Nonprofit · EIN 53-0242938
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC
Tax-exempt · BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $6,138,729 | $8,174,955 | -$2,036,226 | $7,608,568 | $5,048,145 | $2,560,423 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $5,971,975 | $8,564,339 | -$2,592,364 | $9,912,911 | $5,643,636 | $4,269,275 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $5,246,222 | $7,941,068 | -$2,694,846 | $10,388,745 | $3,875,041 | $6,513,704 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,558
- Program service revenue
- $5,618,890
- Investment income
- $476,283
- Royalties
- $22,259
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $256,285
- Other revenue
- $40,998
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $6,876
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $567,832
- Other salaries and wages
- $797,190
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,608,060
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $334,508
- Accounting fees
- $96,904
- Occupancy
- $91,054
- Travel
- $516,944
- Depreciation
- $44,043
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $9,912,911
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,608,568
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,048,145
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,560,423
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $31,281
- Publicly traded securities
- $5,236,451
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,560,423
- Gross unrelated business income
- $281,961
- Gross receipts
- $9,431,283
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 250
- Year formed
- 1948
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DORSEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 39 | $351,037 | $38,275 |
| VELMA HART | COO (UNTIL 12/31/24) Officer | 38 | $225,461 | $34,434 |
| JEROD CLARK | DIRECTOR, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $158,165 | $23,899 |
| WILLIAM SUNDQUIST | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| IVETTE RAMIREZ BRUNS | SECRETARY & DIRECTOR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| JARROD MANN | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| BETINA LATIKER | DIRECTOR, GULF STATES REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VAUGHN | DIRECTOR, MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ZAWODNY | DIRECTOR, NORTH CENTRAL REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LANZELOTTI | DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA SPENCER | DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNSEY HANKINS | DIRECTOR, SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KENNY MCMANN JR | DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MORAYMA BITTLE | DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PATRICK COMERFORD | DIRECTOR, WEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| EDMUND BROWN | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEVIN WANG | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DORSEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 39 | $312,762 | $56,581 |
| VELMA HART | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 38 | $237,495 | $31,984 |
| VALERIE BRISCOE | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,944 | $34,564 |
| LISA SIDLETSKY | DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,106 | $21,564 |
| ELIZABETH ICENOGLE | DIRECTOR, COMPONENT RELATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,053 | $7,964 |
| CAM FEATHERSTONHAUGH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SUNDQUIST | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JORI SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MORAYMA BITTLE | DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IVETTE RAMIREZ BRUNS | DIRECTOR, GREAT LAKES REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK COMERFORD | DIRECTOR, WEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNSEY HANKINS | DIRECTOR, SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HOCKETT | DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LANZELOTTI | DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETINA LATIKER | DIRECTOR, GULF STATES REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JARROD MANN | DIRECTOR - CSI AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGIA SPENCER | DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VAUGHN | DIRECTOR, MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WANG | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ZAWODNY | DIRECTOR, NORTH CENTRAL REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 22 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARK DORSEY | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 39 | $312,762 | $56,581 |
| VELMA HART | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Officer | 38 | $237,495 | $31,984 |
| VALERIE BRISCOE | DIRECTOR OF ACCOUNTING Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,944 | $34,564 |
| LISA SIDLETSKY | DIRECTOR OF EXECUTIVE SERVICES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,106 | $21,564 |
| ELIZABETH ICENOGLE | DIRECTOR, COMPONENT RELATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,053 | $7,964 |
| CAM FEATHERSTONHAUGH | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM SUNDQUIST | CHAIR-ELECT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| JORI SMITH | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL YOUNG | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE BEVIER | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MORAYMA BITTLE | DIRECTOR, SOUTHWEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| IVETTE RAMIREZ BRUNS | DIRECTOR, GREAT LAKES REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK COMERFORD | DIRECTOR, WEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| LYNSEY HANKINS | DIRECTOR, SOUTH CENTRAL REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AMY HOCKETT | DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ERICA KENNEDY | DIRECTOR, SOUTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| THOMAS LANZELOTTI | DIRECTOR, NORTHEAST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BETINA LATIKER | DIRECTOR, GULF STATES REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JARROD MANN | DIRECTOR - CSI AT-LARGE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLEN ONSTAD | DIRECTOR, NORTHWEST REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT VAUGHN | DIRECTOR, MIDDLE ATLANTIC REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA ZAWODNY | DIRECTOR, NORTH CENTRAL REGION Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5034 THOROUGHBRED LN STE A, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027-4231
- Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
- 420 Main Avenue, Moorhead MN 56560
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- MARK DORSEY, 5034A THOROUGHBRED LANE, BRENTWOOD, TN 37027
- Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
- Norma Tessmer, 420 Main Avenue, Moorhead MN 56560
- Signed the 990
- MARK DORSEY, CEO
- Phone
- (800) 689-2900
- Website
- WWW.CSIRESOURCES.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN
Mission
THE MISSION OF CSI IS TO ADVANCE BUILDING INFORMATION MANAGEMENT AND EDUCATION OF PROJECT TEAMS TO IMPROVE FACILITY PERFORMANCE.
Program accomplishments
- TECHNICAL PROGRAMS: STANDARDS AND FORMATS PROVIDED TO PERSONS ENGAGED IN ANY PHASE OF WRITING, PREPARING, COMPILING, OR UTILIZING SPECIFICATIONS IN THE INDUSTRY.
- EDUCATIONAL AND CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS AND WEBINARS IN TECHNICAL, SALES, AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS. CSI ALSO CONDUCTS FOUR RIGOROUS CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS (CDT, CCS, CCCA, AND CCPR).
- CONSTRUCTION SPECIFIER: PUBLICATION THAT PROVIDES TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND TOPICAL ISSUES TO THE MEMBERSHIP, PERSONS IN THE INDUSTRY, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC AS A WHOLE.
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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 53-0242938
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1950
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,608,568
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,431,283
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $6,138,729 | $8,174,955 | $7,608,568 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $5,971,975 | $8,564,339 | $9,912,911 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $5,246,222 | $7,941,068 | $10,388,745 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $5,684,338 | $7,987,507 | $11,426,197 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2011 Officer: Norma Tessmer | June 30, 2012 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 53-0242938).
Questions about CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC
- What is the EIN of CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC is 53-0242938.
- Is CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1950.
- Are donations to CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE 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 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names MARK DORSEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $351,037 (MARK DORSEY, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
- How much revenue does CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $6,138,729, expenses of $8,174,955 and total assets of $7,608,568 at year end.
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