International Foundation for Telemetering
The purpose of the International Foundation for Telemetering is the promotion and stimulation of growth in telemetering and its allied arts and sciences. This is accomplished through sponsorship of technical forums, educational activities, and publications.
International Foundation for Telemetering at a glance
In short: International Foundation for Telemetering gave $616K across 5 grants in 2026 (avg $123K), top state Maryland. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $616,000
- -4.4% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $123,200
- -4.4% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $96,000
- Total assets
- $1,434,982
- -21.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Maryland (45% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who International Foundation for Telemetering funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Morgan State University ($275K). Together the top 5 received $616K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 20 (65%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How International Foundation for Telemetering gives
- Giving grew 169% from 2023 to 2026. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $175K (2024) to $645K (2025). In 2026 it made 5 grants totaling $616K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Morgan State University Baltimore, MD | Program support | $275,000 |
| University of California Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | Program support | $125,000 |
| Brigham Young University Provo, UT | Program support | $96,000 |
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Program support | $60,000 |
| University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | Program support | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,434,982 | $843,073 | $1,230,439 | $616,000 | 5 | $45,724 |
| 2025 | $1,822,348 | $1,045,352 | $1,246,000 | $644,675 | 5 | $72,392 |
| 2024 | $2,022,996 | $1,076,648 | $647,446 | $175,000 | 3 | $79,449 |
| 2023 | $1,593,794 | $743,499 | $521,343 | $228,931 | 4 | $36,064 |
| 2022 | $1,371,637 | $497,608 | $549,605 | $182,813 | 3 | $137 |
| 2021 | $1,474,311 | $3,017 | $208,497 | $181,836 | 3 | $3,017 |
| 2020 | $1,629,115 | $598,976 | $599,419 | $180,820 | 3 | $23,213 |
About International Foundation for Telemetering
Based on IRS filings
International Foundation for Telemetering is a public charity, based in Palmdale, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 5 grants totaling $616K. Net investment income was $46K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Foundation for Telemetering is led by Leslie L Bordelon, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Leslie L Bordelon
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
14 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Donald P McErlean
Director
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Proudlock
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Berard
1st Vice President
On filings since 2020
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raymond E Sommer
2nd Vice President
On filings since 2021
9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bob Selbrede
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Maez
Member
On filings since 2023
15.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tim Chalfant
Member
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark McWhorter
Member
On filings since 2025
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (20)
- Former: John W Jensen (2020–2025) — Itc Treasurer
- Former: Chris Patscheck (2024–2025) — Member
- Former: Kurt Kosbar (2025) — Member
- Former: Derek Hinton (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Bruce Johnson (2023–2024) — Navy Liaison
- Former: Kip Temple (2023–2024) — Air Force Liaison
- Former: Zoe Aguirre (2024) — Army Liaison
- Former: Robert T Fuller (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Ray Faulstich (2023) — Icts Liaison
- Former: Tom Young (2023) — Nasa Liaison
- Former: Charles Garcia (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Cliff Aggen (2020–2022) — Ift Treasurer
- Former: Dan Harris (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael A Scardello (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Vickie S Reynolds (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Charles L Buchheit (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: John C Hales (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Norman F Lantz (2020) — Director Emeritus
- Former: Ray Sommer (2020) — Director
- Former: Victor W Hammond (2020) — Director Emeritus
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about International Foundation for Telemetering
How much does International Foundation for Telemetering give each year?
International Foundation for Telemetering gave $616K across 5 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. In 2025 it gave $645K across 5 grants.
What is International Foundation for Telemetering's typical grant size?
International Foundation for Telemetering's median grant in 2026 was $96,000, and its average grant was $123,200, across 5 grants on its 2026 IRS Form 990.
Where does International Foundation for Telemetering give grants?
International Foundation for Telemetering's top state is Maryland, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2026 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (20%) and Utah (16%).
Does International Foundation for Telemetering give general operating support?
Not in 2026: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on International Foundation for Telemetering's 2026 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Program support" (5 grants).
Who are International Foundation for Telemetering's largest grantees?
International Foundation for Telemetering's largest 2026 grantees include Morgan State University ($275,000), University of California Santa Barbara ($125,000) and Brigham Young University ($96,000), according to its 2026 IRS Form 990. Together they received 81% of its itemized 2026 grant dollars.
How large is International Foundation for Telemetering?
International Foundation for Telemetering reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $843K.
What is International Foundation for Telemetering's EIN?
International Foundation for Telemetering's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2507033. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 27, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS October 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 2, 2026)
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