
National Association Of Workforce Boards
3 filings
Self
Advion (Formerly National Association For The Support Of Long Term Care)
2 filings
Self
Credit Union National Association, Inc.. Dba America's Credit Unions
2 filings
Self
National Association For Behavioral Healthcare
2 filings
Self
National Association For Biomedical Research
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Acos
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Bankruptcy Trustees
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Boards Of Pharmacy
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Business Political Action Committees (Nabpac)
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Chemical Distributors
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Colleges And Employers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Councils On Developmental Disabilities
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Dental Plans
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Development Companies
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Development Organizations
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Energy Service Companies
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Epilepsy Centers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Federally Impacted Schools
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Federally-Insured Credit Unions
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Home Builders
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Industrial Bankers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Landscape Professionals
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Long Term Hospitals
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Mortgage Brokers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Postal Supervisors
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Professional Employer Organizations
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Real Estate Brokers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Shell Marketers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Social Workers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of State Outdoor Recreation Liaison Officers
2 filings
Self
National Association Of State Park Directors
2 filings
Self
National Association Of Tribal Historic Preservation Officers
2 filings
Self

+ 173 more clients

Source: Senate Office of Public Records — Lobbying Disclosure Act

Contact

Get in touch with National Association Of Broadcasters

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