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Institute for Defense Analyses

The institute for defense analyses is organized for the purpose of applied research. The institute for defense analyses provides independent and objective scientific and technological expertise to assist …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
74/100 · methodology

About Institute for Defense Analyses

Institute for Defense Analyses is a science technology organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1956. Annual revenue: $270.1 million. EIN: 530233247.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U050
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1957

Mission

The institute for defense analyses is organized for the purpose of applied research. The institute for defense analyses provides independent and objective scientific and technological expertise to assist national security decision-makers in addressing urgent and challenging issues.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U050
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 55%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.23%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 74
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Institute for Defense Analyses is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1956 and has been operating for 70 years. Its EIN is 530233247. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $350M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Institute for Defense Analyses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 90/100.

Institute for Defense Analyses is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1956 and has been active for 70 years.

Based on official tax filings, Institute for Defense Analyses has $350M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Institute for Defense Analyses is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $350M in annual revenue. The organization has 161 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Institute for Defense Analyses. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Institute for Defense Analyses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. Visit the Institute for Defense Analyses profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Institute for Defense Analyses is a science technology organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1956. Annual revenue: $270.1 million. EIN: 530233247. Institute for Defense Analyses is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1956.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Institute for Defense Analyses's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $350M is well above the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Institute for Defense Analyses are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 530233247, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Verified against 7 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019, FY2018, FY2017, FY2016, FY2015.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

RO
Ronald Jolly Sr
VP, Corporate Operations

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Alec D G••••••••
TRUSTEE
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Alec G••••••••
TRUSTEE (AS OF 11/20)
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Ana I A••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Ann K•••••••••
TRUSTEE
AN
Ann R K•••••••••
TRUSTEE
BE
Benjamin R L••••••
EXEC. DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL
CH
Charles C••••••
ADJUNCT RESEARCH STAFF MEMBER
CH
Charles H J••••• J•
TRUSTEE
DA
Daniel C•••
Director & JAWD
DA
David C••
ADJUNCT SENIOR FELLOW (BEGAN 1/20)
DA
David H•••••
Director & CARD
DA
David S••••••
DIVISION DIRECTOR, CCRP
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Deborah D M••••••••
TRUSTEE
DE
Deborah M••••••••
TRUSTEE, CHAIR AUDIT COMMITTEE
DO
Douglas M F•••••
TRUSTEE
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Ellen D W•••••••
TRUSTEE
EL
Ellen W•••••••
TRUSTEE
ER
Eric T O••••
TRUSTEE
FR
Francis S•••••••
RESEARCH STAFF MEMBER
IR
Irina B T•••
Director & HR
JA
James R M••••
Director & IAD
JE
Jean C C•••••
DIR, FIN/ADMIN, CFO/TREAS(END 11/22)
JE
Jean C•••••
DIR., FINANCE/ADMIN, CFO & TREAS.
JI
Jill P M••••••
TRUSTEE (ENDED 5/21)
JO
John H•••••
Director & SFRD
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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$350.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Form filed
$312.7M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
The Korea Institute of Defense Analyses' (KIDA) visit to the EUISS - European Union Institute for Security Studies |
Jun 2023
www.iss.europa.eu
Form filed
$311.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Professor Mary Lynn Reed elected to Institute for Defense Analyses Board of Trustees - Rochester Institute of Technology
Apr 2022
www.rit.edu
Form filed
$270.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$253.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Form filed
$260.3M revenue
FY2019
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$263.3M revenue
FY2018
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$260.0M revenue
FY2017
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$243.3M revenue
FY2016
PROPUBLICA
Form filed
$215.8M revenue
FY2015
PROPUBLICA

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Institute for Defense Analyses This page 74 $350.3 million -
Technology Student Association 93 $229,263 97%
Humanity Plus Inc 90 $263,171 89%
Society for Literature and Science Inc 90 $138,215 67%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Citizen Science Foundation 89 $551,176 95%
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 161 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Wikidata structured data
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Institute for Defense Analyses

What is Institute for Defense Analyses?
Institute for Defense Analyses is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. Institute for Defense Analyses is a science technology organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1956. Annual revenue: $270.1 million. EIN: 530233247.
When was Institute for Defense Analyses founded?
Institute for Defense Analyses was founded in 1956.
Who leads Institute for Defense Analyses?
Ronald Jolly Sr serves as VP, Corporate Operations.
Where is Institute for Defense Analyses located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, United States.
What is Institute for Defense Analyses's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Institute for Defense Analyses trustworthy?
Institute for Defense Analyses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Institute for Defense Analyses's registration number?
IRS EIN: 530233247.
What is Institute for Defense Analyses's website?
http://www.ida.org