THOMAS JEFFERSON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WORLD POLITICS

EIN: 200399302 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$415,795
Total Expenses
$753,122
Total Assets
$737,875
Net Assets
$722,234
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Aaron Presnall
Phone
2022150094
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THOMAS JEFFERSON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WORLD POLITICS, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $416K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue fell 37% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $753K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 81% operating deficit.

Mission

The Jefferson Institute is an independent research and education institute. We create and deploy digital tools and integrate them with research and education systems to transform society by empowering engaged access to information.

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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%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $311,194
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $104,112
Other Revenue $489
TOTAL REVENUE $415,795

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $502,918
Fundraising Expenses $13,866
Program Expenses $447,074
Other Expenses $250,204
TOTAL EXPENSES $753,122

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $415,795 $660,252 -0.4%
Expenses $753,122 $790,518 0.0%
Net Income $-337,327 $-130,266 +1.6%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
2
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
2
$400,004
Total Directors
6
$233,004
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Aaron Presnall President 40.00
Officer Director Highest
$230,004 $0 $230,004
Biljana Presnall VP 40.00
Officer
$170,000 $0 $170,000
Vasil Hudak Chairman 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Donald Brown Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $3,000 $3,000
Edward Papenfuse Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sonja Licht Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Friedman Director 2.00
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 $415,795 $753,122 $737,875 $-337,327
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $365,689 $757,954 $1,212,279 $-392,265
2022 $480,166 $929,941 $1,597,600 $-449,775
2021 $1,406,837 $937,280 $2,152,436 $469,557
2020 $1,115,577 $870,186 $1,581,964 $245,391
2019 $1,214,455 $1,020,332 $1,920,057 $194,123
2018 $841,324 $996,753 $1,739,754 $-155,429
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