Program areas at SBCA
Education and certification-the sbca national standards and testing program provides an industry endorsed benchmark of knowledge for the installation of Satellite products and services. Sbca certified installers have taken the necessary coursework/training and passed standardized testing developed by the sbca and Satellite industry leaders. Certification is a continuous process of training and testing, where installers can gain higher levels of certification through additional testing. Certification is valid for two years, after which the installer must be re-certified.
Public policy and outreach-the sbca educates state and local policy makers, governmental agencies and homeowners associations about unfair Satellite taxes, local zoning issues, fair licensing legislation and education and awareness about access to Satellite services.
Member services-sbca provides member benefits such as access to health insurance, background checks and business insurance to member companies. Also provides information through its electronic Communications and visibility through its website.
Financials for SBCA
| Revenues | FYE 12/2025 | FYE 12/2024 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $16,364 | $0 | 999% |
| Program services | $647,748 | $738,411 | -12.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $82,999 | $91,257 | -9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $-28,460 | $-14,689 | -93.8% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $0 | - |
| Total revenues | $718,651 | $814,979 | -11.8% |
Organizations like SBCA
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| The American Association of Independent Music | 501(c)(6) | New York, NY | $2,022,792 |
| Agc of Michigan (AGC) | 501(c)(6) | Lansing, MI | $3,408,432 |
| Associated General Contractors of Mississippi | 501(c)(6) | Jackson, MS | $888,039 |
| Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia (IIAG) | 501(c)(6) | Alpharetta, GA | $2,257,902 |
| Regional Airline Association (RAA) | 501(c)(6) | Washington, DC | $3,147,039 |
| North Carolina Forestry Association (NCFA) | 501(c)(6) | Raleigh, NC | $2,429,261 |
| Michigan Trucking Association | 501(c)(6) | Lansing, MI | $1,136,272 |
| Associated General Contractors of Maine | 501(c)(6) | Augusta, ME | $2,283,067 |
| Nebraska Cooperative Council | 501(c)(6) | Lincoln, NE | $1,160,085 |
| Pennsylvania Homecare Association (PHA) | 501(c)(6) | Harrisburg, PA | $3,132,345 |
Data update history
October 12, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025
September 22, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 9, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
July 8, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 19, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
Nonprofit Types
Trade associationsBusiness and community development organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizations
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationMembershipsPolitical advocacyReceives government funding
General information
- Address
- 230 Washington Ave Ext 101
- Albany, NY 12203
- Metro area
- Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY
- County
- Albany County, NY
- Website URL
- sbca.org/pages/home.cfmÂ
- Phone
- (518) 426-0599
- Facebook page
- sbcaÂ
- Twitter profile
- @sbcacommÂ
IRS details
- EIN
- 52-1221798
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1986
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- No
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S41: Promotion of Business
- NAICS code, primary
- 813910: Trade Associations
- Parent/child status
- Central organization
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