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The Henry L Stimson Center
The Henry L Stimson Center reported $14.9 million in revenue and $13.7 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $84.09 went to program services, $14.85 to management and general costs and $1.06 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 78.0% of the total. Government grants made up 35.6%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $440,667 (PRESIDENT & CEO). 22 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 104% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $14MFor context, the median across 469 covered international, foreign affairs & national security charities: $89.04 programs, $8.28 management, $2.68 fundraising (medians computed separately, so they may not sum to $100).
Where $100 of revenue came from
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part VIII · total revenue $15MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 84.1% | 86.1% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 14.9% | 8.0% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 1.1% | 2.6% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.01 | $0.03 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 78.0% | 96.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 35.6% | 0.0% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 21.0% | 0.0% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $440,667 | $341,362 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 3.21% | 1.06% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 22 | 10 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 6.7 | 7.5 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 28 of 28 | 100.0% |
A median is context, not a target: hospitals, universities, food banks and grantmakers spend in very different ways. What these measures can and can't tell you.
What the money paid for, in its own words
2024 · Form 990, Part III · the three largest programs by expenseGrand strategy in pivotal places: focuses on the key players in global peace, security, and great power competition. Programmatic work examines how political, economic, and security dynamics in areas like the indo-pacific, latin america, the middle east, and north africa shape international stability. The work aims to reduce conflict, strengthen cooperation, and support security in these strategically important regions through new dialogue and policy solutions
Promoting security and prosperity: examines how conventional and emerging technologies, economic statecraft, and shifting global power dynamics shape international security and foreign policy. Programmatic work spans critical issues like export controls, the international arms trade, supply chain security, digital governance, and the geopolitical implications of advanced technologiesincluding ai and semiconductorsalongside deterrence, arms control, non-proliferation, nuclear risk reduction, and the evolving role of alliances and partnerships
Protecting people: explores how governance, human rights, and inclusive institutions can underpin peace and stability. Programmatic work examines challenges such as conflict, peacekeeping, and the protection of civilians in crisis settings, as well as the multilateral and regional institutions and mechanisms developed to address those challenges. Through research and engagement, the programmatic work promotes governance and policies that strengthen human security at the local, national, and international levels
Highest reported compensation
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section A · roles as filed; names are in the filing, not here| Role | From this org | From related orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESIDENT & CEO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $398,606 | $0 | $42,061 | $440,667 |
| SENIOR VP OF RESEARCH PROGRAMS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $225,865 | $0 | $28,485 | $254,350 |
| SENIOR FELLOW & DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $193,859 | $0 | $10,625 | $204,484 |
| SENIOR FELLOW & DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $185,019 | $0 | $19,402 | $204,421 |
| VP OF FINANCE & OPERATIONS Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $174,613 | $0 | $17,557 | $192,170 |
| SENIOR FELLOW & DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $176,811 | $0 | $10,222 | $187,033 |
| SENIOR FELLOW & DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 32.00 hrs/week | $171,890 | $0 | $9,038 | $180,928 |
| SENIOR FELLOW & DIRECTOR Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $162,813 | $0 | $17,442 | $180,255 |
22 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from The Henry L Stimson Center (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $887K (Part IX, line 5).
6 years of filings
Form 990, Parts I, VII, IX and X · each row is that year's own filing, linkedGovernance answers, as filed
2024 · the organization's own yes/no answers; explanations, if any, are in Schedule O of the filing · what each means- Voting board members, and how many are independent Part VI, lines 1a–1b28 · 28 independent
- Audited financial statements Part XII 2bYes
- Conflict-of-interest policy Part VI 12aYes
- Whistleblower policy Part VI 13Yes
- Document retention policy Part VI 14Yes
- Independent process for top executive pay Part VI 15aNo
- Board given the 990 before filing Part VI 11aYes
- Family or business ties among insiders Part VI 2No
- Aware of a significant diversion of assets Part VI 5No
- Excess benefit transaction with an insider Part IV 25aNo
- Loans to or from insiders outstanding Part IV 26No
- Lobbying, or a 501(h) election in effect Part IV 4No
- Over $15,000 of professional fundraising services Part IV 18No
- Over $10,000 of activity outside the U.S. Part IV 14bYes
- Employees Part I, line 5103
- Volunteers Part I, line 628
Private foundation grants it received
13 private foundations reported grants to The Henry L Stimson Center totaling $3.4M on their tax year 2023 Form 990-PF returns. See which foundations, on WHOFUNDS.
Source: WHOFUNDS open grant graph, matched from Form 990-PF Part XV.
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Of every $100 The Henry L Stimson Center spent in 2024, $84.09 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of The Henry L Stimson Center's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, The Henry L Stimson Center reported that 84.1% of its $13.7 million in expenses went to program services, 14.9% to management and general and 1.1% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does The Henry L Stimson Center pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation The Henry L Stimson Center reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $440,667, for the role of PRESIDENT & CEO (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does The Henry L Stimson Center get its money?
Of $14.9 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 78.0% came from contributions and grants (including 35.6% from government grants) and 21.0% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is The Henry L Stimson Center a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 52-1640938 as a 501(c)(3) organization (publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))), and its records show contributions as tax-deductible. Form 990 filings on record here cover tax years 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. A filing shows what the organization reported; it doesn't by itself show whether a program works.
Sources
- 2024: Form 990 for calendar year 2024, object 202533169349304988 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202423099349302292 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202343039349301429 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202233189349304498 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202133199349329218 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202042949349300249 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 52-1640938: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.