Center for a New American Security Inc

EIN: 208084828 501(c)(3) International Affairs

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$14,063,810
Total Expenses
$13,803,095
Total Assets
$37,792,050
Net Assets
$24,627,979
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
Richard Fontaine
Phone
2024579400
Tax Period
2023-10-01 to 2024-09-30

Center for a New American Security Inc, founded in 2006, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $14.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

The mission of the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) is to develop strong, pragmatic and principled national security and defense policies building on the the expertise and experience of its staff and advisors. CNAS engages policy makers, experts and the public with innovative, face-based research, ideas and analyses to shape and elevate the national security debate. CNAS' mission is to inform and prepare the national security leaders of today and tomorrow.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,564,807

The Energy, Economics, and Security Program explores the changing global marketplace and implications for U.S. national security and foreign policy. In a highly interconnected global financial and...

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The Energy, Economics, and Security Program explores the changing global marketplace and implications for U.S. national security and foreign policy. In a highly interconnected global financial and trade system, leaders must increasingly leverage economic and financial assets to defend and promote U.S. national interests. the Energy, Economics, and Security Program develops practical strategies to help decision-makers understand, anticipate, and respond to these developments.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,756,783

CNAS' Technology and National Security Program explores the policy challenges associated with these and other emerging technologies. A key focus of the program is bringing together the technology and...

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CNAS' Technology and National Security Program explores the policy challenges associated with these and other emerging technologies. A key focus of the program is bringing together the technology and policy communities to better understand these challenges and together develop solutions.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,653,760

The CNAS Indo-Pacific Security Program addresses opportunities and challenges for the United States in the region, with a growing focus on issues that originate in the Indo-Pacific but have global...

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The CNAS Indo-Pacific Security Program addresses opportunities and challenges for the United States in the region, with a growing focus on issues that originate in the Indo-Pacific but have global implications. It draws on a team with deep government and nongovernment expertise in regional studies, U.S. foreign policy, international security, and economic statecraft.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $11,774,176
Program Service Revenue $1,948,839
Investment Income $340,795
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $14,063,810

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $8,866,690
Fundraising Expenses $1,458,728
Program Expenses $9,737,604
Other Expenses $4,936,405
TOTAL EXPENSES $13,803,095

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $14,063,810 $14,400,563 0.0%
Expenses $13,803,095 $11,784,293 +0.2%
Net Income $260,715 $2,616,270 -0.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
16
Independent Members
15
Employees
87
Volunteers
16

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
1
$777,325
Total Directors
16
$777,325
Key Employees
1
$393,352
Highest Compensated
6
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Richard Fontaine CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$777,325 $0 $777,325
Michele Flournoy Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Karen Gephardt Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carl Glaeser Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Admiral Cecil Haney USN Ret Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Hogan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jon Huntsman Jr Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jmaes Murdock Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anne Neuberger Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Admiral John Richardson USN Ret Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert Roche Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Schwimmer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Douglas Silverman Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Sonnenfeldt Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Wales Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Zak Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Paul Scharre Executive Vice President 40.00
Key Emp
$393,352 $0 $393,352
Emily Kilcrease Program Director, EES 40.00
Highest
$268,024 $0 $268,024
Anna Saito Carson Director of Development 40.00
Highest
$265,767 $0 $265,767
Stacie Pettyjohn Program Director, Defense 40.00
Highest
$243,564 $0 $243,564
Lisa Curtis Program Director, IPS 40.00
Highest
$259,149 $0 $259,149
Andrea Kendall-Taylor Program Director, TSP 40.00
Highest
$212,457 $0 $212,457
Carrie Cordero General Counsel 40.00
Highest
$202,837 $0 $202,837
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
2024 $14,063,810 $13,803,095 $37,792,050 $260,715
2023 $14,400,563 $11,784,293 $25,669,934 $2,616,270
2022 $18,714,520 $10,806,569 $21,809,358 $7,907,951
2021 $11,475,266 $8,650,458 $13,596,395 $2,824,808
2020 $11,033,683 $10,115,430 $11,631,735 $918,253
2019 $13,571,524 $11,638,724 $10,283,116 $1,932,800
2018 $7,812,811 $10,589,419 $8,397,810 $-2,776,608
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