World Security Institute (formerly Center For Defense Information) is located in Washington, DC. World Security Institute (formerly Center For Defense Information) is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2015
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WSI IS A NON-PROFIT, NONPARTISAN RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND JOURNALISM ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES NEWS AND RESEARCH-BASED ANALYSIS TO POLICY-MAKERS AROUND THE GLOBE AND SERVES AS AN AUTHORITATIVE AND IMPARTIAL MONITOR OF SECURITY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CENTER FOR DEFENSE INFORMATION/WSI PROGRAMS:GENERAL RESEARCH, ANALYSIS AND PUBLIC EDUCATION ON DEFENSE COMMITMENTS, MILITARY SPENDING AND POLICIES AND COMPARATIVE COSTS AND BENEFITS OF VARIOUS DEFENSE PROGRAMS. PROVISION OF INFORMATION ON REQUEST TO SCHOLARS, JOURNALISTS, RESEARCHERS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. PROVIDE EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE U.S.NATIONAL SECURITY, INTERNATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE POLICY BY PROMOTING WIDE-RANGING DISCUSSION AND DEBATE WITHIN THE UNITED STATES ON ISSUES AFFECTING SECURITY SUCH AS NUCLEAR WEAPONS, SPACE SECURITY, MISSILE DEFENSE, SMALL ARMS AND MILITARY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Bruce G Blair President & CEO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Robert M Meyers MD Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James D Head PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James V Wertsch PHD Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,519 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,311 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $325 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,155 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Unrestricted restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Temporarily restricted net Assets | $0 |
| Permanently restricted net Assets or current funds | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total net assets or fund balances | $0 |