International Society of Automation
The International Society of Automation (ISA) is a non-profit professional association founded in 1945 to create a better world through automation. ISA empowers the global automation community through standards and knowledge sharing, driving the advancement of individual careers and the overall profession. ISA develops widely used global standards; certifies professionals; provides education and training; publishes books and technical articles; hosts conferences and exhibits; and provides networking and career development programs for its members and customers around the world.
International Society of Automation at a glance
In short: International Society of Automation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,000
- +16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,000
- Total assets
- $50,530,282
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who International Society of Automation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Lamar University ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How International Society of Automation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+17%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $28K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lamar University Beaumont, TX | Educational Scholarship | $7,000 |
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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 | $50,530,282 | $17,187,591 | $16,763,364 | $7,000 | 1 | $1,975,004 |
| 2023 | $47,458,144 | $16,484,097 | $15,297,957 | $6,000 | 1 | $1,976,673 |
| 2022 | $45,848,118 | $14,874,405 | $14,324,568 | $28,173 | 2 | $1,884,671 |
| 2021 | $48,395,753 | $20,258,072 | $12,042,845 | $6,000 | 1 | $8,075,758 |
| 2020 | $39,805,706 | $13,413,690 | $11,664,034 | $23,903 | Total only | $1,597,191 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About International Society of Automation
Based on IRS filings
International Society of Automation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $50.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $2.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
International Society of Automation is led by Claire Fallon, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 9 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Claire Fallon
CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$57K (2021) → $450K (2024)
Prabhu Soundarrajan
President
Board Member → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andre Ristaino
Managing Director & Consortia
Managing Director & Consortia → Managing Director & Consort, 2023
Managing Director & Consort → Managing Director & Consortia, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Rick Zabel
Managing Director of Autom
Managing Director & Publisher → Managing Director of Automation, 2022
Managing Director of Automation → Managing Director of Autom, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$203K (2020) → $233K (2024)
Elizabeth Neiman
Managing Director & Strategic Engagement
Managing Director & Strategic Communications → Managing Director & Strategic Engagement, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$209K (2023) → $240K (2024)
Edward Manns
Managing Director of External Affairs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$176K (2024)
Jason Wampler
Managing Director of It
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$187K (2024)
Dalton Wilson
Director of Education
Education Operations Manag → Director of Education, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $182K (2024)
Charles Robinson
Director of Standards
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$172K (2024)
Michela Cobb
CFO
Managing Director of Finance → Managing Director of Finan, 2023
Managing Director of Finan → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$94K (2022) → $232K (2024)
Marty Bince
Past President
Board Member → President-Elect Secretary, 2022
President-Elect Secretary → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Reynolds
President-Elect & Secretary
Treasurer → Treasurer & Board Member, 2022
Treasurer & Board Member → President-Elect & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jagdish Shukla
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maxym Lachance
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vivek Gupta
Board Member
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ardis Bartle
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Goldsborough
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Lee
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward Naranjo
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Francisco Diaz-Andreu
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeff Winter
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Riedel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Megan Samford
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Erickson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shank Iyer
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Soliman Almadi
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sujata Tilak
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Ashley Weckwerth (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Mandolesi (2020–2023) — President
- Former: Debashis Sadhukhan (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ken Belteau (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Steve Mustard (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: William Furlow (2020–2023) — Senior Manager of Business
- Former: Claudio Makarovsky (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: J. Parsons (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jim Garrison (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Rothkopf (2021–2023) — Manager & Learning Consulta
- Former: Rajesh Rathi (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Eddie Habibi (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Paulina Chan (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: R. Donald Bartusiak (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Simpson (2022) — Account Executive
- Former: Anthony Fragnito (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Christopher Nelson (2020–2021) — Account Executive
- Former: Don Bartusiak (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Eric Cosman (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Geri McGrath (2020–2021) — Director, Global Education & Outreach
- Former: Mark Arkell (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Ramsey (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Maurice Wilkins (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Shari Worthington (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Ana Rodriguez (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Holovach (2020) — Director of Governance & Membership
- Former: Dawn Schweitzer (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jon Dipietro (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Maynard (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Nilangshu Dey (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Paul Gruhn (2020) — Past President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $450K, to Claire Fallon (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about International Society of Automation
How much does International Society of Automation give each year?
International Society of Automation gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is International Society of Automation?
International Society of Automation reported $50.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.2M.
What is International Society of Automation?
International Society of Automation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Durham, NC. It holds $50.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does International Society of Automation operate?
International Society of Automation has awarded grants in Pennsylvania, Texas.
What is International Society of Automation's EIN?
International Society of Automation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 25-0921042. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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