Center For Security Policy Inc, operating under the name Secure Freedom, is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Secure Freedom employed 18 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Secure Freedom 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, Secure Freedom generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 12/2021. 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
TO IDENTIFY CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES LIKELY TO AFFECT AMERICAN SECURITY, BROADLY DEFINED, AND TO ACT PROMPTLY AND CREATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT THEY ARE THE SUBJECT OF FOCUSED NATIONAL EXAMINATION AND EFFECTIVE ACTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION CONCERNING INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND NATIONAL SECURITY AFFAIRS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Frank J Gaffney Jr Executive Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $313,605 |
Fred Fleitz Former President & CEO | 40 | $240,385 | |
Thomas Waller VP | Officer | 40 | $176,000 |
Shaun T Seifert CFO | Officer | 40 | $170,800 |
Christopher Holton VP | Officer | 40 | $163,000 |
J Michael Waller Senior Analyst | Officer | 40 | $153,627 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Hamilton Strategies Consulting | 12/30/20 | $187,884 |
Caroline Glick Consulting | 12/30/20 | $107,054 |
Oman Productions Consulting | 12/30/20 | $116,990 |
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 | $1,812,922 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,812,922 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,294 |
Investment income | $8,366 |
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 | $1,831,582 |
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. | $724,790 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $57,268 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,705,531 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $116,911 |
Payroll taxes | $177,809 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $50,000 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $43,469 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $907,665 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $3,137 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $354,317 |
Travel | $52,599 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,973 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,237 |
Insurance | $292,141 |
All other expenses | $125,138 |
Total functional expenses | $4,700,851 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $243,149 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $200,416 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $4,649 |
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 | $5,320 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $31,398 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $36,320 |
Total assets | $521,252 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $498,191 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $498,191 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$544,342 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $567,403 |
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 | $521,252 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Center For Security Policy Inc has recieved totaling $85,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Scp Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $50,000 |
James And Joan Lindsey Family Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: VARIOUS CHARITABLE PURPOSES | $35,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Washington Institute For Near East Policy Washington, DC | $78,463,635 | $24,631,416 |
Henry L Stimson Center Washington, DC | $7,355,197 | $13,547,018 |
International Center For Research On Women Washington, DC | $9,729,169 | $9,479,152 |
Federation For American Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $30,645,621 | $7,177,636 |
Institute Of World Politics Washington, DC | $18,856,651 | $9,210,460 |
Middle East Institute Washington, DC | $35,038,211 | $7,193,589 |
Manufacturing Institute Washington, DC | $12,149,684 | $11,688,291 |
Institute For Policy Studies Washington, DC | $13,331,441 | $7,298,646 |
Center For International Environmental Law Inc Washington, DC | $9,410,805 | $10,375,096 |
Center For Security Policy Inc Washington, DC | $521,252 | $1,831,582 |
Inter-American Dialogue Washington, DC | $9,326,033 | $4,174,889 |
Washington Office On Latin America Inc Washington, DC | $6,714,995 | $7,059,772 |