Nonprofit · EIN 38-3943584
FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS
Also known as FIRST ORG
Tax-exempt · CARY, NC 27518
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $7,767,055 | $7,054,425 | $712,630 | $5,053,495 | $1,470,161 | $3,583,334 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,738,015 | $4,619,340 | $1,118,675 | $4,032,449 | $1,173,369 | $2,859,080 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $3,245,277 | $3,733,916 | -$488,639 | $2,492,981 | $799,510 | $1,693,471 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,298,983
- Membership dues
- $2,269,391
- Program service revenue
- $4,414,101
- Investment income
- $28,936
- Other revenue
- $25,035
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $276,520
- Other salaries and wages
- $859,303
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,210,246
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $36,027
- Accounting fees
- $137,739
- Travel
- $456,600
- Program services (functional)
- $5,560,472
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,493,953
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $4,032,449
- Total assets, end of year
- $5,053,495
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,470,161
- Net assets, end of year
- $3,583,334
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,184,677
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,241,701
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $341,633
- Gross receipts
- $7,767,055
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 55
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- NC
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gibson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $224,902 | $51,618 |
| David Schwartsburg | Dir - IT and Security Highest-paid employee | 40 | $152,343 | $35,931 |
| Klee Christopher Aiken | Dir - Community & Capacity Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,612 | $4,248 |
| Hadyn Green | Principal Comm. Advisor Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,677 | $3,932 |
| Olivier Caleff | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hausding | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Audrey Mnisi Mireku | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Leonardo | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Serge Droz | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Nadia Yousef | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Yukako Uchida | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Alvarez | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracy Bills | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Graciela Martinez Giordano | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gibson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $195,399 | $42,516 |
| David Schwartsburg | Dir - IT and Security Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,931 | $20,565 |
| Klee Christopher Aiken | Dir - Community & Capacity Bldg Highest-paid employee | 40 | $124,166 | $1,257 |
| Tracy Bills | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hausding | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Audrey Mnisi Mireku | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Leonardo | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mona Elisabeth Ostvang | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Olivier Caleff | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Serge Droz | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Nadia Yousef | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Yukako Uchida | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Alvarez | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Gibson | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $188,906 | $39,987 |
| David Schwartzburg | Dir - IT and Security Highest-paid employee | 40 | $154,874 | $7,297 |
| Klee Christopher Aiken | Dir - Community & Capacity Bldg Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,010 | $3,808 |
| Tracy Bills | Chair, as of June 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Hausding | CFO Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Audrey Mnisi Mireku | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Desiree Sacher-Boldewin | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Mona Elisabeth Ostvang | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Olivier Caleff | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Serge Droz | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Carlos Alvarez | Director, as of June 2023 Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Yukako Uchida | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Trey Darley | Director Trustee or director | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherif Hashem | Chair & Director, until June 2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2500 REGENCY PKWY, CARY, NC 27518-8549
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Chris Gibson, 2500 Regency Parkway, Cary, NC 27518
- Signed the 990
- Chris Gibson, Executive Director
- Phone
- (919) 654-6805
- Website
- www.first.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
FIRST aspires to bring together incident response and security teams from every country across the world to ensure a safe internet for all. Effective response is a global task, mirroring the global nature of the internet. Based on a peer to peer network governance model, computer security incident response teams (CSIRTS), product security incident response teams (PSIRTS) and independent security researchers work together to limit the damage of security incidents. This requires a high level of trust; the fuel our members run on. FIRST fosters trust building among member through a variety of activities. Incidents are not confined to one cultural or political corner of the internet, nor do they respect borders or boundaries. FIRST thus promotes inclusiveness, inviting membership from all geographic and cultural regions.
Program accomplishments
- FIRST held its 38th annual conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in June 2025. More than 1,056 security professionals from 103 countries attended sessions on industry best practices, reviews of incident handling, and tools and training, and heard keynotes from industry recognized experts.Expenses $3,829,973 · revenue $3,079,003
- Besides the annual conference, FIRST and its members organize in-person events around the globe which typically have a regional or topical focus. These events cater to a more specialized or local audience. Community driven, these events help participants to force valuable connections which are invaluable during a security incident. Participants discuss security-related technical topics, tools as well as best practice. Many of the events co-host training courses in the area of incident response. In 2025, there were 8 in-person regional events, some with virtual participation.Expenses $1,410,540 · revenue $207,175
- FIRST provides several online services supporting members in handling security incidents more efficiently. This includes a website containing verified contact information, best practices, and much more information. Operational information is made available through electronic interfaces to be incorporated directly into members' tools. FIRST has over 853 member teams located in 118 countries. Member teams include large vendors, national certs, telcos, research institutes, and many more. FIRST Hosts International Standards like the common vulnerability scoring system (CVSS).Expenses $319,959
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
- 38-3943584
- 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
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $5,053,495
- Income (IRS master file)
- $7,767,055
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $7,767,055 | $7,054,425 | $5,053,495 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,738,015 | $4,619,340 | $4,032,449 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $3,245,277 | $3,733,916 | $2,492,981 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $3,192,168 | $3,539,557 | $2,687,969 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 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 (search EIN 38-3943584).
Questions about FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS
- What is the EIN of FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS is 38-3943584.
- Is FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS 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 FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS 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 FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS 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 FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Chris Gibson.
- Who are the officers and directors of FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 4 received compensation from the organization, the highest $224,902 (Chris Gibson, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does FORUM OF INCIDENT RESPONSE AND SECURITY TEAMS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,767,055, expenses of $7,054,425 and total assets of $5,053,495 at year end.
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