International Society Of Automation
- Assets
- $48.4m
- Revenue
- $20.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 66
- Location
- Research Triangle Park, NC
- Founding
- 09/1982
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 25-0921042
Organization Overview
International Society Of Automation, operating under the name Isa, is located in Research Triangle Park, NC. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (U03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Isa employed 66 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Isa is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Isa generated $20.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $12.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ADVANCE TECHNICAL COMPETENCE BY CONNECTING THE AUTOMATION COMMUNITY TO ACHIEVE OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. TO ENABLE OUR MEMBERS, INCLUDING WORLD-WIDE SUBJECT MATTER EXPERTS, AUTOMATION SUPPLIERS, AND END-USERS, TO WORK TOGETHER TO DEVELOP AND DELIVER THE HIGHEST QUALITY, UNBIASED AUTOMATION INFORMATION, INCLUDING STANDARDS, ACCESS TO TECHNICAL INFORMATION, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT RESOURCES, AND OPPORTUNITIES TO NETWORK WITH OTHER AUTOMATION PROFESSIONALS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
TRAINING SERVICES AND CERTIFICATIONS: THE SOCIETY OFFERS A BROAD RANGE OF TRAINING TOPICS FROM FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE TO ADVANCED CONCEPTS TO COMPANIES AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN AUTOMATION. TRAINING IS OFFERED AT THE SOCIETY'S HEADQUARTERS FACILITY, AT SITES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, AT CUSTOMER LOCATIONS, AND THROUGH DISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMS. THE SOCIETY MAINTAINS TWO PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS, CERTIFIED CONTROL SYSTEM TECHNICIAN (CCST) AND CERTIFIED AUTOMATION PROFESSIONAL (CAP), BOTH WITH TRAINING AND TESTING OFFERINGS. THE SOCIETY DERIVES REVENUE BY CHARGING TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL FEES TO OFFSET THE COST OF THE PROGRAMS. A DIRECTORY OF CERTIFIED INDIVIDUALS IS AVAILABLE ON THE ISA.ORG WEBSITE.
TRADE MEDIA (ACOM): THE SOCIETY PRODUCES DIGITAL MEDIA AND ADVERTISING TO ASSIST AUTOMATION PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE THEIR FACTORIES AND PROCESSES, SOLVE PROBLEMS, AND IMPROVE PRODUCTION EFFICIENCIES BY PROVIDING THE MOST CURRENT INDUSTRY NEWS, INFORMATION, AND RESOURCES. THE TRADE MEDIA PROGRAM WAS ADDED WITH THE ACQUISITION OF AUTOMATION.COM.
MEMBER SERVICES: MEMBER SERVICES INCLUDE ALL EFFORTS TO PROVIDE AND SUPPORT MEMBER BENEFITS AND THE ADMINISTRATION OF LEADERSHIP STRUCTURE OF THE SOCIETY. THIS PROGRAM INCLUDES DUES REVENUE FOR SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP AND DUES REVENUE FOR MEMBERSHIP IN DIVISIONS THAT SPECIALIZE IN SPECIFIC TECHNICAL INTEREST AREAS OF AUTOMATION (DUES REVENUE SHOWN ON PART VIII, LINE 1B). ADDITIONAL REVENUE IS ORIGINATED FROM ROYALTIES AND THE SALE OF LOGO MERCHANDISE. ALL EXPENSES RELATED TO THE SOCIETY GOVERNANCE, SUPPORT OF LOCAL SECTIONS, ADMINISTRATIVE MEETINGS, AND THE SUPPORT OF VOLUNTEER EFFORTS IS INCLUDED IN THIS PROGRAM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Ramsey Executive Director (thru Oct 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $350,520 |
Rick Zabel Managing Director And Publisher | Officer | 40 | $199,325 |
Anthony Fragnito Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $182,441 |
Geri Mcgrath Director, Global Education & Outreach | Officer | 40 | $160,762 |
William Furlow Director Of Business Development | 40 | $147,977 | |
Andre Ristaino Managing Director, Global Alliances | 40 | $139,973 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Business Risk Management Consulting Consulting | 12/30/21 | $229,960 |
Fusionspan Information Technology | 12/30/21 | $212,685 |
Bluemodus Information Technology | 12/30/21 | $157,604 |
Fonteva Information Technology | 12/30/21 | $156,342 |
Vfairs Inc Event Registration Services | 12/30/21 | $155,700 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,007,794 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $916,750 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $13,907 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,938,451 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,350,614 |
| Investment income | $414,832 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,256,245 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,660,926 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $433,069 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $20,258,072 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $6,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $101,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $52,275 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,064,639 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,259,442 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,333,159 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $42,595 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $53,189 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,326,268 |
| Advertising and promotion | $375,878 |
| Office expenses | $675,311 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $132,724 |
| Occupancy | $104,401 |
| Travel | $11,464 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $69,886 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $364,152 |
| Interest | $37,095 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $520,277 |
| Insurance | $94,848 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $12,042,845 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $8,664,955 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,392,873 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $125,554 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $480,158 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,854,829 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $32,908,438 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,968,946 |
| Total assets | $48,395,753 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,044,215 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $965,854 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $2,330,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $291,126 |
| Total liabilities | $4,631,195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $40,788,219 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,976,339 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $48,395,753 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that International Society Of Automation has recieved totaling $7,843.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
American Automatic Control Council Seattle, WA PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE EDUCATION AND COOPERATION IN THE AUTOMATIC CONTROL PROFESSION. | $7,843 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $165,406 |
| Net Contributions | $5,475 |
| Other Expense | $6,500 |
| Ending Balance | $164,381 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Society Of Civil Engineers Reston, VA | $80,247,990 | $62,671,354 |
International Society Of Automation Research Triangle Park, NC | $48,395,753 | $20,258,072 |
American Association Of Physicists In Medicine Alexandria, VA | $31,609,322 | $9,947,196 |
The National Council Of Teachers Of Mathematics-Incorporated- Reston, VA | $18,084,320 | $8,296,750 |
American Statistical Association Alexandria, VA | $30,139,821 | $9,398,848 |
Vmware User Group Inc Franklin, TN | $9,569,219 | $8,623,176 |
Center For Open Science Charlottesville, VA | $9,625,938 | $7,385,775 |
Society Of Chemical Manufacturers And Affiliates Inc Arlington, VA | $22,239,444 | $4,222,837 |
Sigma Xi The Scientific Research Honor Society Inc Research Triangle Park, NC | $16,717,567 | $4,916,209 |
Institute Of Industrial And Systems Engineers Inc Norcross, GA | $4,759,560 | $4,186,288 |
Methanol Institute Alexandria, VA | $2,057,504 | $2,376,228 |
International Technology And Engineering Educators Association Reston, VA | $264,196 | $1,282,466 |