CYBER CONFLICT STUDIES ASSOCIATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2004

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Christopher Hocking

Phone

2024152730

Tax Period

2018-10-01 to 2019-09-30

CYBER CONFLICT STUDIES ASSOCIATION, founded in 2004, is a small nonprofit that reported $232K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. The organization ran a surplus of $156K, a strong 67% operating margin.

Mission

CCSA is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and leading a diversified research agenda in the field of cyber conflict. To achieve this, CCSA promotes and leads international intellectual development efforts to advance the field of cyber conflict research. These activities include workshops that bring together professionals from industry, academia and government to discuss strategic issues surrounding cyber conflict and the publication of insightful research articles and position papers. CCSA also plays an important role in our national cyber-readiness strategy, serving as a resource for national security decision-makers and helping to frame and promote national cyber conflict policy.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $20,998 Revenue: $0

State of the Field Conference: CCSA organized a State of the Field Conference, In State of the Field Conference: CCSA organized a State of the Field Conference whereby experts were able to discuss...

State of the Field Conference: CCSA organized a State of the Field Conference, In State of the Field Conference: CCSA organized a State of the Field Conference whereby experts were able to discuss the state of research in the field of cyber conflict.

Program 2

Expenses: $323 Revenue: $0

CCSA Publications: CCSA has sponsored the production of several research manuscripts, these manuscripts are distributed online. Continuing to make these materials available is part of the...

CCSA Publications: CCSA has sponsored the production of several research manuscripts, these manuscripts are distributed online. Continuing to make these materials available is part of the organizations mission to promote and lead a diversified research agenda in the field of cyber conflict.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2018)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $230,000

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $2,498

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $232,498

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $39,138

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $21,321

Other Expenses $37,303

TOTAL EXPENSES $76,441

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2018	2017	Change
Revenue	$232,498	N/A	N/A
Expenses	$76,441	N/A	N/A
Net Income	$156,057	$0	N/A

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

Total Directors

$25,249

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Robert Schmidt	Treasurer	2	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jason Healey	President	2	Director	$1,249	$0	$1,249
Chris Hocking	Executive Director	4	Director	$24,000	$0	$24,000
Dr James Mulvenon	Chairman	1	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2019	$232,498	$76,441	$249,335	$156,057