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Research and Public Policy : Social and Public Policy Research
Board Leadership
Mark Pruzanski
Chair
CEO
Clifford May
Founder, President
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The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 policy institute focusing on foreign policy and national security. Founded in 2001, FDD combines policy research, democracy and counterterrorism education, strategic communications and investigative journalism in support of its mission to promote pluralism, defend democratic values and fight the ideologies that drive terrorism. FDD transforms ideas into action and policy by focusing its efforts where opinions are formed and decisions are made. FDD holds events throughout the year, including the Leading Thinkers series, briefings on Capitol Hill, expert roundtables for public officials, diplomats and military officers, book releases, and panel discussions and debates within the policy community.
The Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD) is a non-profit, non-partisan 501(c)3 policy institute focusing on foreign policy and national security. Founded in 2001, FDD combines policy research, democracy and counterterrorism education, strategic communications and investigative journalism in support of its mission to promote pluralism, defend democratic values and fight the ideologies that drive terrorism. FDD transforms ideas into action and policy by focusing its efforts where opinions are formed and decisions are made. FDD holds events throughout the year, including the Leading Thinkers series, briefings on Capitol Hill, expert roundtables for public officials, diplomats and military officers, book releases, and panel discussions and debates within the policy community.
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Program Expenses (Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs and services it delivers) |
83.3% | |
Administrative Expenses | 7.5% | |
Fundraising Expenses | 9.0% | |
Fundraising Efficiency | $0.10 | |
Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.21 | |
Program Expenses Growth | 10.8% | |
Liabilities to Assets | 15.3% |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (DC) | 88.70 | |
Tobin Project (MA) | 87.60 | |
SPUR (CA) | 89.80 | |
NALEO Educational Fund (CA) | 91.11 | |
World Institute on Disability (CA) | 85.65 |
REVENUE | |
Contributions | |
Contributions, Gifts & Grants | $12,153,780 |
Federated Campaigns | $0 |
Membership Dues | $0 |
Fundraising Events | $0 |
Related Organizations | $0 |
Government Grants | $67,532 |
Total Contributions | $12,221,312 |
Program Service Revenue | $188,476 |
Total Primary Revenue | $12,409,788 |
Other Revenue | $65,337 |
TOTAL REVENUE | $12,475,125 |
EXPENSES | |
Program Expenses | $12,094,626 |
Administrative Expenses | $1,280,480 |
Fundraising Expenses | $1,603,539 |
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES | $14,978,645 |
Payments to Affiliates | $0 |
Excess (or Deficit) for the year | $-2,503,520 |
Net Assets | $16,272,186 |
Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.
Program Name | Amount Spent | % of Program Expenses |
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Iran Threat | $2,816,270 | 23.3% |
Center on Financial and Political Power | $2,322,503 | 19.2% |
Research | $1,547,575 | 12.8% |
Form 990 FYE | Date Published | Overall Score | Overall Rating | ||||||
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CN 2.1 | |||||||||
2018-12 | 04/01/2020 | 88.70 | |||||||
2017-12 | 06/01/2019 | 89.24 | |||||||
2016-12 | 06/01/2018 | 89.22 | |||||||
2015-12 | 08/01/2017 | 89.39 |
The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).
EIN | 13-4174402 |
Name in IRS Master File | FOUNDATION FOR THE DEFENSE OF DEMOCRACIES INC |
NTEE Code | Q01 |
NTEE Classification | Alliance/Advocacy Organizations |
NTEE Type | International, Foreign Affairs and National Security |
Classification | Charitable Organization |
Subsection | 501(c)(3) (View the list of codes) |
Activities | |
Foundation Status | Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) |
Deductibility | Contributions are deductible |
Affiliation | Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). |
Group Name | [Not Applicable] |
Ruling Date | July, 2002 |
Filing Requirement | 990 (all other) or 990EZ return |
Fiscal Year End | December |
IRS Forms 990 (provided courtesy of Foundation Center) |
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Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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$569,786 | 3.80% | Mark Dubowitz | CEO | |
Other Salaries of Note | ||||
$560,096 | 3.73% | Clifford May | President |
Charity Name & State | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
---|---|---|
Foundation for Defense of Democracies (DC) | 88.70 | |
Independence Institute (CO) | 91.27 | |
American Constitution Society for Law and Policy (DC) | 87.64 | |
Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy (MN) | 89.32 | |
Supportive Housing Network of New York (NY) | 85.20 |
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Foundation for Defense of Democracies
P.O. Box 33249
Washington,
DC 20033
tel: (202) 207-0190
EIN: 13-4174402
Mark Pruzanski
Chair
Clifford May
Founder, President
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299 Market Street Suite 250
Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
EIN: 13-4148824
BRIDGE ID: 3108588923