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The Jewish Institute for National Security of America

Jinsa was founded in 1976 as a non-profit, non-partisan organization to advocate on behalf of a strong u.s. Military, a robust national security policy, and a strong u.s. …

Jewish Institute For National Security

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71
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
71/100 · methodology

About The Jewish Institute for National Security of America

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) is dedicated to educating Congressional, military and civilian national security decision-makers on American defense and strategic interests, primarily in the Middle East, the cornerstone of which is a robust U.S.-Israeli security cooperation.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Q400
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1977

Mission

Jinsa was founded in 1976 as a non-profit, non-partisan organization to advocate on behalf of a strong u.s. Military, a robust national security policy, and a strong u.s. Security relationship with israel and other like-minded allies. Jinsa's mandate is to: provide leadership and affect policy on crucial issues of national security and foreign policy;promote american security cooperation with like-minded allies including, but not limited to, israel;engage the american defense community about the role israel can and does play in securing western, democratic interests in the middle east and mediterranean regions; and improve awareness in the general public, as well as in the jewish community of the importance of a strong american defense capability.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 89%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 9.66%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 71
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 10.2% of total expenses ($797,500 of $7,835,650).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.89
Program$0.89
89% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show The Jewish Institute for National Security of America with a complete profile, sourced from the IRS.

  • Established in 1976, it predates 90% of the international charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 80% of the 12,755 international charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 71% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America is a registered international nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1976 and has been operating for 50 years. Its EIN is 521233683. 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 71/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $8M in annual revenue. 153 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521233683. 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.

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71/100. 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 71 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 89% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1976 and has been active for 50 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Jewish Institute for National Security of America has $8M in annual revenue. It allocates 89% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for international charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $8M in annual revenue. The organization has 153 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for The Jewish Institute for National Security of America. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, The Jewish Institute for National Security of America 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 89% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) is dedicated to educating Congressional, military and civilian national security decision-makers on American defense and strategic interests, primarily in the Middle East, the cornerstone of which is a robust U.S.-Israeli security cooperation. The Jewish Institute for National Security of America is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1976.

Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 89% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $8M is comparable to the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to The Jewish Institute for National Security of America are generally tax-deductible in the United States. The Jewish Institute for National Security of America is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521233683, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
89% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 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.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
19

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MI
Michael M••••••• P••
Chief Executive Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$8.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.8M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.0M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$5.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
International this charity 25,023
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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 - 153 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 6, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 153 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1976
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about The Jewish Institute for National Security of America

What is The Jewish Institute for National Security of America?
The Jewish Institute for National Security of America is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) is dedicated to educating Congressional, military and civilian national security decision-makers on American defense and strategic interests, primarily in the Middle East, the cornerstone of which is a robust U.S.-Israeli security cooperation.
When was The Jewish Institute for National Security of America founded?
The Jewish Institute for National Security of America was founded in 1976.
Who leads The Jewish Institute for National Security of America?
Michael Makovsky Phd serves as Chief Executive Officer.
Where is The Jewish Institute for National Security of America located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is The Jewish Institute for National Security of America's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 89% of expenses go to program services.
Is The Jewish Institute for National Security of America trustworthy?
The Jewish Institute for National Security of America has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 71 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 The Jewish Institute for National Security of America's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521233683.
What is The Jewish Institute for National Security of America's website?
http://www.jinsa.org