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THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR (ISW) ADVANCES AN INFORMED UNDERSTANDING OF MILITARY AFFAIRS THROUGH RELIABLE RESEARCH, TRUSTED ANALYSIS, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE NATION'S ABILITY TO EXECUTE MILITARY OPERATIONS AND RESPOND TO EMERGING THREATS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE U.S. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES. ISW IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$8.2M
Program Spending
74%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$8.1M
Total Expenses
▼$6.7M
Total Assets
$11M
Total Liabilities
▼$890.6K
Net Assets
$10.1M
Officer Compensation
→$230K
Other Salaries
$3.3M
Investment Income
$144.7K
Fundraising
▼$312.3K
Source: USAspending.gov
No federal awards found for this organization.
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Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
No federal single audit records found for this organization.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $8.2M | $8.1M | $6.7M | $11M | $10.1M |
| 2023 | $9.2M | $9.1M | $5.6M | $9.6M | $8.5M |
| 2022 | $5.4M | $5.3M | $3.9M | $6.5M | $4.9M |
| 2021 | $4.5M | $4.5M | $2.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Kimberly Kagan | President | 40 | $221K | $0 | $8,400 | $229.4K |
| General Ret Jack Keane | Chairman Of The Board | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| William Kristol | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Colonel William Roberti | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kimberly Kagan
President
$229.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$221K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$8,400
General Ret Jack Keane
Chairman Of The Board
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
William Kristol
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Colonel William Roberti
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Babcock-Lumish | Director, Petraeus Center | 40 | $174.3K | $0 | $6,360 | $180.7K |
| Jennifer Cafarella | Director Of Strategic Init | 40 | $148.5K | $0 | $22.3K | $170.8K |
| Alexander Mitchell | External Relations Director | 40 | $112.1K | $0 | $12.7K | $124.8K |
| Madeline Shaffer | Director Of Annual Giving | 40 | $111.6K | $0 | $12.6K | $124.2K |
| Stephen Gailliot | Research Director | 40 | $110.7K | $0 | $0 | $110.7K |
Brian Babcock-Lumish
Director, Petraeus Center
$180.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$174.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,360
Jennifer Cafarella
Director Of Strategic Init
$170.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$148.5K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.3K
Alexander Mitchell
External Relations Director
$124.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruce Mosler | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Jennifer London | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| General R David Petraeus | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hon Kelly Craft | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Hudson La Force | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jack Mccarthy | Director |
Bruce Mosler
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Jennifer London
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
General R David Petraeus
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $4.1M |
| $3.4M |
| 2020 | $1.4M | $1.4M | $2.6M | $2.4M | $1.5M |
| 2019 | $3.8M | $3.8M | $2.9M | $3.3M | $2.6M |
| 2018 | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2.4M | $2.3M | $1.7M |
| 2017 | $2.3M | $2.4M | $2M | $1.9M | $1.7M |
| 2016 | $2.4M | $2.4M | $1.8M | $1.5M | $1.4M |
| 2015 | $2M | $2.1M | $1.8M | $983.2K | $920K |
| 2014 | $2.3M | $2.3M | $1.9M | $738.6K | $699.4K |
| 2013 | $1.9M | $1.9M | $1.8M | $292.4K | $251.7K |
| 2012 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.8M | $192.9K | $159.2K |
| 2011 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.9M | $219.7K | $181.1K |
| 2010 | $1.8M | $1.8M | $1.6M | $318.9K | $294.1K |
| 2021 | 990 | Data |
| 2020 | 990 | Data |
| 2019 | 990 | Data |
| 2018 | 990 | Data |
| 2017 | 990 | Data |
| 2016 | 990 | Data |
| 2015 | 990 | Data |
| 2014 | 990 | Data | PDF not yet published by IRS |
| 2013 | 990 | Data |
| 2012 | 990 | Data |
| 2011 | 990 | Data |
| 2010 | 990 | Data |
| 2009 | 990 | — |
| 2008 | 990 | — |
| 2007 | 990 | — |
Madeline Shaffer
Director Of Annual Giving
$124.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$111.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.6K
Stephen Gailliot
Research Director
$110.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$110.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Joseph Lieberman Deceased Mar 2024 | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kevin Mandia | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Phillips | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Hon Kelly Craft
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Hudson La Force
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jack Mccarthy
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joseph Lieberman Deceased Mar 2024
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kevin Mandia
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Warren Phillips
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0