US Civilian Research & Development Foundation
Also known as Crdf Global
US Civilian Research & Development Foundation reported $73.6 million in revenue and $71.2 million in expenses for calendar year 2024. Of every $100 it spent, $98.16 went to program services, $1.81 to management and general costs and $0.03 to fundraising. Its largest source of revenue was contributions and grants: 94.9% of the total. Government grants made up 90.1%. The highest compensation it reported for one person was $741,263 (CEO & PRESIDENT). 50 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation. Revenue rose 103% between 2019 and 2024. Source: Form 990, 2024.
Where $100 of spending went
Calendar year 2024 · Form 990, Part IX, line 25 · total expenses $71MFor context, the median across 192 covered science & technology charities: $84.33 programs, $15.67 management, $0.00 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 $74MThe 990 scorecard · same measures for every charity, no grades
| Measure | 2024 | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Program services Part IX 25(B) ÷ 25(A) | 98.2% | 83.2% |
| Management & general Part IX 25(C) ÷ 25(A) | 1.8% | 15.5% |
| Fundraising Part IX 25(D) ÷ 25(A) | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Fundraising cost per $1 of contributions Part IX 25(D) ÷ Part VIII 1h | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Contributions & grants share of revenue Part VIII 1h ÷ 12 | 94.9% | 51.6% |
| Government grants share of revenue Part VIII 1e ÷ 12 | 90.1% | 3.2% |
| Program service revenue share Part VIII 2g ÷ 12 | 2.4% | 19.2% |
| Highest reported compensation Part VII-A, columns D–F | $741,263 | $513,729 |
| Highest compensation as share of expenses Part VII-A ÷ Part IX 25(A) | 1.04% | 1.72% |
| People paid over $100,000 Part VII, line 2 | 50 | 27 |
| Net assets, in months of expenses Part X 33(B) ÷ monthly expenses | 1.3 | 14.7 |
| Independent voting board members Part VI 1a–1b | 9 of 13 | 94.3% |
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 expenseSecurity assistance:crdf global partners with international government agencies, industry, academia, and non-government organizations to develop solutions to mitigate the proliferation of cbrne threats and the intentional and accidental misuse of these materials. Our projects strengthen international safety and security culture by enhancing risk management practices, improving in-country detection and response capabilities, securing facilities, and encouraging collaborative partnerships to reduce risk. In addition, our programs enhance national export control regulation and the interdiction…
Development & exchanges:crdf global builds and manages comprehensive, sustainable cybersecurity programs that strengthen critical infrastructure, improve private and public sector cyber workforces, and build resilient cybersecurity institutions. Our projects foster entrepreneurial cultures and strengthen in-country capacities to catalyze local innovation. By supporting technology companies with access to industry best practices and gateways to local and international markets; and analyzing regional barriers and constraints that impede innovation and entrepreneurship. Crdf develops tailored…
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CEO & PRESIDENT Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $644,025 | $0 | $97,238 | $741,263 |
| CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $495,052 | $0 | $26,345 | $521,397 |
| CHIEF TECHNOLOGY OFFICER Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $455,765 | $0 | $24,479 | $480,244 |
| VP, GROWTH Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $313,377 | $0 | $32,900 | $346,277 |
| CFO Officer, 40.00 hrs/week | $280,282 | $0 | $27,936 | $308,218 |
| SR. VP OPERATIONS SUPPORT Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $265,975 | $0 | $27,182 | $293,157 |
| VP, DEVELOPMENT Highest compensated employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $254,528 | $0 | $11,118 | $265,646 |
| VP, PROGRAMS Key employee, 40.00 hrs/week | $235,803 | $0 | $24,089 | $259,892 |
50 people received more than $100,000 in reportable compensation from US Civilian Research & Development Foundation (Part VII, line 2). Compensation of current officers, directors and key employees totaled $2.5M (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–1b13 · 9 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 15aYes
- 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 5208
- Volunteers Part I, line 611
Largest outside contractors
2024 · Form 990, Part VII, Section B · businesses only| MOODY'S ANALYTICS Capacity-building trainings | $1,114,946 |
| CYBER UNIT TECHNOLOGIES Cybersecurity services | $1,002,252 |
| CATALISTO LLC Cybersecurity services | $545,593 |
| 1NTEGER LLC DBA KHARON Counterproliferation trainings | $494,365 |
| THE SCIENTIFIC CONSULTING GROUP Workshop/seminar logistical support | $446,666 |
Individuals listed as contractors are left out. 49 contractors were paid more than $100,000 in all.
Private foundation grants it received
1 private foundation reported grants to US Civilian Research & Development Foundation totaling $83,600 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 US Civilian Research & Development Foundation spent in 2024, $98.16 went to programs. The full breakdown, from its IRS Form 990:
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Questions people ask
How much of US Civilian Research & Development Foundation's spending goes to programs?
In calendar year 2024, US Civilian Research & Development Foundation reported that 98.2% of its $71.2 million in expenses went to program services, 1.8% to management and general and 0.0% to fundraising (Form 990, Part IX).
How much does US Civilian Research & Development Foundation pay its top executive?
The largest total compensation US Civilian Research & Development Foundation reported for one person in calendar year 2024 was $741,263, for the role of CEO & PRESIDENT (Form 990, Part VII, including compensation from related organizations and other compensation).
Where does US Civilian Research & Development Foundation get its money?
Of $73.6 million in revenue in calendar year 2024, 94.9% came from contributions and grants (including 90.1% from government grants) and 2.4% from program service revenue (Form 990, Part VIII).
Is US Civilian Research & Development Foundation a registered charity?
The IRS lists EIN 54-1773406 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 202522869349300222 · read the filing · XML
- 2023: Form 990 for calendar year 2023, object 202403039349301125 · read the filing
- 2022: Form 990 for calendar year 2022, object 202431299349301513 · read the filing
- 2021: Form 990 for calendar year 2021, object 202440179349301119 · read the filing
- 2020: Form 990 for calendar year 2020, object 202221719349300657 · read the filing
- 2019: Form 990 for calendar year 2019, object 202120289349300812 · read the filing
All filings for EIN 54-1773406: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer · IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search. Figures are as the organization reported them; we have not audited them.