INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

EIN: 770294074

WEST LAFAYETTE, IN

Total Revenue
$6,343,875
Total Expenses
$6,164,686
Total Assets
$7,070,533
Net Assets
$5,597,724
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1991
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
RALF HARTMANN
Phone
8585411725
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING, founded in 1991, is a community nonprofit that reported $6.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 32% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

THE INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL ON SYSTEMS ENGINEERING ("INCOSE") IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION FOUNDED TO DEVELOP AND DISSEMINATE THE INTERDISCIPLINARY PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES THAT ENABLE THE REALIZATION OF SUCCESSFUL SYSTEMS. INCOSE IS DESIGNED TO CONNECT SYSTEMS ENGINEERING PROFESSIONALS WITH EDUCATIONAL, NETWORKING, AND CAREER-ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE INTEREST OF DEVELOPING THE GLOBAL COMMUNITY OF SYSTEMS ENGINEERS AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES TO PROBLEMS. WE ARE ALSO FOCUSED ON PRODUCING STATE-OF-THE-ART WORK PRODUCTS THAT SUPPORT AND ENHANCE THIS DISCIPLINE'S VISIBILITY IN THE WORLD.INCOSE'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS COMPLEX SOCIETAL AND TECHNICAL CHALLENGES BYENABLING, PROMOTING, AND ADVANCING SYSTEMS ENGINEERING AND SYSTEMS APPROACHES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

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...

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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.

Program 2

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...

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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.

Program 3

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...

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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.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0
Program Service Revenue $5,716,734
Investment Income $402,173
Other Revenue $224,968
TOTAL REVENUE $6,343,875

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $20,291
Salaries & Benefits $2,067,085
Fundraising Expenses $0
Other Expenses $4,077,310
TOTAL EXPENSES $6,164,686

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $6,343,875 $4,820,528 +0.3%
Expenses $6,164,686 $5,151,296 +0.2%
Net Income $179,189 $-330,768 -1.5%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
13
Employees
18
Volunteers
600

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
4
$0
Total Directors
13
$0
Key Employees
1
$278,385
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RALF HARTMANN PRESIDENT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MIKE WATSON PRESIDENT- ELECT 20.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICE SQUIRES TREASURER 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STUETI GUPTA SECRETARY 12.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL DAHLBERG CHAIR, CORPORATE ADVISORY BOARD 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ALEJANDRO SALADO DIRECTOR, ACADEMIC MATTERS 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID LONG DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC INTEGRATION 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SVEN-OLAF SCHULZE DIRECTOR, EMEA SECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BERNARDO DELGADO DIRECTOR, OUTREACH 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HEIDI DAVIDZ DIRECTOR, SERVICES 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
QUOC DO DIRECTOR, ASIA-OCEANIA 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
OLIVIER DESSOUDE DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RENEE STEINWAND DIRECTOR, AMERICAS SECTOR 7.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN RECORDS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$273,813 $4,572 $278,385
ERIKA PALMER HEAD OF TECHNICAL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES 40.00
Highest
$176,000 $0 $176,000
HONOR LIND HEAD OF MARKETING 40.00
Highest
$128,992 $0 $128,992
NAINA VASUDEVA HEAD OF EVENTS 40.00
Highest
$121,660 $0 $121,660
JAY MCGRAW HEAD OF IT 40.00
Highest
$140,000 $0 $140,000
COURTNEY WRIGHT CERTIFICATION MANAGER 40.00
Highest
$133,984 $0 $133,984
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
2024 $6,343,875 $6,164,686 $7,070,533 $179,189
2023 $4,820,528 $5,151,296 $6,818,365 $-330,768
2022 $4,293,794 $4,157,237 $7,134,631 $136,557
2021 $3,104,042 $2,494,778 $6,608,668 $609,264
2020 $3,513,113 $2,809,607 $5,829,354 $703,506
2019 $4,547,800 $3,939,520 $5,398,592 $608,280
2018 $4,385,203 $3,890,998 $4,788,456 $494,205
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