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The Defense Forum Foundation Inc.

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 52-1256457

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on Nov 15, 2021

Organization ProfileWWW.DEFENSEFORUMFOUNDATION.ORG
6312 Seven Corners Center No 167Falls Church, VA 22044

(703) 534-4313

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.46x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.07x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 74% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

18th percentile

-28%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

99th percentile

$120,000

Higher top officer pay than 99% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 39.8% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-55%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-66%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets87th percentile

Assets

Down

$49,108

Down $60,819 (-55%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$26,718

Down $83,209 (-76%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$22,390

Up $22,390 from 2019

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Down

$301,213

Down $592,845 (-66%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$384,395

Down $458,677 (-54%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$83,182

Down $134,168 (-263%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KAssets 2010: $5,733Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $5,7332010Assets 2011: $8,118Liabilities 2011: $0Net Assets 2011: $8,1182011Assets 2012: $7,154Liabilities 2012: $0Net Assets 2012: $7,1542012Assets 2013: $30,900Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $30,9002013Assets 2014: $64,444Liabilities 2014: $0Net Assets 2014: $64,4442014Assets 2015: $51,170Liabilities 2015: $0Net Assets 2015: $51,1702015Assets 2016: $60,648Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $60,6482016Assets 2017: $51,622Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $51,6222017Assets 2018: $58,703Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $58,7032018Assets 2019: $109,927Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $109,9272019Assets 2020: $49,108Liabilities 2020: $22,390Net Assets 2020: $26,7182020Assets 2021: $141,315Liabilities 2021: $1,557Net Assets 2021: $139,7582021Assets 2022: $112,227Liabilities 2022: $3,823Net Assets 2022: $108,4042022Assets 2023: $277,226Liabilities 2023: -$4,568Net Assets 2023: $281,7942023Assets 2024: $254,397Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $254,3972024Assets 2025: $208,687Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $208,6872025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$49,108
Liabilities$22,390
Net Assets$26,718
Open 2020 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $274,9972010Revenue 2011: $164,160Expenses 2011: $161,775Net Income 2011: $2,3852011Revenue 2012: $241,882Expenses 2012: $242,846Net Income 2012: -$9642012Revenue 2013: $222,713Expenses 2013: $198,967Net Income 2013: $23,7462013Revenue 2014: $142,425Expenses 2014: $108,881Net Income 2014: $33,5442014Revenue 2015: $222,461Expenses 2015: $235,735Net Income 2015: -$13,2742015Revenue 2016: $233,398Expenses 2016: $223,920Net Income 2016: $9,4782016Revenue 2017: $262,013Expenses 2017: $271,039Net Income 2017: -$9,0262017Revenue 2018: $417,086Expenses 2018: $410,005Net Income 2018: $7,0812018Revenue 2019: $894,058Expenses 2019: $843,072Net Income 2019: $50,9862019Revenue 2020: $301,213Expenses 2020: $384,395Net Income 2020: -$83,1822020Revenue 2021: $515,008Expenses 2021: $402,054Net Income 2021: $112,9542021Revenue 2022: $509,238Expenses 2022: $540,626Net Income 2022: -$31,3882022Revenue 2023: $888,547Expenses 2023: $715,138Net Income 2023: $173,4092023Revenue 2024: $690,308Expenses 2024: $717,851Net Income 2024: -$27,5432024Revenue 2025: $630,215Expenses 2025: $670,534Net Income 2025: -$40,3192025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$301,213
Expenses$384,395
Net Income-$83,182
Open 2020 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
Nov 15, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$301,213
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Educational forums on capitol hill and programs promoting freedom, democracy and human rights.

Educational forums on capitol hill and programs promoting freedom, democracy and human rights abroad.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$52,323$30,201▼ $22,122
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$56,727$18,027▼ $38,700
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities$877$880▲ $3
Total Assets$109,927$49,108▼ $60,819
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable-$20,833-
Other Liabilities$0$1,557▲ $1,557
Total Liabilities$0$22,390▲ $22,390
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$109,927$26,718▼ $83,209
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$109,927$26,718▼ $83,209
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$109,927$49,108▼ $60,819
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay99th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Suzanne K ScholtePresident & SecretaryFT$120,000$120,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Ambassador J William Middendorf IiChairman
Hon Tidal W MccoyVice-chairman
Chadwick R GoreDirector
Hon R James WoolseyDirector
Jeb CarneyDirector
John L MucciTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$300,977
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$236
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$300,977
Change in Net Assets
$-83,182
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$159,369
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$128,894
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$96,132
Total Fundraising Expense$19,364
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$96,000$6,000$18,000$120,000
Foreign Grants$85,132--$85,132
Fees for Services Accounting$9,189$2,297-$11,486
Grants to Domestic Orgs$11,000--$11,000
Payroll Taxes$7,115$445$1,334$8,894
Office Expenses$524$7,340-$7,864
Fees for Services Legal$3,425$748-$4,173
Conferences and Meetings$348$2,842-$3,190
Other Expenses$66$2,681$30$2,777
Advertising-$394-$394
Travel$177$8-$185
Total Functional Expenses$342,276$22,755$19,364$384,395
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Psalt NkEnglewood Cliffs, NJ501(c)(3)Program Support$11,000

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
0
Spending
$96,002

International Compliance

Foreign grant records maintained
Yes
Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
East Asia and the Pacific - Australia, Brunei, Burma, Cambodia,Grants to Recipients Located in the RegionFree North Korea Radio, North Korea Freedom Week & Related Programs00$96,002
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Tax Payable$1,557
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
No
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 2

“Dff president suzanne scholte's husband, chadwick r. Gore is a member of the board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The president reviews and approves the form 990 prior to it being filed with the service. Also, a copy is made available to the board of directors prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation was based on overall budget and review of compensation given by other foundations to excutive staff; the board of directors reviewed and approved the compensation; the compensation is annually reviewed during the board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Items are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Defense Forum Foundation
EIN
52-1256457
Phone
7035344313
Address
6312 SEVEN CORNERS CENTER NO 167, FALLS CHURCH, VA 22044

Signing Officer

Name
Suzanne Scholte
Title
President
Phone
7035344313
Signed
2021-11-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Suzanne Scholte
Formed
1987
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
1
Volunteers
43

Preparer

Firm
Citrin Cooperman & Company Llp
Address
2 BETHESDA METRO CENTER 11TH FLOOR, BETHESDA, MD 20814
Preparer
Jenny E Herrera CPA
Phone
3016549000
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2020 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$49,108
Liabilities
$22,390
Net assets
$26,718
Revenue
$301,213
Expenses
$384,395
Net income
-$83,182
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.09$0.00$2.09$6.30$6.71$0.40
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.54$0.00$2.54$6.90$7.18$0.28
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$2.77$0.05$2.82$8.89$7.15$1.73
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.12$0.04$1.08$5.09$5.41$0.31
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.41$0.02$1.40$5.15$4.02$1.13
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.49$0.22$0.27$3.01$3.84$0.83
2019Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.10$0.00$1.10$8.94$8.43$0.51
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.59$0.00$0.59$4.17$4.10$0.07
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.52$0.00$0.52$2.62$2.71$0.09
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.61$0.00$0.61$2.33$2.24$0.09
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.51$0.00$0.51$2.22$2.36$0.13
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.00$0.64$1.42$1.09$0.34
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.31$0.00$0.31$2.23$1.99$0.24
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.07$0.00$0.07$2.42$2.43$0.01
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.08$0.00$0.08$1.64$1.62$0.02
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.06$0.00$0.06$2.75