Kantara Initiative Inc
- Assets
- $351.2k
- Revenue
- $570.4k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Manassas, VA
- Founding
- 08/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 81-1226244
Organization Overview
Kantara Initiative Inc is located in Manassas, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (S41) the organization is classified as: Chambers of Commerce & Business Leagues, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Kantara Initiative Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kantara Initiative Inc 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, Kantara Initiative Inc generated $570.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $511.3k during the year ending 12/2023. 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
KANTARA INITIATIVE IS A TRUST FRAMEWORK PROVIDER SINCE 2010 SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KANTARA INITIATIVE PROVIDES STRATEGIC VISION AND REAL WORLD INNOVATION FOR THE DIGITALIDENTITY TRANSFORMATION. DEVELOPING INITIATIVES INCLUDING: DEEPFAKES AND IDV; PRIVACY ENHANCING MOBILE CREDENTIALS; USER MANAGED ACCESS; RESILIENT IDENTIFIERS FOR UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS; AND ANCHORED NOTIFICATION AND CONSENT RECEIPT. KANTARA INITIATIVE ALSO MAINTAINS THE IDENTITY ASSURANCE TRUST FRAMEWORK (IAF) WHICH UNDERPINS THE ASSURANCE PROGRAM PROVIDING THIRD PARTY CONFORMANCE AUDITS FOR NIST STANDARD 800-63.3 FOR THE FEDERAL DIGITAL IDENTITY GUIDELINES. THE IAF IS KEPT CURRENT BY THE IDENTITY ASSURANCE WORK GROUP. KANTARA INITIATIVE DEVELOPS INNOVATIONS TO SOLVE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS FOR THE IDENTITY BASED DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION. WHILE CONNECTIONS TO DIGITAL SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGIES GROW, DATA GENERATED BY THOSE CONNECTIONS IS A CHALLENGE TO MANAGE. IN THE LANDSCAPE OF IDENTITY, SECURITY, AND ACCESS TECHNOLOGY AND POLICY, VARYING NATIONAL APPROACHES AND SCHEMES EXIST. GOVERNMENTS AND INDUSTRY ARE CONNECTING MORE AND MORE TO LEVERAGE THEIR STRENGTHS FOR PROVISION OF SERVICES. THIS IS THE WORLD OF BORDERLESS IDM, WHERE GOVERNMENTS AND INDUSTRY SEEK TO HARMONIZE. KANTARA INITIATIVE DEVELOPS ASSURANCE AND INTEROPERABILITY PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE TRUST LAYER OF ONLINE TRANSACTIONS. KANTARA INITIATIVE PROVIDES GLOBAL LEADERSHIP ENSURING THAT DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND ACCESSIBILITY (DEIA) ARE PART OF ALL DIGITAL IDENTITY SOLUTIONS AND SYSTEMS. KANTARAS DEIA INITIATIVE WORKS TO ESTABLISH A UNIFORM TERMINOLOGY REGARDING DEIA REQUIREMENTS, IDENTIFIES THE RETURN ON INVESTMENT FOR SOLUTION PROVIDERS TO INCORPORATE IMPORTANT DEIA COMPONENTS IN THEIR PRODUCTS, AND ENSURES THAT REQUIREMENTS FOR DEIA ARE EASY TO UNDERSTAND YET ROBUST ENOUGH TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICE FOR EVERYONE. KANTARA INITIATIVE ALSO RUNS THE THIRD-PARTY CONFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PROGRAM IN THE US FOR THE NIST 800-63 AND ALSO PROVIDES CERTIFICATION OF REQUIREMENTS FOR THE UNITED KINGDOM DIGITAL IDENTITY AND ATTRIBUTES TRUST FRAMEWORK (DIATF). KANTARA INITIATIVE PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AT DIGITAL IDENTITY CONFERENCES, TO MEMBERS OF THE ADMINISTRATION, AND FEDERAL AND STATE AGENCIES ON REQUEST.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kay Chopard Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $143,663 |
Jim Pasquale Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Engle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alec Laws Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jordan Burris Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Hindle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Exponent Inc Professional Services For Projects | 12/30/19 | $165,250 |
Ab & Ba Uk Ed Services | 12/30/19 | $150,006 |
Virtual Inc Management Consulting | 12/30/19 | $116,038 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $563,032 |
| Investment income | $521 |
| 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 | $570,385 |
| 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. | $143,663 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $133,708 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,814 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $22,019 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $882 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,959 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $22,192 |
| Advertising and promotion | $44,041 |
| Office expenses | $10,058 |
| Information technology | $49,353 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $20,927 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $8,154 |
| All other expenses | $2,500 |
| Total functional expenses | $511,270 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $296,502 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $31,000 |
| 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 | $11,975 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,750 |
| Total assets | $351,227 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $94,704 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $72,598 |
| 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 | $167,302 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $183,925 |
| 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 | $351,227 |