Transducer Research Foundation Inc

EIN: 341484011 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

San Diego, CA

Total Revenue
$884,943
Total Expenses
$840,103
Total Assets
$448,354
Net Assets
$448,354
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1986
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
Nicole Kerness
Phone
6198233559
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Transducer Research Foundation Inc, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $885K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 79% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $840K left a modest 5% surplus.

Mission

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

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $876,637
Investment Income $8,306
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $884,943

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $811,475
Other Expenses $840,103
TOTAL EXPENSES $840,103

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $884,943 $493,415 +0.8%
Expenses $840,103 $472,012 +0.8%
Net Income $44,840 $21,403 +1.1%
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Governance

Voting Members
19
Independent Members
N/A
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
19
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jurgen Brugger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Duwel Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kimberly Foster Vice President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristina Lamers Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Reza Ghodssi President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenna Chan Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Luc Frechette Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Herr Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Kerness Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Khalil Najafi Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yuji Suzuki Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Swaminathan Rajaraman Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michelle Bourke Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Behraad Bahreyni Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jessica Gomez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Thomas Li Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kari Moran Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ryan Sochol Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Weigold Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $884,943 $840,103 $448,354 $44,840
2024 No data No data No data No data
2022 $584,890 $546,099 $457,759 $38,791
2021 $362,893 $245,865 $418,968 $117,028
2020 $131,077 $319,684 $301,940 $-188,607
2018 $709,050 $724,322 $486,490 $-15,272
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