Who are We?

The INCOSE Foundation is a charitable organization with the stated goal of advancing the development and image of systems engineering through funded scholarships, research, and international forums. The Foundation received its 501(c) (3) exempt status from the IRS on 30 September 2005.  This enables all U.S. donors to claim a charitable deduction on their annual income tax submissions.  The Foundation is exploring ways in which non-U.S. contributions can be solicited in ways that benefit individual donors.

The Foundation is a separate legal entity from INCOSE but both organizations are closely aligned in philosophy, strategic directions, and values.  The Foundation has its own separate Board of Directors, several of whom are also elected INCOSE Board members.

Board Officers

	Board Chair John Ross Snoderly, PhD President INCOSE 2002-2004 Defense Acquisition University Learning Capabilities Integration Center		Chief Executive Officer Emeritus William Ewald, PhD Retired
	Secretary Pat Hale President INCOSE 2008-2009 Retired		Treasurer Jim Armstrong Industry Professor Stevens Institute of Technology