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Global Center for Cybersecurity at Cortex

EIN 85-1132854 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To use our platform to put more people in cyber and IT jobs by creating opportunities for employers to interact with job seekers who are upskilled and ready for work.

Income
$170,000
Spending
$138,758
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$23,077, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 18% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $49,394 spent. Washington University in St Louis Roundtable on Cybersecurity-The GCC plans and facilities eight Cybersecurity Roundtables a year for Washington University. Corporations invest in their Chief Information Security Officers and other Cyber leaders by providing them membership to the Cybersecurity Roundtable. Individuals who want to accelerate their career progression in Cybersecurity also join the Roundtable promoting career trajectory.
  2. $22,071 spent. SPARKS-In 2024 we hosted a Spring and Fall SPARKS program. Each semester four high school students experienced what it is like to apply for a job and the teamwork it takes to stay successful once you are hired. These students had the opportunity to visit business locations and meet with cyber teams. An even more critical part of the program provides them the opportunity to demonstrate their decision making and problem solving skills through practical exercises. This program helps inform students decisions about cybersecurity and lets them build the relationships that will help shape their future after high school.
  3. $12,349 spent. Secure Pathway Workshops-The Secure Pathways series of workshops with high school students has proven to generate career awareness and interest in careers in cybersecurity. High School students can spend an informative and fun day with Cybersecurity Leaders and Mentors learning and having fun while they learn. In 2024 over 405 high school students from around the St. Louis metropolitan area spent the day at the GCCs Secure Pathway Workshops in conjunction with several local universities.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 2024.

    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 April 2021.

    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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