National Cyber League
Provide an ongoing virtual training ground for faculty and students to develop and validate cybersecurity skills using content aligned with individual and team games - which is scalable …
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During 2023, the national cyber league (ncl) provided a training platform and a competition on-line environment to improve the skills and capabilities of students from high schools, community colleges and universities around the country. As a result, the 2023 ncl spring and fall seasons continued previous seasons' overall success in scaling the experience. Ncl was able to deliver a competition event experience to a greater number of participants, exceeding 18,000 players for both seasons, with much improved quality relative to the previous games. An aggressive social media communication campaign engaged faculty members and introduced the use of ncl offerings in the classroom via web broadcasts led by the ncl chairman and the ncl commissioner. The ncl changed its business model …
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Mission
Provide an ongoing virtual training ground for faculty and students to develop and validate cybersecurity skills using content aligned with individual and team games - which is scalable across many industry certifications, curricula, job roles, and verticals.
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, National Cyber League has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyNational Cyber League is a registered education nonprofit based in Chevy Chase, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 300715800. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $67K in annual revenue. 14 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
National Cyber League's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 300715800. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
National Cyber League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
National Cyber League is located in Chevy Chase, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, National Cyber League has $67K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
National Cyber League is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $67K in annual revenue. The organization has 14 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for National Cyber League. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, National Cyber League holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
During 2023, the national cyber league (ncl) provided a training platform and a competition on-line environment to improve the skills and capabilities of students from high schools, community colleges and universities around the country. As a result, the 2023 ncl spring and fall seasons continued previous seasons' overall success in scaling the experience. Ncl was able to deliver a competition event experience to a greater number of participants, exceeding 18,000 players for both seasons, with much improved quality relative to the previous games. An aggressive social media communication campaign engaged faculty members and introduced the use of ncl offerings in the classroom via web broadcasts led by the ncl chairman... National Cyber League is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among education charities registered in United States: Its annual revenue of $67K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to National Cyber League are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Cyber League is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300715800, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
NATIONAL CYBER LEAGUE 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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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (4)
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4 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 14 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
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Data freshness
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 14 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2013
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about National Cyber League
- What is National Cyber League?
- National Cyber League is a education supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Chevy Chase, United States. During 2023, the national cyber league (ncl) provided a training platform and a competition on-line environment to improve the skills and capabilities of students from high schools, community colleges and universities around the country. As a result, the 2023 ncl spring and fall seasons continued previous seasons' overall success in scaling the experience. Ncl was able to deliver a competition event experience to a greater number of participants, exceeding 18,000 players for both seasons, with much improved quality relative to the previous games. An aggressive social media communication campaign engaged faculty members and introduced the use of ncl offerings in the classroom via web broadcasts led by the ncl chairman and the ncl commissioner. The ncl changed its business model in the partnership with cyber skyline in mid-2021, and asked cyber skyline to undertake the majority of administrative effort, operations of the software platform, collection of revenues and other time-consuming tasks. In return, there is an agreement regarding sharing of gross revenues on a fixed percentage, allowing ncl to focus on its mission to support education efforts in cyber security. This agreement was fully active for ty23, reducing ncl's operational costs significantly and providing net proceeds that fueled important research and networking activities aligned with ncl's non profit mission.
- When was National Cyber League founded?
- National Cyber League was founded in 2013.
- Who leads National Cyber League?
- Dr Costis Toregas serves as Treasurer.
- Where is National Cyber League located?
- Headquartered in Chevy Chase, MD, United States.
- What is National Cyber League's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10K-$100K.
- Is National Cyber League trustworthy?
- National Cyber League has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 National Cyber League's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 300715800.
- What is National Cyber League's website?
- http://www.nationalcyberleague.org