Electronic Security Association
AS A TRADE ASSOCIATION, ELECTRONIC SECURITY ASSOCIATION (ESA) REPRESENTS, PROMOTES AND SUPPORTS THE INDUSTRY, EMPOWERING MEMBERS TO GROW THEIR BUSINESSES BY PROVIDING TECHNICAL AND MANAGEMENT TRAINING, MEMBERSHIP SERVICES, AND GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY AND INDUSTRY AFFAIRS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.5M
+20.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$80K
+60.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+60.0% YoY
About Electronic Security Association
Based on IRS filings
Electronic Security Association is a nonprofit organization, based in DALLAS, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $80K. Net investment income was $118K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $5,450,455 | $4,535,529 | $3,909,622 |
| Revenue | $5,234,094 | $4,881,445 | $4,925,120 |
| Expenses | $4,495,905 | $4,548,161 | $4,118,189 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $117,558 | $48,012 | $15,014 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Electronic Security Association
ESA Youth Scholarship Program
ELECTRONIC SECURITY ASSOCIATION
Amount
$7,500 (first place), $2,500 (second place), $1,000 (national nominee)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
ESA Youth Scholarship Program Grant
ELECTRONIC SECURITY ASSOCIATION
Amount
US $2,500 - US $15,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Foundation for Advancing Security Talent ($50,000), Security Industry Alarm Coalition ($30,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SECURITY INDUSTRY ALARM COALITION FRISCO, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR ADVANCING SECURITY TALENT DALLAS, TX | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JEREMY BATES | VICE CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| MELISSA BRINKMAN | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL BARNES | TREASURER/COMPETENCY | 5 | — |
| KEVIN STONE | CHAIRMAN | 15 | — |
| BRENDAN ARMSTRONG JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NEIL ATHA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DOUG BASSETT | DIRECTOR/NATIONAL COMPANY REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| DEAN BELISLE | DIRECTOR/ ASSOCIATE REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| SCOTT ELKINS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN LOUD | DIRECTOR/IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIRMAN | 5 | — |
| JASON LUTZ | DIRECTOR/ ASSOCIATE REPRESENTATIVE | 1 | — |
| KIRK MACDOWELL | DIRECTOR/COMPETENCY | 1 | — |
| RANDALL RENFROE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MERLIN GUILBEAU | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (CEO) | 40 | $241,804 |
| SUSAN EDGLEY | CONTROLLER | 40 | $129,562 |
| JESSICA PEREIRA | VP BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $106,292 |
| JILLIAN BATEMAN | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $196,323 |
| JAKE BRAUNGER | VP ADVOCACY & PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $117,710 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Electronic Security Association?
As of 2024, Electronic Security Association holds $5.5M in total assets with $5.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $80K in 2024.
Where does Electronic Security Association operate?
Electronic Security Association has awarded grants in Texas.
What size grants does Electronic Security Association award?
In 2024, Electronic Security Association awarded 2 grants totaling $80K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Electronic Security Association's EIN?
Electronic Security Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7162523. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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