THOMAS JEFFERSON INSTITUTE FOR THE… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2003

Legal Domicile

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.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $277,083 Revenue: $0

491 - STEELRx Enhancing training and education by iteratively testing the Synthetic Training Environment Experiential Learning for Readiness system within a series of multinational joint training...

491 - STEELRx Enhancing training and education by iteratively testing the Synthetic Training Environment Experiential Learning for Readiness system within a series of multinational joint training exercises. The experiments are expected to improve learning outcomes increase learning efficiency and expand readiness reporting via learning analytics and their visualizations in the exercises.

Program 2

Expenses: $34,111 Revenue: $0

481 - OSD Advisory Supporting US participation in multiple Advanced Distributed Learning communities of allies and partners including the Learning Technology Global Partnership the NATO Learning...

481 - OSD Advisory Supporting US participation in multiple Advanced Distributed Learning communities of allies and partners including the Learning Technology Global Partnership the NATO Learning Technology Interoperability Group and the Partnership for Peace Consortium Advanced Distributed Learning Work Group.

Program 3

Expenses: $135,880 Revenue: $0

492- America Builders This project provides an engaging educational platform where students interact with historical figures from the U.S. Revolutionary era. It also equips teachers with powerful...

492- America Builders This project provides an engaging educational platform where students interact with historical figures from the U.S. Revolutionary era. It also equips teachers with powerful analytics and assessment tools to enhance learning outcomes and streamline classroom management.

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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 (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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

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

$400,004

Total Directors

$233,004

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

THOMAS JEFFERSON INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WORLD POLITICS