RADIO TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR MARITIME SERVICES

EIN: 530207351 501(c)(3) Science & Technology

ARLINGTON, VA

Total Revenue
$566,079
Total Expenses
$522,003
Total Assets
$623,152
Net Assets
$451,394
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
ED WENDLANDT
Phone
7035272000
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

RADIO TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR MARITIME SERVICES, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Science & Technology sector that reported $566K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 46% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $522K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

FOSTER THE EXPANSION AND DISSEMINATION OF CURRENT KNOWLEDGE ABOUT MARITIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND TO IMPROVE THE TECHNICAL QUALITY AND THE PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS OF MARITIME TELECOMMUNICATIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL CONCERNED IN THE PRIVATE AND PUBLIC SECTORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $60,801

MEMBERSHIP AND TECHNICAL PROGRAM - FROM RTCM TO MEMBERS CONCERNING MARITIME RADIO COMMUNICATION AND RADIO NAVIGATION REGULATORY AND TECHNICAL INFORMATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $262,772

GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETINGS - TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $74,266

CONTRACTS - TECHNICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT FOR THE NATIONAL GLOBAL MARITIME DISTRESS AND SAFETY SYSTEM TASK FORCE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $100
Program Service Revenue $549,524
Investment Income $15,692
Other Revenue $763
TOTAL REVENUE $566,079

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $250,270
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $436,928
Other Expenses $271,733
TOTAL EXPENSES $522,003

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $566,079 $387,685 +0.5%
Expenses $522,003 $399,976 +0.3%
Net Income $44,076 $-12,291 -4.6%
Key Indicators
✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
17
Independent Members
16
Employees
4
Volunteers
16

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
6
$120,575
Total Directors
17
$120,575
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
CHRISTOPHER HOFFMAN CHAIR 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL TRENT SECRETARY 8.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CARL ANDREN TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN FUECHSEL DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERTO CAPUA DIRECTOR 4.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KENDALL FERGUSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSEPH HERSEY JR CO-VICE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK JOHNSON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOB WHITE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT MARKLE CO-VICE CHAIR 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROSS NORSWORTHY DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RUDY PESCHEL DIRECTOR 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOE SASS DIRECTOR 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE SPITZER DIRECTOR 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDGAR WENDLANDT PRESIDENT 50.00
Officer Director
$120,575 $0 $120,575
ROBERT SNOW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHNNY SCHULTZ 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
2024 $566,079 $522,003 $623,152 $44,076
2023 $387,685 $399,976 $520,192 $-12,291
2022 $335,330 $283,967 $447,397 $51,363
2021 $358,115 $225,387 $403,454 $132,728
2020 $349,416 $282,000 $273,572 $67,416
2019 $339,707 $285,068 $296,069 $54,639
2018 $355,197 $197,117 $293,981 $158,080
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