Nonprofit · EIN 36-3888498
INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION
Also known as LOS ANGELES CHAPTER
Tax-exempt · CULVER CITY, CA 90232
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $82,999 | $110,456 | -$27,457 | $92,421 | $0 | $92,421 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $63,568 | $96,478 | -$32,910 | $119,878 | $0 | $119,878 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $54,190
- Membership dues
- $3,780
- Program service revenue
- $27,985
- Investment income
- $824
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $13,377
- Accounting fees
- $10,210
- Occupancy
- $1,575
- Program services (functional)
- $68,023
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,433
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $119,878
- Total assets, end of year
- $92,421
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $92,421
- Gross receipts
- $82,999
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1982
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE WETTENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD GREENBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEHMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES CHILLINGWORTH | VENDOR DIRECTOR (FIRST PART OF YEAR) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| DIANA WATERS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN WEIL | TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SASCHA SCHLEUMER | EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| OKSANA DENESIUK | MARKETING DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROMAN TATARNIKOV | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEANETTE LIND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CLAIRE LEE | SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ABE COHEN | VENDOR DIRECTOR (END OF YEAR) Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ANDRE LEROUX | SUMMITT DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE WETTENSTEIN | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| RICHARD GREENBERG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| MICHAEL LEHMAN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| TOM SABBE THROUGH 1215 | MARKETING DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JAMES CHILLINGWORTH | VENDOR DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| AARON WYKOFF THROUGH 1215 | SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| BARRY REIN THROUGH 1215 | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| DIANA WATERS | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| STEVEN WEIL | TECHNOLOGY DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| KIM PHAM THROUGH 1215 | ADMIN DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| SASCHA SCHLEUMER | EDUCATION DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| OKSANA DENESIUK | MARKETING DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| ROMAN TATARNIKOV | OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| JEANETTE LIND | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| CLAIRE LEE | SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 494, CULVER CITY, CA 90232-0494
- In care of
- % RICHARD GREENBERG
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JEANETTE LIND, PO BOX 494, CULVER CITY, CA 90232
- Signed the 990
- JEANETTE LIND, TREASURR
- Phone
- (310) 955-0503
- Return prepared by
- ESMOND & ASSOCIATES INC
Mission
ISSA-LA'S MISSION IS TO BE THE PREMIER CATALYST AND INFORMATION SOURCE IN THE LOS ANGELES COMMUNITY FOR IMPROVING THE PRACTICE OF INFORMATION SECURITY.
Program accomplishments
- MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETINGS: ISSA-LA HAS A MONTHLY CHAPTER MEETING , TYPICALLY ON THE 3RD WEDNESDAY OF THE MONTH. MEETINGS ARE HOSTED TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL FORUMS, PEER INTERACTION OPPORTUNITIES, FREE EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION SECURITY TECHNIQUES, APPROACHES AND PROBLEM SOLVING BY ITS MEMBERS, AS WELL AS COMMUNICATION TO KEEP MEMBERS ABREAST OF CURRENT EVENTS IN INFORMATION SECURITY. IT ALSO ENCOURAGES SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF THOSE IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION SECURITY. IN 2025 THERE WERE 11 MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 70 ATTENDEES AT EACH.Expenses $13,895 · revenue $15,542
- THE 2025 ANNUAL INFORMATION SECURITY SUMMIT, HOSTED BY ISSA-LA, WAS AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSIONALS, UNIVERSITIES, BUSINESSES AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING EXPERTS AND THOUGHT LEADERS FROM ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE, EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RETAIL, GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE, FINANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THE LATEST TRENDS AND STRATEGIES IN CYBERSECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY, GIVING ATTENDEES THE KNOWLEDGE TO TACKLE EVER-EVOLVING SECURITY AND BUSINESS THREATS. THEY GAINED VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO DEFENDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, FORGING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND MUCH MORE. WITH 167 REGISTRANTS, THE 2-DAY EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.Expenses $50,156 · revenue $12,443
- COMMUNITY OUTREACH:ISSA-LA'S MISSION IS TO BE THE PREMIER CATALYST AND INFORMATION SOURCE IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY, HELPING BUSINESSES AND EDUCATION TO LEARN AND IMPROVE THE PRACTICE OF INFORMATION SECURITY. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED MANY WAYS:FACILITATE CLASSES AND TALKS PERTAINING TO INFORMATION SECURITY SUCH AS THE CISO FORUM WHICH HAD 49 ATTENDEES IN 2025. FACILITATE THE OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS AND KNOWLEDGE SHARING - SUCH AS THE CROSS-ORGANIZATION MEETING WITH ATTP-LA THAT HAD 39 ATTENDEES. OUTREACH TO K-12 SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, AND UNIVERSITIES TO INCLUDE INFORMATION SECURITY IN THEIR CURRICULUM. SUPPORT STUDENTS STUDYING INFORMATION SYSTEMS TO JOIN THE INFORMATION SECURITY COMMUNITY AND ASSIST THEM WITH CAREER AND INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES. PROMOTE DIVERSITY INITIATIVES TO HELP MINORITIES PROGRESS IN THE INFORMATION SECURITY WORKFORCE TO INCREASE THE NUMBER OF SKILLED CYBERSECURITY PROFESSIONALS HELPING TO KEEP OUR NATION SECURE. COLLABORATE WITH OTHER NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND FOUNDATIONSExpenses $3,972
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-3888498
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $92,421
- Income (IRS master file)
- $82,999
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | 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 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION is 36-3888498.
- Is INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION 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 INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JEANETTE LIND.
- Who are the officers and directors of INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does INFORMATION SYSTEMS SECURITY ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $82,999, expenses of $110,456 and total assets of $92,421 at year end.
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