Civic Intelligence

The Bastion I Institute

EIN 88-0710858 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

Two oceans have always separated america from her great power adversaries and violent extremist organizations alike, but in today's interconnected world, america's neighborhood has drastically expanded, and the foreign policy decisions of our nation, and those around the globe, have a direct impact on the daily lives of every american.the bastion institute strives to bring together some of the brightest minds across the country to discuss the path toward strengthening america's leadership and standing on the international stage.

600 Pennsylvania Ave SE Box 15368Washington, DC 20003

thebastioninstitute.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

36th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 36% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

37th percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 37% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

89th percentile

49%

Higher net margin than 89% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

55th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 55% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

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

Asset Growth

95th percentile

137%

Faster asset growth than 95% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

44%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets36th percentile

Assets

Up

$788,152

Up $455,168 (+137%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$785

Down $17,199 (-96%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$787,367

Up $472,367 (+150%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue37th percentileNet Margin89th percentile

Revenue

Up

$962,000

Up $293,000 (+44%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$489,633

Down $69,854 (-12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$472,367

Up $362,854 (+331%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth95th percentile

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

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2022: $225,900Liabilities 2022: $20,413Net Assets 2022: $205,4872022Assets 2023: $332,984Liabilities 2023: $17,984Net Assets 2023: $315,0002023Assets 2024: $788,152Liabilities 2024: $785Net Assets 2024: $787,3672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$788,152
Liabilities$785
Net Assets$787,367
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

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

$1.0M$500K$0Revenue 2022: $536,000Expenses 2022: $330,513Net Income 2022: $205,4872022Revenue 2023: $669,000Expenses 2023: $559,487Net Income 2023: $109,5132023Revenue 2024: $962,000Expenses 2024: $489,633Net Income 2024: $472,3672024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$962,000
Expenses$489,633
Net Income$472,367
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$788,152
Liabilities
$785
Net assets
$787,367
Revenue
$962,000
Expenses
$489,633
Net income
$472,367
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.88$0.01$7.87$9.62$4.90$4.72
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.33$0.18$3.15$6.69$5.59$1.10
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.26$0.20$2.05$5.36$3.31$2.05
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 17, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$962,000
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Two oceans have always separated america from her great power adversaries and violent extremist organizations alike, but in today's interconnected world, america's neighborhood has drastically expanded, and the foreign policy decisions of our nation, and those around the globe, have a direct impact on the daily lives of every american.the bastion institute strives to bring together some of the brightest minds across the country to discuss the path toward strengthening america's leadership and standing on the international stage.

The bastion institute (tbi) conducted multiple panel discussions across the country that featured conversations around american strength, national security, and diplomatic policy.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$332,984$788,152▲ $455,168
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$315,000$787,367▲ $472,367
Pd in Cap Srpls Land Bldg Eqp Fund$0$0→ $0
Cap Stk Tr Prin Current Funds$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$332,984$788,152▲ $455,168
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$17,984$785▼ $17,199
Total Liabilities$17,984$785▼ $17,199
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$315,000$787,367▲ $472,367
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$332,984$788,152▲ $455,168
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay55th percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Morgan OrtagusChair/board Member
Col Dave TrotterBoard Member
Kent LukenBoard Member
Michael AllenBoard Member
Peter RoughBoard Member
Rachel PearsonBoard Member
Richard GoldbergBoard Member
Roger ZakheimBoard Member
Bryan KraberExecutive Director
Barry JacksonTreasurer/secretary/board Member
Les WilliamsonAssistant Treasurer

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Socko Strategies LLCStrategic Consulting1101 30TH ST NW STE 125, Washington, DC 20007$102,000
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$962,000
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$962,000
Change in Net Assets
$472,367
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$249,633
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$240,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$240,000--$240,000
Fees for Services Other$125,932$27,644-$153,576
Conferences and Meetings$68,602--$68,602
Fees for Services Legal-$20,495-$20,495
Travel$3,321--$3,321
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,356-$2,356
Office Expenses-$77-$77
Other Expenses-$50-$50
Total Functional Expenses$437,855$51,778$0$489,633
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Polaris National Security Foundation IncBeverly, MA501(c)(3)TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION$240,000
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
Backup withholding compliance
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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 board will be given a set amount of time to review the 990 before it is filed.”

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

“Each covered official shall disclose any and all facts that may be construed as a conflict of interest, both through an annual disclosure process and whenever such actual or potential conflict arises. The board of directors recognizes that conflicts of interest are not uncommon, and that not all conflicts of interest are necessarily harmful to the corporation. Covered officials are nonetheless encouraged to err on the side of disclosure.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“UPON REQUEST”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Bastion I Institute
EIN
88-0710858
Phone
2146767442
Address
600 PENNSYLVANIA AVE SE BOX 15368, WASHINGTON, DC 20003

Signing Officer

Name
Bryan Kraber
Title
Executive Director
Phone
2146767442
Signed
2025-11-17
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Bryan Kraber
Formed
2022
Legal Domicile
De
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
26

Preparer

Firm
Atchley & Associates Llp
Address
1005 LA POSADA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TX 78752
Preparer
Renae Duncan
Phone
5123462086
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Contract services: program service expenses 23,932. Management and general expenses 27,644. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 51,576. Strategic consulting: program service expenses 102,000. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 102,000.”

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