Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies 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 12/2022, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc generated $18.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% per year over the past 8 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOCUSING ON FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY- SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: PROVIDES RESEARCH ON NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, TERRORISM, AND RELATED ISSUES ON A TIMELY BASIS AND IN RESPONSE TO THE POLITICAL AND SOCIETAL ENVIRONMENT.
COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND POLICY AUDIENCES ON ISSUES RELATED TO NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, TERRORISM, AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS.
IRAN THREAT: PROVIDES POLICY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATION ADDRESSING IRAN'S SUPPORT FOR TERRORISM AND THE PURSUIT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Timothy Gordon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bernard Marcus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bilzin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Arditi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Barish Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Naftaly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison Legal And Research Services | 12/30/22 | $400,452 |
K17 Security Security Services | 12/30/22 | $409,548 |
Financial Integrity Network Llc Research And Program Services | 12/30/22 | $406,417 |
Osibeyond Llc Information Technology Services | 12/30/22 | $342,475 |
Horizon Advisory Partners Llc Research And Program Services | 12/30/22 | $274,993 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $17,850,316 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $68,328 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,850,316 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $331,347 |
Investment income | $114,262 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $121,893 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $117 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $18,424,072 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,500 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,912,675 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $455,140 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,584,831 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,422 |
Other employee benefits | $600,487 |
Payroll taxes | $525,694 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $564,824 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $27,384 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $780 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,316,467 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $390,551 |
Information technology | $504,119 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $958,887 |
Travel | $946,440 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $208,725 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $258,727 |
Insurance | $134,052 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $19,996,565 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,258,588 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $9,794,161 |
Accounts receivable, net | $676,505 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $510,419 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $927,498 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,347,534 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $4,639,556 |
Total assets | $33,154,261 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $943,619 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
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 | $5,408,773 |
Total liabilities | $6,352,392 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,443,555 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,358,314 |
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 | $33,154,261 |
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc has awarded $337,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
FDD ACTION PURPOSE: Operations for newly formed related organization | $300,000 |
INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSE: Consulting to finalize the activity on a donor funded project on Iran Nuclear Archive | $37,500 |