Nonprofit · EIN 47-2371896
ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL
Also known as OCTEC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · ORANGE, CA 92859
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $121,563 | $129,301 | -$7,738 | $8,120 | $0 | $8,120 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $69,205 | $75,192 | -$5,987 | $15,858 | $0 | $15,858 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $49,303
- Program service revenue
- $72,260
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $3,102
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,111
- Other expenses
- $123,088
- Program services (functional)
- $121,527
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $15,858
- Total assets, end of year
- $8,120
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $8,120
- Cash, savings and investments
- $8,120
- Gross receipts
- $121,563
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TREVOR BRIGGS | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| MAIDER VANG | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| LIZ AZIZ-TURNER | TREASURER | 3 | $0 |
| KEVIN RILEY | SPONSORSHIP/MEM. COORDINATOR | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 4 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADRIAN RODRIGUEZ | PRESIDENT | 3 | $0 |
| TREVOR BRIGGS | SECRETARY | 3 | $0 |
| MAIDER VANG | TREASURE | 3 | $0 |
| LIZ TURNER | SPONSORSHIP/MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2212, ORANGE, CA 92859-0212
- In care of
- % OCTEC
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- PO BOX 2212, ORANGE CA 92859
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- MICHAEL PLOTNIK, PO BOX 2212, ORANGE CA 92859
- Signed the 990-EZ
- LIZ AZIZ, TREASURER
- Phone
- (949) 235-4520
- Website
- HTTP://WWW.OCTEC.NET
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
California records
California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 47-2371896 or by the name ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL.
- Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
- Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)
- Secretary of State, bizfile Online
- Corporation status, entity number, agent for service
- Franchise Tax Board
- Entity status letter (state tax exemption, good standing)
Mission
A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT FACILITATES THOSE ENGAGED IN THE TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING FIELD BY PROVIDING A FORUM IN WHICH TO ADDRESS THE NUMBEROUS REGIONAL TRANSPORATION ISSUES.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL IS A PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION THAT FACILITATES THOSE ENGAGED IN THE TRANSPORTAION ENGINEERING FIELD BY PROVIDING A FORUM IN WHICH TO ADDRESS THE NUMBEROUS REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION ISSUES. THIS HAS BEEN ACHIEVED THROUGH THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES: MONTHLY TECHNICAL LUNCHEONS, AN ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT, AN ANNUAL COLLEGE STUDENT NIGHT PRESENTATION/JOB FAIR, PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS AND PERIODIC SOCIAL MIXER EVENTS. THESE EVENTS PROMOTE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OF ITS MEMBERS AND INTERESTED PARTIES, SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE EDUCATION, AND COLLABORATE THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER SIMILAR TECHNICAL ORGANIZATIONS TO SERVE AS A CONDUIT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE.Expenses $121,527 · grants $3,102
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 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-2371896
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Employment (J99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $8,120
- Income (IRS master file)
- $121,563
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2017
- Posted by the IRS
- August 16, 2017
- Reinstated
- Effective February 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $121,563 | $129,301 | $8,120 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $69,205 | $75,192 | $15,858 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: MICHAEL PLOTNIK | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: RYAN CALAD | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: Keith Rand | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 47-2371896).
Questions about ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL
- What is the EIN of ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL is 47-2371896.
- Is ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2017 and reinstated it effective February 15, 2021.
- Are donations to ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL 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 ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL?
- The 990-N for 2023 names MICHAEL PLOTNIK.
- Who are the officers and directors of ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does ORANGE COUNTY TRAFFIC ENGINEERING COUNCIL have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $121,563, expenses of $129,301 and total assets of $8,120 at year end.
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