Council On Foreign Relations Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1927. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Council On Foreign Relations Inc employed 413 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Council On Foreign Relations Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2022, Council On Foreign Relations Inc generated $102.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $79.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.8% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CFR IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN FOREIGN POLICY MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION. (SEE SCHED O).
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE DAVID ROCKEFELLER STUDIES PROGRAM: CFR'S THINK TANK ANALYZES PRESSING GLOBAL CHALLENGES AND OFFERS ACTIONABLE STEPS THAT POLICYMAKERS AND CITIZENS CAN TAKE TO ADDRESS THEM. THE MORE THAN SEVENTY FULL-TIME AND ADJUNCT FELLOWS IN STUDIES COVER ALL THE WORLD'S MAJOR REGIONS AND SIGNIFICANT FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES. IN ADDITION TO PRODUCING BOOKS, ARTICLES, OP-EDS, BLOGS, PODCASTS, AND INTERACTIVES, THE STUDIES PROGRAM ADMINISTERS ELEVEN FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS.
FOR OVER 100 YEARS, FOREIGN AFFAIRS HAS BEEN THE LEADING FORUM FOR SERIOUS DISCUSSION OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY AND GLOBAL AFFAIRS. IT IS NOW A MULTIPLATFORM MEDIA ORGANIZATION WITH A PRINT MAGAZINE, A WEBSITE, A MOBILE SITE, A PODCAST, APPS AND SOCIAL MEDIA FEEDS. THROUGHOUT ITS HISTORY, FOREIGN AFFAIRS HAS STAYED TRUE TO ITS MISSION PUBLISHED IN THE FIRST ISSUE OF THE MAGAZINE IN 1922: "FOREIGN AFFAIRS WILL DEAL WITH QUESTIONS OF INTERNATIONAL INTEREST TODAY. THEY WILL COVER A BROAD RANGE OF SUBJECTS, NOT ONLY POLITICAL BUT HISTORICAL AND ECONOMIC. IN PURSUANCE OF ITS IDEALS FOREIGN AFFAIRS WILL NOT DEVOTE ITSELF TO THE SUPPORT OF ANY ONE CAUSE, HOWEVER WORTHY. LIKE THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS FROM WHICH IT HAS SPRUNG IT WILL TOLERATE WIDE DIFFERENCES OF OPINION. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) ITS ARTICLES WILL NOT REPRESENT ANY CONSENSUS OF BELIEFS. WHAT IS DEMANDED OF THEM IS THAT THEY SHALL BE COMPETENT AND WELL INFORMED, REPRESENTING HONEST OPINIONS SERIOUSLY HELD AND CONVINCINGLY EXPRESSED."
CFR'S WEBSITE, CFR.ORG, IS ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS TO ITS VARIOUS AUDIENCES. THE SITE PUBLISHES A RICH VARIETY OF TYPES OF CONTENT, INCLUDING THE DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS, BACKGROUNDERS, INTERVIEWS, PODCASTS, OPINION PIECES, FULL TEXT OF PUBLICATIONS FROM THE THINK TANK, RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS OUTREACH INITIATIVES, VIDEOS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ON-THE-RECORD MEETINGS AND SEMINARS AND MORE. THE SITE ALSO PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF THE HISTORY AND ACTIVITIES OF CFR IN NEW YORK AND AT ITS WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE.
ALL OTHER PROGRAMMATIC ACTIVITIESCFR'S WEBSITE, CFR.ORG, IS ONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY COMMUNICATIONS CHANNELS TO ITS VARIOUS AUDIENCES. THE SITE PUBLISHES A RICH VARIETY OF TYPES OF CONTENT, INCLUDING THE DAILY NEWS ANALYSIS, BACKGROUNDERS, INTERVIEWS, PODCASTS, OPINION PIECES, FULL TEXT OF PUBLICATIONS FROM THE THINK TANK, RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS OUTREACH INITIATIVES, VIDEOS AND TRANSCRIPTS OF ON-THE-RECORD MEETINGS AND SEMINARS AND MORE. THE SITE ALSO PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE ACCOUNT OF THE HISTORY AND ACTIVITIES OF CFR IN NEW YORK AND AT ITS WASHINGTON D.C. OFFICE. THE STEPHEN M. KELLEN TERM MEMBER PROGRAM ENCOURAGES PROMISING YOUNG LEADERS IN GOVERNMENT, MEDIA, NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS, LAW, BUSINESS, FINANCE, AND ACADEMIA TO ENGAGE IN A SUSTAINED CONVERSATION ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS AND U.S. FOREIGN POLICY. THE PROGRAM ALLOWS THESE YOUNGER MEMBERS TO INTERACT WITH SEASONED FOREIGN-POLICY EXPERTS AND PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE VARIETY OF EVENTS DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR THEM. EACH YEAR A NEW CLASS OF TERM MEMBERS, BETWEEN THE AGES OF 30 AND 36, IS ELECTED TO A FIVE-YEAR MEMBERSHIP TERM. THE COUNCIL ON FOREIGN RELATIONS SPONSORS INDEPENDENT TASK FORCES TO ASSESS ISSUES OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE TO U.S. FOREIGN POLICY. DIVERSE IN BACKGROUNDS AND PERSPECTIVES, TASK FORCE MEMBERS WORK TO REACH MEANINGFUL CONSENSUS ACROSS PARTISAN LINES ON MATTERS OF POLICY. SINCE THE PROGRAM'S INCEPTION IN 1995, TASK FORCES HAVE BECOME A TRADEMARK OF THE COUNCIL.STUDENTS TODAY LIVE IN A WORLD MORE CONNECTED THAN AT ANY POINT IN HISTORY, WHERE FAST-SPREADING VIRUSES, CARBON EMISSIONS, AND SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS TRANSCEND BORDERS. TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD REQUIRES THAT THEY DEVELOP GLOBAL LITERACYTHE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSPECTIVE NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND HOW OUR COMPLICATED AND FASCINATING WORLD WORKS. STUDENTS TODAY LIVE IN A WORLD MORE CONNECTED THAN AT ANY POINT IN HISTORY, WHERE FAST-SPREADING VIRUSES, CARBON EMISSIONS, AND SCIENTIFIC BREAKTHROUGHS TRANSCEND BORDERS. TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE THE CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AHEAD REQUIRES THAT THEY DEVELOP GLOBAL LITERACYTHE ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSPECTIVE NEEDED TO UNDERSTAND HOW OUR COMPLICATED AND FASCINATING WORLD WORKS. SINCE 2015, CFR EDUCATION HAS DEVOTED ITSELF TO THIS VITAL WORK, DEVELOPING AWARD-WINNING CLASSROOM PRODUCTS DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE STUDENTS IN MIDDLE SCHOOL ALL THE WAY THROUGH GRADUATE SCHOOL TO THE FUNDAMENTALS OF FOREIGN POLICY AND INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS IN ORDER TO MAKE SENSE OF THE WORLD AROUND THEM.IN REGARDS TO OUTREACH INITIATIVES, THE COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO REACHING OUT TO DIFFERENT CONSTITUENCIES SO THAT THEY BETTER UNDERSTAND THE WORLD AND THE FOREIGN POLICY CHOICES FACING THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER GOVERNMENTS. CFR IS DEVOTING MORE TIME AND ENERGY TO CONNECTING WITH AND SERVING AS A RESOURCE FOR GROUPS OF INTERESTED CITIZENS WHOSE VOICES ARE INCREASINGLY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL FOREIGN POLICY DEBATE. THESE CONSTITUENCIES INCLUDE EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS; RELIGIOUS AND CONGREGATIONAL LEADERS; AND STATE AND LOCAL OFFICIALS; AND LOCAL JOURNALISTS. CFR'S ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS ARE EDUCATION, A NATIONAL PROGRAM AND A GLOBAL BOARD OF ADVISORS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE, WWW.CFR.ORG.TOTAL EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:EDUCATION - $4,887,100MEETINGS PROGRAM - $2,785,300OUTREACH - $1,732,700NATIONAL PROGRAM - $1,300,200TASK FORCE - $416,200TERM MEMBER PROGRAM - $414,000GLOBAL BOARD OF ADVISORS - $28,400TOTAL REVENUE ASSOCIATED WITH OTHER PROGRAM SERVICE ACTIVITIES ARE AS FOLLOWS:MEMBERSHIP DUES (NON-CONTRIBUTION) - $9,563,271
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Richard N Haass President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $1,809,079 |
Giovanna Ban Chief Investment Officer | 35 | $511,319 | |
Keith C Olson Exec. VP & CFO & Treasurer | Officer | 35 | $504,748 |
James M Lindsay Sr. VP & Director Of Studies | Officer | 35 | $456,451 |
Suzanne E Helm Vp, Philanthropy & Relations | Officer | 35 | $382,883 |
Miriam Higgins General Counsel | 35 | $323,133 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Sunstates Security Llc Security Personnel | 6/29/22 | $618,892 |
Rockstar Coders Website Development | 6/29/22 | $844,738 |
Goodfolk Inc Website Development | 6/29/22 | $469,563 |
Stuart Dean Co Inc Architectural And Construction Work | 6/29/22 | $286,175 |
Sti Group Ltd Website Security & Maintenance Mgmt | 6/29/22 | $191,303 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,332,838 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $23,304,491 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $624,793 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,637,329 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $20,360,271 |
Investment income | $4,265,950 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $488,200 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $48,831,200 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $102,605,000 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $1,354,409 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,598,292 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,230,180 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $35,501,108 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,228,300 |
Other employee benefits | $4,664,700 |
Payroll taxes | $2,625,000 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $644,400 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $224,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $3,211,300 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,238,391 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,923,300 |
Information technology | $3,463,600 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,256,700 |
Travel | $1,096,700 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $601,700 |
Interest | $1,781,400 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,355,000 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $79,073,100 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $70,081,600 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $18,382,100 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,042,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $242,900 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $1,310,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $60,512,800 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $157,557,300 |
Investments—other securities | $364,042,000 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $674,171,200 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,077,500 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $7,283,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $46,570,000 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $6,317,200 |
Total liabilities | $69,247,700 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $135,316,200 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $469,607,300 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $674,171,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Council On Foreign Relations Inc has recieved totaling $9,030.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Georgescu Family Foundation Westport, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $7,000 |
Whitman Family Foundation Birmingham, MI PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION TO HELP PEOPLE UNDERSTAND U.S. FOREIGN RELATIONS | $1,030 |
The Mclean Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $1,000 |
Beg. Balance | $589,309,500 |
Earnings | -$31,463,700 |
Admin Expense | $3,211,300 |
Net Contributions | $5,987,300 |
Other Expense | $16,536,300 |
Ending Balance | $544,085,500 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Council On Foreign Relations Inc New York, NY | $674,171,200 | $102,605,000 |
Population Council Inc New York, NY | $165,937,710 | $57,674,221 |
Union Of Concerned Scientists Inc Cambridge, MA | $92,807,274 | $64,025,005 |
Business Council For International Understanding Inc New York, NY | $3,579,725 | $5,813,542 |
Committee For Accuracy In Middle East Reporting In America Inc Boston, MA | $14,473,730 | $9,012,828 |
Foreign Policy Association Incorporated New York, NY | $5,721,976 | $4,285,945 |
Carnegie Council For Ethics In International Affairs Inc New York, NY | $42,413,355 | $2,380,908 |
Independent Diplomat Inc New York, NY | $1,546,888 | $2,800,004 |
Israel Policy Forum Inc New York, NY | $4,206,685 | $4,071,986 |
Foreign Policy Research Institute Philadelphia, PA | $2,361,438 | $3,262,376 |
The Africa-America Institute New York, NY | $4,440,622 | $2,165,945 |
Parliamentarians For Global Action New York, NY | $2,359,532 | $2,527,257 |