Institute for Security and Technology
A nonprofit public benefit corporation that educates the public on issues related to global security and provides a trusted technology and policy lab for mitigating emerging security threats in commercially viable and internationally beneficial ways.
Institute for Security and Technology at a glance
In short: Institute for Security and Technology gave $717K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $239K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $716,580
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $238,860
- Median grant
- $137,500
- Total assets
- $4,644,862
- -11.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Security and Technology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Metaculus Inc ($455K). Together the top 3 received $717K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $717K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $717K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Metaculus Inc Santa Monica, CA | Fiscal Sponsorship Funds | $455,000 |
| The Shadowserver Foundation Inc Pleasanton, CA | SF'S Portion of the CNP VN Funds | $137,500 |
| Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams Inc (First) Cary, NJ | First Portion of the CNP VN Funds | $124,080 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,644,862 | $3,587,978 | $4,436,894 | $716,580 | 3 | $167,667 |
| 2023 | $5,272,536 | $4,788,129 | $2,449,158 | — | — | $86,433 |
| 2022 | $2,931,314 | $4,408,210 | $2,667,709 | $657,738 | 1 | $61 |
| 2021 | $990,141 | $1,457,910 | $969,109 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $500,913 | $691,948 | $538,617 | $5,250 | 1 | $26 |
| 2019 | $384,250 | $484,328 | $411,304 | — | — | $76 |
About Institute for Security and Technology
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Security and Technology is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $717K. Net investment income was $168K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Security and Technology is led by Philip Reiner, CEO on every filing since 2019; 7 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Philip Reiner
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$138K (2019) → $325K (2024)
Michael McNerney
Board Chair
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Vish
Senior Director for International Cyber Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$107K (2024)
Emma Hollingsworth
Director of Development & Partnerships
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$129K (2024)
Megan Stifel
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$214K (2022) → $260K (2024)
Eric Davis
Fractional Senior Vice President for Technology Trustee & Safety
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$168K (2024)
Joshua Corman
Executive in Residence for Public Safety & Resilie
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$112K (2024)
Steven Kelly
Chief Trust Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$230K (2024)
Jason Kichen
Board Member
Board Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tj Rylander
Board Member
Board Director → Board Member, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Adean Mills Golub
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eli Sugarman
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Johnson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Fontes
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suriya Jayanti
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Boyd
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dan Berkenstock (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah C. Gordon (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Heather Richman (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Les Dewitt (2019) — Board Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $325K, to Philip Reiner (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Security and Technology
How much does Institute for Security and Technology give each year?
Institute for Security and Technology gave $717K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Institute for Security and Technology's typical grant size?
Institute for Security and Technology's median grant in 2024 was $137,500, and its average grant was $238,860, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Institute for Security and Technology give grants?
Institute for Security and Technology gives mostly in California: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New Jersey (17%).
Does Institute for Security and Technology give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Institute for Security and Technology's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Institute for Security and Technology?
Institute for Security and Technology reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Institute for Security and Technology?
Institute for Security and Technology is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Institute for Security and Technology's EIN?
Institute for Security and Technology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5677755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 15, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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