The Defense Forum Foundation Inc is located in Falls Church, VA. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (I05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defense Forum Foundation 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, Defense Forum Foundation Inc generated $515.0k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $402.1k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.9% 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
EDUCATIONAL FORUMS ON CAPITOL HILL AND PROGRAMS PROMOTING FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS ABROAD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FREE NORTH KOREA RADIO - A NEWS PROGRAM PRODUCED BY NORTH KOREAN DEFECTORS IN SOUTH KOREA THAT IS BROADCAST INTO NORTH KOREA EVERY DAY ON SHORT WAVE TO PROVIDE NORTH KOREANS WITH UP TO DATE NEWS, TRUE HISTORY, AND INFORMATION.
NORTH KOREA FREEDOM WEEK AND RELATED PROGRAMS - PROGRAMS PROMOTING THE FREEDOM, DEMOCRACY AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF THE NORTH KOREAN PEOPLE TO INCLUDE SEMINARS, EVENTS, RALLIES IN SEOUL AND IN WASHINGTON D.C. AS WELL AS BALLOON LAUNCHES OF INFORMATION INTO NORTH KOREA AND RESCUES.
CONGRESSIONAL DEFENSE AND FOREIGN POLICY FORUMS - A REGULAR NONPARTISAN FORUM ON CAPITOL HILL FOR CONGRESSIONAL STAFF TO HEAR EXPERT SPEAKERS DISCUSS NATIONAL DEFENSE, SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Suzanne K Scholte President & Secretary | Officer | 40 | $165,000 |
Hon Tidal W Mccoy Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ambassador J William Middendorf II Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
John L Mucci Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Chadwick R Gore Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hon R James Woolsey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $20,833 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $486,030 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $506,863 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $117 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $515,008 |
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 | $72,446 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $165,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,623 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $488 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $2,980 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,695 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,994 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $5,771 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,314 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $402,054 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $47,269 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $93,048 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $998 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $141,315 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $1,557 |
Total liabilities | $1,557 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $139,758 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $141,315 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 10 grants that The Defense Forum Foundation Inc has recieved totaling $284,627.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: JUSTICE | $157,489 |
Sarah Scaife Foundation Inc Pittsburgh, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $85,000 |
Christian Freedom International Front Royal, VA PURPOSE: RADIO BROADCAST | $12,500 |
International Christian Concern Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: AID FOR PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS | $10,000 |
David Family Foundation Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: TO BROADCAST INFORMATION AND TRUTH INTO NORTH KOREA. | $10,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $7,101 |
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