Center For Internet Security Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in E Greenbush, New York, registered in 2012, with $132,810,765 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 59% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$132.8M
▲ 8.0% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2024)
$141.0M
Net assets
$27.0M
Employees
560
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Center For Internet Security Inc: 59% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Center For Internet Security Inc: 2 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Center For Internet Security Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Center For Internet Security Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $14.9M (FY2013) to $132.8M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-6.1%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$99.2M
Total liabilities
$72.1M
Net assets
$27.0M
Salaries & benefits
$82.8M
59% of expenses
Board members
11
8 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,810,765▲8.0% | $140,968,154▲17.9% | $27,020,930▼13.8% | $99,160,529▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2023 | $122,965,150▲26.0% | $119,580,529▲33.4% | $31,332,646▲28.0% | $93,924,880▲26.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $97,562,616▲30.2% | $89,662,438▲39.1% | $24,487,387▲25.1% | $74,227,304▲60.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $74,949,178▲45.5% | $64,448,863▲26.2% | $19,576,584▲121% | $46,373,483▲35.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $51,527,465▲14.2% | $51,058,701▲7.2% | $8,841,396▲14.6% | $34,358,299▲45.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $45,132,026▲39.8% | $47,645,890▲45.3% | $7,713,285▼16.8% | $23,659,203▲6.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $32,276,458▲26.6% | $32,787,130▲34.0% | $9,265,700▼10.8% | $22,173,209▲8.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $25,496,049▲16.5% | $24,475,810▲22.3% | $10,390,470▲18.9% | $20,540,082▲25.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $21,887,896▲12.1% | $20,018,081▲9.2% | $8,738,812▲30.2% | $16,412,364▲38.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $19,522,860▲16.2% | $18,331,083▲24.0% | $6,711,690▲21.6% | $11,847,519▲20.1% | 990 |
| 2014 | $16,807,292▲12.7% | $14,782,583▲7.9% | $5,519,913▲36.5% | $9,860,747▲37.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $14,916,517 | $13,706,448▲24.2% | $4,045,204▲42.7% | $7,158,766▲41.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $11,037,753▲15.3% | $2,835,135▲1.4% | $5,053,118▲72.6% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $9,569,228 | $2,796,780 | $2,928,378 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: John Gilligan — $1,029,270 (0.73% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Gilligan | President & Ceo | 40 | $1,029,270 |
| John Cohen | Executive Director, Counte | 40 | $546,619 |
| Regina Chapman | Coo | 40 | $537,973 |
| Lisa Greene | General Counsel and Clo | 40 | $454,041 |
| Thomas Michelli | Executive Vp & Gm of Oss | 40 | $441,821 |
| Albert Szesnat | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $434,790 |
| Curtis Dukes | Executive Vp and Gm of Sbp | 40 | $431,292 |
| Carolyn Comer | Chief Human Resources Offi | 40 | $353,600 |
| Lee Noriega | Executive Director of Cso & Acting Gm of Sbs | 40 | $330,521 |
| Angelo Marcotullio | Chief Information Officer | 40 | $328,160 |
| Tony Wilson Sager | Svp & Chief Evangelist | 40 | $309,414 |
| Carlos Perry Kizzee | Svp, Ms-isac Strategy & Plans | 40 | $299,119 |
| Jane Judge | Vp of Program Management | 40 | $296,541 |
| Jane Holl Lute | Director | 5 | $112,750 |
| Roberta Bobbie Stempfley | Board Chair | 5 | $100,375 |
| Chris Painter | Director | 3 | $60,750 |
| Ramon Barquin | Director | 3 | $54,750 |
| Todd Kimbriel | Director | 3 | $54,750 |
| Bruce Moulton | Treasurer | 3 | $54,125 |
| Cynthia Valles | Director | 2 | $48,750 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Mcgann Media Group LLC | Consulting | $6,301,137 |
| Dlt Solutions LLC | It Services | $5,168,125 |
| Merkle Inc | Consulting | $3,719,370 |
| Carahsoft Technology Corporation | It Services | $1,561,566 |
| Crossvue LLC | Consulting | $1,122,631 |
2 grants to Center For Internet Security Inc totaling $50K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $25,000 |
5 grants totaling $538K in FY2024. All grants made by Center For Internet Security Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Women In Cyber Security | For unrestricted use | $250,000 |
| Global Cyber Alliance Inc | For unrestricted use | $200,000 |
| We the Veterans Foundation | For unrestricted use | $32,500 |
| William J Brennan Jr Center For Justice Inc | For unrestricted use | $30,000 |
| Veterans Fighting Fascism Inc | For unrestricted use | $25,000 |
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Data for Center For Internet Security Inc (EIN 52-2278213) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.