Nonprofit · EIN 47-1471411
FIELDCOMM GROUP INC
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78759
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $6,580,674 | $6,744,733 | -$164,059 | $5,609,699 | $3,521,973 | $2,087,726 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $6,409,968
- Investment income
- $0
- Royalties
- $15,201
- Other revenue
- $170,706
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $457,050
- Other salaries and wages
- $840,830
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,010,382
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $604,894
- Accounting fees
- $128,026
- Occupancy
- $368,209
- Travel
- $271,434
- Depreciation
- $83,483
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,538,642
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,609,699
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,521,973
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,087,726
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $154,683
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,087,726
- Gross receipts
- $6,580,674
- Employees
- 21
- Volunteers
- 300
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THEODORE F MASTERS | PRESIDENT & CEO Officer | 40 | $377,141 | $66,596 |
| STEPHEN MITSCHKE | DIRECTOR OF STANDARDS DEV Highest-paid employee | 40 | $214,944 | $60,471 |
| WALLACE PRATT | DIRECTOR OF FIELD COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $209,009 | $59,799 |
| PAUL SEREIKO | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $233,547 | $14,028 |
| SEAN VINCENT | DIRECTOR OF TECHNOLOGY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $213,174 | $29,068 |
| MICHAEL JOHNSTON | SENIOR DEVELOPER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,452 | $32,853 |
| MICHAEL BURLESON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $13,313 | $0 |
| THORALF SCHULZ | CHAIR PERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SHANNON FOOS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ARMSTRONG | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RAJ BANDEKAR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PAUL BROOKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HANS FIESEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HARTMUT KLOCKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK LAMBOLEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LUTZ LIEBERS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SEIICHIRO TAKAHASHI | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TAROU SENTOU | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| YUGO SUNAGA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 9430 RESEARCH BLVD SUITE 1-120, AUSTIN, TX 78759-6586
- In care of
- % TED MASTERS
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- THEODORE F MASTERS, 9430 RESEARCH BOULEVARD 1-120, AUSTIN, TX 78759
- Signed the 990
- THEODORE F MASTERS, PRESIDENT & CEO
- Phone
- (512) 792-2300
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
DEVELOP, MANAGE AND PROMOTE GLOBAL STANDARDS FOR INTEGRATING DIGITAL DEVICES INTO AUTOMATION SYSTEM ARCHITECTURES WHILE PROTECTING PROCESS-AUTOMATION INVESTMENTS.
Program accomplishments
- INDUSTRY EDUCATION AND AWARENESS: THE FIRST ACTIVITY IN WHICH THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL ENGAGE RELATES TO EDUCATION AND AWARENESS OF STANDARDS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THE GOAL IS TO EDUCATE AND RAISE AWARENESS OF OPEN STANDARDS WITHIN THE INDUSTRY. THIS WILL INCLUDE, AMONG OTHER ACTIVITIES:- EDUCATING ALL INTERESTED PARTIES REGARDING NON-PROPRIETARY, INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED, OPEN STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRY VIA PUBLICATIONS, TRADESHOWS, AND OUTREACH EVENTS;- FACILITATING REGULAR TRAINING OF ANY INTERESTED PARTY;- PROVIDING TRAINING SEMINARS THAT ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND ARRANGING FOR SPACE AT DEMONSTRATION AND TRADE SHOWS THAT INCLUDE VARIOUS USES OF THE OPEN STANDARDS IMPLEMENTED BY A VARIETY OF VENDORS;- DOCUMENTING AND PROMOTING BEST PRACTICES FOR IMPROVEMENT OF THE INDUSTRY;- HOSTING SPECIALIZED EVENTS (SUCH AS TRAVELING ROADSHOWS) TO EDUCATE USERS AND DEVELOPERS;- COOPERATING WITH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS TO CREATE AND PROMOTE CURRICULUM FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE INDUSTRY WORKERS;- FACILITATING THE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION AMONG ALL INTERESTED PARTIES TO ENHANCE THE FURTHER ELABORATION OF TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR OPEN STANDARDS THAT BENEFIT THE INDUSTRY; AND- PUBLISHING A PERIODIC NEWSLETTER AND HOSTING WORKING GROUP MEETINGS AND SEMINARS TO KEEP THE INDUSTRY AND PUBLIC INFORMED ABOUT THE STATE OF ENGINEERING, APPLICATION AND FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING THE OPEN STANDARDS.
- DEVELOP AND PROMULGATE STANDARDS: THE SECOND ACTIVITY IN WHICH THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL ENGAGE RELATES TO DEVELOPING AND PROMULGATING STANDARDS FOR THE INDUSTRY. THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL BRING TOGETHER INDUSTRY EXPERTS FROM ACROSS MULTIPLE COMPANIES IN A VENDOR-NEUTRAL, OPEN FORUM TO CREATE OPEN STANDARDS THAT BENEFIT THE INDUSTRY WITHOUT UNFAIRLY EXCLUDING OR BENEFITTING A SINGLE VENDOR. THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL COORDINATE, SPONSOR, AND PERFORM RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT TO DEVELOP ENHANCEMENTS TO CURRENT STANDARDS AND CREATE NEW STANDARDS. THE FIELDCOMM GROUP'S ACTIVITIES WILL ALSO INCLUDE DEVELOPMENT AND PUBLICATION OF PROTOCOL SPECIFICATIONS, DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERS AND CONFORMANCE TEST TOOLS, SPECIFICATION CONFORMANCE TESTING, AND OTHER SERVICES AND TOOLS THAT ENABLE, VERIFY, AND ASSIST IN THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE STANDARDS.THE OPEN COMMUNICATIONS THAT THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL PROVIDE WILL IMPROVE SAFETY, EFFICIENCY, ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION, REDUCE WASTE, AND INCREASE QUALITY OF PRODUCTS WITHIN THE INDUSTRIAL PROCESS. OPEN STANDARDS BENEFIT THE INDUSTRY BY REDUCING PROPRIETARY SYSTEMS AND ALLOWING USERS TO CHOOSE BEST IN CLASS PRODUCTS. OPEN STANDARDS ALLOW FOR INNOVATION AND SPECIALIZED PRODUCTS THAT HELP USERS RUN A MORE EFFICIENT PROCESS.
- ENSURE PRODUCT CONFORMANCE TO STANDARDS: THE THIRD ACTIVITY IN WHICH THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL ENGAGE RELATES TO ENSURING PRODUCT CONFORMANCE WITH THE STANDARDS DEVELOPED BY THE FIELDCOMM GROUP. THE FIELDCOMM GROUP WILL PROVIDE INDEPENDENT VENDOR-NEUTRAL FACILITIES TO TEST AND VERIFY COMPLIANCE TO THE STANDARDS DEVELOPED BY THE FIELDCOMM GROUP. INDEPENDENT EVALUATION OF PRODUCTS FROM ALL AREAS OF THE INDUSTRIAL PROCESS WILL BENEFIT END USERS AND THE INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE BY PROVIDING PRODUCTS THAT CAN WORK TOGETHER IN A MULTI-VENDOR ENVIRONMENT (INTEROPERABILITY). COMPLIANCE WILL BE BASED ON OPEN STANDARDS AND OPEN TEST SPECIFICATIONS. COMPLIANCE TESTING AND ASSESSMENT WILL GIVE END USERS THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE PRODUCTS BASED ON MERITS INSTEAD OF SPECIFIC VENDORS. THE FIELDCOMM GROUP AND THE TESTING LABORATORIES WILL CONDUCT TESTING AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES IMPARTIALLY WITHOUT REGARD TO THE COMMERCIAL INTERESTS OF ANY SPECIFIC COMPANY. THE FIELDCOMM GROUP AND THE TESTING LABORATORIES WILL CONDUCT ALL TESTING AND REGISTRATION PROCEDURES OBJECTIVELY AND IN GOOD FAITH. TESTING AND REGISTRATION FEES WILL BE CHARGED IN A NONDISCRIMINATORY MANNER AND WILL ENABLE THE FIELDCOMM GROUP TO COVER ITS OPERATING EXPENSES. ALL PAYMENT ARRANGEMENTS BETWEEN THE FIELDCOMM GROUP AND THIRD PARTY TESTING ORGANIZATIONS WILL BE THE RESULT OF ARM'S-LENGTH NEGOTIATIONS.
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-1471411
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,609,699
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,580,674
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,530,775 | $5,839,607 | $5,538,642 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | $5,634,351 | $5,499,554 | $5,961,253 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2017 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.
Questions about FIELDCOMM GROUP INC
- What is the EIN of FIELDCOMM GROUP INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FIELDCOMM GROUP INC is 47-1471411.
- Is FIELDCOMM GROUP INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2015.
- Are donations to FIELDCOMM GROUP INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does FIELDCOMM GROUP INC 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 FIELDCOMM GROUP INC 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 FIELDCOMM GROUP INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of FIELDCOMM GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names THEODORE F MASTERS.
- Who are the officers and directors of FIELDCOMM GROUP INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 19 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $377,141 (THEODORE F MASTERS, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does FIELDCOMM GROUP INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $6,580,674, expenses of $6,744,733 and total assets of $5,609,699 at year end.
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