Civic Intelligence

The Marathon Initiative

EIN 85-0983902 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

The mission of the marathon initiative is to develop the diplomatic, military, and economic strategies that the united states needs to navigate protracted competitions with great power rivals. Motivated by the conviction that strategy is possible and necessary, marathon's focus is on developing such strategies through deep, rigorous, and independent research, informed by history, geography, and scholarship. Marathon's goal is to equip america and its leaders with strategies for the hardest problems of great power competition, strategies that are of the utmost rigor but at the same time relevant, realistic, and viable.

1730 Rhode Island Ave NW 201Washington, DC 20036

www.themarathoninitiative.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.70x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

74th percentile

0.14x

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

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

11th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 11% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$381,847

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 45.3% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

5th percentile

-54%

Faster asset growth than 5% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$166,369

Down $195,459 (-54%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$116,638

Up $65,965 (+130%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$49,731

Down $261,424 (-84%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue74th percentileNet Margin11th percentile

Revenue

Down

$842,245

Down $231,593 (-22%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,103,669

Down $202,490 (-16%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$261,424

Down $29,103 (-13%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth5th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2020: $24,016Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $24,0162020Assets 2021: $319,795Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $319,7952021Assets 2022: $403,359Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $403,3592022Assets 2023: $361,828Liabilities 2023: $50,673Net Assets 2023: $311,1552023Assets 2024: $166,369Liabilities 2024: $116,638Net Assets 2024: $49,7312024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$166,369
Liabilities$116,638
Net Assets$49,731
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2020: $301,100Expenses 2020: $277,084Net Income 2020: $24,0162020Revenue 2021: $1,570,234Expenses 2021: $1,250,439Net Income 2021: $319,7952021Revenue 2022: $1,212,277Expenses 2022: $1,128,713Net Income 2022: $83,5642022Revenue 2023: $1,073,838Expenses 2023: $1,306,159Net Income 2023: -$232,3212023Revenue 2024: $842,245Expenses 2024: $1,103,669Net Income 2024: -$261,4242024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$842,245
Expenses$1,103,669
Net Income-$261,424
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$166,369
Liabilities
$116,638
Net assets
$49,731
Revenue
$842,245
Expenses
$1,103,669
Net income
-$261,424
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.17$0.12$0.05$0.84$1.10$0.26
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.36$0.05$0.31$1.07$1.31$0.23
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.40$0.00$0.40$1.21$1.13$0.08
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.00$0.32$1.57$1.25$0.32
2020Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.02$0.00$0.02$0.30$0.28$0.02
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
$842,245
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The mission of the marathon initiative is to develop the diplomatic, military, and economic strategies that the united states needs to navigate protracted competitions with great power rivals. Motivated by the conviction that strategy is possible and necessary, marathon's focus is on developing such strategies through deep, rigorous, and independent research, informed by history, geography, and scholarship. Marathon's goal is to equip america and its leaders with strategies for the hardest problems of great power competition, strategies that are of the utmost rigor but at the same time relevant, realistic, and viable

The mission of the marathon initiative is to develop the diplomatic, military, and economic strategies that the united states needs to navigate protracted competitions with great power rivals. Motivated by the conviction that strategy is possible and necessary, marathon's focus is on developing such strategies through deep, rigorous, and independent research, informed by history, geography, and scholarship. Marathon's goal is to equip america and its leaders with strategies for the hardest problems of great power competition, strategies that are of the utmost rigor but at the same time relevant, realistic, and viable.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$85,000-
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$346,097$67,940▼ $278,157
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$15,731$13,429▼ $2,302
Total Assets$361,828$166,369▼ $195,459
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$50,673$116,638▲ $65,965
Total Liabilities$50,673$116,638▲ $65,965
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$140,246$36,596▼ $103,650
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$170,909$13,135▼ $157,774
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$311,155$49,731▼ $261,424
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$361,828$166,369▼ $195,459

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$13,429$10,842$24,271
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
A Wess MitchellDirector and TreasurerFT$362,444$19,403$381,847
Elbridge a ColbyDirector and SecretaryFT$362,444$19,403$381,847
Ilona TelekiTreasurer-$5,650-$5,650

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Laurence E HirschChairman
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$842,245
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$840,000
Change in Net Assets
$-261,424
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$867,784
Other Expenses$235,885
Total Fundraising Expense$92,192
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$662,373$91,197$82,797$836,367
Other Expenses$50,666$25,509$150$76,325
Fees for Services Accounting-$58,092-$58,092
Fees for Services Other$8,551$32,166$1,069$41,786
Payroll Taxes$25,134$3,141$3,142$31,417
Occupancy$20,660$2,582$2,582$25,824
Fees for Services Legal-$11,020-$11,020
Information Technology-$6,738-$6,738
Conferences and Meetings$31$5,169$1,336$6,536
Advertising-$5,288-$5,288
Depreciation Depletion$1,842$230$230$2,302
Travel$218$870$886$1,974
Total Functional Expenses$769,475$242,002$92,192$1,103,669
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
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
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

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

“The treasurer and secretary jointly oversaw the 990 filing. The organization outsourced the preparation of the 990 form to its cpa firm. The treasurer and secretary jointly reviewed the draft copy and presented it to the chairman. The board reviewed the document before submission.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization maintains a written conflicts policy that precludes officers from making any decisions from which they will benefit financially. The policy requires that any potential conflicts be disclosed. Potential conflicts of interest are required to be reviewed and determinations are made as they arise.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Officers' salaries and senior employees' salaries are determined by the chairman on the basis of performance and comparisons to employees with similar responsibilities at comparable organizations in the same geographic area to ensure compensation reflects market standards.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Financial documents are publicly disclosed annually by the irs via form 990, as required of all 501(c)(3) organizations. When required by 501 (c)(3) organizations, documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Marathon Initiative
EIN
85-0983902
Phone
2025108350
Address
1730 RHODE ISLAND AVE NW 201, WASHINGTON, DC 20036

Signing Officer

Name
Ely Ratner
Title
Director and Secretary
Phone
2025108350
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Ely Ratner
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
4
Independent Board Members
1
Employees
2
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Renner and Company CPA Pc
Address
700 NORTH FAIRFAX STREET SUITE 400, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
Preparer
Andrew E Young CPA
Phone
7035351200
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IRS990ScheduleJ/RltdOrgOfficerTrstKeyEmplGrp/TitleTxt1DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS AND SENIOR EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE CHAIRMAN ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPARISONS TO EMPLOYEES WITH SIMILAR RESPONSIBILITIES AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO ENSURE COMPENSTATION REFLECTS MARKET STANDARDS.
IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART I, LINE 3
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE TREASURER AND SECRETARY JOINTLY OVERSAW THE 990 FILING. THE ORGANIZATION OUTSOURCED THE PREPARATION OF THE 990 FORM TO ITS CPA FIRM. THE TREASURER AND SECRETARY JOINTLY REVIEWED THE DRAFT COPY AND PRESENTED IT TO THE CHAIRMAN. THE BOARD REVIEWED THE DOCUMENT BEFORE SUBMISSION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS A WRITTEN CONFLICTS POLICY THAT PRECLUDES OFFICERS FROM MAKING ANY DECISIONS FROM WHICH THEY WILL BENEFIT FINANCIALLY. THE POLICY REQUIRES THAT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS BE DISCLOSED. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE REQUIRED TO BE REVIEWED AND DETERMINATIONS ARE MADE AS THEY ARISE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2OFFICERS' SALARIES AND SENIOR EMPLOYEES' SALARIES ARE DETERMINED BY THE CHAIRMAN ON THE BASIS OF PERFORMANCE AND COMPARISONS TO EMPLOYEES WITH SIMILAR RESPONSIBILITIES AT COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA TO ENSURE COMPENSATION REFLECTS MARKET STANDARDS.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE PUBLICLY DISCLOSED ANNUALLY BY THE IRS VIA FORM 990, AS REQUIRED OF ALL 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS. WHEN REQUIRED BY 501 (C)(3) ORGANIZATIONS, DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19
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