NATIONAL FOREIGN TRADE COUNCIL INC

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1937

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

JAKE COLVIN

Phone

2028870278

Tax Period

2024-05-01 to 2025-04-30

NATIONAL FOREIGN TRADE COUNCIL INC, founded in 1937, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024.

Mission

FOUNDED IN 1914, THE NATIONAL FOREIGN TRADE COUNCIL (COUNCIL) IS THE PRE- EMINENT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION DEDICATED SOLELY TO INTERNATIONAL TRADE, INVESTMENT AND ECONOMIC POLICY ISSUES. ITS MISSION IS TO ADVANCE GLOBAL COMMERCE BY ADVOCATING PUBLIC POLICIES THAT FOSTER AN OPEN INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT REGIME; MOBILIZING EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION ON KEY ISSUES, SUCH AS INTERNATIONAL TRADE AND INVESTMENT, THE WORLD TRADING SYSTEM, TARIFFS AND TRADE AGREEMENTS, INTERNATIONAL TAXATION, SUPPLY CHAINS, AND NATIONAL SECURITY AND COMPETITIVENESS; AND INFLUENCING PUBLIC DEBATE THROUGH INTERACTION WITH POLICY MAKERS AND OPINION LEADERS AND BY CONVENING GOVERNMENT AND PRIVATE SECTOR DISCUSSIONS OF IMPORTANT ISSUES. TO ACHIEVE ITS OBJECTIVES, THE COUNCIL HARNESSES THE EXPERTISE OF ITS DEDICATED PROFESSIONAL STAFF, A ROBUST COMMITTEE STRUCTURE, AND AN ENGAGED BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

THE COUNCIL PROVIDES ITS MEMBERS WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN VARIOUS COMMITTEES AND WORKING GROUPS FOCUSED ON INTERNATIONAL TRADE, TAX POLICY, SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, AND NATIONAL SECURITY. THESE COMMITTEES PLAY A PIVOTAL ROLE IN FORMULATING POSITIONS ON CRUCIAL TRADE, TAX, INVESTMENT, AND ECONOMIC ISSUES AND COORDINATING ADVOCACY EFFORTS ON BEHALF OF THE COUNCIL. THE COUNCIL OFFERS VALUABLE INFORMATION SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS THROUGH EMAIL UPDATES, INCLUDING ITS TRADE AND TAX MATTERS PUBLICATION, WHICH PROVIDES MEMBERS WITH COMPREHENSIVE INSIGHTS INTO POLICY DEVELOPMENTS AND THE COUNCIL'S ACTIVITIES. THE COUNCIL'S STAFF PROVIDES A VARIETY OF UPDATES TO KEEP SENIOR MANAGEMENT OF MEMBER COMPANIES ABREAST OF SIGNIFICANT DEVELOPMENTS IMPACTING U.S. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS, COUNCIL STANCES ON CRITICAL POLICY MATTERS, AND FORTHCOMING EVENTS OF PARTICULAR SIGNIFICANCE. LONGER BRIEFS AND PUBLIC COMMENTS DEVELOPED BY STAFF IN COLLABORATION WITH THE COUNCIL'S COMMITTEE MEMBERS REFLECT THEIR EXPERTISE IN THE FIELD.

Program 2

THE COUNCIL MAINTAINED ITS LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ADDRESSING INTERNATIONAL TAX POLICY ISSUES BY ENGAGING WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INFLUENCE GLOBAL TAX POLICY DISCUSSIONS, COLLABORATING WITH...

THE COUNCIL MAINTAINED ITS LEADERSHIP ROLE IN ADDRESSING INTERNATIONAL TAX POLICY ISSUES BY ENGAGING WITH INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS TO INFLUENCE GLOBAL TAX POLICY DISCUSSIONS, COLLABORATING WITH THE ADMINISTRATION AND CONGRESS TO SHAPE U.S. TAX LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS, AND CONTINUING TO WORK ON BILATERAL TAX TREATIES. THE COUNCIL CONTINUED TO LEAD ON TRADE POLICY, INCLUDING THROUGH ITS TARIFF REFORM COALITION AND ITS WORK TO ENGAGE INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDING THE WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION AND THE OECD TO FACILITATE MULTILATERAL TRADE POLICY INITIATIVES. THE COUNCIL ALSO CONTINUED TO LEAD A UNIQUE COALITION ON NATIONAL SECURITY AND COMPETITIVENESS ISSUES. BUILDING ON NFTC'S HISTORY OF LEADERSHIP ON EXPORT CONTROLS AND SANCTIONS ISSUES, ITS ALLIANCE FOR NATIONAL SECURITY AND COMPETITIVENESS HELP LEAD BUSINESS COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT ON NATIONAL AND ECONOMIC SECURITY POLICY ISSUES AND SERVES AS A PARTNER TO THE GOVERNMENT TO INFORM POLICYMAKING. THE COUNCIL CONTINUED ITS EFFORTS IN GLOBAL SUPPLY CHAIN POLICIES TO ENHANCE TRANSPARENCY AND PREDICTABILITY IN IMPORT REQUIREMENTS. BALANCING THE ROLES OF GOVERNMENT ENFORCEMENT AND PRIVATE- SECTOR INVOLVEMENT THROUGH PARTNERSHIP AND RISK-MANAGEMENT PRINCIPLES, THESE EFFORTS AIM TO PROMOTE COMPLIANCE WITH U.S. TRADE LAWS, BOLSTER SUPPLY CHAIN RESILIENCE, AND FACILITATE THE EFFICIENT ENTRY OF LAWFUL PRODUCTS AND SERVICES. ALL THESE INITIATIVES HAVE PROVIDED CRITICAL INFORMATION AND SUPPORT TO THE COUNCIL'S GLOBALLY-ENGAGED MEMBER COMPANIES.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $0

Program Service Revenue $3,833,999

Investment Income $61,383

Other Revenue $253,363

TOTAL REVENUE $4,148,745

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $2,638,571

Fundraising Expenses $0

Other Expenses $1,597,851

TOTAL EXPENSES $4,236,422

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$4,148,745	$4,099,516	+0.0%
Expenses	$4,236,422	$3,896,633	+0.1%
Net Income	$-87,677	$202,883	-1.4%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✗ Schedule B Required

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$514,168

Total Directors

Key Employees

$506,967

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
JAKE COLVIN	PRESIDENT	36.00	Officer	$316,385	$21,570	$337,955
JOHN PICKEL	SR DIRECTOR	40.00	Key Emp	$227,090	$15,575	$242,665
VERONICA BERKSHIRE	SR DIRECTOR	32.00	Highest	$154,581	$33,505	$188,086
MARSHALL LANE	SECRETARY/TR	32.00	Officer	$150,076	$26,137	$176,213
ANNE GORDON	VP, INT'L TA	36.00	Highest	$276,090	$26,179	$302,269
TIFFANY SMITH	VP, GLOBAL T	40.00	Highest	$251,520	$30,252	$281,772
JEANNETTE CHU	VP, NATIONAL	40.00	Key Emp	$247,394	$16,908	$264,302
BRAD WOOD	SR DIR, TRAD	36.00	Highest	$100,261	$17,273	$117,534
HUA WANG	EXEC DIR, GI	0.00	Highest	$136,090	$18,102	$154,192
SUSAN SCHWAB	CHAIRMAN	N/A	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ABBOTT LABS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ACCENTURE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
APPLE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
GE HEALTHCARE	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ORGANON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
COCA COLA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
PHILLIPS NORTH AMERICAN LLC	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPTOE JOHNSON LLP	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOYOTA	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
UPS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MCCORMICK COMPANY INC	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CISCO SYSTEMS INC	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMAZON	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMGEN	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
CORNING INC	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
META	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
IBM CORP	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
MONDELEZ INTERNATIONAL INC	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
PITNEY BOWES	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
FEDERAL EXPRESS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL GROUP	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
ANHEUSER-BUSCH	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
BP AMERICA INC	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
RTX CORPORATION	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TEXAS INSTRUMENTS	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOTAL ENGINES	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0
N/A	DIRECTOR	N/A	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$4,148,745	$4,236,422	$4,037,427	$-87,677
2024	$4,099,516	$3,896,633	$4,112,024	$202,883
2023	$3,622,470	$2,707,756	$3,915,123	$914,714
2022	$3,222,300	$2,286,239	$2,983,766	$936,061
2021	$3,496,065	$2,896,384	$2,039,782	$599,681
2020	$2,668,570	$3,111,181	$1,468,057	$-442,611