Nonprofit · EIN 47-5677755
INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY
Tax-exempt · OAKLAND, CA 94611
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $3,587,978 | $4,436,894 | -$848,916 | $4,644,862 | $237,490 | $4,407,372 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $4,788,129 | $2,449,158 | $2,338,971 | $5,272,536 | $2,379 | $5,270,157 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,270,371
- of which government grants
- $691,011
- Program service revenue
- $140,209
- Investment income
- $167,667
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $120,377
- Other revenue
- $9,731
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $716,580
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $584,914
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,807,154
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,839,216
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $69,390
- Occupancy
- $60,256
- Travel
- $207,605
- Depreciation
- $4,513
- Program services (functional)
- $3,855,027
- Management and general (functional)
- $402,352
- Fundraising (functional)
- $179,515
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $5,272,536
- Total assets, end of year
- $4,644,862
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $237,490
- Net assets, end of year
- $4,407,372
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $16,384
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $3,231,803
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,175,569
- Gross receipts
- $3,587,978
- Employees
- 25
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2015
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP REINER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $324,624 | $41,801 |
| MEGAN STIFEL | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $260,290 | $38,142 |
| STEVEN KELLY | CHIEF TRUST OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $229,830 | $0 |
| ERIC DAVIS | FRACTIONAL SVP FOR TECHNOLOGY TRUST, SAFETY, AND Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,749 | $0 |
| EMMA HOLLINGSWORTH | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT AND PARTNERSHIPS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,750 | $0 |
| JOSHUA CORMAN | EXECUTIVE IN RESIDENCE FOR PUBLIC SAFETY & RESILIE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,667 | $0 |
| ELIZABETH VISH | SENIOR DIRECTOR FOR INTERNATIONAL CYBER ENGAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,308 | $0 |
| MICHAEL MCNERNEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEAN MILLS GOLUB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ RYLANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI SUGARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN FONTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURIYA JAYANTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KICHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDY BOYD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHILIP REINER | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $265,153 | $36,073 |
| MEGAN STIFEL | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER Officer | 40 | $244,908 | $32,843 |
| MICHAEL MCNERNEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHERINE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEAN MILLS GOLUB | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TJ RYLANDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ELI SUGARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBIN FONTES | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SURIYA JAYANTI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JASON KICHEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 195 41ST ST UNIT 11045, OAKLAND, CA 94611-7001
- In care of
- % MIKE MCNERNEY
- Mailing address (990-N for 2015)
- PO Box 1276, Palo Alto CA 94302
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- PHILIP REINER, 195 41ST STREET PO BOX 11045, OAKLAND, CA 94611
- Principal officer (990-N for 2015)
- Michael McNerney, PO Box 1276, Palo Alto CA 94302
- Signed the 990
- PHILIP REINER, CEO
- Phone
- (415) 320-7208
- Website
- www.tech4gs.org
- Return prepared by
- SD MAYER & ASSOCIATES LLP
Mission
A NONPROFIT PUBLIC BENEFIT CORPORATION THAT EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATED TO GLOBAL SECURITY AND PROVIDES A TRUSTED TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY LAB FOR MITIGATING EMERGING SECURITY THREATS IN COMMERCIALLY VIABLE AND INTERNATIONALLY BENEFICIAL WAYS.
Program accomplishments
- FUTURE OF DIGITAL SECURITY (INTERNET SECURITY): CONTINUED WORK WITH A COALITION OF INDUSTRY AND GOVERNMENT PARTNERS TO MITIGATE THE THREAT POSED BY RANSOMWARE AND OTHER ECOSYSTEM WIDE CYBERSECURITY THREATS. THIS PILLAR OF THEMATIC WORK IS NAMED 'FUTURE OF DIGITAL SECURITY.'INNOVATION AND CATASTROPHIC RISK (CATALINK AND NUCLEAR WEAPONS): TECHNICAL SOLUTION TO REDUCE NUCLEAR RISK BY PROVIDING A SECURE RELIABLE DEDICATED CRISIS COMMUNICATIONS CAPABILITY, EXPANDED A PUBLIC UNCLASSIFIED BASELINE BODY OF KNOWLEDGE ON NUCLEAR COMMAND, CONTROL, AND COMMUNICATIONS THROUGH CONVENING GLOBAL EXPERTS, ADDING DEEPENED KNOWLEDGE ON THE IMPACT OF TECHNOLOGIES LIKE DEEP LEARNING. THIS PILLAR OF THEMATIC WORK IS NAMED 'INNOVATION AND CATASTROPHIC RISK.'GEOPOLITICS OF TECHNOLOGY (FUTURE DIGITAL THREATS TO DEMOCRACY): WORKS TO IDENTIFY AND DEFINE FUTURE POTENTIAL THREATS TO DEMOCRACY POSED BY DIGITAL SYSTEMS, AIMING TO DERIVE SOLUTIONS TO ENSURE THE RESILIENCE OF DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS. THIS PILLAR OF THEMATIC WORK IS NAMED 'GEOPOLITICS OF TECHNOLOGY.'Expenses $3,855,027 · grants $716,580 · revenue $140,209
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 | Not 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
- 47-5677755
- 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
- 2016
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U05)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $4,644,862
- Income (IRS master file)
- $3,587,978
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $3,587,978 | $4,436,894 | $4,644,862 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $4,788,129 | $2,449,158 | $5,272,536 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,408,210 | $2,667,709 | $2,931,314 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2015 Officer: Michael McNerney | December 31, 2015 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY is 47-5677755.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 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 INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 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 INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY 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 INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names PHILIP REINER.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $324,624 (PHILIP REINER, CEO).
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR SECURITY AND TECHNOLOGY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,587,978, expenses of $4,436,894 and total assets of $4,644,862 at year end.
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