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Institute for the Study of WAR INC

Public charity
DBA: % KIMBERLY KAGAN
Research & Policy · WASHINGTON, DC · EIN 26-0273675

About

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.

In care of Kimberly Kagan

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Research & Policy
Employees
57
Volunteers
49

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-12-31
Revenue
$8.2M
Expenses
$6.7M
Assets
$11.0M
Liabilities
$891K

Financial history

$8.2M$4.1M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $8.2M · Avg: $4.1M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$0
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
—
Lobbying
—
Grants Given
$90K
INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR INC
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Address

1400 16TH ST NW STE 515
Washington, DC, 20036-223

Governance

Voting board members12
Independent members11
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$24K
Retained by contractors$24K
ChannelsEmail · In-person · Grant solicitation
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