Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Aug 2018.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Who runs it and what they're paid
12 people listed on the 990.
Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo
Programs and updates
Educates on fiber optic sensing technology, publishes industry news, and advocates for its use.
Questions for Fiber Optic Sensing Association
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Advocacy
Fosa assists members to engage with lawmakers and policymakers to promote policies that are favorable to fiber optic sensing technology and expanding its availability and use in both the public and private sectors. Fosa has sponsored two "hill day" events during which members traveled to washington, D.C.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2020. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 82-1438693) · Dispute this lineEducation
The fiber optic sensing association, also known as fosa, hosts regular webinars for members and non-members for the purpose of educating the public about fiber optic sensing technology and its numerous uses and benefits. Fosa also publishes industry news on its website.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2020. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 82-1438693) · Dispute this lineMember Engagement
Fosa holds a monthly call for all members and separate periodic calls for fosa committees (E.G., technology) to discuss fosa initiatives and encourage member engagement to further fosa's mission.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2020. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 82-1438693) · Dispute this lineBy the numbers
The FY2020 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY20 | End FY20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | −$1 | −$1 |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $214K | $220K |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $140K | $136K |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $74K | $84K |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management feesLn 11a | $60K | |||
| Accounting feesLn 11c | $8K | |||
| Lobbying feesLn 11d | $54K | |||
| Other fees for servicesLn 11g | $59K | |||
| Advertising and promotionLn 12 | $499 | |||
| Office expensesLn 13 | $106 | |||
| Information technologyLn 14 | $1K | |||
| Travel and entertainment for public officialsLn 18 | $29 | |||
| InsuranceLn 23 | $968 | |||
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $17K | |||
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $200K | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 LatestFiled with the IRS Feb 6, 2026 | $212K | $203K | $9K | $36K | 990 PDF |
| FY2024Filed with the IRS Feb 11, 2025 | $216K | $241K | −$25K | $27K | 990 PDF |
| FY2023Filed with the IRS May 6, 2024 | $209K | $223K | −$14K | $53K | 990 PDF |
| FY2022Filed with the IRS May 31, 2023 | $210K | $221K | −$11K | $66K | 990 PDF |
| FY2021Filed with the IRS Jul 13, 2022 | $210K | $218K | −$7K | $77K | 990 PDF |
| FY2020 ViewingFiled with the IRS May 10, 2021 | $210K | $200K | $11K | $84K | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
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Part I · Summary $210,500 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 24 of 24 board members independent, 4 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $210,500 across 3 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $199,955 across 10 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $220,341 assets, 8 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $84,341 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file FY2020 from the IRS (about our sources) · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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