Transducer Research Foundation Inc
- Assets
- $419.0k
- Revenue
- $362.9k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- San Diego, CA
- Founding
- 09/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 34-1484011
Organization Overview
Transducer Research Foundation Inc is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (U30) the organization is classified as: Physical & Earth Sciences, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Transducer Research Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Transducer Research Foundation Inc generated $362.9k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (20.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $245.9k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (23.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION IS TO STIMULATE RESEARCH IN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING, WITH EMPHASIS ON TECHNOLOGIES RELATED TO TRANSDUCERS, MICROSYSTEMS, AND NANOSYSTEMS, AND TO FOSTER THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND INFORMATION BETWEEN ACADEMIC, INDUSTRIAL, AND GOVERNMENT RESEARCHERS. THESE OBJECTIVES WILL BE PURSUED THROUGH A VARIETY OF EFFORTS, FUNCTIONS AND PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING: 1) SPONSORING AND ORGANIZING REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, WORKSHOPS AND SHORT COURSES IN TRANSDUCERS, SENSORS, MICROSYSTEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY; 2) RAISING AND ADMINISTERING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS WITH THE PURPOSE OF ENHANCING AND ENCOURAGING ADVANCES INT HE FIELDS OF TRANSDUCERS, SENSORS, MICROSYSTEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY; 3) FOSTERING LIAISONS BETWEEN ACADEMIC AND INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND APPLICATIONS; 4) PROVIDING LIAISONS BETWEEN GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, RESEARCH INSTITUTIONS, AND PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES TO ENHANCE COOPERATION AND COLLABORATION; 5) SUPPORTING
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
STATEMENT OF EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPLISHMENTSTRF SPONSORS AND CONDUCTS CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS, SEMINARS AND SHORT COURSES ADDRESSING AND ENCOURAGING THE ADVANCES IN THE FIELDS OF TRANSDUCERS, SENSORS, MICROSYSTEMS AND NANOTECHNOLOGY. THESE MEETINGS CREATE FORUMS FOR DISCUSSION BY THE WORLDS INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHERS ON THE LATEST STATE-OF-THE-ART TOPICS AND RESEARCH. DUE TO THE PANDEMIC THERE WAS ONLY 1 MEETING CONDUCTED IN 2021. THE 21ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SOLID-STATE SENSORS, ACTUATORS, AND MICROSYSTEMS (TRANSDUCERS 2021) WAS A VIRTUAL CONFERENCE WITH OVER 750 REGISTRATIONS. AS THIS MEETING WAS A VIRTUAL MEETING, THERE WERE NOT ANY STUDENT TRAVEL GRANTS AWARDED. AS THIS WAS THE ONLY MEETING CONDUCTED IN 2021, TRF DID NOT RECEIVE ANY ADDITIONAL TRAVEL GRANT REQUESTS. IT IS ANTICIPATED THAT IN 2022 THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL TRAVEL GRANTS REQUESTS ONCE CONFERENCES ARE AGAIN BEING CONDUCTED IN THE MEMS COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Monk Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kimberly Foster Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Antonio Ricco Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Reza Ghodssi President Elect | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tom Kenny President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jurgen Brugger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $329,560 |
| Investment income | $18,333 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $362,893 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,385 |
| All other expenses | $2,188 |
| Total functional expenses | $245,865 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $117,970 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,520 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $239,978 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $43,500 |
| Total assets | $418,968 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $418,968 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $418,968 |
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