Nonprofit · EIN 45-2405127
CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION
Tax-exempt · ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $918,922 | $1,032,174 | -$113,252 | $417,089 | $255,112 | $161,977 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $907,335 | $873,136 | $34,199 | $508,753 | $233,524 | $275,229 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $928,195 | $892,888 | $35,307 | $443,612 | $202,537 | $241,075 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $941,866
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$22,944
- Other revenue
- -$22,944
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $100,197
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $250,552
- Other salaries and wages
- $403,797
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $735,691
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $28,811
- Depreciation
- $1,641
- Program services (functional)
- $639,026
- Management and general (functional)
- $206,481
- Fundraising (functional)
- $186,667
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $508,753
- Total assets, end of year
- $417,089
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $255,112
- Net assets, end of year
- $161,977
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $46
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $161,977
- Gross receipts
- $941,866
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- MA
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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEBRA TAYLOR | ACTING CEO & CFO Officer | 2 | $0 | $796,735 | $34,487 |
| TARA WISNIEWSKI | EVP, ADVOCACY GBL MKTS & MEMBER EGMT Key employee | 2 | $0 | $488,558 | $69,551 |
| GRAHAM JACKSON | GENERAL COUNSEL & CORP SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $480,080 | $32,910 |
| HOLLY SCHNEIDER BROWN | SR DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY & EDUCATION Key employee | 40 | $226,297 | $0 | $24,254 |
| ALISHA WENC | ASSOC DIR, CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,781 | $0 | $17,235 |
| ZACHARY TUDOR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN DOLEZAL | VICE CHAIR (AS OF 08/2025) Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN CLAVON | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEL MELEK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICK NORD | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KWADJO NYANTE | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| TREY STOKES | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KC UDOH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RENATA VINCOLETTO | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/2025) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIZWAN VIRANI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAR ROSSO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (THRU 10/24) Officer | 2 | $0 | $1,299,089 | $260,843 |
| DEBRA TAYLOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $557,785 | $32,691 |
| TARA WISNIEWSKI | EVP ADVOCACY GBL MKTS & MEMBER MGT Officer | 2 | $0 | $434,026 | $66,957 |
| GRAHAM JACKSON | GENERAL COUNSEL & CORP SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $406,481 | $31,785 |
| HOLLY SCHNEIDER BROWN | SENIOR DIR CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY Key employee | 40 | $214,148 | $0 | $21,632 |
| ALISHA WENC | ASOC DIR,CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $174,287 | $0 | $15,577 |
| GREG THOMPSON | CHAIRPERSON (THRU 07/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH TUDOR | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROELA SANTOS | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN DOLEZAL | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KC UDOH | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ADEL MELEK | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KWADJO NYANTE | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| RIZWAN VIRANI | TRUSTEE (AS OF 08/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MCQUIGGAN | TRUSTEE (THRU 07/24) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 15 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLAR ROSSO | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $838,736 | $188,560 |
| DEBRA TAYLOR | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 2 | $0 | $458,504 | $49,046 |
| TARA WISNIEWSKI | EVP ADVOCACY GBL MKTS & MEMBER MGT Officer | 2 | $0 | $417,375 | $64,341 |
| GRAHAM JACKSON | GENERAL COUNSEL & CORP SECRETARY Officer | 2 | $0 | $352,256 | $44,600 |
| HOLLY SCHNEIDER BROWN | SENIOR DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $198,163 | $0 | $27,930 |
| GREG THOMPSON | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ZACH TUDOR | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JAMES MCQUIGGAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ROELA SANTOS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| CAROLYN DOLEZAL | TRUSTEE(AS OF 08/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KC UDOH | TRUSTEE(AS OF 08/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATY RODRIGUEZ | TRUSTEE(AS OF 08/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KAREN GISPANSKI | TRUSTEE(THRU 06/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| EARL CRANE | TRUSTEE(THRU 06/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MELNICK | TRUSTEE(THRU 06/23) Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 625 N WASHINGTON ST STE 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314-1937
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- SCOTT BEALE, 625 N WASHINGTON STREET 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
- Signed the 990
- SCOTT BEALE, CEO
- Phone
- (727) 493-3587
- Website
- WWW.IAMCYBERSAFE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC
Mission
THE PRIMARY MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION(CENTER) IS TO CONDUCT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES OF INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION SYSTEM SECURITY CERTIFICATION CONSORTIUM, INC., (ISC2), AS PERMITTED UNDER REV. RUL. 54-243. (SEE SCHEDULE O)
Program accomplishments
- SCHOLARSHIPS: THE CENTER'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM PROVIDES ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIPS TO THOSE STUDYING IN THE INFORMATION SECURITY OR CYBER SECURITY FIELDS. THE CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT TO WOMEN, UNDERGRADUATES, GRADUATES, AND VETERANS.IN THE PAST ELEVEN YEARS, THE CENTER HAS AWARDED OVER $2 MILLION IN FINANCIAL AID.Expenses $263,712 · grants $75,310
- 50 BY 50: THE CENTER'S 50 BY 50 PROGRAM IS A GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO ELEVATE WOMEN'S VOICES, INNOVATION, AND LEADERSHIP IN CYBERSECURITY, WITH THE GOAL OF CREATING A MORE DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE WORKFORCE WITH WOMEN MAKING UP 50% BY 2050. IT FOCUSES ON CAREER AWARENESS, MENTORING, COMMUNITIES, EDUCATION, FINANCIAL ACCESS, EMPLOYMENT PATHWAYS, HOLISTIC SUPPORT, AND VISIBILITY. USING THIS FRAMEWORK CHARTS THE PATH FROM INTENTION TO IMPACT AND SUPPORTS CAREERS FROM YOUTH TO SENIOR LEADERSHIP.Expenses $106,788
- SAFE AND SECURE: THE CENTER'S SAFE AND SECURE ONLINE PROGRAM PROVIDES RESOURCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO BECOME MORE KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT SAFE ONLINE PRACTICES. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE A GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF CYBERSECURITY BEST PRACTICES AND SAFETY CONCERNS THAT USING THE INTERNET POSE. EACH LESSON BUILDS ON VARIOUS TOPICS INCLUDING CYBER SECURITY, CYBER ETHICS, AND PROTECTIONS FROM ONLINE PREDATORS. VOLUNTEERS DELIVER PRESENTATIONS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC THROUGH VIRTUAL AND IN-PERSON SESSIONS. THE PROGRAM HAS BEEN DESIGNED TO BENEFIT ALL AGES AS THE LESSONS ARE GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN, PARENTS, AND ADULTS ALIKE.Expenses $95,510
- OUTREACHExpenses $91,846
- WOMEN'S SCHOLARSHIPExpenses $22,000 · grants $22,000
- CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIPExpenses $21,858 · grants $2,887
- 1MCC (1 MILLION CERTIFIED IN CYBERSECURITY BOOST): THE CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP THOSE WITH THE MOST NEED TO TRAVEL TO THE ENTRY LEVEL CERTIFIED IN CYBERSECURITY EXAM AND PAY THE FIRST YEAR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE FEE. IN ADDITION, VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE SUPPORT SUCH AS MENTORSHIP AND STUDY SESSIONS.Expenses $8,572
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $28,740
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 45-2405127
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Science and technology (U054)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $417,089
- Income (IRS master file)
- $941,866
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $918,922 | $1,032,174 | $417,089 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $907,335 | $873,136 | $508,753 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $928,195 | $892,888 | $443,612 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $832,288 | $720,373 | $307,717 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 45-2405127).
Questions about CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION is 45-2405127.
- Is CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION 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 CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names SCOTT BEALE.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 2 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR CYBER SAFETY AND EDUCATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $918,922, expenses of $1,032,174 and total assets of $417,089 at year end.
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