International Council On Systems Engineering is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (U42) the organization is classified as: Engineering, under the broad grouping of Science & Technology and related organizations. As of 12/2023, International Council On Systems Engineering employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. International Council On Systems Engineering is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, International Council On Systems Engineering generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.1% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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:
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TO ADDRESS COMPLEX SOCIETAL AND TECHNICAL CHALLENGES BY ENABLING, PROMOTING, AND ADVANCING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ACADEMIC EVENTS AND OUTREACH:INCOSE'S INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP IS THE EVENT OF THE YEAR FOR SYSTEMS ENGINEERS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE STATE OF THE ART. UNLIKE INCOSE'S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM AND OTHER CONFERENCES, THERE ARE NO PAPER, PANEL OR TUTORIAL PRESENTATIONS. INSTEAD, ATTENDEES SPEND 4 DAYS WORKING ALONGSIDE FELLOW SYSTEMS ENGINEERS WHO ARE THERE TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. SYSTEMS ENGINEERS AT ALL LEVELS AND FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ENGAGE IN WORKING SESSIONS, AND CONTRIBUTE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE TO TAKE THE DISCIPLINE FORWARD.INCOSE'S ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM IS THE LARGEST WORLDWIDE ANNUAL GATHERING OF PEOPLE WHO DO SYSTEMS ENGINEERING FOR FOUR DAYS OF PRESENTATIONS, CASE STUDIES, WORKSHOPS, TUTORIALS AND PANEL DISCUSSIONS. THE PROGRAM ATTRACTS AN INTERNATIONAL MIX OF PROFESSIONALS AT ALL LEVELS, AND INCLUDES PRACTITIONERS IN GOVERNMENT AND INDUSTRY, AS WELL AS EDUCATORS AND RESEARCHERS. THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING THE SYMPOSIUM INCLUDE THE OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE IDEAS, NETWORK, BUILD COMPETENCY, PURSUE CERTIFICATION, CONTRIBUTE TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE PROFESSION THROUGH COLLABORATION ON TOOLS, PROCESSES AND METHODOLOGIES, LEARN ABOUT NEW OFFERINGS IN TRAINING AND EDUCATION, AND FORGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS.IN ADDITION, INCOSE HAS AN ACTIVE ACADEMIC AND OUTREACH PROGRAM.
TECHNICAL:TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS INCLUDE HANDBOOKS AND GUIDEBOOKS THAT PROVIDE FORMAL INCOSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION RELATIVE TO TOPICS WITHIN SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND PROVIDE TASK GUIDANCE, ADVANCED METHODS, LESSONS LEARNED, COOKBOOK TECHNIQUES, AND CRITERIA. INCOSE TECHNICAL PRODUCTS ARE DEVELOPED WITHIN INCOSE AND MUST BE PROCESSED, REVIEWED, AND APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TECHNICAL PRODUCT REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS.PRODUCTS AND PUBLICATIONS:MEMBERS RECEIVE COMPLIMENTARY ACCESS TO INCOSE PUBLICATIONS OF THE SE JOURNAL AND INSIGHT. ALL MEMBERS OF INCOSE MAY ALSO PURCHASE HARD COPIES OF INSIGHT AND JOURNALS(JOURNAL OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND JOURNAL OF ENTERPRISE TRANSFORMATION) AT A DISCOUNTED RATE FOR ONE MEMBERSHIP YEAR. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, INCOSE'S SCHOLARLY JOURNAL, IS A PRIMARY SOURCE OF MULTIDISCIPLINARY INFORMATION FOR THE SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND MANAGEMENT OF PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, AND PROCESSES OF ALL TYPES. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ACTIVITIES INVOLVE THE TECHNOLOGIES, PROCESSES, AND SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT APPROACHES NEEDED FOR: DEFINITION OF SYSTEMS, INCLUDING IDENTIFICATION OF USER REQUIREMENTS AND TECHNOLOGICAL SPECIFICATIONS; DEVELOPMENT OF SYSTEMS, INCLUDING CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURES, TRADEOFF OF DESIGN CONCEPTS, CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT DURING SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT, INTEGRATION OF NEW SYSTEMS WITH LEGACY SYSTEMS, AND INTEGRATED PRODUCT AND PROCESS DEVELOPMENT; AND DEPLOYMENT OF SYSTEMS, INCLUDING OPERATIONAL TEST AND EVALUATION, MAINTENANCE OVER AN EXTENDED LIFECYCLE, AND REENGINEERING. MODERN SYSTEMS, INCLUDING BOTH PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, ARE OFTEN VERY KNOWLEDGE INTENSIVE, AND ARE FOUND IN BOTH THE PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTORS. THE JOURNAL EMPHASIZES STRATEGIC AND PROGRAM MANAGEMENT OF THESE, AND THE INFORMATION AND KNOWLEDGE BASE FOR KNOWLEDGE PRINCIPLES, KNOWLEDGE PRACTICES, AND KNOWLEDGE PERSPECTIVES FOR THE ENGINEERING OF SYSTEMS. DEFINITIVE CASE STUDIES INVOLVING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PRACTICE ARE ESPECIALLY WELCOME. SYSTEMS ENGINEERING IS INCLUDED IN BOTH THE INSPEC AND COMPENDEX INDICES.THE JOURNAL IS PRODUCED FOUR TIMES A YEAR - JANUARY, APRIL, JULY, AND OCTOBER. MEMBERS MAY ACCESS THE JOURNAL ONLINE AT THE WILEY INTERSCIENCE - SYSTEMS ENGINEERING SITE. HARD COPY SUBSCRIPTIONS TO THE JOURNAL ARE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE BY INCOSE MEMBERS EITHER DURING MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL OR BY PURCHASING THE HARDCOPY SUBSCRIPTION IN YOUR MEMBER PROFILE HOME WHERE YOU CAN ADD THE HARDCOPY SUBSCRIPTION TO YOUR MEMBERSHIP.
MEMBERSHIP:NEW SKILLS ARE ATTAINED AND SKILLS CAN BE HONED THOUGH SEVERAL OF INCOSE'S VENUES. THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM FEATURES PAPERS, PANEL PRESENTATIONS, AND TUTORIALS. IT IS ALSO ONE OF THE TWO TIMES EACH YEAR WHEN OUR TECHNICAL COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS MEET IN PERSON. THE ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL WORKSHOP IS THE OTHER EVENT. REGIONAL CONFERENCES HOSTED BY CHAPTERS OFFER A SHORTER VENUE AND ARE ATTRACTIVE TO THOSE INTERESTED IN LESS TRAVEL AND EXPENSE. MOST CHAPTERS REGULARLY HOLD MEETINGS FEATURING SPEAKERS ON INTERESTING TOPICS. TUTORIALS HAVE BECOME A MAINSTAY ACTIVITY SPONSORED BY CHAPTERS AND ARE AN EXCELLENT VALUE. THE QUARTERLY PUBLICATION INSIGHT FEATURES A THEME TOPIC IN EACH ISSUE. RECENT THEMES HAVE INCLUDED FUNDAMENTALS SUCH AS RISK MANAGEMENT AND MEASUREMENT.
CERTIFICATION:CERTIFICATION IS A FORMAL PROCESS WHEREBY A COMMUNITY OF KNOWLEDGEABLE, EXPERIENCED, AND SKILLED REPRESENTATIVES OF AN ORGANIZATION, SUCH AS INCOSE, PROVIDES CONFIRMATION OF AN INDIVIDUAL'S COMPETENCY (DEMONSTRATED KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION, AND EXPERIENCE) IN A SPECIFIED PROFESSION. CERTIFICATION DIFFERS FROM LICENSING IN THAT LICENSES ARE PERMISSIONS GRANTED BY A GOVERNMENT ENTITY FOR A PERSON TO PRACTICE WITHIN ITS REGULATORY BOUNDARIES. CERTIFICATION ALSO DIFFERS FROM A "CERTIFICATE" THAT DOCUMENTS THE SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A TRAINING OR EDUCATION PROGRAM.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marilee Wheaton President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Ralf Hartmann President-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Don York Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Mike Vinarcik Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 12 | $0 |
Barclay Brown Cio | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Olivier Dessoude Technical Director | Trustee | 14 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Universal Management Services Llc Management | 12/30/23 | $599,750 |
V1 Decisions Llc Program Manager | 12/30/23 | $162,000 |
Honor Lind Management | 12/30/23 | $111,942 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $4,381,751 |
Investment income | $249,573 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $96,067 |
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 | $4,820,528 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $39,738 |
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. | $230,082 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $70,999 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $10,182 |
Other employee benefits | $3,241 |
Payroll taxes | $22,223 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,880 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $24,029 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,550,794 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,818 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $503,697 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,154 |
Travel | $328,196 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75,269 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $29,935 |
All other expenses | $176,668 |
Total functional expenses | $5,151,296 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,113,460 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,572,970 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $554,193 |
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 | $494,156 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,083,586 |
Total assets | $6,818,365 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $267,593 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,078,668 |
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 | $53,569 |
Total liabilities | $1,399,830 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,418,535 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,818,365 |
Over the last fiscal year, International Council On Systems Engineering has awarded $39,638 in support to 3 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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INCOSE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $24,568 |
HAWAI'I PEOPLES FUND PURPOSE: MAUI FIRES | $10,000 |
NATIVE PURPOSE: PLANTING OF VEGETATION | $5,070 |