irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0ADVOCACY AND POLICY - APPROXIMATELY 3,000 MEMBERS SERVED.
- #2 $0MEMBERSHIP - APPROXIMATELY 3,750 MEMBERS SERVED.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP)
U.S. certification program for corporate governance professionals, aligned with national accreditation standards, open to members and non-members.
Essentials Conference
Annual three-day conference focused on foundational corporate governance practices, designed for early-career practitioners and as a refresher for experienced professionals.
National Conference
Annual in-person event addressing critical corporate governance issues, regulatory developments, and professional development through panels, roundtables, and networking.
Service Provider Directory
Online directory allowing service providers to showcase products and services to Society members involved in governance, compliance, and disclosure.
Society Alert™ and Directors’ Cut
Weekly newsletter and quarterly compendium providing timely updates on regulatory, legal, and governance developments for members and executives.
Working Groups
Member-driven groups focused on specific topics such as AI, executive compensation, sustainability reporting, and SEC regulations; inform policy positions and content development.
activities · 7 groups
What they do
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 2 activities
- Corporate governance certificationAdministers the Certified Corporate Governance Professional (CCGP) program, a nationally accredited credential that certifies knowledge and competency in corporate governance for practitioners.
- Professional development programmingPlans and hosts national and local chapter events, including annual conferences, regional programs, webinars, symposia, roundtables, and discussion groups, offering continuing education and professional development opportunities for corporate governance professionals, with Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credit available for most programs.
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Professional Association Capacity Building 2 activities
- Peer networking and mentoringFacilitates peer mentoring, discussion forums, and peer-to-peer networking through virtual meetings, local chapters, and conferences for corporate governance professionals, including non-JD in-house members.
- Professional membership and support servicesProvides professional membership and support services to over 3,700 governance professionals serving approximately 1,700 entities, including 1,000 publicly held companies, through a national office in New York City and 21 regional chapters across the United States.
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Industry Advocacy and Regulatory Engagement 1 activity
- Advocacy and policy engagementProvides advocacy and policy services to approximately 3,000 members by drafting and submitting comment letters, developing positions on proposed regulations, and engaging with the SEC, state policymakers, and standard-setting bodies on issues including securities legislation, executive compensation disclosure, shareholder proposals, climate-related disclosures, and corporate governance standards.
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Recognition and Awards Programs 1 activity
- Awards programRecognizes distinguished service in corporate governance through the annual Bracebridge H. Young Award.
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Organizational Governance & Leadership Development 1 activity
- Nonprofit governance collaborationCollaborates with the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) to develop flexible, practical governance guidelines and resources for the nonprofit community.
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Organizational Newsletter Production and Distribution 1 activity
- Publications and information resourcesProduces a weekly newsletter, a quarterly publication, a daily-updated blog, and maintains a Resource Center to deliver timely information, curated content, and resources on corporate governance developments for directors, executives, and governance professionals.
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Industry Research and Benchmarking 1 activity
- Research and benchmarking publicationsProduces publications on corporate governance and board practices through data analysis and benchmarking, covering topics such as board duties, director compensation, D&O insurance, and corporate secretarial functions.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$5.82M
Contributions & grants$681K12%
Program service revenue$4.96M85%
Investment income$182K3%
Other revenue$2
expenses
Total expenses$5.64M
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$2.76M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$6.92M
Cash$3.43M
Investments$2.15M
Liabilities$3.44M
Net assets$3.48M
Liquid reserves11.9 mo
4 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +14.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 8
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDREW J FITZSIMONS | CHIEF FINANCIAL & ADMIN OFFICER | 35 | $463K |
| RANDI V MORRISON | SVP AND GENERAL COUNSEL | 35 | $320K |
| PAUL F WASHINGTON | PRESIDENT & CEO (AS OF 4/15/2024) | 35 | $303K |
| SHERYL JARVIS | DIRECTOR, BOARD AND COMMIT | 35 | $238K |
| CHARLES E ALLEN | VP, POLICY & ADVOCACY | 35 | $210K |
| OPHELIA M KING | VP, EVENTS | 35 | $200K |
| HEATHER A SWEENEY | MEMBER CONTENT & MARKETING | 35 | $143K |
| MARY KSHEINWALD | STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS, MARKETING, EVENTS, AND BUS | 35 | $120K |
board members · 17
- ALANA GRIFFIN — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- BEN BACKBERG — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- CHRISTINA IBRAHIM — DIRECTOR
- CRAIG BEAZER — DIRECTOR
- DAVID SCILEPPI — DIRECTOR (THRU 7/2024)
- EILEEN MCCARTHY — DIRECTOR
- HOLLY YOUNGWOOD — DIRECTOR
- HOPE MEHLMAN — DIRECTOR
- IKE ADEYEMI — BOARD SECRETARY
- JACOB JENKELOWITZ — DIRECTOR
- JAILEAH HUDDELSTON — DIRECTOR (THRU 7/2024)
- JAMES KILLERLANE — COMPLIANCE OFFICER
- JARED BRANDMAN — DIRECTOR (THRU 7/2024)
- JEFF DEBRUIN — DIRECTOR
- JEFFREY TAYLOR — DIRECTOR (THRU 7/2024)
- JENNIFER WOODS — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- JUNG-HYU MCCANN — DIRECTOR (THRU 7/2024)
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- 21 chapters across the country Network — Regional chapters that extend the Society's reach and support for governance professionals nationwide.
- California Air Resources Board Government — Engaged by the Society in oral and written consultations on California's climate disclosure regulations under SB 253, SB 261, and SB 219.
- Higher Logic Partner — Platform used for content delivery and member engagement, as indicated by image hosting domain.
- Higher Logic Partner — Platform used for hosting and distributing chapter program content and images.
- IFRS Foundation Government — Engaged by the Society in virtual discussions regarding proposed amendments to SASB Standards and IFRS S2 guidance.
- International Sustainability Standards Board Government — Engaged by the Society in virtual discussions regarding proposed amendments to SASB Standards and IFRS S2 guidance.
- Jessica Cocuzza Partner — Contact person for sponsorship and partnership opportunities at the Society for Corporate Governance.
- National Association of Corporate Directors Partner — Collaborates with the Society to develop nonprofit governance guidelines and related resources.
- National Conference Committee Coalition — Oversees programming for the Society's National Conference and collaborates with the National Office on event planning.
- Securities and Exchange Commission Government — Engages in regular dialogue with SEC staff through annual meetings to discuss regulatory matters and submit formal comment letters on rule changes.
- Securities and Exchange Commission Government — Regularly engaged by the Society through comment letters, position papers, and virtual meetings on various regulatory proposals including executive compensation, disclosure rules, and reporting formats.
strategies · 4
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Best Practice Dissemination Through Benchmarkingmethodology: best-practice_benchmarkingBy analyzing and benchmarking corporate governance practices, the organization promotes the adoption of best practices in board operations and compliance, because data-driven insights enable organizations to identify gaps and improve governance effectiveness.
- Member-Driven Advocacy and Policy Influencemethodology: member-driven_advocacyBy leveraging member-driven working groups and peer expertise, the organization shapes regulatory policy and generates educational content, because collective, practitioner-informed positions lead to more credible and impactful advocacy in corporate governance.
- Modeling Exemplary Internal Governancemethodology: exemplary-governance-modelingBy maintaining strong internal governance practices, the organization produces credible, real-world examples of effective governance that inform and inspire member organizations, because legitimacy in advocacy and education is strengthened by demonstrable practice.
- Professional Empowerment Through Peer Engagement and Developmentmethodology: professional_development_and_peer_engagementBy providing governance professionals with peer networking, professional development, and shared learning opportunities, we strengthen individual capacity and collective advancement in the field, because empowered professionals are better equipped to implement and advocate for effective governance practices.