The Defense Forum Foundation Inc (EIN 521256457) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Suzanne Scholte

Phone

7035344313

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

DEFENSE FORUM FOUNDATION, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit that reported $417K in total revenue in fiscal year 2018. Revenue surged 59% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

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

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Trantor Score

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

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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

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

$200,000

Total Directors

$200,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

The Defense Forum Foundation Inc