THESENTRYORG INC

EIN: 208827879 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$5,486,301
Total Expenses
$4,017,566
Total Assets
$4,490,189
Net Assets
$4,045,426
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2007
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
JUSTYNA GUDZOWSKA
Phone
2025807690
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THESENTRYORG INC, founded in 2007, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $5.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 72% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.5M, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

THE SENTRY IS AN INVESTIGATIVE AND POLICY TEAM THAT FOLLOWS THE DIRTY MONEY CONNECTED TO WAR CRIMINALS AND TRANSNATIONAL WAR PROFITEERS AND SEEKS TO SHUT THOSE BENEFITING FROM VIOLENCE OUT OF THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,974,613 Revenue: $0

THE SENTRY PRODUCES HARD-HITTING INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS AND DOSSIERS ON INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES CONNECTED TO GRAND CORRUPTION AND VIOLENCE. WE ADVOCATE FOR THE USE OF TOOLS OF FINANCIAL AND LEGAL...

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THE SENTRY PRODUCES HARD-HITTING INVESTIGATIVE REPORTS AND DOSSIERS ON INDIVIDUALS AND ENTITIES CONNECTED TO GRAND CORRUPTION AND VIOLENCE. WE ADVOCATE FOR THE USE OF TOOLS OF FINANCIAL AND LEGAL PRESSURE, INCLUDING ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND ILLICIT FINANCE MEASURES, TARGETED NETWORK SANCTIONS, CRIMINAL PROSECUTIONS, COMPLIANCE ACTIONS BY BANKS AND OTHER PRIVATE COMPANIES, AND ASSET RECOVERY. AS A RESULT OF OUR WORK, MONEY LAUNDERING ROUTES HAVE BEEN EXPOSED AND SHUT DOWN, ASSETS HAVE BEEN FROZEN, TRAVEL HAS BEEN BANNED, AND CORRUPT NETWORKS HAVE BEEN CUT OFF FROM THE INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL SYSTEM. THROUGH STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS WITH GOVERNMENTS, GLOBAL BANKS, AND OTHER PRIVATE AND PUBLIC ORGANIZATIONS, THE SENTRY HAS SUCCEEDED IN CREATING REAL CONSEQUENCES FOR MANY OF THE OFFICIALS AND CREATED ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ACTORS PERPETUATING AND PROFITING FROM WAR, MASS ATROCITIES, AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSES. IN ORDER TO TRACK AND ANALYZE HOW ARMED CONFLICT AND ATROCITIES ARE FINANCED, SUSTAINED, AND MONETIZED, THE SENTRY USES OPEN SOURCE DATA COLLECTION, FIELD RESEARCH, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART NETWORK DATA ANALYSIS TECHNOLOGY, AND WORKS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL AND INTERNATIONAL CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS, JOURNALISTS, AND GOVERNMENTS. THE SENTRY'S INVESTIGATIONS PRODUCE ANALYTICAL REPORTING THAT ENGAGES CIVIL SOCIETY AND MEDIA, SUPPORTS REGULATORY ACTION AND PROSECUTIONS, AND PROVIDES POLICYMAKERS WITH THE INFORMATION THEY REQUIRE TO TAKE EFFECTIVE ACTION.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $5,386,376
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $99,922
Other Revenue $3
TOTAL REVENUE $5,486,301

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $115,000
Salaries & Benefits $1,948,212
Fundraising Expenses $518,471
Program Expenses $2,974,613
Other Expenses $1,954,354
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,017,566

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $5,486,301 $3,180,900 +0.7%
Expenses $4,017,566 $3,048,813 +0.3%
Net Income $1,468,735 $132,087 +10.1%
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
4
Employees
14
Volunteers
4

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
5
$657,939
Total Directors
6
$487,909
Key Employees
2
$418,982
Highest Compensated
4
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN PRENDERGAST CO-FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$212,613 $13,143 $225,756
DAVID FRANKEL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer Director
$253,882 $8,271 $262,153
BONNIE ABAUNZA CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN LAMBROS TREASURER 0.25
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ADOTEI AKWEI DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
RAFAEL MARQUES DE MORAIS DIRECTOR 0.25
Director
$0 $0 $0
SANJAY MODY GENERAL COUNSEL/SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$170,030 $0 $170,030
GREGORY HITTELMAN DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Key Emp
$184,805 $34,521 $219,326
CHARLES CATER INVESTIGATIONS DIRECTOR 40.00
Key Emp
$181,135 $18,521 $199,656
JENNIFER LONNQUEST DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$116,353 $22,470 $138,823
WILLEM CLEVEN DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$116,338 $42,625 $158,963
ELIZABETH KRISHER EDITORIAL DEPUTY DIRECTOR 40.00
Highest
$116,115 $22,888 $139,003
MICHELLE KENDLER-KRETSCH DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF INVESTIGATIONS 40.00
Highest
$105,232 $58,957 $164,189
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 $5,486,301 $4,017,566 $4,490,189 $1,468,735
2024 $5,486,301 $4,017,566 $4,490,189 $1,468,735
2023 $3,180,900 $3,048,813 $2,770,911 $132,087
2022 $3,463,330 $5,378,265 $2,783,307 $-1,914,935
2021 $3,248,800 $4,973,015 $5,707,707 $-1,724,215
2020 $8,082,217 $6,329,384 $7,329,650 $1,752,833
2019 $2,163,506 $4,604,289 $3,979,932 $-2,440,783
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