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Gis Certification Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 04-3688252

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Oct 18, 2024

Organization ProfileGISCI.ORG
CO Urisa 701 Lee Street 960Des Plaines, IL 60016

(847) 824-7768

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

30th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

95th percentile

39%

Higher net margin than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

47th percentile

$130,360

Higher top officer pay than 47% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.6% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

45%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Up

$1,122,201

Up $349,707 (+45%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$1,070,625

Up $326,655 (+44%) from 2022

Liabilities

Up

$51,576

Up $23,052 (+81%) from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue30th percentileNet Margin95th percentile

Revenue

Up

$894,028

Up $125,167 (+16%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$544,897

Down $117,667 (-18%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$349,131

Up $242,834 (+228%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2011: $534,537Liabilities 2011: $7,870Net Assets 2011: $526,6672011Assets 2012: $463,094Liabilities 2012: $46,4242012Assets 2013: $359,862Liabilities 2013: $28,257Net Assets 2013: $331,6052013Assets 2014: $446,987Liabilities 2014: $12,031Net Assets 2014: $434,9562014Assets 2015: $587,380Liabilities 2015: $41,207Net Assets 2015: $546,1732015Assets 2016: $423,673Liabilities 2016: $24,459Net Assets 2016: $399,2142016Assets 2017: $363,843Liabilities 2017: $28,477Net Assets 2017: $335,3662017Assets 2018: $397,008Liabilities 2018: $29,426Net Assets 2018: $367,5822018Assets 2019: $548,206Liabilities 2019: $39,053Net Assets 2019: $509,1532019Assets 2020: $653,901Liabilities 2020: $31,806Net Assets 2020: $622,0952020Assets 2021: $700,426Liabilities 2021: $62,754Net Assets 2021: $637,6722021Assets 2022: $772,494Liabilities 2022: $28,524Net Assets 2022: $743,9702022Assets 2023: $1,122,201Liabilities 2023: $51,576Net Assets 2023: $1,070,6252023Assets 2024: $1,249,832Liabilities 2024: $65,524Net Assets 2024: $1,184,3082024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$1,122,201
Liabilities$51,576
Net Assets$1,070,625
Open 2023 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2011: $156,828Expenses 2011: $201,896Net Income 2011: -$45,0682011Revenue 2012: $168,482Expenses 2012: $278,479Net Income 2012: -$109,9972012Revenue 2013: $245,664Expenses 2013: $329,703Net Income 2013: -$84,0392013Revenue 2014: $412,935Expenses 2014: $309,584Net Income 2014: $103,3512014Revenue 2015: $513,281Expenses 2015: $402,064Net Income 2015: $111,2172015Revenue 2016: $251,422Expenses 2016: $398,381Net Income 2016: -$146,9592016Revenue 2017: $300,372Expenses 2017: $364,220Net Income 2017: -$63,8482017Revenue 2018: $495,507Expenses 2018: $463,291Net Income 2018: $32,2162018Revenue 2019: $674,358Expenses 2019: $532,787Net Income 2019: $141,5712019Revenue 2020: $646,667Expenses 2020: $533,725Net Income 2020: $112,9422020Revenue 2021: $609,605Expenses 2021: $561,125Net Income 2021: $48,4802021Revenue 2022: $768,861Expenses 2022: $662,564Net Income 2022: $106,2972022Revenue 2023: $894,028Expenses 2023: $544,897Net Income 2023: $349,1312023Revenue 2024: $761,537Expenses 2024: $675,745Net Income 2024: $85,7922024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$894,028
Expenses$544,897
Net Income$349,131
Open 2023 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Oct 18, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.1
Gross Receipts
$894,028
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The gis certification institute (gisci) promotes the advancement of proficient gis professionals through its international gisp (certified gis professional) certification program. The institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the gis industry.

The gis certification institute (gisci) is a non-profit organization that promotes the advancement of proficient gis professionals through its international gisp (certified gis professional) certification program. The institute fosters rigorous professional and ethical standards, community engagement, and professional mentoring within the gisindustry. Gisps are present worldwide representing geospatial competence withing the industry.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$771,183$1,111,085▲ $339,902
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,311$7,326▲ $6,015
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges-$1,945-
Accounts Receivable-$1,845-
Total Assets$772,494$1,122,201▲ $349,707
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$11,024$46,026▲ $35,002
Deferred Revenue$17,500$5,550▼ $11,950
Total Liabilities$28,524$51,576▲ $23,052
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$743,970$1,070,625▲ $326,655
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$743,970$1,070,625▲ $326,655
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$772,494$1,122,201▲ $349,707

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$7,326-$7,326
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay47th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tony SpicciExecutive DirectorFT$115,250$15,110$130,360

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Jochen AlbrechtPresident
Allen IbaughVice President
Clancy WilmotDirector
Darcy BoellstorffDirector
Elisabetta DegironimoDirector
Martin RocheDirector
Robert VosDirector
Jami DennisSecretary
Michael ScottTreasurer
Shannon DoyleTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$0
Program Service Revenue
$873,615
Investment Income
$6,539
Other Revenue
$13,874
Change in Net Assets
$349,131

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$894,028
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$894,028
Total Revenue per Form 990
$894,028
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$269,324
Other Expenses$265,573
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$10,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees---$130,360
Other Salaries and Wages---$109,778
Other Expenses---$101,711
Office Expenses---$44,360
Fees for Services Accounting---$32,425
Travel---$29,076
Payroll Taxes---$20,436
Conferences and Meetings---$15,950
Advertising---$13,420
Fees for Services Management---$12,600
Grants to Domestic Orgs---$10,000
Fees for Services Other---$6,743
Other Employee Benefits---$5,000
Information Technology---$4,326
Pension Plan Contributions---$3,750
Fees for Services Legal---$2,825
Insurance---$1,730
Depreciation Depletion---$407
Total Functional Expenses$0$0$0$544,897

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$544,897
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$544,897
Total Expenses per Form 990$544,897
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
University Consortium for Geographic Information ScienceChesapeake, VA501c3SUPPORTING THE GIS&T BODY OF KNOWLEDGE IS PART OF THE MISSION OF UCGIS: TO EXPAND AND STRENGTHEN EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SCIENCE EDUCATION AT ALL LEVELS.$10,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6

“There is only one class of members. Member organizations must be national or international in scope and exempt from federal income tax, generally under 501(c)(3) or (c)(6), or a governmental entity. Member organizations do not have voting rights.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“Directors shall be appointed by the member organizations or the gisp community. Each member organization selects representatives under its own policies or bylaws.each member must appoint a minimum of one director. The gisp community may elect a gisp to represent the community at large.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Copy of the 990 is sent to the executive director and the treasurer for approval. Then it is sent to the board before it is filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Each director, principal officer and member of a committee with governing board delegated powers shall annually sign a statement noting they will comply with the conflict of interest policy.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Governing documents are available upon request at the organization's office.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Gis Certification Institute
EIN
04-3688252
Phone
8478247768
Address
CO URISA 701 LEE STREET 960, DES PLAINES, IL 60016

Signing Officer

Name
Tony Spicci
Title
Executive Director
Phone
8478247768
Signed
2024-10-18
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Tony Spicci
Formed
2002
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
3
Volunteers
110

Preparer

Firm
Mann Weitz & Associates LLC
Address
570 LAKE COOK ROAD SUITE 330, DEERFIELD, IL 60015
Preparer
Marcy Steindler
Phone
8472673400
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The financial statement effects of a tax position taken or expected to be taken are recognized in the financial statements when it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. As of december 31, 2023, the institute had no uncertain tax positions that qualify for recognition or disclosure in the financial statements.”

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2023 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$1,122,201
Liabilities
$51,576
Net assets
$1,070,625
Revenue
$894,028
Expenses
$544,897
Net income
$349,131
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.25$0.07$1.18$0.76$0.68$0.09
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.12$0.05$1.07$0.89$0.54$0.35
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.77$0.03$0.74$0.77$0.66$0.11
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.70$0.06$0.64$0.61$0.56$0.05
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.65$0.03$0.62$0.65$0.53$0.11
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.55$0.04$0.51$0.67$0.53$0.14
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.40$0.03$0.37$0.50$0.46$0.03
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.03$0.34$0.30$0.36$0.06
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.42$0.02$0.40$0.25$0.40$0.15
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.04$0.55$0.51$0.40$0.11
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.45$0.01$0.43$0.41$0.31$0.10
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.36$0.03$0.33$0.25$0.33$0.08
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.46$0.05$0.17$0.28$0.11
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$0.01$0.53$0.16$0.20$0.05
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