Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
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 …
Radio Technical Commission
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Visit www.rtcm.orgAbout Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a science technology organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $358K. EIN: 530207351.
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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 6 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 92% of similar organizations. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 75% of the 7,611 science & technology charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
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- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyRadio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 530207351. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $566K in annual revenue. 74 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530207351. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 84% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.
Based on official tax filings, Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services has $566K in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 87% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $15M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $566K in annual revenue. The organization has 74 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 84% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 87%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a science technology organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $358K. EIN: 530207351. Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among science & technology charities registered in United States: It allocates 84% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 87%. Its annual revenue of $566K is below the peer average of $15M.
Yes, donations to Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530207351, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
RADIO TECHNICAL COMMISSION FOR MARITIME SERVICES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (21)
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 74 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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- Wikidata structured data
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 74 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services
- What is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services?
- Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Arlington, United States. Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services is a science technology organization based in ARLINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $358K. EIN: 530207351.
- When was Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services founded?
- Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services?
- ED Wendlandt serves as President.
- Where is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services located?
- Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
- What is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services trustworthy?
- Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530207351.
- What is Radio Technical Commission for Maritime Services's website?
- http://www.rtcm.org