OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA

EIN: 852694328 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$629,266
Total Expenses
$578,295
Total Assets
$2,683,739
Net Assets
$2,262,363
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
DHRUVA JAISHANKAR
Phone
2022765647
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-03-31

OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $629K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 85% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $578K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

ORGANIZATION MISSION THE OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION AMERICA ORF AMERICA IS AN INDEPENDENT, NON-PARTISAN, AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION IN WASHINGTON DC DEDICATED TO ADDRESSING POLICY CHALLENGES FACING THE UNITED STATES, INDIA, AND THEIR PARTNERS IN A RAPIDLY CHANGING WORLD. ORF AMERICA PRODUCES RESEARCH, CURATES DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE PLATFORMS, AND DEVELOPS NETWORKS FOR COOPERATION BETWEEN THE DEVELOPED AND DEVELOPING WORLDS BASES ON COMMON VALUES AND SHARED INTEREST. ITS AREAS OF FOCUS ARE INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, SECURITY, TECHNOLOGY POLICY, ENERGY AND CLIMATE, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. ESTABLISHED IN 2020, ORF AMERICA IS AN OVERSEAS AFFILIATE OF THE OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION ORF, INDIAS PREMIER NON-GOVERNMENT THINK TANK.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $629,266
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $629,266

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $408,335
Fundraising Expenses $6,067
Program Expenses $386,068
Other Expenses $169,960
TOTAL EXPENSES $578,295

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $629,266 $4,301,537 -0.9%
Expenses $578,295 $2,830,663 -0.8%
Net Income $50,971 $1,470,874 -1.0%
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
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
23
Volunteers
3

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
2
$64,762
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
1
$50,556
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DHRUVA JAISHANKAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 040.00
Officer
$57,697 $7,065 $64,762
SHARON STIRLING CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER 040.00
Key Emp
$45,556 $5,000 $50,556
SUNJOY JOSHI CHAIR 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAMIR SARAN CHAIR EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MATHEW OOMMEN BOARD MEMBER 001.00
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 $629,266 $578,295 $2,683,739 $50,971
2024 $4,301,517 $2,830,663 $2,646,979 $1,470,854
2023 $2,552,866 $2,986,426 $1,361,897 $-433,560
2022 $2,243,134 $2,253,336 $1,913,470 $-10,202
2021 $2,334,665 $1,302,498 $1,230,954 $1,032,167
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