2013-11-15T15:05:00-06:00 2012-12-31 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP 205 N Michigan Ave 28th Floor Chicago IL 606015927 990 2012-01-01 061058206 The Computing Technology Industry Association Inc % DAVE SOMMER COMP 6306788300 3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 DAVID SOMMER 6306788300 2013-11-11 true Judith H Meguire CPA 3127298000 2012 2016-02-25 16:41:14Z Todd Thibodeaux 3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 44402883 false X www.comptia.org X 1982 CT The Computing Technology Industry Association, Inc. d/b/a CompTIA, is the voice of the world's information technology (IT) industry. Its members are the companies at the forefront of (See Schedule O) 15 14 152 2243 371810 -3842 0 0 46697991 44290276 165712 100721 11327 11886 46875030 44402883 1242300 1135893 0 0 22280641 23654731 0 0 0 25658037 24377464 49180978 49168088 -2305948 -4765205 25929930 19664141 15725422 14224838 10204508 5439303 X THE ORGANIZATION IS DEDICATED TO ADVANCING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY GROWTH THROUGH ITS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, MARKET RESEARCH, NETWORKING EVENTS, PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS, AND PUBLIC POLICY ADVOCACY. false false 24769835 43340915 CERTIFICATION - COMPTIA IS THE LEADING PROVIDER OF VENDOR-NEUTRAL CERTIFICATIONS IN THE WORLD. DURING THE CURRENT YEAR 222,197 CERTIFICATION EXAMS WERE GIVEN IN PC SUPPORT, NETWORKING, SERVERS, CONVERGENCE, TRAINING, LINUX, SECURITY, IT SALES, GREEN IT AND OTHER IT SKILLS. COMPTIA HAS BEEN DELIVERING CERTIFICATION EXAMS FOR MORE THAN 16 YEARS AND IS COMMITTED TO CONTINUALLY IMPROVING THE SERVICE WE PROVIDE TO THE INDUSTRY. 5970857 805744 MEMBERSHIP - COMPTIA IS A THRIVING COMMUNITY OF ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE IT CHANNEL, INCLUDING VENDORS, RESELLERS, DISTRIBUTORS, AND EDUCATORS. OUR MISSION IS TO ADVANCE THE INTERESTS OF OUR VALUED MEMBERS AND THE GLOBAL IT INDUSTRY AS A WHOLE. COMPTIA PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH GLOBAL CERTIFICATIONS AND BUSINESS ACCREDITATIONS, IN-DEPTH INDUSTRY RESEARCH, TARGETED NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES, IMPACTFUL LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY, AND VALUABLE BUSINESS TOOLS SUCH AS MANAGEMENT EDUCATION, LEGAL TEMPLATES, ROI CALCULATORS, AND BEST BUSINESS PRACTICES. 4426199 128383 Conferences and Events - CompTIA provides industry conferences and events to bring managers of the IT channel to network and learn about the latest trends in technology and business. 2629283 15234 37796174 false false true true false false false false false true false false true true true false true false true true false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false true true true false false true 94 0 true 152 true true true true JA UK SF AS CA GM HK IN false false true true false X 15 14 false false false false true true false true true false false true true true true true false true true true true CA X DAVE SOMMER 6306788300 3500 LACEY ROAD SUITE 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 Don Bentz 3.0 X 0 0 0 MJ Shoer 3.0 X 0 0 0 Bob Godgart 3.0 X 0 0 0 Mike Parrottino 3.0 X 0 0 0 Mike Brogan 3.0 X 0 0 0 Chuck Lennon 3.0 X 0 0 0 Paul Cronin 3.0 X 0 0 0 Linda Lynch 3.0 X 0 0 0 Nancy Hedrick 3.0 X 0 0 0 Robert Stegner 3.0 X 0 0 0 Frank Vitagliano 3.0 X 0 0 0 Fernando Quintero 3.0 X 0 0 0 Janet Schijns 3.0 X 0 0 0 Dan Wensley 3.0 X 0 0 0 Todd Thibodeaux 40.0 X X 1349410 0 32305 David Sommer 40.0 X X 360058 0 33984 Dan Liutikas 40.0 X X 256769 0 35857 Terry Erdle 40.0 X 479325 0 47166 Joseph Padin 40.0 X 300177 0 31895 Elizabeth Hyman 40.0 X 313477 0 25626 Nancy Hammervik 40.0 X 303346 0 39116 Kelly Ricker 40.0 X 256722 0 13154 3619284 0 259103 67 false true false 3500 Lacey Road CO Hamilton Partn 300 Park Boulevard Suite 500 ITASCA IL 60143 Rent 621221 CDW Direct LLC PO Box 75723 CHICAGO IL 60675 Equipment 177240 The Harbour Group LLC 2300 N Street NW Suite 1200 WASHINGTON DC 20037 Media Relations 141129 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP PO Box 7398 MADISON WI 53707 Audit 109866 McBee Strategic Consulting 455 Massachusetts Ave NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 Public Policy 137500 5 0 CERTIFICATION TESTS 541900 40268330 40268330 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 805744 805744 CONTINUING EDUCATION REVENUE 541900 1726381 1726381 ADVERTISING INCOME 511190 15234 15234 TRAINING PROGRAMS 541900 873947 873947 600640 128383 356576 115681 44290276 100721 100721 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 11886 11886 11886 44402883 43814671 371810 216402 1135893 0 0 0 3878387 0 15448270 644544 2579816 1103714 1766159 48510 132530 0 0 0 30366 2498823 436907 1233283 0 944214 1531260 0 1997886 0 0 1043715 475126 COST OF TESTS DELIVERED 8974431 RESEARCH EXPENSES 419555 INTEREST AND BANK FEES 115829 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1402800 1326070 49168088 8625314 6087921 6269000 5875000 0 0 3901852 2233471 0 0 0 0 2269940 2239825 0 0 476983 401682 4275807 2735589 2005400 1540218 0 0 0 0 0 0 1444522 0 936919 1286024 25929930 19664141 2309764 1941565 0 0 9280909 8456891 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4134749 3826382 15725422 14224838 X 9925231 5326860 279277 112443 0 0 10204508 5439303 25929930 19664141 -4765205 X false true X true false 641459 14000 14000 false Comptia Pac 515 2nd Street NE Washington DC DC 20002 383758906 365 false false false 805744 641459 641459 507085 134374 Part I-A Line 1: Information technology industry advocacy that responds to the political needs of the I.T. community. Our public policy work leverages the interplay between governments, business, institutions, and individuals to help create and maintain business climates that remain favorable to our members' interests. 599308 112909 486399 3676499 2622680 1053819 1540218 SECURITY DEPOSITS 98585 ACCRUED INTEREST RECEIVABLE 10911 DUE FROM SUBSIDIARY 1007915 DUE FROM FOUNDATION 88756 OTHER 79857 1286024 0 ACCRUED SALARIES & COMMISSION 3631374 OTHER LIABILITIES 195008 3826382 Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes Schedule D, Part X, Line 2: The Association follows the accounting standards for contingencies in evaluating uncertain tax positions. The guidance prescribes recognition threshold principles for the financial statement recognition of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return that are not certain to be realized. No liability has been recognized by the Association for uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2012 and 2011. The Association's tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal and state authorities. The tax returns for the current year as well as fiscal years 2009 and thereafter are open to examination by federal and state authorities. true North America 4 4 Program Services Member Certification 889790 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 14 Program Services Member Certification 3047941 East Asia and the Pacific 4 10 Program Services Member Certification 1790899 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 4 Program Services Member Certification 562028 11 32 11 32 6290658 6290658 false false true false false false Part I, Line 3, Column f Accrual accounting method true Creating IT Futures Foundation Inc 3500 Lacey Rd Downers Grove IL 60515 364295421 501(C)(3) 1039375 Education Chicago Cares 2 N Riverside Plaza 2200 Chicago IL 60613 363777709 501(c)(3) 6000 Education 2 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2: The Association provides funds to the Creating IT Futures Foundation, Inc. The Foundation is a related entity that is controlled by the association. The Foundation helps at-risk individuals and populations under-represented in IT prepare for, secure and be successful in IT careers. There are also additional donations made to various recognized charities. X true true X X X X X X false true false Todd Thibodeaux 640000 0 708600 810 15000 17305 1381715 0 0 David Sommer 274519 0 78375 7164 15000 18984 394042 0 0 Dan Liutikas 203941 0 48688 4140 11091 24766 292626 0 0 Terry Erdle 359414 0 115450 4461 15000 32166 526491 0 0 Joseph Padin 164405 0 134362 1410 6884 25011 332072 0 0 Elizabeth Hyman 249932 0 58781 4764 15000 10626 339103 0 0 Nancy Hammervik 232872 0 66975 3499 13570 25546 342462 0 0 Kelly Ricker 201980 0 49653 5089 10274 2880 269876 0 0 Part I, Line 4b: TODD THIBODEAUX, CEO - PARTICIPATES IN A NON-QUALIFIED LONG-TERM DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN. THE DEFERRED COMPENSATION EARNED FOR THE PERIOD 2009 - 2011 AMOUNTED TO $435,000 AND WAS PAID IN 2012 AND IS INCLUDED IN THE OFFICER'S COMPENSATION. Mission Statement Form 990, Part I, Line 1: innovation; and the professionals responsible for maximizing the benefits organizations receive from their investments in technology. CompTIA is dedicated to advancing the industry growth through its educational programs, market research, networking events, professional certifications, and public policy advocacy. Form 990, Part III, Line 4D: Other Program Services RESEARCH - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES RELEVANT INDUSTRY RESEARCH FOR ITS MEMBERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RESEARCH ADDRESSES A WIDE RANGE OF ISSUES COVERING TECHNOLOGY TRENDS, CHANNEL DYNAMICS, AND THE IT WORKFORCE. Expenses: $2,629,283. COMMUNITIES - THE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES 13 TECHNOLOGY INDUSTRY COMMUNITIES TO SERVE ITS MEMBERS. THESE COMMUNITY SERVICES ARE I.T. SERVICES AND SUPPORT COMMUNITY, MANAGED PRINT SERVICES COMMUNITY, MOBILITY, MANAGED SERVICES, ADVANCING WOMEN IN IT COMMUNITY, CLOUD/SAAS COMMUNITY, IT SECURITY, PARTNER ADVISORY COUNCIL, VENDOR ADVISORY COUNCIL, IT LAW COUNCIL, UK CHANNEL COMMUNITY, TELECOM ADVISORY COUNCIL, AND UNIFIED COMMUNICATIONS. PUBLIC ADVOCACY - AS A VOICE IN GOVERNMENT THE ASSOCIATION COORDINATES WITH ITS MEMBER COMPANIES TO PROVIDE EXPERT TESTIMONY AND WRITTEN COMMENTS ON VARIOUS IT INDUSTRY-RELATED MATTERS. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6: The organization has 2243 members made up of Information Technology (IT) companies and IT educational organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7a: Members are composed of IT Resellers, IT Vendors, and IT Training Organizations and have the right to elect Board Members. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11b: The 990 is reviewed by the President/CEO, Chief Financial Officer, Board of Directors, and the Auditors of the Association. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12c: The Association has a written conflict of interest policy for the board of directors and periodically asks for updated signed copies of this policy from its board members. It also has a written conflict of interest policy for its employees and has new employees sign the policy. The Board's Audit and Investment Committee reviews the Board, Officer and employee Conflict of Interest statements taking action as defined by the policy. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15b: Compensation is determined by the compensation committee using an independent compensation consultant, the Form 990 of other organizations, written employment contracts, compensation surveys and studies, and approval by the committee and board of directors. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19: Governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available to the public upon request. CompTIA Member Services LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274001437 See Part VII IL 163980 NA CompTIA Certifications LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274002416 See Part VII IL 41850505 47319864 NA Examplify LLC(Formerly CompTIA Exam Svs) 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274101229 See Part VII IL 356576 0 NA CompTIA Properties LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274001760 See Part VII IL 0 0 NA Creating IT Futures Fdn 3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 364295421 IT Education CT 501(C)(3) 7 Comptia true CompTIA PAC 515 2nd Street NE Washington DC 20002 383758906 pol action DC 527 CompTIA true Computing Technology Industry Assoc - CA 15 Allstate Parkway Suite 200 Markham Ontario CA 3B 5B4 Membership CA CompTIA true CompTIA Investments NFP Inc 3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 371712758 Investments IL 501(C)(2) CompTIA true TechVoice 3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 454101283 Soc Welfare IL 501(C)(4) CompTIA true CompTia UK Limited 15th Floor City Point 1 Ropemaker London UK Certification UK C Corp 2676685 736128 1.00000 CompTIA Australia Level 14 Lumley House 309 Kent St Sydney New S. Wales AS Certification AS C Corp 366466 96322 1.00000 CompTIA Japan Suidobashi MS Bldg 7F 3-4-9 Misaki Tokyo JA Certification JA C Corp 1008121 375680 1.00000 CompTIA Germany GMBH Immermanstr 50 Dusseldorf GM Certification GM C Corp 446610 168331 1.00000 CompTIA South Africa 5 Ridge View Office Kent and Republic Randburg SF 2194 Certification SF C Corp 602613 197754 1.00000 CompTIA Hong Kong 19/F Seaview Commercial Bldg Hong Kong HK Certification HK C Corp 391171 167548 1.00000 CompTIA Technology Private Ltd Level 4 Augusta Point Gurgaon IN 122002 Certification IN C Corp 156250 41591 1.00000 false true false false false true false false false true false false false false false false false false false Creating IT Futures Foundation B 1039375 FMV Creating IT Futures Foundation J 44204 FMV Comptia UK Limited F 153447 FMV Comptia Australia F 102410 FMV Comptia Japan F 254000 FMV Comptia Germany GMBH F 349479 FMV Comptia South Africa F 89760 FMV Primary Activity - CompTIA Member Services Part I, L. 1: To provide programs to Association members Primary Activity - CompTIA Certifications, LLC Part 1, L. 2: To provide certification exams for IT technicians. Primary Activity - Examplify, LLC (Formerly Comptia Exam Services) Part I, L. 3: To provide custom certification exams to for profit companies. Primary Activity - CompTIA Properties, LLC Part I, L. 4: To provide intellectual property to the Association.