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National Strategic Research Institute

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI)'s mission is research and development capabilities in the following areas including nuclear detection and forensics; chemical and biological weapons detection; passive defense against …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About National Strategic Research Institute

National Strategic Research Institute is a science technology organization based in LINCOLN, United States. Annual revenue: $19.5 million. EIN: 455426026.

Founded
Headquarters
Lincoln, NE
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
U05
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

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IRS Tax-Deductible since 2014

Mission

National Strategic Research Institute (NSRI)'s mission is research and development capabilities in the following areas including nuclear detection and forensics; chemical and biological weapons detection; passive defense against weapons of mass destruction; consequence management; and mission-related research.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE U05
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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: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.25%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

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National Strategic Research Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Lincoln, NE, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2012 and has been operating for 14 years. Its EIN is 455426026. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $24M in annual revenue. 67 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

National Strategic Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. 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 86 ('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 89/100.

National Strategic Research Institute is located in Lincoln, NE, United States. The organization was established in 2012 and has been active for 14 years.

Based on official tax filings, National Strategic Research Institute has $24M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

National Strategic Research Institute 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 large organization. It has $24M in annual revenue. The organization has 67 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for National Strategic Research Institute. 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.

National Strategic Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 (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 National Strategic Research Institute 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.

National Strategic Research Institute is a science technology organization based in LINCOLN, United States. Annual revenue: $19.5 million. EIN: 455426026. National Strategic Research Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2012.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: National Strategic Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $24M is comparable to the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to National Strategic Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. National Strategic Research Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 455426026, 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.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Leadership

RI
Richard J Evans III
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (24)

Source: Public filings

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Anna R••••••••
FACILITY SECURITY OFFICER
CA
Carl V V•• M•••••
CHAIRMAN
CH
Christopher K•••••••
TREASURER
CH
Christopher Y•••
RESEARCH DIRECTOR
DA
Daniel P•••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DA
David J••••••
Director
DA
David K•••••
Director
DA
David R••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
DI
Dillan C•••••••••
DIR OF SPECIAL PROJECTS
E
E B••••••• N•••••
Director
GA
Gary C•••••
DIR OF OPERATIONAL TRAINING
JE
Jennifer L•••••
Director
JO
John T•••••
DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS
MA
Marvin S•••• J•
DIR FOR GLOBAL HEALTH
NE
Neal W••••••
SR RESEARCH STRATEGY OFFICER
RI
Richard E•••• I••
Executive Director
RI
Richard J E•••• I••
Executive Director
RO
Robert H•••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (Thru 12/21)
RO
Robert W••••••
Director
RO
Roosevelt M••••• J•
VICE CHAIRMAN
ST
Stacia P•••••
SECRETARY
TH
Thomas M••••••
DEPUTY DIRECTOR
WE
Wes C•••••
DIR OF OPERATIONAL TRAINING
W
W G••• G••••
Director
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Form filed
$24.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$20.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$18.9M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$16.8M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$19.5M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$24.8M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
National Strategic Research Institute This page 86 $24.2 million -
Alfred e Mann Foundation for Scientific Research 89 $18.1 million -
Gordon Research Conferences 89 $62.0 million -
Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences 89 $29.7 million -
Center for Environmental Health Monitoring and Management 89 $13.1 million -
Public Policy Institute of California 89 $36.4 million -
Mcnc 89 $74.1 million -
Wiscnet 89 $10.6 million -
Fannie and John Hertz Foundation 89 $12.2 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 67 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 National Strategic Research Institute

What is National Strategic Research Institute?
National Strategic Research Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Lincoln, United States. National Strategic Research Institute is a science technology organization based in LINCOLN, United States. Annual revenue: $19.5 million. EIN: 455426026.
When was National Strategic Research Institute founded?
National Strategic Research Institute was founded in 2012.
Who leads National Strategic Research Institute?
Richard J Evans III serves as Executive Director.
Where is National Strategic Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Lincoln, United States.
What is National Strategic Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is National Strategic Research Institute trustworthy?
National Strategic Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 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 National Strategic Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 455426026.
What is National Strategic Research Institute's website?
http://nsri.nebraska.edu