2012-11-13T11:28:24-06:00 2011-12-31 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP 205 N Michigan Ave 28th Floor Chicago IL 606015927 990 2011-01-01 061058206 The Computing Technology Industry Association Inc % DAVE SOMMER COMP 6306788300 3500 Lacey Road Downers Grove IL 60515 TODD THIBODEAUX 2012-10-30 true Judith H Meguire CPA 3127298000 2011 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z Todd Thibodeaux 3500 Lacey Road Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 46875030 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) X 15 14 149 2322 115941 25024 575804 0 57000745 46697991 2165488 165712 -1087821 11327 58654216 46875030 1125781 1242300 0 0 21338118 22280641 0 0 0 30887124 25658037 53351023 49180978 5303193 -2305948 80278802 25929930 16187308 15725422 64091494 10204508 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 23818590 45365465 Certification - CompTIA is the leading provider of vendor-neutral certifications in the world. We offer 17 certifications exams in PC support, networking, servers, convergence, training, Linux, security, IT sales, green IT and more. CompTIA has been delivering certification exams for more than 15 years and is committed to continually improving the service we provide to the industry. 3477707 1119188 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. 3095162 211851 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. 8766696 1487 39158155 false false true true false false false false false true false false false 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 true true true true false false true 97 0 true 149 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 Kerry McDonough 3.0 X 0 0 0 MJ Shoer 3.0 X 0 0 Bob Godgart 3.0 X 0 0 Mike Parrottino 3.0 X 0 0 Lester Keizer 3.0 X 0 0 Chuck Lennon 3.0 X 0 0 Michael Menegay 3.0 X 0 0 Linda Lynch 3.0 X 0 0 Nancy Hedrick 3.0 X 0 0 Robert Stegner 3.0 X 0 0 Dan Shapero 3.0 X 0 0 Fernando Quintero 3.0 X 0 0 Janet Schijns 3.0 X 0 0 Bob O'Malley 3.0 X 0 0 Todd Thibodeaux 40.0 X X 889406 35144 David Sommer 40.0 X X 359129 35344 Dan Liutikas 40.0 X X 279031 32874 Terry Erdle 40.0 X 596409 39111 Joseph Padin 40.0 X 348933 35711 Elizabeth Hyman 40.0 X 302947 20566 Edward Korenman 40.0 X 262352 40034 Dennis Kwok 40.0 X 261557 44510 3299764 0 283294 8 false true false TelAssist 6417 West 87th Street OAK LAWN IL 60453 Customer support 217298 Jeeva Portal 4925 Noble Park Place BOULDER CO 80301 Editorial Services 125000 MarketSource Inc PO Box 102348 ATLANTA GA 30368 Research 487565 Baker Tilly Virchow Krause LLP 1301 W 22nd Street OAK BROOK IL 60523 Audit 124101 McBee Strategic Consulting 455 Massachusetts Ave NW WASHINGTON DC 20001 Public Policy Advice 112500 5 0 CERTIFICATION TESTS 541900 41691142 41691142 MEMBERSHIP DUES 900099 1119188 1119188 CONTINUING EDUCATION REVENUE 541900 2893134 2893134 ADVERTISING INCOME 511190 1487 1487 TRAINING PROGRAMS 541900 566674 566674 426366 211851 114454 100061 46697991 165712 165712 0 0 0 0 0 0 OTHER INCOME 900099 11327 11327 11327 46875030 46493316 115941 265773 1227300 0 15000 0 0 3583058 0 15410029 467199 1863460 956895 2116900 33284 133481 0 0 0 44571 3088321 389335 1275488 0 1006363 1501022 0 1925879 0 0 1148494 241668 COST OF TESTS DELIVERED 10482653 RESEARCH EXPENSES 542188 INTEREST AND BANK FEES 145354 PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT 1454316 128720 49180978 0 8148398 8625314 6269000 6269000 0 0 8093766 3901852 0 0 0 0 0 2269940 0 0 635917 476983 4111403 2106003 4268863 2005400 48456741 0 0 0 0 0 4406117 1444522 0 936919 80278802 25929930 2117906 2309764 0 0 9442456 9280909 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4626946 4134749 16187308 15725422 X 63812217 9925231 279277 279277 0 0 64091494 10204508 80278802 25929930 X -2305948 -51581038 X X false true true X false false Comptia Pac 515 2nd Street NE Washington DC DC 20002 383758906 6000 false false false 1119188 580000 0 580000 464121 115879 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. 0 0 0 0 0 599308 58426 540882 3512095 2047577 1464518 0 0 0 2005400 0 ACCRUED SALARIES & COMMISSION 3382035 CONTRIBUTIONS PAYABLE TO FOUNDATION 88892 DEFERRED COMPENSATION PAYABLE 442500 OTHER LIABILITIES 221322 4134749 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, 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 2008 through 2010 are open to examination by federal and state authorities. true North America 3 3 Program Services Member Certification 734897 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 2 10 Program Services Member Certification 3751282 East Asia and the Pacific 3 8 Program Services Member Certification 1902574 Sub-Saharan Africa 1 4 Program Services Member Certification 576338 9 25 9 25 6965091 6965091 false false true false false true Part I, Line 3, Column f Accrual accounting method true Creating IT Futures Foundation Inc 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 364295421 501(C)(3) 965931 34069 rent Education Center for Polytechnical Education 3411 W Diversey Ave Chicago IL 60647 260414040 501(c)(3) 169300 Education Genesys Works Chicago 601 Jefferson St Houston TX 77002 271628710 501(c)(3) 8000 Education 3 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 true true false Todd Thibodeaux 601406 270000 18000 14700 20444 924550 0 David Sommer 272030 83500 3599 14700 20644 394473 0 Dan Liutikas 198057 77500 3474 8484 24390 311905 0 Terry Erdle 353316 239750 3343 13803 25308 635520 0 Joseph Padin 155566 192767 600 6707 29004 384644 0 Elizabeth Hyman 241697 61250 0 11146 9420 323513 0 Edward Korenman 206852 52500 3000 11102 28932 302386 0 Dennis Kwok 179380 81577 600 12818 31692 306067 0 Part II, Line 4b: Todd Thibodeaux, CEO - participates in a non-qualified compensation plan. The association accrued $150,000 in 2011. This amount has been included in officer's compensation. Part I, Line 4a: Edward Korenman Severance payments 2011 $ 68,672.56 2012 $ 34,336.22 Total $103,008.78 Building 2011-01-01 2053324 cost 550918031 Comptia Investmnents 3500 lacey road suite 100 downers grove IL 60515 501(c)(2) cash and cash equivalents 2011-01-01 1121604 fmv 550918031 comptia investments 3500 lacey road downers grove IL 60515 501(c)(2) investments 2011-01-01 48756741 fmv 550918031 comptia investments 3500 lacey road downers grove IL 60515 501(c)(2) accrued interest receivable 2011-01-01 76753 fmv 550918031 comptia investments 3500 lacey road suite 100 downers grove IL 60515 501(c)(2) accumulated depreciation 2011-01-01 -127384 cost 550918031 comptia investments 3500 lacey road suite 100 downers grove IL 60515 501(c)(2) true false false false Schedule N, Part II, Line 2A Todd thibodeaux, president and ceo, is a director of The computing technology industry association, and is also a director of Comptia Investments. Dave Sommers, CFO and Treasurer, is a director of the computing technology industry association, and is also a director of Comptia Investments. Dan Liutikas, Chief legal officer, is a director of the computing technology industry association, and is also a director of Comptia Investments. 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. Expenses: $8,766,696 Communities - The association provides 10 technology industry communities to serve its members. These community services are I.T. services and support community, Managed print services community, Advancing Women in IT community, Cloud/SAAS community, IT Security, Health IT community, UK channel community, IT business growth professionals, Unified Communications and MSP Partners. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 6: The organization has 2109 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. Form 990, Part XI, Line 5: Transfer of investment assets in the amount of $51,581,038 to a 501(c)(2) organization, CompTIA Investments FEIN 55-0918031 CompTIA Member Services LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274001437 See Part VII IL 151544 N/A CompTIA Certifications LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274002416 See Part VII IL 49713775 32104585 N/A CompTIA Exam Services LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274101229 See Part VII IL 114454 28880 N/A CompTIA Properties LLC 3500 Lacey Rd Suite 100 Downers Grove IL 60515 274001760 See Part VII IL 0 0 N/A 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 550918031 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 40 Basinghall St5th Flr City Tower London UK Certification UK N/A C Corp 3488372 618563 1.00000 CompTIA Australia Level 14 Lumley House 309 Kent St Sydney New South Wales AS Certification AS N/A C Corp 535998 204321 1.00000 CompTIA Japan Suidobashi MS Bldg 7F 3-4-9 Misaki Tokyo JA Certification JA N/A C Corp 953940 623721 1.00000 CompTIA Germany GMBH Immermanstr 50 Dusseldorf GM Certification GM N/A C Corp 323295 508290 1.00000 CompTIA South Africa Unit 5 Ridge View Office Park CNR Kent and Republic St. Randburg SF 2194 Certification SF N/A C Corp 620540 262933 1.00000 CompTIA Hong Kong 9 2303 Office Twr Conv Plaza Hong Kong HK Certification HK N/A C Corp 467016 164577 1.00000 CompTIA Technology Private Ltd Level 4 Augusta Point Gurgaon IN 122002 Certification IN N/A C Corp 75017 25295 1.00000 false true false false false false false false true false false false false false false false true false Computing Tech Industry Assoc Ed Fdn b 965931 FMV Computing Tech Industry Assoc Ed Fdn i 34069 FMV CompTIA Investments NFP Inc q 51581038 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 - CompTIA Exam Services LLC 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.