Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc employed 59 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies 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 12/2022, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc generated $18.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $20.0m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.5% 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
RESEARCH INSTITUTE FOCUSING ON FOREIGN POLICY AND NATIONAL SECURITY- SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
RESEARCH: PROVIDES RESEARCH ON NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, TERRORISM, AND RELATED ISSUES ON A TIMELY BASIS AND IN RESPONSE TO THE POLITICAL AND SOCIETAL ENVIRONMENT.
COMMUNICATIONS AND GOVERNMENT RELATIONS: EDUCATES THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND POLICY AUDIENCES ON ISSUES RELATED TO NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS, TERRORISM, AND OTHER ISSUES RELATED TO THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRATIC SOCIETIES AND INSTITUTIONS.
IRAN THREAT: PROVIDES POLICY RESEARCH, ANALYSIS, AND EDUCATION ADDRESSING IRAN'S SUPPORT FOR TERRORISM AND THE PURSUIT OF NUCLEAR WEAPONS.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Timothy Gordon Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bernard Marcus Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Brian Bilzin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Arditi Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Barish Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Naftaly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Paul Weiss Rifkind Wharton & Garrison Legal And Research Services | 12/30/22 | $400,452 |
K17 Security Security Services | 12/30/22 | $409,548 |
Financial Integrity Network Llc Research And Program Services | 12/30/22 | $406,417 |
Osibeyond Llc Information Technology Services | 12/30/22 | $342,475 |
Horizon Advisory Partners Llc Research And Program Services | 12/30/22 | $274,993 |
| 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 | $17,850,316 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $68,328 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $17,850,316 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $331,347 |
| Investment income | $114,262 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $121,893 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $117 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $18,424,072 |
| 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 | $4,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,912,675 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $455,140 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $5,584,831 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,422 |
| Other employee benefits | $600,487 |
| Payroll taxes | $525,694 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $564,824 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,384 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $780 |
| Fees for services: Other | $5,316,467 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $390,551 |
| Information technology | $504,119 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $958,887 |
| Travel | $946,440 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $208,725 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $258,727 |
| Insurance | $134,052 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $19,996,565 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $11,258,588 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,794,161 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $676,505 |
| 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 | $510,419 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $927,498 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,347,534 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $4,639,556 |
| Total assets | $33,154,261 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $943,619 |
| 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 | $5,408,773 |
| Total liabilities | $6,352,392 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $13,443,555 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $13,358,314 |
| 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 | $33,154,261 |
Over the last fiscal year, Foundation For The Defense Of Democracies Inc has awarded $337,500 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
FDD ACTION PURPOSE: Operations for newly formed related organization | $300,000 |
INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY PURPOSE: Consulting to finalize the activity on a donor funded project on Iran Nuclear Archive | $37,500 |