Center For Strategic And International Studies Inc, operating under the name Csis, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1987. According to its NTEE Classification (Q50) the organization is classified as: International Affairs, Foreign Policy, & Globalization, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Csis employed 529 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Csis 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 09/2023, Csis generated $98.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $55.9m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
A BIPARTISAN POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING THE WORLDS GREATEST CHALLENGES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
THE CSIS INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PROGRAM (ISP) IS A CONSTANT SOURCE OF RELIABLE ANALYSIS ON THE THREATS AND OPPORTUNITIES SHAPING U.S. SECURITY INTERESTS AT HOME AND ABROAD.ISP TACKLES ONE OF THE MOST ROBUST AND AMBITIOUS RESEARCH AGENDAS IN THE FIELD. IT COVERS CONVENTIONAL POLITICAL-MILITARY ISSUES, INCLUDING DEFENSE STRATEGY AND POLICY, ACQUISITION AND INDUSTRY, COUNTERTERRORISM AND HOMELAND SECURITY, U.S. NUCLEAR POLICY, WMD PROLIFERATION, DEFENSE BUDGET ANALYSIS, MISSILE DEFENSE, STRATEGIC FUTURES, AND SECURITY COOPERATION. ISP IS ALSO COMMITTED TO ADDRESSING A GROWING RANGE OF NONMILITARY ISSUES DEFINING U.S. FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICY.NONPARTISAN/BIPARTISAN ANALYSIS OF THE ONGOING DEFENSE AND SECURITY CHALLENGES FACING THE NATION PROVIDES CONGRESS, THE EXECUTIVE BRANCH, AND INDUSTRY THE INFORMATION NEEDED TO MAKE TOUGH DECISIONS. ISP ASSEMBLES TOP-LEVEL LEADERS AND PROVIDES THE PLATFORM FOR THEM TO DEFINE CRITICAL ISSUES AND EXPLAIN THE IMPACT NATIONALLY AND GLOBALLY.
OTHER PROGRAMS
THE PROJECT ON PROSPERITY AND DEVELOPMENT (PPD) STUDIES THE COMING CHALLENGES IN INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, FOCUSING ON THE RAPIDLY SHIFTING FINANCIAL AND ECONOMIC LANDSCAPE IN LOW AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES. PPD SEEKS TO IDENTIFY INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT POLICY AND APPROACHES THAT GOVERNMENT, CIVIL SOCIETY, AND PRIVATE SECTOR ACTORS CAN UTILIZE TO FOSTER BROAD-BASED, INCLUSIVE ECONOMIC GROWTH. PPD'S WORK MERGES TRADITIONAL DEVELOPMENT THEORY AND PRACTICE WITH THE INNOVATIVE APPROACHES OF PRIVATE ACTORS, AND INFLUENCES THE DEVELOPMENT DEBATE AND DONOR RESOURCE ALLOCATION THROUGH CSIS'S UNIQUE CONVENING POWER IN WASHINGTON AND AROUND THE WORLD.
CSIS PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS STAFF AND INTERNS THROUGH THE ABSHIRE-INAMORI LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (AILA). AILA'S MISSION IS INSPIRED BY THE VISION OF DAVID M. ABSHIRE, COFOUNDER OF CSIS, AND DR. KAZUO INAMORI, FOUNDER OF THE KYOCERA CORPORATION. BASED ON THE FOUNDERS' IDEALS OF HUMILITY, DILIGENCE, AND FORWARD THINKING, AILA AIMS TO EMPOWER CSIS'S STAFF TO MAKE POSITIVE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND TAKE THEIR LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES AND FOREIGN POLICY KNOWLEDGE TO THE NEXT LEVEL. AILA AIMS TO PROVIDE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN LEADERSHIP, ETHICS, AND FOREIGN POLICY TO CSIS STAFF AND INTERNS, FOSTER GROWTH AND COLLABORATION WITHIN THE CENTER, AND HELP PREPARE EMPLOYEES FOR CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES IN THEIR FUTURE CAREERS. EACH YEAR, APPROXIMATELY 100 JUNIOR AND MID-LEVEL STAFF MEMBERS AND 100 INTERNS PARTICIPATE IN AILA'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROGRAMMING. FROM SPEAKER SERIES AND SKILL-BUILDING WORKSHOPS TO EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND CULTURE-BUILDING EVENTS, AILA PROGRAMMING IS DIVERSE AND OFFERS A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR PROFESSIONALS AT CSIS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Thomas J Pritzker Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brendan Bechtel Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Erskine Bowles Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William S Cohen Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
William M Daley Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ray Dalio Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Ridgewells Catering Catering | 9/29/23 | $194,809 |
Rsm Us Llp Accounting Services | 9/29/23 | $190,592 |
Robert Half Finance & Accounting Temporary Staffing | 9/29/23 | $185,377 |
Sandeep Consulting | 9/29/23 | $164,202 |
Juan Cruz Consulting | 9/29/23 | $135,881 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $5,071,110 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $87,998,855 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $93,069,965 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,823,638 |
Investment income | $97 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | -$203,417 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,645 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $98,833,919 |
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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $5,053,254 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,472,573 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $25,391,473 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,207,633 |
Other employee benefits | $1,540,217 |
Payroll taxes | $2,121,940 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $178,447 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $137,175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $324,609 |
Fees for services: Other | $4,704,687 |
Advertising and promotion | $44,667 |
Office expenses | $446,240 |
Information technology | $1,485,746 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $2,277,640 |
Travel | $3,247,232 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,816,211 |
Interest | $830,181 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,698,155 |
Insurance | $162,040 |
All other expenses | $1,722,153 |
Total functional expenses | $55,869,573 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,914,977 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $36,508,883 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $49,227,335 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,415,136 |
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 | $335,134 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $85,827,227 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,884,534 |
Investments—other securities | $48,169,626 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $11,916 |
Total assets | $246,294,768 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,645,761 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $1,287,010 |
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 | $26,345,963 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $31,278,734 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $100,714,977 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $114,301,057 |
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 | $246,294,768 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Strategic And International Studies Inc Washington, DC | $246,294,768 | $98,833,919 |
Teaching For Change Washington, DC | $1,527,934 | $1,569,434 |
World Affairs Council Of Washington Dc Washington, DC | $554,413 | $678,957 |
Globsec Us Foundation Washington, DC | $39,218 | $400,000 |
Young Professionals In Foreignpolicy Washington, DC | $1,039,338 | $206,970 |
The Baltimore Council On Foreign Affairs Incorporated Baltimore, MD | $53,951 | $225,485 |
Secure Families Initiative Inc Washington, DC | $83,970 | $212,337 |
Adam Smith Institute Tr Rockville, MD | $53,471 | $100,120 |
The Potomac Foundation Great Falls, VA | $4,205 | $167,502 |
Center Of Concern Washington, DC | $0 | $0 |
Global Leaders Assembly Foundation Washington, DC | $19,284 | $800 |