EIN 20-8084828

Center for a New American Security

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
80
Year formed
2006
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
CNAS develops pragmatic national security policies, exploring foreign policy implications of the interconnected global marketplace and issues in the Asia-Pacific.
Total revenues
$14,400,563
2023
20192020202120222023$11m$15m$19m
Total expenses
$11,784,293
2023
20192020202120222023$8m$10m$12m
Total assets
$25,669,934
2023
20192020202120222023$10m$20m$30m
Num. employees
80
2023
2019202020212022202304080

Program areas at Center for a New American Security

The Energy, Economics, and Security Program explores the changing global marketplace and implications for U.S. national security and foreign policy. In a highly interconnected global financial and trade system, leaders must increasingly leverage economic and financial assets to defend and promote U.S. national interests. the Energy, Economics, and Security Program develops practical strategies to help decision-makers understand, anticipate, and respond to these developments.
The CNAS Indo-Pacific Security Program addresses opportunities and challenges for the United States in the region, with a growing focus on issues that originate in the Indo-Pacific but have global implications. It draws on a team with deep government and nongovernment expertise in regional studies, U.S. foreign policy, international security, and economic statecraft.
CNAS' Technology and National Security Program explores the policy challenges associated with these and other emerging technologies. A key focus of the program is bringing together the technology and policy communities to better understand these challenges and together develop solutions.
Defense, Stategies and AssessmentTransatlantic Security Outreach Middle East Security Military Veterans & Society

Grants made by Center for a New American Security

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Hudson InstituteResearch$65,000

Who funds Center for a New American Security

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Good Ventures FoundationAi Policy and Governance$1,533,869
William and Flora Hewlett FoundationFor General Operating Support$1,000,000
National Philanthropic TrustInternational$706,000
...and 28 more grants received totalling $6,454,659

Personnel at Center for a New American Security

NameTitleCompensation
Richard FontaineChief Executive Officer$526,188
Paul ScharreDirector , Vice President / Executive Vice President and Director of Studies / Program Director and Senior Fellow / Program Director and Senior Fellow / Program Director Senior Fellow / Program Director Senior Fellow / Program Director / Senior Fellow and Director , Future of Warfare Initiative$320,250
Shai KormanDirector of Communications$185,964
Lisa CurtisProgram Director and Senior Fellow$214,250
Stacie PettyjohnDirector$193,750

Financials for Center for a New American Security

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$13,321,466
Program services$967,183
Investment income and dividends$111,914
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$14,400,563

Form 990s for Center for a New American Security

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-08-15990View PDF
2022-092023-08-16990View PDF
2021-092022-08-07990View PDF
2020-092021-08-11990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Washington Institute for Near East Policy (WINEP)Washington, DC$24,417,660
The Center for Advanced Defense StudiesWashington, DC$13,612,023
Stimson CenterWashington, DC$12,996,168
Global Center on Cooperative SecurityWashington, DC$5,612,631
Data update history
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 11 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Goldman-Sonnenfeldt Foundation
November 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $300,000 from Tides Foundation
October 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
September 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
September 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsWorld peacePublic policy
Characteristics
National levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1152 15th St NW 950
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
cnas.org/ 
Phone
(202) 457-9400
Facebook page
CNASdc 
Twitter profile
@cnasdc 
IRS details
EIN
20-8084828
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2006
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q40: International Peace and Security
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0173478
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-03-05
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