NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AMERICAN FOR… - Form 990 Financial Data

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1975

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

HONORABLE SUSAN M ELLIOT

Phone

5164034512

Tax Period

2023-06-01 to 2024-05-31

NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY INC, founded in 1975, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $1.2M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 44% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.4M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 23% operating deficit.

Mission

THE NATIONAL COMMITTEE ON AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY, INC. (NCAFP) IDENTIFIES, ARTICULATES, AND HELPS ADVANCE AMERICAN FOREIGN POLICY INTERESTS FROM A NONPARTISAN PERSPECTIVE WITHIN THE FRAMEWORK OF POLITICAL REALISM. FOUNDED IN 1974 BY PROFESSOR HANS J. MORGENTHAU AND OTHERS, THE NCAFP IS A NONPROFIT POLICY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE RESOLUTION OF CONFLICTS THAT THREATEN U.S. INTERESTS. THE NCAFP FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH TRACK I AND II DIPLOMACY-CLOSED-DOOR AND OFF-THE-RECORD CONFERENCES THAT PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SENIOR U.S. AND FOREIGN GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, SUBJECT EXPERTS, AND SCHOLARS TO ENGAGE IN DISCUSSIONS DESIGNED TO DEFUSE CONFLICT, BUILD CONFIDENCE, AND RESOLVE PROBLEMS. BELIEVING THAT AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS VITAL TO A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, THE NCAFP ALSO OFFERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND ISSUES A VARIETY OF PUBLICATIONS THAT ADDRESS SECURITY CHALLENGES FACING THE UNITED STATES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $713,039

THE NCAFP CONDUCTS REGULAR CONFERENCES ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS WITH OFFICIALS, FORMER OFFICIALS, AND EXPERTS FROM BOTH SIDES AND HAS INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY CHINESE THINK TANKS AND...

THE NCAFP CONDUCTS REGULAR CONFERENCES ON U.S.-CHINA RELATIONS WITH OFFICIALS, FORMER OFFICIALS, AND EXPERTS FROM BOTH SIDES AND HAS INSTITUTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH KEY CHINESE THINK TANKS AND SCHOLARS. ANOTHER ASPECT OF THESE DIALOGUES INCLUDES DISCUSSIONS ON REGIONAL SECURITY IN NORTHEAST ASIA FOCUSED ON NORTH KOREA. THESE FRANK DISCUSSIONS (TRACK II) BETWEEN THE U.S. AND CHINA AND AMONG THE U.S., CHINA, JAPAN, SOUTH KOREA, AND RUSSIA PRODUCE POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS TO ADDRESS STRATEGIC MISTRUST AND BUILD ON U.S. INTERESTS IN A STABLE, PROSPEROUS, AND PEACEFUL EAST ASIA.

Program 2

Expenses: $102,380

BELIEVING THAT AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS VITAL TO A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, THE NCAFP ALSO OFFERS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES. THE FOCUS OF THIS...

BELIEVING THAT AN INFORMED PUBLIC IS VITAL TO A DEMOCRATIC SOCIETY, THE NCAFP ALSO OFFERS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ON A WIDE VARIETY OF FOREIGN POLICY ISSUES. THE FOCUS OF THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES TOPICS SUCH AS U.S.-KOREA RELATIONS, TRANSATLANTIC RELATIONS, AND NUCLEAR DETERRENCE. THE NCAFP ALSO IDENTIFIES, TRAINS, AND PROMOTES THE NEXT GENERATION OF FOREIGN POLICY PROFESSIONALS BY CREATING PROGRAMS THAT DIRECTLY CONNECT EMERGING LEADERS TO THE NCAFP'S NETWORK OF SENIOR SCHOLARS AND DIPLOMATS SO THAT EACH GENERATION CAN LEARN FROM THE OTHER.

Program 3

Expenses: $105,043

THE NCAFP REGULARLY BRINGS TOGETHER AUTHORITATIVE PARTICIPANTS FROM TAIWAN, MAINLAND CHINA, AND THE UNITED STATES TO DISCUSS CROSS-TAIWAN STRAIT RELATIONS IN OFF-THE-RECORD (TRACK II) CONVERSATIONS. THESE DISCUSSIONS ARE A CRITICAL CHANNEL TO ADDRESS MISPERCEPTIONS AND TO EXPLORE PEACEFUL DIPLOMATIC RESOLUTIONS TO CROSS-STRAIT CHALLENGES.

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

Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,126,769

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $39,442

Other Revenue $2,964

TOTAL REVENUE $1,169,175

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $744,058

Fundraising Expenses $124,399

Program Expenses $920,462

Other Expenses $689,398

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,433,456

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,169,175	$2,070,746	-0.4%
Expenses	$1,433,456	$1,191,121	+0.2%
Net Income	$-264,281	$879,625	-1.3%

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

$194,733

Total Directors