2025-05-14T15:04:29-07:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 460974412 SCHOOLS HEALTH AND LIBRARIES BROADBAND COALITION SCHO 2022634626 1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 700 Washington DC 20036 Joseph Wender Executive Director 2022634626 2025-05-15 1 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X SHLB Coalition Joseph Wender 1250 Connecticut Ave NW Suite 700 PMB 5234 Washington DC 20036 1276887 0 X www.shlb.org X 2012 DC The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition advocates for policies and programs that enable anchor institutions to obtain and promote open, secure, high-quality broadband services to support connectivity and opportunity for all. 15 15 6 17 0 0 85610 153949 1083809 1103219 18898 19719 0 0 1188317 1276887 0 0 0 0 792348 866757 0 0 61791 478989 406484 1271337 1273241 -83020 3646 613293 550234 281623 214918 331670 335316 The Schools, Health and Libraries Broadband Coalition is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization that seeks to address the "digital divide" by advocating for government policies that allow schools, libraries, health providers, and other anchor institutions to obtain open, affordable, high-quality broadband services in partnership with commercial and non-commercial broadband providers to serve their surrounding communities. 0 0 458368 0 392854 Events - Our 12th Annual Conference attracted attendees from across the country including anchor institutions and all levels of government. We had one speaker from the White House, a panel and reception honoring women in telecommunications, and several additional speakers from NTIA, FCC, USAC, and state broadband offices. The conference hosted 400 attendees, 22 breakout sessions, 4 workshops and 2 showcases. Keynotes included Cindy Hohl, President of the American Library Association; FCC Commissioner and Former Commissioner Anna Gomez and Mignon Clyburn; and Joey Wender, Director, Capital Projects Fund, U.S. Department of the Treasury. We also held two successful receptions for State Broadband Leaders in February (in Philadelphia) and in September (in Portland). These two events were coordinated in advance with NTIA and also helped SHLB develop relationships with state broadband officials responsible for allocating BEAD funding. 293790 0 710365 Membership - The SHLB Coalition works with a diverse group of organizations from across the broadband ecosystem. SHLB members work together to identify and shape broadband policies that recognize and strengthen the vital role of anchors in making broadband accessible to all Americans. In 2024, SHLB totaled 320+ members and reflected a diversity of anchor institutions, broadband providers, consultants, and other public interest organizations. The Coalition is based in almost all US states, except Mississippi and North Dakota. 241261 0 5000 Policy & Advocacy - In 2024, SHLB played a leading role in shaping broadband policy and defending anchor institutions' access to critical connectivity programs. The coalition led the charge to expand the E-Rate program to support Wi-Fi hotspots and address the Homework Gap, while also advocating for a cybersecurity pilot program to protect school and library networks. SHLB filed legal briefs defending E-Rate in key court cases and urged the FCC to improve broadband access in multi-dwelling units (MDUs) and embrace dark fiber solutions. Additionally, SHLB worked to advance spectrum sharing policies and opposed commercial proposals that would limit public-interest access to the CBRS band. 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Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4b Classification of expense reimbursement. Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Classification of reimbursed expense. X X X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 John Windhausen Executive Director 240000 0 0 0 0 0 9600 0 4678 0 254278 0 0 0 Kristen Engebretsen Chief Operating Officer 124800 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124800 0 0 0 Kristen Corra Policy Counsel 120120 0 0 0 0 0 4800 0 4900 0 129820 0 0 0 Eric Fredell Membership Director 111826 0 0 0 0 0 4473 0 15245 0 131544 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 The SHLB compensation convenes annually to review the Executive Director and set his salary. The review process includes a survey sent out to the board members, SHLB staff, and key members. In addition, the Executive Director fills out a self-assessment and provides a report recapping his achievements. During the compensation committee discussion, the committee researches the salary of Executive Directors in similar-sized non-profits around the Washington, DC area. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 4 The board passed updated bylaws by a unanimous vote at the December 11, 2024 meeting. The changes were made under four categories: 1) Ensure that all previously passed resolutions are now included in the bylaws; 2) Address typos, add definitions, and add clarifying language; 3) Future proof language (i.e. add virtual meetings and methods of communication); 4) Clarify key procedures such as presumption of assent, proxy, and quorum; 5) Ensuring compliance with all laws (local, state, and federal) governing nonprofits. The board governance committee worked for over 18 months on the proposed changes before having them reviewed by the DC Bar Association. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a SHLB has annual board elections where our members can vote for two new members to join the board. The election process is outlined in the board handbook. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The COO and accountant create the 990. The Executive Director reviews the 990. The SHLB board members are emailed a draft version and they may ask follow-up questions and clarifications. They are given one week to respond. The return is filed after making any changes. The Executive Director signs and files the return. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c Every year, board members sign the conflict of interest policy, which is then reviewed by the Chief Operating Officer. Any noted conflicts will be reviewed by the board chair and executive director. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15 The Executive Compensation Committee meets annually to review the Executive Director's performance and set the director's salary for the next fiscal year. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18 SHLB has all its key governance documents available on its website. Any board meeting minutes are available to the public at any time by request. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19 SHLB has all its key governance documents available on its website. Any board meeting minutes are available to the public at any time by request.