Nonprofit · EIN 52-2278213
CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC
Tax-exempt · CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $126,259,286 | $143,061,852 | -$16,802,566 | $83,630,555 | $72,583,030 | $11,047,525 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $132,810,765 | $140,968,154 | -$8,157,389 | $99,160,529 | $72,139,599 | $27,020,930 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $122,965,150 | $119,580,529 | $3,384,621 | $93,924,880 | $62,592,234 | $31,332,646 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $17,217,907
- of which government grants
- $16,657,328
- Program service revenue
- $104,573,270
- Investment income
- $4,233,479
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $3,132,764
- Other revenue
- $234,630
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $548,240
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $5,877,492
- Other salaries and wages
- $63,602,558
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $84,443,427
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $343,387
- Accounting fees
- $70,143
- Occupancy
- $1,144,776
- Travel
- $2,927,690
- Depreciation
- $1,498,092
- Program services (functional)
- $90,276,218
- Management and general (functional)
- $52,785,634
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $99,160,529
- Total assets, end of year
- $83,630,555
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $72,583,030
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,047,525
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,242,044
- Publicly traded securities
- $39,006,322
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $11,047,525
- Gross receipts
- $147,049,162
- Employees
- 542
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- MD
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GILLIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,176,686 | $64,495 |
| JOHN COHEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COUNTE Key employee | 40 | $574,502 | $66,369 |
| REGINA CHAPMAN | COO (FORMER) Former | 40 | $553,626 | $47,302 |
| LISA GREENE | GENERAL COUNSEL AND CLO Officer | 40 | $479,554 | $75,511 |
| CURTIS DUKES | EXECUTIVE VP AND GM OF SBP Key employee | 40 | $492,675 | $44,787 |
| ALBERT SZESNAT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $480,630 | $41,173 |
| THOMAS MICHELLI | EXECUTIVE VP & GM OF OSS (FORMER) Former | 40 | $478,982 | $28,606 |
| LEE NORIEGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CSO Key employee | 40 | $420,019 | $66,241 |
| CAROLYN COMER | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $384,753 | $69,885 |
| ANGELO MARCOTULLIO | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $355,023 | $44,494 |
| JANE JUDGE | VP OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $294,262 | $58,015 |
| TONY WILSON SAGER | SVP & CHIEF EVANGELIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $320,456 | $27,901 |
| CARLOS PERRY KIZZEE | SVP, MS-ISAC STRATEGY & PL Highest-paid employee | 40 | $321,791 | $22,113 |
| ROBERTA BOBBIE STEMPFLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $100,500 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $74,875 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRIS PAINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $73,000 |
| WILLIAM PELGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $72,750 |
| TRACY DOAKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $70,875 |
| JANE HOLL LUTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $66,875 |
| BRUCE MOULTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $65,500 |
| RICHARD SCHAEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $65,000 |
| RAMON BARQUIN | DIRECTOR (FORMER) Former | 2 | $36,500 |
| MELVIN WESLEY | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $28,750 |
| DAN DEENEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $28,750 |
| ELIZABETH MORA | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $28,750 |
| FRANKLIN REEDER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $26,875 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GILLIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $1,029,270 | $64,750 |
| JOHN COHEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COUNTE Key employee | 40 | $546,619 | $76,194 |
| REGINA CHAPMAN | COO Key employee | 40 | $537,973 | $46,496 |
| LISA GREENE | GENERAL COUNSEL AND CLO Officer | 40 | $454,041 | $71,154 |
| THOMAS MICHELLI | EXECUTIVE VP & GM OF OSS Key employee | 40 | $441,821 | $44,300 |
| ALBERT SZESNAT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $434,790 | $42,721 |
| CURTIS DUKES | EXECUTIVE VP AND GM OF SBP Key employee | 40 | $431,292 | $41,876 |
| LEE NORIEGA | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF CSO & ACTING GM OF SBS Key employee | 40 | $330,521 | $65,629 |
| CAROLYN COMER | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFI Highest-paid employee | 40 | $353,600 | $38,200 |
| ANGELO MARCOTULLIO | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $328,160 | $42,696 |
| JANE JUDGE | VP OF PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $296,541 | $62,308 |
| TONY WILSON SAGER | SVP & CHIEF EVANGELIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $309,414 | $26,199 |
| CARLOS PERRY KIZZEE | SVP, MS-ISAC STRATEGY & PLANS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $299,119 | $20,340 |
| JANE HOLL LUTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $112,750 | $0 |
| ROBERTA BOBBIE STEMPFLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $100,375 | $0 |
| CHRIS PAINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $60,750 | $0 |
| RAMON BARQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $54,750 | $0 |
| TODD KIMBRIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 3 | $54,750 | $0 |
| BRUCE MOULTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $54,125 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $48,750 | $0 |
| RICHARD SCHAEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $48,750 | $0 |
| TRACY DOAKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $48,750 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PELGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $48,750 | $0 |
| AMIT YORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $43,125 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN GILLIGAN | PRESIDENT & CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $873,334 | $59,482 |
| JOHN COHEN | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, COUNTE Highest-paid employee | 40 | $493,446 | $66,596 |
| REGINA CHAPMAN | COO Key employee | 40 | $439,917 | $43,425 |
| CURTIS DUKES | EXECUTIVE VP AND GM OF SBP Key employee | 40 | $438,587 | $39,685 |
| LISA GREENE | GENERAL COUNSEL AND CLO Officer | 40 | $406,871 | $59,210 |
| THOMAS MICHELLI | EXECUTIVE VP & GM OF OPERATIONS & SECURITY SERVICE Key employee | 40 | $382,400 | $42,577 |
| ALBERT SZESNAT | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER Officer | 40 | $378,020 | $42,304 |
| JOSHUA MOULIN | EXECUTIVE VP OF SECURITY S Highest-paid employee | 40 | $359,480 | $50,934 |
| MELISSA BLACKWELL | EXECUTIVE VP & GM OF SALES AND BUISINESS SERVICES Key employee | 40 | $324,020 | $55,682 |
| KATHLEEN MORIARTY | FORMER CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Former | 40 | $298,097 | $55,644 |
| CAROLYN COMER | CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $304,788 | $34,692 |
| ANGELO MARCOTULLIO | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $294,358 | $41,274 |
| TONY WILSON SAGER | SVP & CHIEF EVANGELIST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $283,131 | $23,749 |
| JANE HOLL LUTE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 5 | $88,000 | $0 |
| ROBERTA BOBBIE STEMPFLEY | BOARD CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $50,000 | $0 |
| CHRIS PAINTER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 2 | $12,000 | $0 |
| BRUCE MOULTON | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $10,000 | $0 |
| RAMON BARQUIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| RICHARD SCHAEFFER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM PELGRIN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TODD KIMBRIEL | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CYNTHIA VALLES | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AMIT YORAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRACY DOAKS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1712 US-9 SUITE 102, CLIFTON PARK, NY 12065-0000
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JOHN GILLIGAN, 31 TECH VALLEY DRIVE, EAST GREENBUSH, NY 12061
- Signed the 990
- JOHN GILLIGAN, CEO
- Phone
- (518) 266-3490
- Website
- WWW.CISECURITY.ORG
- Return prepared by
- BST & CO CPAS LLP
Mission
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY IS TO ENHANCE THE SECURITY READINESS AND RESPONSE OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES, WITH A COMMITMENT TO EXCELLENCE THROUGH COLLABORATION.
Program accomplishments
- SECURITY BEST PRACTICES COMBINES BOTH THE SECURITY BENCHMARKS AND CRITICAL SECURITY CONTROLS PROGRAMS. THE SECURITY BENCHMARKS PROGRAM HELPS ORGANIZATIONS IMPROVE THEIR IT SECURITY POSTURE BY REDUCING RISKS RESULTING FROM INADEQUATE TECHNICAL SECURITY CONTROLS. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS, THE SECURITY BENCHMARKS PROGRAM FACILITATES THE CONSENSUS-BASED DEVELOPMENT OF: (1) BEST PRACTICE STANDARDS FOR SECURITY CONFIGURATION, (2) TOOLS FOR MEASURING INFORMATION SECURITY STATUS, AND (3) RESOURCES FOR MAKING INFORMED SECURITY INVESTMENT DECISIONS. THE CRITICAL SECURITY CONTROLS PROGRAM IS A RECOMMENDED SET OF ACTIONS FOR CYBER DEFENSE THAT PROVIDE SPECIFIC AND ACTIONABLE WAYS TO THWART THE MOST PERVASIVE ATTACKS. THEY ARE A RELATIVELY SHORT LIST OF HIGH-PRIORITY, HIGHLY EFFECTIVE DEFENSIVE ACTIONS THAT PROVIDE A "MUST DO, DO FIRST" STARTING POINT FOR EVERY ENTERPRISE SEEKING TO IMPROVE THEIR CYBER DEFENSE.Expenses $40,191,580 · grants $300,000 · revenue $67,416,548
- THE MS-ISAC PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMMON MECHANISM FOR RAISING THE LEVEL OF CYBERSECURITY READINESS AND RESPONSE IN EACH STATE AND WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENTS AND U.S. TRIBES AND TERRITORIES WITH THE GOAL OF IMPROVING THE OVERALL CYBERSECURITY POSTURE OF U.S. STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, AND TERRITORIAL (SLTT) GOVERNMENT ENTITIES. THE MS-ISAC PROGRAM COLLABORATES AND SHARES INFORMATION WITH ITS SLTT GOVERNMENT MEMBERS, PRIVATE SECTOR AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PARTNERS. THE MS-ISAC PROGRAM LEVERAGES TRUSTED RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR ENTITIES TO GENERATE COORDINATED AND ACTIONABLE INTELLIGENCE PRODUCTS TO IMPROVE THE SECURITY POSTURE OF ALL PARTNERS. THE MS-ISAC ALSO PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, MANAGES WORKGROUPS MADE UP OF SLTT MEMBERS, AND OPERATES IMPORTANT NATIONAL CYBER SECURITY PROGRAMS. THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (DHS) DISCONTINUED FUNDING FOR THIS PROGRAM ON SEPTEMBER 29, 2025, AT WHICH TIME A FEE-BASED MEMBERSHIP MODEL WAS IMPLEMENTED, WHERE SLTT MEMBER ORGANIZATIONS PAY A YEARLY MEMBERSHIP FEE TO RECEIVE MS-ISAC BENEFITS AND SERVICES.Expenses $13,463,471
- THE CIS SERVICES PROGRAM OFFERS SERVICES TO ALL STATE, LOCAL, TERRITORIAL, AND TRIBAL ENTITIES AND PUBLIC AUTHORITIES TO IMPROVE THEIR OVERALL CYBER AND ELECTION SECURITY. THESE SERVICES INCLUDE SCANNING, SECURITY ASSESSMENTS, PHISHING EXERCISES, AND OTHER CYBER SECURITY RELATED SERVICES.Expenses $31,935,402 · revenue $37,129,222
- ALAN PALLER LAUREATE: THE ALAN PALLER LAUREATE PROGRAM IS INTENDED TO EMPOWER U.S.-BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, ACADEMIC INSTITUTIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE FOCUSED ON IMPROVING CYBERSECURITY BY: MAKING CYBERSECURITY CONTROLS DEMONSTRABLY MORE EFFECTIVE, SIMPLER, AND MORE AUTOMATED; DEVELOPING AND EQUIPPING HIGHLY SKILLED CYBER EXPERTS AND IMPROVING THE TEACHING OF CYBER DEFENSE AT EVERY LEVEL.grants $248,240
- COUNTERING HYBRID THREATS: THE CIS PROGRAM FOR COUNTERING HYBRID THREATS IS A CIS-FUNDED AND OPERATED INITIATIVE, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH INDUSTRY, COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS, AND LAW ENFORCEMENT, WITH THE MISSION OF RESEARCHING AND BETTER UNDERSTANDING HOW TERRORIST ORGANIZATIONS, CRIMINAL ORGANIZATIONS, AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS FACILITATE, PLAN, INFORM OR INCITE VIOLENCE AND OTHER ILLEGAL ACTIVITY USING INTERNET-BASED COMMUNICATIONS TOOLSExpenses $4,176,070 · revenue $27,500
- THE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM WAS BORNE OUT OF AN UNPRECEDENTED DEMAND FOR HIGHLY-SKILLED PRACTITIONERS CAPABLE OF BUILDING SECURITY INTO NEW AND EXISTING NETWORKS, ASSESSING SECURITY ON A REAL TIME BASIS AS NEW VULNERABILITIES ARE IDENTIFIED AND DISCLOSED, AND ACTING AS FRONT-LINE CYBER DEFENDERS ACROSS VARIOUS INDUSTRIES AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES. THE CENTER SEEKS TO DEVELOP ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS TO RELIABLY PREDICT FUTURE PERFORMANCE AND APTITUDE FOR CYBERSECURITY JOBS, SUPPORTING BOTH THE GROWTH OF THE WORKFORCE AND ITS ABILITY TO DELIVER POSITIVE RESULTS.Expenses $509,695
- MISCELLANEOUS OTHER PROGRAMSrevenue $234,630
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
- 52-2278213
- 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
- 2012
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $83,630,555
- Income (IRS master file)
- $147,049,162
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $126,259,286 | $143,061,852 | $83,630,555 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $132,810,765 | $140,968,154 | $99,160,529 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $122,965,150 | $119,580,529 | $93,924,880 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $97,562,616 | $89,662,438 | $74,227,304 | 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 52-2278213).
Questions about CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC is 52-2278213.
- Is CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2012.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC 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 INTERNET SECURITY INC 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 INTERNET SECURITY INC 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 INTERNET SECURITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JOHN GILLIGAN.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 26 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,176,686 (JOHN GILLIGAN, PRESIDENT & CEO).
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR INTERNET SECURITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $126,259,286, expenses of $143,061,852 and total assets of $83,630,555 at year end.
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