Civic Intelligence

National Security Action

EIN 82-2007387 • 501(c)4 • Washington, DC

Profile

National security action is dedicated to advancing american global leadership and opposing reckless policies that endanger our national security and undermine u.s. Strength in the world.

1620 Eye Street Suite 900Washington, DC 20006

nationalsecurityaction.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

32nd percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 32% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

43rd percentile

4.5%

Higher net margin than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

4th percentile

-44%

Faster asset growth than 4% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)4 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

A valid growth rate could not be computed from the available filing history.

Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$339,959

Up $128,597 (+61%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$4,992

Down $39,927 (-89%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$334,967

Up $168,524 (+101%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue32nd percentileNet Margin43rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$3,772,488

Up $2,867,680 (+317%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$3,603,964

Up $1,798,026 (+100%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$168,524

Up $1,069,654 (+119%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth4th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2018: $85,576Liabilities 2018: $5,500Net Assets 2018: $80,0762018Assets 2019: $2,254,492Liabilities 2019: $27,055Net Assets 2019: $2,227,4372019Assets 2020: $653,839Liabilities 2020: $39,000Net Assets 2020: $614,8392020Assets 2021: $1,745,469Liabilities 2021: $17,210Net Assets 2021: $1,728,2592021Assets 2022: $1,067,661Liabilities 2022: $88Net Assets 2022: $1,067,5732022Assets 2023: $211,362Liabilities 2023: $44,919Net Assets 2023: $166,4432023Assets 2024: $339,959Liabilities 2024: $4,992Net Assets 2024: $334,9672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$339,959
Liabilities$4,992
Net Assets$334,967
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue GrowthScore unavailable

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2018: $1,610,750Expenses 2018: $1,532,313Net Income 2018: $78,4372018Revenue 2019: $4,679,979Expenses 2019: $2,532,618Net Income 2019: $2,147,3612019Revenue 2020: $1,260,680Expenses 2020: $2,873,278Net Income 2020: -$1,612,5982020Revenue 2021: $1,500,000Expenses 2021: $386,580Net Income 2021: $1,113,4202021Revenue 2022: $0Expenses 2022: $660,686Net Income 2022: -$660,6862022Revenue 2023: $904,808Expenses 2023: $1,805,938Net Income 2023: -$901,1302023Revenue 2024: $3,772,488Expenses 2024: $3,603,964Net Income 2024: $168,5242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$3,772,488
Expenses$3,603,964
Net Income$168,524
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$339,959
Liabilities
$4,992
Net assets
$334,967
Revenue
$3,772,488
Expenses
$3,603,964
Net income
$168,524
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.33$3.77$3.60$0.17
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.21$0.04$0.17$0.90$1.81$0.90
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.07$0.00$1.07$0.00$0.66$0.66
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.02$1.73$1.50$0.39$1.11
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.65$0.04$0.61$1.26$2.87$1.61
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.25$0.03$2.23$4.68$2.53$2.15
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.09$0.01$0.08$1.61$1.53$0.08
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$3,772,488
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

National security action is dedicated to advancing american global leadership and opposing reckless policies that endanger our national security and undermine u.s. Strength in the world.

Promote/oppose policy ideas in the areas of u.s. Foreign and domestic policy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$197,949$205,410▲ $7,461
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$110,072-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,371$9,507▲ $6,136
Total Assets$211,362$339,959▲ $128,597
Other Assets Total$10,042$14,970▲ $4,928
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$44,919$4,992▼ $39,927
Total Liabilities$44,919$4,992▼ $39,927
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$102,229$334,967▲ $232,738
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$64,214--
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$166,443$334,967▲ $168,524
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$211,362$339,959▲ $128,597
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Caroline TessExec. Director TreasurerFT$306,494$36,514$343,008
Hannah DobieAssociate Director of OperationsFT$128,888$16,055$144,943
Nezar JamalAssociate Director of Partnerships and OutreachFT$112,368$9,642$122,010
David McgonigalAssociate Director of Surrogate Strategy MediaFT$111,353$10,175$121,528
Jacqueline ColvettAssociate Director of DigitalFT$110,744$8,221$118,965
Ben RhodesChair-$5,000-$5,000
Linda EtimMember-$3,000-$3,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
John BisognanoMember

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
C Plus K LLCDigital Communication Services1640 RHODE ISLAND AVENUE NW STE 600, Washington, DC 20036$400,000
Pinpoint Strategies CorporationCommunication Services4010 RENO RD NW, Washington, DC 20008$240,000
Gbao INCPolling Services1701 K STREET NW SUITE 700, Washington, DC 20006$175,750
Questend Advisors LLCCommunication Services2112 8TH ST NW APT 511, Washington, DC 20001$151,000
Maven Media Strategies LLCMedia Training2828 GREENWICH ST STE 7, San Francisco, CA 94123$144,250
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,761,425
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9,638
Other Revenue
$1,425
All Other Contributions
$3,761,425
Change in Net Assets
$168,524

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,772,488
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,772,488
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,772,488
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$2,459,403
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,144,561
Total Fundraising Expense$25,750
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$592,376$51,269$14,877$658,522
Other Expenses$400,000$1,925$175$400,000
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$315,805$27,680$7,523$351,008
All Other Expenses$300,250--$300,250
Occupancy$98,541$12,318$1,120$111,979
Fees for Services Management-$90,000-$90,000
Payroll Taxes$61,334$5,523$1,374$68,231
Other Employee Benefits$42,286$7,123$379$49,788
Travel-$31,289-$31,289
Office Expenses$7,854$13,137$89$21,080
Information Technology$16,874$2,109$192$19,175
Fees for Services Legal-$17,044-$17,044
Pension Plan Contributions$13,607$3,384$21$17,012
Fees for Services Other-$7,999-$7,999
Insurance-$6,275-$6,275
Fees for Services Accounting-$5,000-$5,000
Total Functional Expenses$3,296,139$282,075$25,750$3,603,964

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$3,603,964
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$3,603,964
Total Expenses per Form 990$3,603,964
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
Yes
In-house lobbying only
No
Subject to proxy tax
Yes

Reported Spending and Taxes

Line ItemAmount
Political Expenditures$1,000,000
Section 527 Activity Spending$1,000,000
Total Exempt Function Spending$1,000,000
Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested PartyRelationshipDescriptionShared RevenueAmount
Ben RhodesBoard MemberConsultingNo$5,000
Linda EtimBoard MemberConsultingNo$3,000
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Federal income taxes-
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
No
Audit committee
No
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
Yes
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 6

“The organization has one class of members who may participate in the governance and development of policy of the organization”

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

“New members may be admitted by a majority vote of the membership.”

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

“The form 990 is prepared by an outside accountant, reviewed by management and the board before filing with the irs.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 19

“Organization documents are available to the public upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
National Security Action
EIN
82-2007387
Phone
3014859475
Address
1620 EYE STREET SUITE 900, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
Caroline Tess
Title
Executive Director
Phone
3014859475
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Caroline Tess
Formed
2017
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
8
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Alta CPA Group
Address
59 Franklin St 2nd Floor, Annapolis, MD 21401
Preparer
Jeffrey Griffith
Phone
4103495101
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

X 2

“The organization is a section 501c4 not-for-profit organization exempt from federal income taxes as provided under 501a of the internal revenue code and applicable regulations of the district of columbia. The organization evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than-not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50 likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. If appliable, the organization records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. The organizations informational return filings are subject to audit by the internal revenue service, generally for three years after filing.”

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