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Advanced Cyber Security Center Inc

EIN 45-3825787 · Burlington, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood80 out of 100GovernanceStrong97 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE NEW ENGLAND-BASED ACSC ADVANCES MEMBER CYBER DEFENSE STRATEGIES THROUGH REGIONAL, NATIONAL AND GLOBAL PRACTICE-SHARING NETWORKS OF INDUSTRY LEADERS AND PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR RISING TALENT.BRINGING TOGETHER THE PRIVATE SECTOR, UNIVERSITIES, THE FEDERAL RESERVE BANK OF BOSTON AND THE COMMONWEALTH, THE ACSC IS UNIQUELY POSITIONED TO ENSURE OUR MEMBERS AND THE REGION ARE NATIONAL LEADERS IN "COLLABORATIVE DEFENSE."

Income
$870,544
Spending
$844,461
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
4.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 88%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$162,276, chief operating officer

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 10% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 97 out of 100. Higher than 93% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 17 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $751,807 spent. DRAWING ON EXPERTISE FROM ACROSS HEALTHCARE, ENERGY, DEFENSE, FINANCIAL SERVICES, AND TECHNOLOGY, ACSC BRINGS TOGETHER EXPERTS TO DEVELOP UNIQUE APPROACHES TO SHARE AI AND CYBER THREAT INFORMATION, TO ENGAGE IN NEXT-GENERATION CYBER SECURITY RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, TO GUIDE ENTERPRISE RISK MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, AND TO CREATE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT DEVELOP CYBER SECURITY TALENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2014.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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