ICS stands for the International Chili Society and has been bringing people together over one of America's greatest culinary creations. ICS sanctions more than 100 events a year nationwide with one mission – to continuously improve chili while raising money for charities and nonprofits. More than $100 million has been raised for charities by the chili arena since ICS was started. ICS holds a World Chili Championship Cook-off (WCCC) and crowns World Champions. View Answer