The Software Defined Radio Forum Inc is located in Beaverton, OR. The organization was established in 1998. According to its NTEE Classification (A34) the organization is classified as: Radio, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Software Defined Radio Forum Inc is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Software Defined Radio Forum Inc generated $497.5k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $491.8k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 1 FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE FOR COLLABORATIVE SERVICES AND MEETINGS - TO FACILITATE THE COLLABORATION BETWEEN FORUM MEMBERS AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY TO DEVELOP TECHNICAL REPORTS, RECOMMENDATIONS, BEST PRACTICES DOCUMENTS AND APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS/STANDARDS THAT ADVANCE THE FORUM'S MISSION.
HOST TECHNICAL CONFERENCES, EVENTS, ONLINE PROPERTIES AND SOCIAL MEDIA; AND WEBINARS AND COMMUNICATIONS TACTICS - TO EDUCATE MEMBERS, INDUSTRY AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY ABOUT ADVANCEMENTS IN SPECTRUM ACCESS, REGULATION, AND SPECTRUM SHARING; AND RELEVANT TECHNOLOGIES INCLUDING SOFTWARE DEFINED RADIO, COGNITIVE RADIO, DYNAMIC SPECTRUM ACCESS, AND PROTECTION.
ADVANCE ASSISTIVE ACCREDITATION - TO DEVELOP BASIS FOR AND ACCREDIT TEST LABS, ROOT CERTIFICATE AUTHORITIES, AND INSTALLATION/REGISTRATION TRAINING PROGRAM ADMINISTRATORS, AND FACILITATE ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY DEPLOYMENT FOLLOWING FORUM SPECIFICATIONS OR BEST PRACTICES SUPPORTING ECOSYSTEMS RELEVANT TO THE FORUMS WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Manuel Uhm Chair Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John Glossner President And Chair Of The | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Gibson Vice President And Vice Ch | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Dingman Treasurer And Chief Financ | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Naotaka Sato Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Clegg Chief Technical Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $6,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $483,523 |
Investment income | $6,745 |
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 | $497,468 |
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. | $165,210 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $85,536 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,549 |
Fees for services: Management | $104,169 |
Fees for services: Legal | $17,755 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,320 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,486 |
Advertising and promotion | $6,120 |
Office expenses | $31,316 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $18,486 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,443 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $9,868 |
All other expenses | $49 |
Total functional expenses | $491,841 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $519,670 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $133,221 |
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 | $139,696 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $792,587 |
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 | $792,587 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $792,587 |