Center For The National Interest Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Center For The National Interest Inc employed 20 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For The National Interest 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 12/2020, Center For The National Interest Inc generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE CENTER IS A NON-PARTISAN PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTION FOCUSING ON U.S. FOREIGN POLICY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MIDDLE EAST STUDIES PROGRAM EXAMINES THE U.S.' ROLE AND ITS CORE NATIONAL INTERESTS IN THE REGION THROUGH RESEARCH, DIALOGUE AND ENGAGEMENT. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY FOCUSES ON THE FUTURE OF AMERICA'S STRATEGIC ROLE IN THIS CRITICAL REGION FOR INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND GLOBAL ENERGY SECURITY AND THE FUTURE OF ITS RELATIONS WITH REGIONAL STATES.
U.S.-RUSSIA RELATIONS PROGRAM FOCUSES ON AMERICAN POLICY TOWARD MOSCOW AND ON THE U.S. - RUSSIAN DIALOGUE. THE PROGRAM IS BUILT AROUND A REGULAR SERIES OF SEMINARS ON KEY ISSUES IN THE BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP, INCLUDING NON-PROLIFERATION, THE WAR ON TERROR, ENERGY, AND RUSSIA'S DOMESTIC EVOLUTION AS IT RELATES TO DEMOCRACY, THE MEDIA, AND CORRUPTION.
"THE NATIONAL INTEREST" IS A BIMONTHLY JOURNAL PUBLISHED BY THE ORGANIZATION THAT SEEKS TO PROMOTE A FRESH DEBATE ABOUT THE COURSE OF AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY BY FEATURING A VARIETY OF LEADING AUTHORS FROM GOVERNMENT, JOURNALISM, AND ACADEMIA.
OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING CHINA AND KOREA.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dimitri K Simes President And CEO | OfficerTrustee | 45 | $408,621 |
Harry J Kazianis Executive Editor - The National Interest | 40 | $243,535 | |
George S Beebe VP & Director Of Studies | Officer | 40 | $160,000 |
Jacob E Heilbrunn Editor - The National Interest | Trustee | 40 | $147,911 |
Henry Kissinger Honorary Chairman | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Maurice R Greenberg Chairman, Emeritus | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $832,700 |
Investment income | $34,059 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $1,263 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $41,158 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,108,307 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $605,442 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $944,935 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $73,355 |
Payroll taxes | $101,490 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $40,196 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $424,686 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $201,489 |
Information technology | $119,461 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $499,852 |
Travel | $35,951 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,296 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $30,197 |
Insurance | $12,029 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,604,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $183,875 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80,716 |
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 | $13,339 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $1,094,394 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $38,000 |
Total assets | $1,428,598 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $194,859 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $43,367 |
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 | $330,097 |
Other liabilities | $286,750 |
Total liabilities | $855,073 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $573,525 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Center For The National Interest Inc has recieved totaling $508,216.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $464,043 |
Starr Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Charles Koch Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $19,173 |
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Center For The Study Of Services Washington, DC | $11,715,513 | $16,033,912 |
American Bridge 21st Century Foundation Washington, DC | $2,285,446 | $9,934,660 |
National Governors Association Center For Best Practices Washington, DC | $36,736,183 | $16,037,440 |
Nreca Research Arlington, VA | $5,324,315 | $13,693,671 |
National Center On Education & The Economy Washington, DC | $72,771,895 | $12,008,332 |
National Center For Public Policy Research Inc Washington, DC | $2,951,732 | $13,112,904 |
Pulitzer Center On Crisis Reporting Washington, DC | $35,485,888 | $10,738,135 |
The Niskanen Center Inc Washington, DC | $8,745,910 | $12,163,223 |
Center For Us Global Leadership Washington, DC | $11,787,510 | $8,283,282 |
Tax Foundation Washington, DC | $6,089,846 | $6,514,082 |
The Third Way Foundation Inc Washington, DC | $12,806,681 | $7,131,320 |
Center For Effective Public Policy Kensington, MD | $14,990,522 | $715,106 |