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    Center for Security Policy
    72%
    rating
     
    Two-Star Charity 
    Impact & Measurement
    Accountability & Finance
    Culture & Community
    Leadership & Adaptability

    Center for Security Policy

     
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    501(c)(3) organization
    Donations are tax-deductible
    http://www.centerforsecuritypolicy.org
    2020 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
    Suite 189Washington DC 20006

    Washington DC | IRS ruling year: 1989 | EIN: 52-1601976  
    An EIN is a unique nine-digit number that identifies a business for tax purposes.
     
    Organization Mission
    Founded in 1988, the Center for Security Policy is a non-partisan national security organization that specializes in identifying policies, actions, and resource need ... (More)
     

    Rating Information

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    This charity's score is 72%, earning it a Two-Star rating.

    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

    Historical Ratings

    Rating Report

    Accountability & Finance
    Score

    72

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022
    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 90% independent members
    10 out of 10 points
    Independent Board Size - 9 independent members
    10 out of 10 points
    Financial Statements - Audit and Oversight Committee
    20 out of 20 points
    Material Diversion of Assets - None
    20 out of 20 points

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed
    5 out of 5 points
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed
    5 out of 5 points
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed
    5 out of 5 points
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed
    5 out of 5 points
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes
    5 out of 5 points
    Tax Form Distributed to Board Before Filing - Listed
    5 out of 5 points
    Loans to/from Officers - None
    5 out of 5 points

    Website Disclosures

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    No Credit
    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing
    0 out of 5 points

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 197.75%
    0 out of 25 points
    Program Expense: Ratio - 85.08%
    25 out of 25 points
    Fundraising Efficiency: Ratio - $0.06
    25 out of 25 points
    Working Capital: Ratio - -0.04 years
    0 out of 25 points

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available