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Nonprofit · EIN 26-3855445

CTO FORUM INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · SANTA CLARA, CA 95054

Financials

$2M$1.7M2023$1.9M$1.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of CTO FORUM INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$1,929,500$1,809,493$120,007$835,816$29,381$806,435
December 31, 2023990$1,981,000$1,729,196$251,804$979,743$64,478$915,265
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$0
Program service revenue
$1,929,500
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$415,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$439,014
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$103,554
Occupancy
$1,713
Travel
$36,428
Depreciation
$72,342

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$734,743
Total assets, end of year
$835,816
Total liabilities, end of year
$29,381
Net assets, end of year
$806,435
Land, buildings and equipment
$97,133
Net assets without donor restrictions
$806,435
Gross receipts
$1,929,500
Employees
2
Year formed
2008
State of legal domicile
DE

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BASHEER JANJUAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$295,000
EMIKO BARDWILMARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER
Highest-paid employee
40$120,000
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
BASHEER JANJUAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
20$283,654
EMIKO BARDWILMARKETING & SOCIAL MEDIA MANA
Highest-paid employee
40$110,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5201 GREAT AMERICA PKWY STE 320, SANTA CLARA, CA 95054-1140
In care of
% BASHEER JANJUA
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
BASHEER JANJUA, 2221 BAYHILL CT, Half Moon Bay, CA 94019
Signed the 990
BASHEER JANJUA, PRESIDENT
Phone
(408) 314-0056
Return prepared by
SMART PROFESSIONALS INC

Mission

CTO Forum is organized and operates exclusively to promote the common business interests of Chief Technology Officers and other executives and professionals involved with technology.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • In 2024, CTO Forum continued advancing its mission by convening top technology executives and educators to explore and address the most pressing issues in digital leadership, innovation, and enterprise transformation. CTO Forums flagship program, the Technology Management Series (TMS), delivered a comprehensive executive education curriculum organized across eight intensive modules spanning over two years. Module 1, held virtually via Zoom Video Conferencing on April 1112, 2024, addressed critical themes including AI leadership, corporate governance, financial management, and global economics. The program featured faculty lectures by professors from Harvard Business School and Stanford University, including sessions on Building Blocks for Digital Scale, Corporate Governance Matters, Financial Analysis for Technology Leaders, and an in-depth look at how top economies influence business strategy. Participants also explored emerging technologies such as generative AI, robotics, biotechnology, and quantum computing, and engaged in workshops on humanity-centered product design and advanced information technology implementation. Over 150 delegates, from various corporations attend this event. Module 2, conducted virtually on May 1617, 2024, deepened participants understanding of financial management, board-level governance, and the application of AI strategy. Highlights included lectures on the global economic environment, the future of quantum computing, and the latest practices in innovation-driven product development. Faculty from Stanford and Harvard led the sessions, joined by seasoned industry executives in moderated panels and peer discussion groups. Over 125 delegates, from various corporations attended Day 1 and over 120 delegates attended Day 2 of the this event. Module 3, held virtually on August 89, 2024, continued the TMS curriculum with expanded programming on digital transformation, AI-first strategy, and cross-industry innovation. Executives examined governance models, financial frameworks, and geopolitical shifts impacting technology leadership. The module incorporated lectures from faculty across Harvard, Stanford, and Berkeley, as well as presentations from senior executives at AMD, Google, Analog Devices, and UC Berkeley. Over 128 delegates, from various corporations attended Day 1 and over 123 delegates attended Day 2 of the this event. Module 4, held in-person at the Ritz-Carlton in Half Moon Bay on October 1517, 2024, brought together global thought leaders for a three-day summit focused on the evolving impact of generative AI, quantum computing, and leadership in a boundaryless digital economy. The keynote featured experts such as Dr. Andrew Ng, Dr. Sebastian Thrun, and senior executives from Amazon, Wayfair, and eBay. Faculty lectures and CXO panels examined AI-first enterprise creation, ethical leadership, humanity-centered design, and the global economic outlook. Interactive workshops and networking sessions furthered participant engagement and applied learning. Over 80 delegates, from various corporations attended Day 1, over 100 delegates attended Day 2, and 101 delegates attended Day 3 of the this event. All four modules were part of the Technology Management Series, which is designed to equip CTOs, CIOs, and technology executives with strategic, financial, operational, and governance competencies necessary for enterprise transformation. Knowledge Center: CTO Forum also maintained its Knowledge Center, a secure digital archive housing video recordings, lecture slides, reading materials, and keynote presentations from all 2024 modules. This repository enabled participants to reinforce learning between events and extend the programs impact throughout the year.
    Expenses $907,704 · revenue $1,929,500

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-3855445
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
2017
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$835,816
Income (IRS master file)
$1,929,500

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
May 15, 2016
Posted by the IRS
November 14, 2016
Reinstated
Effective May 15, 2016

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$1,929,500$1,809,493$835,816XML
990December 2023$1,981,000$1,729,196$979,743XML
990December 2022$1,424,275$1,508,799$633,033IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about CTO FORUM INC

What is the EIN of CTO FORUM INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of CTO FORUM INC is 26-3855445.
Is CTO FORUM INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2016 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2016.
Are donations to CTO FORUM INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does CTO FORUM INC 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 CTO FORUM INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did CTO FORUM INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of CTO FORUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names BASHEER JANJUA.
Who are the officers and directors of CTO FORUM INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 2 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $295,000 (BASHEER JANJUA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does CTO FORUM INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,929,500, expenses of $1,809,493 and total assets of $835,816 at year end.

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