International Society of Automation
Also known as Isa
International Society of Automation reported $17.2 million in revenue and $16.8 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $67.46 went to program services, $32.54 to management and general costs and $0.00 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was program service revenue such as fees, sales and contracts: 64.9% of the total. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $483,981 (CEO). 20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 28% between 2020 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $17MFor context, the median across 192 covered science & technology charities: $84.33 programs, $15.67 management, $0.00 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $17MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 67.5% | 83.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 32.5% | 15.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 8.6% | 51.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 0.0% | 3.2% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 64.9% | 19.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $483,981 | $513,729 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 2.89% | 1.72% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 20 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 32.8 | 14.7 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 18 of 19 | 94.3% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseTraining services and certifications: the society offers a broad range of training topics from foundational knowledge to advanced concepts to companies and individuals involved in automation. Training is offered at the society's headquarters facility, at sites throughout the world, at customer locations, and through distance learning programs. The society maintains two professional certification programs, certified control system technician (ccst) and certified automation professional (cap), both with training and testing offerings. The society derives revenue by charging training and…
Member services: member services include all efforts to provide and support member benefits and the administration of leadership structure of the society. This program includes dues revenue for society membership. Additional revenue is originated from royalties and the sale of logo merchandise. All expenses related to the society governance, support of local sections, administrative meetings, and the support of volunteer efforts is included in this program
Trade media (automation.com): the society produces digital media and advertising to assist automation professionals to improve their factories and processes, solve problems, and improve production efficiencies by providing the most current industry news, information, and resources
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO Director/trustee, officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $450,072 | $0 | $33,909 | $483,981 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR, STRATEGIC ENGAGEMENT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $240,325 | $0 | $20,880 | $261,205 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR OF AUTOM Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $232,590 | $0 | $25,645 | $258,235 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $232,295 | $0 | $25,334 | $257,629 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR OF IT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $186,767 | $0 | $40,033 | $226,800 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR, CONSORTIA Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $193,766 | $0 | $29,439 | $223,205 |
| DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $182,421 | $0 | $31,747 | $214,168 |
| MANAGING DIRECTOR OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $176,038 | $0 | $32,639 | $208,677 |
20 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from International Society of Automation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $1.3M (Part IX, line 5).
5 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b19 · 18 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aYes
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aNo
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 572
- Volunteers Part I, line 62,100
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| PROCTORU INC Exam credentialing | $516,211 |
| FUSIONSPAN It consulting | $287,631 |
| BUSINESS RISK MANAGEMENT CONSULTING Consulting | $272,168 |
| GLOBAL SOFTWARE ENGINEERING Consulting | $269,789 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 9 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
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Questions people ask
How much of International Society of Automation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, International Society of Automation reported that 67.5% of its $16.8 million in expenses went to program services, 32.5% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does International Society of Automation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation International Society of Automation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $483,981, for the role of CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does International Society of Automation get its money?
Of $17.2 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 8.6% came from contributions and grants and 64.9% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is International Society of Automation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 25-0921042 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202523119349302272 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423179349307372 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343149349304019 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202243199349312599 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202103169349309975 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 25-0921042: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.