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 12/2021, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc employed 60 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 12/2021, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc generated $16.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $17.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.8% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
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.
IRAN THREAT: PROVIDES POLICY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATION ADDRESSING IRAN'S SUPPORT FOR TERRORISM AND THE PURSUIT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
CENTER ON ECONOMIC AND FINANCIAL POWER: EXAMINES HOW DEMOCRACIES CAN USE SANCTIONS AS ECONOMIC COERCION, DETER ILLICIT FINANCE, AND DEFEND THEMSELVES AGAINST ECONOMIC WARFARE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Mark Dubowitz CEO | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $730,377 |
Clifford May President | OfficerTrustee | 60 | $659,892 |
Jonathan J Schanzer Senior Vice President | Officer | 60 | $534,333 |
Lawrence Muscant Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $520,249 |
William Mccarthy COO | Officer | 48 | $519,384 |
Toby Dershowitz Senior Vice President | Officer | 50 | $507,069 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Financial Integrity Network Research And Program Services | 12/30/21 | $450,000 |
K17 Security Security Services | 12/30/21 | $435,365 |
West Meadow Llc Research And Program Services | 12/30/21 | $372,000 |
Osibeyond Llc Information Technology Services | 12/30/21 | $306,088 |
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison Legal And Research Services | 12/30/21 | $300,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $163,120 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $15,758,846 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,052,675 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $15,921,966 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $47,107 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $119,693 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $6,294 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $16,099,025 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $337,550 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $5,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $4,500 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,646,042 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $425,032 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,118,384 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $245,768 |
Other employee benefits | $522,670 |
Payroll taxes | $499,219 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $479,435 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $41,490 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,975 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,103,823 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $396,983 |
Information technology | $545,164 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $998,156 |
Travel | $254,786 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $67,402 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $296,735 |
Insurance | $95,905 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $17,665,987 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,275,621 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $14,186,320 |
Accounts receivable, net | $277,611 |
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 | $400,759 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,161,517 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,333,135 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $1,120,452 |
Total assets | $31,755,415 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $890,887 |
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 | $2,253,019 |
Total liabilities | $3,143,906 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $12,181,100 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $16,430,409 |
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 | $31,755,415 |
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc has awarded $337,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Operations for newly formed related organization | $300,000 |
Washington, DC PURPOSE: Consulting to finalize the activity on a donor funded project on Iran Nuclear Archive | $37,500 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Marlis Foundation Inc Boca Raton, FL PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
Beg. Balance | $102,036 |
Earnings | $39 |
Ending Balance | $102,075 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc Washington, DC | $31,755,415 | $16,099,025 |
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Fair Labor Association Washington, DC | $9,630,762 | $7,291,573 |
International Campaign For Tibet Washington, DC | $7,002,861 | $4,475,763 |
Physicians For Social Responsibility Inc Washington, DC | $1,026,781 | $2,230,088 |
Education For Just Peace In The Middle East Washington, DC | $975,780 | $1,513,880 |
Missile Defense Advocacy Alliance Inc Alexandria, VA | $160,565 | $943,342 |
Tahrir Institute For Middle East Policy Washington, DC | $343,945 | $397,928 |
Armenian National Committee Of America Washington, DC | $1,015,158 | $1,128,779 |
Alliance For International Exchange Inc Washington, DC | $884,633 | $958,989 |
World Affairs Councils Of America Washington, DC | $1,945,574 | $701,570 |
Africa Faith And Justice Network Washington, DC | $301,342 | $480,600 |