Open Connectivity Foundation Inc

“The organization has contracted with vtm inc to provide management services, and paid vtm inc $97,221 for its services in 2023. Aja murray, the executive director, received $5,200 in compensation from vtm inc in 2023 for her services to open connectivity foundation, inc.”

“The organization has members with benefits based on their membership purchased (see membership options below). Diamond member: the corporation previously had a diamond membership classification. All rights and obligations of the former diamond members that survive withdrawal of a member will also survive in the event a membership has been terminated as a result of the elimination of the diamond member classification. Former diamond members that convert their membership to gold membership will thereafter have all the rights and obligations under these bylaws that are applicable to the gold members. Platinum member: the corporation previously had a platinum membership classification. All rights and obligations of the former platinum members that survive withdrawal of a member will also survive in the event a membership has been terminated as a result of the elimination of the platinum member classification. Former platinum members that convert their membership to gold membership will thereafter have all the rights and obligations under these bylaws that are applicable to the gold members. Gold member benefits (annual dues: $2,000 - $10,000 usd). Benefits include: - eligible to nominate a representative to stand for election to serve on the board of directors of the corporation - eligible to have a representative appointed or elected as an officer of the corporation - eligible to participate in the steering committees, work groups and task groups of the corporation in a voting capacity, and have a representative chair the same -eligible to seek certification of the member's products and/or services and use the corporation's trademarks in connection with the member's certified products or services non-profit, educational gold member benefits (one time fee: $1,000 usd). Benefits include: - eligible to participate in a non-voting capacity in work group and task groups - eligible to seek ocf and upnp certification of products and/or services - eligible to use the organization's trademarks in connection with member's certified products and/or services in addition, there are individual and adopter members that do not have voting rights.”

“Gold members will be entitled to appoint a representative to serve as a director on the board of directors so long as the representative is an employee of a gold member in good standing.”

“Only the executive director will review the return prior to filing.”

“Each director, alternate representative to the board of directors, and officer shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of this policy; b. Has read and understands this policy; c. Has agreed to comply with this policy; and d. Understands ocf is a nonprofit corporation and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. In addition, the policy requires annual disclosure of (1) affiliations with any organization with which ocf may have a financial relationship, and (2) persons with whom there is a close relationship (such as a family member or close companion) who are affiliated with any organization with which ocf may have a financial relationship. Ocf shall assure that training regarding this policy will be available on a yearly basis to all members of committees with board of directors delegated powers.”

“Governing documents are posted publicly on the organization's website. Financial statements are provided to the governing body and can be made available upon request.”