International Council on Systems Engineering
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What it says it does
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.
- Income
- $6.3 million
- Spending
- $6.2 million
- Employees
- 18
- Volunteers
- 600
- Highest pay
- $278,385, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 1992.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 7, 2026.
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