2024-07-22T14:02:13-07:00 2023-12-31 990EZ 2023-01-01 873391350 COMMUNITY BROADBAND ACTION NETWORK CORP COMM 8774055774 222 W Salem Ave Indianola IA 50125 Todd Kielkopf Treasurer 5156811297 2024-07-22 Todd Kielkopf 999009999 0 0 11 0 AAL2 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z X X X X 124064 X 124064 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 124064 7471 0 57195 38475 400 0 11389 114930 9134 33646 0 42780 34716 42780 0 0 0 0 34716 42780 1070 0 33646 42780 To improve, promote, advance, and expand community broadband, digital inclusion, and digital literacy by developing, conducting, publishing, promoting and distributing research, education, training, publications, and other related information and to support similar activities conducted by other public entities, nonprofit agencies, and educational institutions with similar purposes. Developed, implemented, and trained a full-time Digital Navigator paid for by a grant from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. Administered fiscal oversight systems to administer grant funds, including budgeting, accounting structures, payroll, and insurance. Tracked strategic programmatic activities by implementing effective activity and contact systems Progressed on contracted Program Management, Data Management, and Community Outreach by attending meeting schedules, developing supports, and processes for the Digital Navigator. Attend cohort orientations, trainings, and other online program meetings organized and hosted by NDIA; includes travel and participation to Net Inclusion 2023. Drafted and issued community flyers, press releases and website updates pertaining to the grant award and program goals. Created program asset mapping and baseline program materials for community outreach in the targeted areas; initiate initial contacts. Researched best practices and guides pertaining to developing and providing effective Digital Navigator program services. Drafted early pilot client intake and skilling baselines and milestones. Met with Iowa-based digital equity stakeholders to drive National Digital Navigator Corps success in Iowa in future years. Developed specific program topics for cyber security and digital genealogy programs as a gateway to other DN assistance with over 60 attendees in total. Are now in early planning stages to collaborate with local school districts and libraries starting the next reporting period. Hosted the 2023 CBAN Spring Summit the first week in April for over 50 attendees, with Digital Equity topics presented. Also presented on these topics at the Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities session the next day. Recorded and broadcasted 2 Broadband Bunch podcasts on digital navigation, equity, and NDIA DN program. Attended county fairs in July for more in-person contact to introduce the program to residents. The entire CBAN team (staff and contractors) organized and participated in CBAN's online Fall Form series sessions during Digital Inclusion Week 2023. Over 130 people registered for these sessions. Topics included "What's Next for Digital Equity", "Preparing for BEAD", "Smart Cities and Digital Equity", "Mapping the Broadband Ecosystem", "The Future of the ACP", and "Navigating the Digital Divide - Champions of Device Access". Additional podcast production topics included "Devices and Digital Equity", "The Alarming Truth About Young Adults and Digital Skills", "The Fiber Evolution", "Rural Telehealth-Opportunities and Challenges", "Today's Broadband Solutions for Underserved Areas", and "Safe Holiday Online Shopping". The 2024 goal is to progress on building an early network of potential DN program sponsors able to expand the geographic area of the program into the greater Des Moines metro area (11-county region) and sustain it post-NDIA grant by collaborating with other non-profits and public entities to apply for grants under federal Broadband Equity Access and Deployment funding being administered by states and the National Telecommunications and Information Administration 7471 102392 102392 Jon Willow President 10 0 0 0 Curtis Dean Secretary/Treasurer 10 0 0 0 Dave Shilling Vice President 1 0 0 0 Tyler Wyngarden Director 1 0 0 0 Chris Roy Director 1 0 0 0 Brianna Dillavou Digital Navigator 40 44400 6582 2823 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 IA CBAN Solutions 222 W Salem Ave Indianola IA 50125 5156811297 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 1 The organization was entirely funded by a grant from the National Digital Inclusion Alliance. No individual contributions were received. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 Grant-paid client digital devices given to clients $7,471 Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^DN Program Supplies and Content;3105|DN Educational Programs Held;4519|Conferences Attended and Travel;1517|Administrative software and misc;2248^Total;11389^ Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 20 Description;Amount^No description;0^Total;0^ Filed for and was granted automatic 6-month extension; filing is not late.