Truman National Security Project Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2005. 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. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Truman National Security Project Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Truman National Security Project Inc generated $791.8k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $397.0k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (12.4%) per year over the past 7 years. 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
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS: THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS RISING POLICY EXPERTS EACH YEAR AS TRUMAN FELLOWS. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS RISING LEADERS WHO ARE ACTIVISTS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, AND COMMUNICATIONS CONSULTANTS THROUGH OUR PARTNERS PROGRAM. THE ORGANIZATION TRAINS MILITARY VETERANS AND FRONTLINE CIVILIANS AS PART OF OUR DEFENSE COUNCIL PROGRAM. WITH ALL THREE GROUPS, THE ORGANIZATION TEACHES THEM ABOUT SECURITY POLICY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND SCENARIOS, TRAINS THEM IN COMMUNICATION AND MESSAGING, HELPS THEM LEARN ABOUT THE MILITARY THROUGH MILITARY 101 TRAININGS, AND OFFERS THEM PRACTICAL SKILL BUILDING TO ASSIST IN THEIR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT.
ADVOCACY: TNSP ENGAGES IN ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES SUCH AS PUBLIC EDUCATION, TOWN HALL MEETINGS, SPEAKING EVENTS, MEDIA AND PAID ADVERTISING TO AFFECT POLICIES SEEN AS ESSENTIAL TO OUR COUNTRY'S NATIONAL SECURITY. THESE ADVOCACY ACTIVITIES ARE NONPARTISAN, AND TAKE PLACE ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. ADVOCACY ISSUES ARE CHOSEN FOR THEIR SALIENCE TO AMERICA'S SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY - FROM THE IMPORTANCE OF AMERICAN LEADERSHIP GLOBALLY, TO REDUCING OUR RELIANCE ON OIL, RATIONALIZING OUR BUDGET, AND OTHER POLICY CHOICES THAT AFFECT WHETHER AMERICA CAN REMAIN A STRONG COUNTRY WHOSE POLICIES ARE BASED IN OUR FOUNDING VALUES. ADVOCACY CAMPAIGNS MAY INVOLVE WORKING WITH A NUMBER OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHO SHARE OUR POLICY VIEWS AND MAY BE ENGAGED IN PROJECT TITLE - SUCH AS OPERATION FREE - DENOTES ACTIVITIES ACROSS A GROUP OF ORGANIZATIONS.
NATIONAL SECURITY EDUCATION (TRAINING): TNSP OFFERS TRAININGS FOR OTHER ORGANIZATIONS ON ISSUES OF NATIONAL SECURITY INTEREST, SUCH AS MILIARY 101 TRAINING FOR CIVILIAN LEADERS TO UNDERSTAND THE MILITARY. THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN WRITING AND MEDIA APPEARANCES IN NATIONAL AND STATE PUBLICATIONS, RADIO, AND TELEVISION ON A VARIETY OF NATIONAL SECURITY AND FOREIGN POLICY TOPICS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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John Driscoll Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Jenna Ben-Yehuda President & CEO | Officer | 15 | $0 |
Craig Hanson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Kendall Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Anne Wedner Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Mark Lindsay Director | Trustee | 2 | $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 | $461,013 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $461,013 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $330,744 |
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 | $791,757 |
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. | $6,517 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,817 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $133,313 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $59,464 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,947 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $6,634 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $12,200 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $31,712 |
Advertising and promotion | $81 |
Office expenses | $40,246 |
Information technology | $17,858 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,751 |
Travel | $8,656 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,911 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $1,489 |
All other expenses | $1,363 |
Total functional expenses | $397,022 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $651,642 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $196,125 |
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 | $12,500 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,671 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $13,848 |
Total assets | $875,786 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $11,351 |
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 | $5,963 |
Total liabilities | $17,314 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $858,472 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $875,786 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Truman National Security Project Inc has recieved totaling $150,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Open Society Policy Center Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: SUPPORT POLICY ADVOCACY | $150,000 |
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