Information Systems Security Association
- Assets
- $152.8k
- Revenue
- $112.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Culver City, CA
- Founding
- 12/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 36-3888498
Organization Overview
Information Systems Security Association is located in Culver City, CA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (M20) the organization is classified as: Disaster Preparedness & Relief Services, under the broad grouping of Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Information Systems Security Association 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 12/2023, Information Systems Security Association generated $112.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (11.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $124.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.9%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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 THE COMMUNITY ABREAST OF CURRENT EVENTS IN INFORMATION SECURITY. IT ALSO ENCOURAGES SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF THOSE IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION SECURITY. IN 2023 THERE WERE 7 MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 70 ATTENDEES AT EACH. THE ORGANIZATION CHANGED EXEMPT STATUS MAY 2, 2023 SO THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS WERE ONLY FOR A PARTIAL YEAR.
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 THE COMMUNITY ABREAST OF CURRENT EVENTS IN INFORMATION SECURITY. IT ALSO ENCOURAGES SHARING OF KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS OF THOSE IN THE FIELD OF INFORMATION SECURITY. IN 2023 THERE WERE 11 MONTHLY MEETINGS WITH AN AVERAGE OF APPROXIMATELY 70 ATTENDEES AT EACH.
THE 13TH ANNUAL INFORMATION SECURITY SUMMIT, HOSTED BY ISSA-LA, WAS AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING EXPERTS AND THOUGHT LEADERS FROM ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RETAIL, GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE, FINANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THE LATEST TRENDS AND STRATEGIES IN CYBERSECURITY, GIVING ATTENDEES THE KNOWLEDGE TO TACKLE EVER-EVOLVING SECURITY THREATS. THEY GAINED VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO DEFENDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, FORGING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND MUCH MORE. WITH 250 REGISTRANTS, THE 2-DAY EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.
THE 13TH ANNUAL INFORMATION SECURITY SUMMIT, HOSTED BY ISSA-LA, WAS AN EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE FOR INFORMATION SECURITY PROFESSIONALS IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. THIS PRESTIGIOUS EVENT BROUGHT TOGETHER LEADING EXPERTS AND THOUGHT LEADERS FROM ACROSS VARIOUS SECTORS, INCLUDING INTELLIGENCE, LAW ENFORCEMENT, RETAIL, GOVERNMENT, HEALTHCARE, FINANCE, AND TECHNOLOGY. THE SUMMIT FOCUSED ON THE LATEST TRENDS AND STRATEGIES IN CYBERSECURITY, GIVING ATTENDEES THE KNOWLEDGE TO TACKLE EVER-EVOLVING SECURITY THREATS. THEY GAINED VALUABLE INSIGHTS INTO DEFENDING CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE, FORGING INTERNATIONAL PARTNERSHIPS, AND MUCH MORE. WITH 250 REGISTRANTS, THE 2-DAY EVENT WAS A GREAT SUCCESS.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dave Wettenstein Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Richard Greenberg President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Adriana Sanford Ecexutive Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Andriana Mendieta May-July Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Esfandiar Behrouz Program Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Berenice Jacobsaaron Wykoff Marketing Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $7,444 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $80,282 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $87,726 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $24,913 |
| Investment income | $19 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $112,658 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $4,273 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $362 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,853 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $7,253 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $490 |
| All other expenses | $493 |
| Total functional expenses | $124,301 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $7,566 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $145,222 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $152,788 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $152,788 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $152,788 |