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Nonprofit · EIN 31-4424296

SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22030

Financials

$1.1M$1.2M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2023990$1,146,949$1,213,534-$66,585$117,877$863,691-$745,814
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,127,516
Investment income
$10,703
Royalties
$8,730
Other revenue
$8,730

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$97,583
Other salaries and wages
$87,902
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$215,536
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$6,143
Accounting fees
$31,865
Occupancy
$75,335
Travel
$39,353
Depreciation
$1,489
Program services (functional)
$691,926
Management and general (functional)
$521,608

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$599,555
Total assets, end of year
$117,877
Total liabilities, end of year
$863,691
Net assets, end of year
-$745,814
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,498
Publicly traded securities
$18,802
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$754,471
Net assets with donor restrictions
$8,657
Gross unrelated business income
$245
Gross receipts
$1,146,949
Employees
3
Volunteers
125
Year formed
1958
State of legal domicile
NY

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ELIZABETH POHLANDCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 3/23)
Officer
37.5$56,026$2,973
TIMOTHY SHAWCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (FROM 5/23)
Officer
37.5$38,365$219
LIZ HERMANPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
TIMOTHY ESPOSITOIMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0$0
DANIELLE VILLEGASVICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
ROBERTA WERNERTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
JACKIE DAMRAUSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
GUISEPPE GETTODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JENNIFER GOODEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MARYKAY GRUENEBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
AMANDA PATTERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
WENDY A ROSSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JAMYE SAGANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
3251 OLD LEE HWY STE 406, FAIRFAX, VA 22030-1504
Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
7967 S Dateland Drive, Tempe AZ 85284
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
TIM SHAW, 3251 BLENHEIM BOULEVARD 406, FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
Alisa Sever, 13540 N 93rd Place, Scottsdale AZ 85260
Signed the 990
TIM SHAW, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(703) 552-4114
Return prepared by
WEGNER CPAS LLP

Mission

THE SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION ADVANCES TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION AS THE DISCIPLINE OF TRANSFORMING COMPLEX INFORMATION INTO USABLE CONTENT FOR PRODUCTS, PROCESSES, AND SERVICES. STC SERVES ITS MEMBERS BY IDENTIFYING AND PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES IN THE FIELD AND BY DEMONSTRATING THE ECONOMIC VALUE DELIVERED BY TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS. BY PROVIDING LIFELONG LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES, WE HELP OUR MEMBERS DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES SO THAT THEY MAY ADVANCE IN A VARIETY OF CAREER PATHS.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2023

Program accomplishments

  • ANNUAL CONFERENCE: SERVES THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, SEMINARS, AND WORKSHOPS PROVIDE A FORUM FOR LEARNING AND DISCUSSION.
    Expenses $277,617 · revenue $341,725
  • MEMBERSHIP: PROMOTES THE PURPOSES OF THE SOCIETY AMONG MEMBERS, FURTHERS MEMBER INTERACTION, AND PROVIDES A FORUM FOR DISCUSSION.
    Expenses $157,101 · revenue $481,529
  • COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS: JOURNAL, MAGAZINE, NEWSLETTER, AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS THAT DISSEMINATE PROFESSIONAL NEWS AND CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS IN THE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION FIELD.
    Expenses $107,611 · revenue $51,033
  • EDUCATION: SUPPORT TO PRACTITIONERS, TEACHERS, AND STUDENTS OF TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION THROUGH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, ANNUAL CONFERENCES, AND SEMINARS. THE SOCIETY ALSO PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT EVENTS AND COURSES RELATED TO TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION.
    Expenses $80,218 · revenue $183,953
  • COMMUNITY RELATIONS: PROGRAMS TO ENABLE COLLABORATIVE COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STC COMMUNITIES AND MEMBERS; PROMOTE THE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND INITIATIVES OF THE SOCIETY; MAKE RESOURCES AVAILABLE FOR CAREER TRAINING AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $46,597 · revenue $58,936
  • MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS: PROGRAMS TO MARKET AND PROMOTE THE SOCIETY'S MISSION THROUGH ORGANIZATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATE VALUE PROGRAMS, SPONSORSHIPS, AND MEMBER DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $12,416
  • PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES CREATED AND MAINTAINED BY THE SOCIETY WHERE TECHNICAL COMMUNICATORS MAY HAVE ACCESS TO VALUABLE RESOURCES FOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
    Expenses $10,366 · revenue $10,095

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Not on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-4424296
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Group exemption
Exempt since
1961
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Group exemption
1532 (19 member organizations)
Assets (IRS master file)
$117,877
Income (IRS master file)
$1,146,949

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2023$1,146,949$1,213,534$117,877XML
990December 2022$1,184,409$1,451,111$599,555IRS
990-TDecember 2022–––IRS
990December 2021$1,297,661$1,287,960$864,405IRS
990-TDecember 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990-TDecember 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2015
Officer: Alisa Sever
December 31, 2015≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 31-4424296).

Questions about SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION

What is the EIN of SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION is 31-4424296.
Is SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1961.
Are donations to SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
Which annual return does SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2023.
Who is the principal officer of SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 names TIM SHAW.
Who are the officers and directors of SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 lists 13 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,026 (ELIZABETH POHLAND, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 3/23)).
How much revenue does SOCIETY FOR TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2023 it reported revenue of $1,146,949, expenses of $1,213,534 and total assets of $117,877 at year end.

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