International Information System Security Certification Consortium
501(c)(6)
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
International Information System Security Certification Consortium is a 501(c)(6) organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, registered in 1990, with $86,050,599 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A.
625 N Washington St Ste 400, Alexandria, VA, 22314 EIN 04-3064434 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$86.1M
▲ 10.0% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$86.6M
Net assets
$83.9M
Employees
265
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for International Information System Security Certification Consortium— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating12 mo reserves · -1% margin
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 International Information System Security Certification Consortium: 12 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 International Information System Security Certification Consortium: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
BTransparency10% of the rating3 of 5 disclosure signals
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 International Information System Security Certification Consortium: 3 of 5 disclosure signals earns a B on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To educate, empower, embrace, and engage our members through every step of their careers.
Contact & location
- Address
- 625 N Washington St Ste 400, Alexandria, VA, 22314
- City
- Alexandria
- State
- Virginia
- Category
- —
- Subcategory
- —
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $37.4M (FY2015) to $86.1M (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $47.4MNet assets $83.9M
Operating margin
-0.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$131.3M
Total liabilities
$47.4M
Net assets
$83.9M
Salaries & benefits
$30.3M
35% of expenses
Board members
13
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $86,050,599▲10.0% | $86,566,012▲2.9% | $83,911,859▲3.9% | $131,324,376▲4.5% | 990 |
| 2023 | $78,251,871▲5.5% | $84,104,789▲19.0% | $80,748,131▲0.3% | $125,609,638▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $74,152,170▲5.3% | $70,664,885▲21.3% | $80,509,337▼3.6% | $119,288,432▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $70,448,515▲30.0% | $58,246,284▲23.7% | $83,556,196▲22.0% | $115,725,304▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $54,194,776▼4.7% | $47,072,818▼19.7% | $68,510,765▲17.3% | $98,810,320▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $56,839,690▲3.7% | $58,626,523▲19.6% | $58,386,376▲4.8% | $86,117,858▲20.4% | 990 |
| 2018 | $54,826,798▲11.9% | $49,029,575▲14.7% | $55,695,551▲4.2% | $71,512,567▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $48,997,213▲11.6% | $42,731,701▲23.6% | $53,427,559▲20.2% | $66,980,521▲20.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $43,905,086▲17.3% | $34,575,062▲6.5% | $44,455,269▲30.7% | $55,496,262▲27.7% | 990 |
| 2015 | $37,433,016 | $32,457,788▲25.2% | $34,014,798▲35.5% | $43,454,230▲36.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,923,025▲2.8% | $25,102,401▲3.9% | $31,751,427▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $25,216,309▲1.4% | $24,150,497▲27.0% | $31,294,963▲22.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $24,861,811 | $19,012,711 | $25,492,738 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Clar Rosso — $1,299,089 (1.50% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clar Rosso | Chief Exec. Officer (thru 10/24) | 40 | $1,299,089 |
| Debra Taylor | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $557,785 |
| Jon France | Chief Information Security Officer | 40 | $508,219 |
| Casimer Marks | Chief Qualifications Officer | 40 | $448,859 |
| Richard Shandelman | Vp, Technology | 40 | $434,770 |
| Tara Wisniewski | Evp, Advocacy Gbl Mkts & Member Egmt | 40 | $434,026 |
| Graham Jackson | General Counsel & Corp Secretary | 40 | $406,481 |
| Andrew Woolnough | Evp, Corporate Affairs | 40 | $382,713 |
| Deana Jardim | Evp, Mktg & Business Development | 40 | $345,468 |
| Cigdem Bildirici | Vp Business Development | 40 | $344,527 |
| Heather Staples | Vp, Hr | 40 | $312,348 |
| Sanjana Mehta | Senior Director, Advocacy | 40 | $256,973 |
| Todd Helton | Vp, Events (thru 11/24) | 40 | $239,472 |
| Dan Houser | Chairperson | 2 | — |
| Edward Farell | Director | 2 | — |
| Eiji Kuwana | Director | 2 | — |
| Guy Ngambeket | Director | 2 | — |
| James Packer | Director | 2 | — |
| Judith Sarjeant | Director | 2 | — |
| Laurie-anne Bourdain | Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ncs Pearson Inc | Computer Testing | $15,313,138 |
| Valtech Solutions Inc | Marketing and Technical Services | $2,983,758 |
| Salesforcecom Inc | Computer Licenses | $2,197,132 |
| Wired Brains LLC | It Consulting | $2,150,522 |
| Caesars Palace Las Vegas | Hotel Services | $2,077,403 |
Grants made · $600K in FY2024
1 grant totaling $600K in FY2024. All grants made by International Information System Security Certification Consortium →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center For Cyber Safety and Education | Program services | $600,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is International Information System Security Certification Consortium a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. International Information System Security Certification Consortium is a 501(c)(6) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 04-3064434, based in Alexandria, Virginia.
- What is International Information System Security Certification Consortium's EIN?
- International Information System Security Certification Consortium's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 04-3064434.
- How much revenue does International Information System Security Certification Consortium report?
- International Information System Security Certification Consortium reported $86,050,599 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does International Information System Security Certification Consortium have?
- CharityIndex grades International Information System Security Certification Consortium A, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
- How much does International Information System Security Certification Consortium's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on International Information System Security Certification Consortium's latest Form 990 is $1,299,089, paid to Clar Rosso (Chief Exec. Officer (thru 10/24)).
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Data for International Information System Security Certification Consortium (EIN 04-3064434) 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.