International Society of Systems Sciences
Educational: the ISSS provides membership benefits in the form of systems education publications and annual meetings for its membership and other interested researchers. We host educational learning sessions …
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This year the ISSS worked to serve the membership and the systems community at large by holding the annual meeting online attended by over 100 people. An in-person conference was not possible again this year due to health restrictions. ISSS has also increased its options for members to collaborate and participate online by using meeting platforms and opportunities. This year the ISSS also placed emphasis on continuous improvement to increase member diversity, equity, and inclusion. ISSS currently has an overall membership of 225. Due to the success of our online presence, it was decided to include online programing options to increase accessibility for members.
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Educational: the ISSS provides membership benefits in the form of systems education publications and annual meetings for its membership and other interested researchers. We host educational learning sessions online throughout the year so researchers can meet and share their work to further the field of systems science. Our aim is to research the field of systems science and provide educational opportunities to share the findings.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInternational Society of Systems Sciences is a registered social services nonprofit based in Ashland, KY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1954 and has been operating for 72 years. Its EIN is 911973431. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $58K in annual revenue. 38 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
International Society of Systems Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
International Society of Systems Sciences is located in Ashland, KY, United States. The organization was established in 1954 and has been active for 72 years.
Based on official tax filings, International Society of Systems Sciences has $58K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
International Society of Systems Sciences is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $58K in annual revenue. The organization has 38 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for International Society of Systems Sciences. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
International Society of Systems Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 81%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
This year the ISSS worked to serve the membership and the systems community at large by holding the annual meeting online attended by over 100 people. An in-person conference was not possible again this year due to health restrictions. ISSS has also increased its options for members to collaborate and participate online by using meeting platforms and opportunities. This year the ISSS also placed emphasis on continuous improvement to increase member diversity, equity, and inclusion. ISSS currently has an overall membership of 225. Due to the success of our online presence, it was decided to include online programing options to increase accessibility for members. International Society of Systems Sciences is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1954.
Among social services charities registered in United States: International Society of Systems Sciences's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of $58K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to International Society of Systems Sciences are generally tax-deductible in the United States. International Society of Systems Sciences is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 911973431, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
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INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF SYSTEMS SCIENCES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Quick facts about International Society of Systems Sciences
- What is International Society of Systems Sciences?
- International Society of Systems Sciences is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Ashland, United States. This year the ISSS worked to serve the membership and the systems community at large by holding the annual meeting online attended by over 100 people. An in-person conference was not possible again this year due to health restrictions. ISSS has also increased its options for members to collaborate and participate online by using meeting platforms and opportunities. This year the ISSS also placed emphasis on continuous improvement to increase member diversity, equity, and inclusion. ISSS currently has an overall membership of 225. Due to the success of our online presence, it was decided to include online programing options to increase accessibility for members.
- When was International Society of Systems Sciences founded?
- International Society of Systems Sciences was founded in 1954.
- Who leads International Society of Systems Sciences?
- Jennifer Makar serves as VP Administration.
- Where is International Society of Systems Sciences located?
- Headquartered in Ashland, United States.
- What is International Society of Systems Sciences's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10K-$100K. 100% of expenses go to program services.
- Is International Society of Systems Sciences trustworthy?
- International Society of Systems Sciences has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is International Society of Systems Sciences's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 911973431.
- What is International Society of Systems Sciences's website?
- http://www.isss.org