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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Institute for Defense Analyses is a science technology organization based in ALEXANDRIA, United States. Founded in 1956. Annual revenue: $270.1 million. EIN: 530233247.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Institute for Defense Analyses has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 96% of comparable charities. See the sources
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 97% of the 3,236 science & technology charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It is one of the better-documented science & technology charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyInstitute 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $350M in annual revenue. 161 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Institute for Defense Analyses's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530233247. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Institute for Defense Analyses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 90% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. 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. It allocates 90% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 86% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $15M. 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Institute for Defense Analyses holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 90% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 90% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $350M is well above the peer average of $15M.
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.
Filing history
10 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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2 articles found
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 161 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1956
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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, VA, United States.
- What is Institute for Defense Analyses's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 90% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Institute for Defense Analyses trustworthy?
- Institute for Defense Analyses has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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