Defense Priorities Foundation is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Defense Priorities Foundation employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defense Priorities Foundation 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 Priorities Foundation generated $1.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.5% each year .
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO INFORM CITIZENS, THOUGHT LEADERS, AND POLICY MAKERS OF THE IMPORTANCE OF A STRONG, DYNAMIC, MILITARY-USED MORE JUDICIOUSLY TO PROTECT AMERICA'S
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DEFENSE PRIORITIES CONDUCTED EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF ITS MISSION SUCH AS CREATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF LITERATURE DISCUSSING THESE PURPOSES AND A WEBSITE AND EMAIL LIST TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND EDUCATION WITH RESPECT TO THESE PURPOSES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Edward King President & Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $225,000 |
Jeff Frazee CFO & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Ruger Secretary & Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Desch Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
W James Antle III 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 | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,250,095 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,250,095 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,250,095 |
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. | $1,950 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $6,829 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $225,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,250 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $734,121 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $65,094 |
Payroll taxes | $198,793 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $9,609 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,785 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,020 |
Office expenses | $6,982 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,379 |
Travel | $2,931 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $830 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,676 |
All other expenses | $9,964 |
Total functional expenses | $1,316,230 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $574,924 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $574,924 |
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 | $4,066 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,066 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $570,858 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $574,924 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Defense Priorities Foundation has recieved totaling $1,545,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $1,521,000 |
Charles Koch Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS | $24,000 |
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