Us Diplomatic Studies Foundation
- Assets
- $63.0k
- Revenue
- $255.3k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Scottsdale, AZ
- Founding
- 05/2018
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 82-3100621
Organization Overview
Us Diplomatic Studies Foundation is located in Scottsdale, AZ. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (Q11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Us Diplomatic Studies Foundation employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Us Diplomatic Studies 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 09/2023, Us Diplomatic Studies Foundation generated $255.3k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $264.2k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO IMPROVE THE TRAINING AND EDUCATION OF FOREIGN SERVICES OFFICERS AND THEIR CIVIL SERVICE COLLEAGUES AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PEACE GAMES PROGRAM: DSF CONTINUED TO GROW THE PEACE GAMES PROGRAM IN 2023. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE ICONS AND USIP, DSF RAN ITS FOURTH PEACE GAME IN JUNE 2023. FOLLOWING THAT EXERCISE, DSF WORKED WITH ITS PARTNERS TO ESTABLISH A ROAD MAP FOR APPROPRIATELY SCALING THE INITIATIVE TO REACH MORE OFFICERS ANNUALLY. DSF SPEARHEADED A PLAN TO REVAMP THE EVALUATION PROCESS DURING AND AFTER EXERCISES, EXPAND THE POOL OF CONTROL TEAM PARTICIPANTS, ESTABLISH A FORMAL COUNTRY TEAM PARTICIPANT RECRUITMENT PROCESS IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, AND REFINE THE SCENARIO TO REFLECT THE PRESSING CHALLENGES FACING TODAY'S FOREIGN AFFAIRS PROFESSIONALS, INCLUDING THE STRATEGIC COMPETITION OVER RARE EARTH MINERALS IN AFRICA. AS A SPINOFF OF THE LARGER PEACE GAME, DSF ALSO HELPED THE FOREIGN SERVICE INSTITUTE LAUNCH A SIMULATED EXERCISE BASED ON THE PEACE GAME SCENARIO IN THEIR POLITICAL-MILITARY CAPSTONE COURSE IN FEBRUARY 2023. DSF ALSO EXPANDED ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE, HOSTING THE COMMAND AND GENERAL STAFF COLLEGE'S ADVANCED STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP STUDIES PROGRAM FOR A PANEL DISCUSSION ON THE PEACE GAME IN AUGUST 2023 AND ATTENDING THE 95TH CIVIL AFFAIRS BRIGADE'S STABILIZATION AND CAPSTONE EXERCISE AT FORT LIBERTY IN SEPTEMBER 2023. THE WORK DONE BY DSF IN 2023 SETS THE PROGRAM UP TO GREATER INSTITUTIONALIZATION IN 2024.
AI POLICY AND DIPLOMACY SEMINAR SERIES: DSF ESTABLISHED A NEW PROGRAM IN 2023, THE AI POLICY AND DIPLOMACY SEMINAR SERIES. THE SERIES OF FOUR SEMINARS EXPLORES THE NATIONAL SECURITY IMPLICATIONS OF AI AND FOSTERS BETTER COLLABORATION ON EMERGING TECHNOLOGY ISSUES BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE, CONGRESS, AND THE PRIVATE SECTOR. IN EARLY 2023, DSF CULTIVATED A PARTNERSHIP WITH MERIDIAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER TO SERVE AS CO-HOSTS OF THE SERIES. DSF THEN LEVERAGED ITS RELATIONSHIP WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE TO GET DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT FOR THE SERIES, INCLUDING A DEPARTMENTAL CIRCULATION OF A CALL FOR APPLICANTS. DSF ALSO DEVELOPED THE SERIES CURRICULUM AND RECRUITED EXPERTS WORKING AT THE INTERSECTION OF AI AND NATIONAL SECURITY TO SERVE AS SESSION SPEAKERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Miller President | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Daniel Levin Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Rand Beers Co-Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas Pickering Co-Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Chester Crocker Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $255,250 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $255,250 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $63 |
| 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 | $255,313 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $126,059 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,455 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,000 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $8,282 |
| Payroll taxes | $10,252 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,114 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $537 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,397 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $51,570 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $24,962 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $264,173 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $38,004 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,000 |
| 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 | $63,004 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,476 |
| 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 | $19,476 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,528 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
| 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 | $63,004 |