The Defense Forum Foundation Inc

EIN: 521256457 501(c)(3)

Falls Church, VA

Total Revenue
$630,215
Total Expenses
$670,534
Total Assets
$208,687
Net Assets
$208,687
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
Suzanne Scholte
Phone
7035344313
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

The Defense Forum Foundation Inc, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $630K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 9% compared to the prior year.

Mission

Educational forums on capitol hill and programs promoting freedom, democracy and human rights.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $410,714 Revenue: $287,562

Free North Korea Radio - a news program produced by North Korean defectors in South Korea that is broadcast into North Korea every day on short wave to provide North Koreans with up to date news...

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Free North Korea Radio - a news program produced by North Korean defectors in South Korea that is broadcast into North Korea every day on short wave to provide North Koreans with up to date news, true history, and information.

Program 2
Expenses: $88,858 Revenue: $104,290

North Korea freedom week and related programs - programs promoting the freedom, democracy and human rights of the North Korean people to include seminars, events, rallies in Seoul and in Washington...

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North Korea freedom week and related programs - programs promoting the freedom, democracy and human rights of the North Korean people to include seminars, events, rallies in Seoul and in Washington, DC as well as balloon launches of information into North Korea and rescues.

Program 3
Expenses: $24,039 Revenue: $0

Congressional defense and foreign policy forums - a regular nonpartisan forum on capitol hill for congressional staff to hear expert speakers discuss national defense, security and foreign policy...

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Congressional defense and foreign policy forums - a regular nonpartisan forum on capitol hill for congressional staff to hear expert speakers discuss national defense, security and foreign policy issues.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $572,859
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $103
Other Revenue $57,253
TOTAL REVENUE $630,215

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $188,351
Salaries & Benefits $265,574
Fundraising Expenses $21,417
Program Expenses $598,474
Other Expenses $216,609
TOTAL EXPENSES $670,534

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $630,215 $690,308 -0.1%
Expenses $670,534 $717,851 -0.1%
Net Income $-40,319 $-27,543 +0.5%
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
43

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
3
$200,000
Total Directors
6
$200,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Suzanne Scholte President & Secretary 40.00
Officer Director
$200,000 $0 $200,000
Hon Tidal W McCoy Acting Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John L Mucci Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Chadwick R Gore Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Hon R James Woolsey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jeb Carney Director 1.00
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 $630,215 $670,534 $208,687 $-40,319
2024 $690,308 $717,851 $254,397 $-27,543
2023 $888,547 $715,138 $277,226 $173,409
2022 $509,238 $540,626 $112,227 $-31,388
2021 $515,008 $402,054 $141,315 $112,954
2020 $301,213 $384,395 $49,108 $-83,182
2019 $894,058 $843,072 $109,927 $50,986
2018 $417,086 $410,005 $58,703 $7,081
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