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Nonprofit · EIN 27-3289370

OPENADR ALLIANCE

Tax-exempt · SAN RAMON, CA 94583

Financials

$740K$798K2022$759K$916K2023$835K$885K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of OPENADR ALLIANCE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$834,580$884,746-$50,166$1,086,965$3,000$1,083,965
August 31, 2024990$759,254$915,995-$156,741$1,134,131$0$1,134,131
August 31, 2023990$740,305$798,276-$57,971$1,293,422$0$1,293,422
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$689,369
Membership dues
$689,369
Program service revenue
$134,412
Investment income
$10,799
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$237,960
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$237,960
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$2,865
Accounting fees
$18,401
Travel
$48,912
Depreciation
$16,911
Program services (functional)
$688,560
Management and general (functional)
$196,186

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,134,131
Total assets, end of year
$1,086,965
Total liabilities, end of year
$3,000
Net assets, end of year
$1,083,965
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,083,965
Gross receipts
$834,580
Employees
0
Volunteers
6
Year formed
2010
State of legal domicile
CA

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROLF BIENERTMANAGING AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
30$237,960
MARK MATINEZCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MARY A PIETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ALBERT CHIUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
GEOFF WICKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROLF BIENERTMANAGING AND TECHNICAL DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$230,300
GEOFF WICKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY A PIETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK MATINEZCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALBERT CHIUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ROLF BIENERTMANAGING AND TECHNICAL DIRECT
Trustee or director, Officer
30$190,900
GEOFF WICKESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY A PIETTEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARK MATINEZCHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
ALBERT CHIUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
111 DEERWOOD RD STE 200, SAN RAMON, CA 94583-4445
In care of
% ROLF BIENERT
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
MARK MATINEZ, 111 DEERWOOD ROAD SUITE Ste 200, San Ramon, CA 94583
Signed the 990
ROLF BIENERT, Managing Director
Phone
(925) 831-4767
Return prepared by
Jun Dong CPA

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 27-3289370 or by the name OPENADR ALLIANCE.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

Foster the development, adoption, and compliance of the Open Automated Demand Response standards through collaboration, education, training, testing and certification.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, The OpenADR Alliance continued to experience strong growth in worldwide membership, driven by advancements in energy management systems and increasing adoption of the distributed energy resources (DER). Through education, training, collaboration, testing and certification, the OpenADR supports the development, adoption and compliance of OpenADR as the foundation for interoperable information exchange to facilitate automated demand response. The OpenADR Develops and maintains a conformance, certification, and testing process/program in coordination with standard development organizations (SDOs), utility user groups, and other Smart Grid initiatives. It collaborates with international alliances and partner organizations to provide resources to developers to support the development, testing, and demonstration of OpenADR certified products. In 2024, OpenADR Alliance is expected to reach nearly 300 members, reflecting continued significant growth.
    Expenses $688,560
  • Collaborate with SDOs and user groups for the continued enhancements of the OpenADR profile specification. Collaborate with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC), and other government agencies to expand the adoption of OpenADR.The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has approved the OpenADR 2.0b Profile Specification as a full IEC standard, to be known as IEC 62746-10-1 ED1.In 2020, a new project, openLEADR, was launched. This project creates an open source implementation of OpenADR.In 2021, OpenADR2.0 standard were accepted by BSI.In 2022, OpenADR attacts members from the automotive and associated sectors.In 2024, LonMark International serve as a hub for alternate suppliers of tools and components supporting LonWorks technology.
  • Facilitate OpenADR programs among utilities and system operators through case studies, specifications and industry best practices. Conduct and provide education and training sessions to help facilitate the development and adoption of OpenADR products and programs.

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
27-3289370
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2011
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,086,965
Income (IRS master file)
$834,580

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$834,580$884,746$1,086,965XML
990August 2024$759,254$915,995$1,134,131XML
990August 2023$740,305$798,276$1,293,422XML
990August 2022$607,868$564,666$1,351,393IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 2018–––IRS

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 27-3289370).

Questions about OPENADR ALLIANCE

What is the EIN of OPENADR ALLIANCE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of OPENADR ALLIANCE is 27-3289370.
Is OPENADR ALLIANCE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 2011.
Are donations to OPENADR ALLIANCE tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does OPENADR ALLIANCE 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 OPENADR ALLIANCE due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did OPENADR ALLIANCE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of OPENADR ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names MARK MATINEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of OPENADR ALLIANCE?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $237,960 (ROLF BIENERT, MANAGING AND TECHNICAL DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does OPENADR ALLIANCE have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $834,580, expenses of $884,746 and total assets of $1,086,965 at year end.

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