The Institute Of Navigation

Manassas, VA · Founded 1946

The world's premier professional society advancing positioning, navigation, and timing technology

Primary audience
Engineers & Researchers
Work area
Professional Society
Topic
Navigation & GPS Technology
Contact
Lisa Beaty
Website Contact

About Organization

The Institute of Navigation (ION) is a nonprofit professional society founded in 1945 that advances the art and science of positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT). Serving a worldwide community that includes military, civilian, and academic members, ION publishes the peer-reviewed NAVIGATION journal, hosts international technical meetings, and maintains a database of over 19,500 PNT-related technical papers.

What They Focus On

Positioning Technology

Advances GPS, GNSS, and alternative positioning systems that underpin navigation for air, space, marine, and land applications.

Navigation Science

Promotes research and development in navigation algorithms, sensors, and systems through publications and technical meetings.

Timing & Synchronization

Supports advances in precise timing technology critical for telecommunications, financial systems, and autonomous vehicles.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2024)

$7.2M

+0% vs 2024

Assets (2024)

$25.6M

+0% vs 2024

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2024 — — — —
2024 $7,224,815 $2,801,864 $25,563,649 6
2023 — — — —
2023 $5,131,576 $3,054,178 $23,004,089 8
2022 — — — —
2022 $3,176,339 $2,840,903 $17,654,229 6
2021 — — — —
2021 $4,792,944 $2,209,642 $17,485,799 8
2020 $1,464,159 $1,527,939 $16,627,997 6
2019 $3,208,196 $2,476,127 $11,455,771 5

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

Learn more
  • 01

    Convene Experts

    Bring together researchers, engineers, and practitioners from military, civilian, and academic organizations worldwide.

  • 02

    Share Research

    Publish peer-reviewed papers and host technical meetings where the latest PNT advances are presented and discussed.

  • 03

    Build Knowledge

    Curate and maintain a comprehensive archive of over 19,500 technical papers that serve as a reference for the field.

  • 04

    Connect the Community

    Foster professional relationships across organizations, sectors, and countries through membership and international affiliation.

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by The Institute Of Navigation

Technical Conferences

Hosts international technical meetings where researchers, engineers, and practitioners present advances in positioning, navigation, and timing technology.

NAVIGATION Journal

Publishes a peer-reviewed scientific journal indexed by Thomson Reuters covering the latest research in positioning, navigation, and timing.

Technical Paper Archive

Maintains an online database of over 19,500 PNT-related technical papers accessible to members and researchers worldwide.

Professional Community

Connects experts across air, space, marine, and land navigation through membership, networking events, and international affiliations.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind The Institute Of Navigation.

LB

Lisa Beaty

Executive Director
Full-time
Compensation: $410,367
RB

Richard Buongiovanni

Director Of It
Full-time
Compensation: $197,512
CH

Chris Hegarty

Past President
1 hrs/week
GM

Gary McGrawexecutive Vp

(Thru 1/25), President (From 1/25)
1 hrs/week
JR

John Raquet

Past President
1 hrs/week
KV

Karen Van Dyke

Past President
1 hrs/week
LH

Larry Hothem

Past President
1 hrs/week
MM

Mikel Miller

Past President
1 hrs/week
TW

Todd Walter

Past President
1 hrs/week
YJ

Y Jade Morton

Past President
1 hrs/week
LB

Lisa Beaty

Executive Director
MA

Megan Andrews

Meeting Planner
Full-time
Compensation: $109,888
AS

Alex Stratton

Western Region VP (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
AH

Alinn Herrera

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
AN

Andrew Neish

Council Member-At-Large
1 hrs/week
BC

Barbara Clark

Council Member-At-Large (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
CG

Christoph Gunther

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
DD

David Delorenzo

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
FD

Fabio Dovis

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
FV

Frank Van Diggelenimm Past Pres

(Thru 1/25), Past Pres (From 1/25)
1 hrs/week
HW

Hadi Wassaf

Council Member-At-Large
1 hrs/week
HK

Heidi Kuusniemi

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
IF

Ignacio Fernandez Hernandez

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
IM

Ilaria Martini

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
JC

Jacob Campbell

Eastern Region VP (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
JR

Jason Rifefinance Chair

(Thru 1/25), Exec. VP (From 1/25)
1 hrs/week
JP

Jihye Park

Western Region VP
1 hrs/week
JH

Joanna Hinkstech Repthru 125

Council Member-At-Large (From 1/25)
1 hrs/week
JB

Juan Blanch

Council Member-At-Large (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
KS

Kirsten Strandjord

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
LN

Laura Norman

Council Member-At-Large (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
LH

Li-Ta Hsu

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
MC

Mark Carroll

Council Member-At-Large
1 hrs/week
NK

Nobuaki Kubo

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
OO

Okuary Osechas

Technical Representative (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
SU

Sabrina Ugazio

Council Member-At-Large (Thru 1/25)
1 hrs/week
SZ

Safoora Zaminpardaz

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
SK

Samer Khanafseh

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
SG

Sanjeev Gunawardena

Eastern Region VP
1 hrs/week
SL

Sherman Lopresident Thru

1/25), Immed. Past Pres. (From 1/25)
1 hrs/week
SD

Sophie Damy

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week
ST

Steffen Tholert

Technical Representative
1 hrs/week

Milestones

Nearly 80 years advancing the science of navigation

1945

Founded

1945

The Institute of Navigation established to advance the art and science of navigation in the post-war era.

1946

IRS Recognition

1946

Received tax-exempt status as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit professional society.

2020

Pandemic Impact

2020

Revenue dropped to $1.5 million as in-person technical conferences were disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions.

2024

Record $7.2 Million Revenue

2024

Achieved highest-ever revenue as technical meetings returned to full scale and membership engagement surged.

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AS
Andrey Soloviev Finance Chair 1.00 hrs/week
CS
Charles Schue Fellow Selection Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
DG
Dorota Grejner-Brzezinskapast Pres (Thru 9/24), Sat Div Chair 1.00 hrs/week
EE
Ernesto Etinenne Meetings Chair 1.00 hrs/week
FV
Frank Van Graas Treasurer 2.00 hrs/week
JP
Jason Pontious Dayton Section Chair (Thru 6/24) 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jeff Martin Meetings Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
KM
Keith McDonaldnew Eng Sec Chair (Thru 6/24),Mil Div Chair (From 6/24) 1.00 hrs/week
MJ
Mathieu Joerger Awards Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MS
Melania Susi Membership Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MM
Michael Meurer Awards Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
MN
Mitch Narins Dc Section Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Mohammed Khider Membership Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
PA
Paul Alves Alberta Section Chair 1.00 hrs/week
RL
Richard Langley Publication Chair 1.00 hrs/week
SK
Sandy Kennedysat Div Chair (Thru 9/24) Bylaws Chair (From 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
SC
Simona Circiu Ethics Chair 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Terry Moore Ethics Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
TM
Tim Murphy Bylaws Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
TP
Tom Powellmil Div Chair Thru 6/24), Fellows Chair (From 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week
WS
Wayne Soehrennorth Star (Mn) Section Chair (Thru 1/25) 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2024)

$851K

Highest Paid

$468K

Lisa Beaty

Compensated Officers

3

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Lisa Beaty Executive Director $410,367 $57,913 $468,280 50
Richard Buongiovanni Director Of IT $197,512 $56,010 $253,522 40
Megan Andrews Meeting Planner $109,888 $19,286 $129,174 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

Contact

Get in touch with The Institute Of Navigation

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(703) 366-2723

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8551 Rixlew Lane 360 Manassas, VA 20109