Cna Corporation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
84% goes to programs $0 to raise $100
Cna Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Arlington, Virginia, registered in 1991, with $151,734,291 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 84% of spending to programs.
3003 Washington Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22201 EIN 54-1558882 Since 1991
Revenue (FY2023)
$151.7M
▲ 6.6% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$149.8M
Net assets
$62.1M
Employees
707
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating84% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Cna Corporation: 84% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating5 mo reserves · +1% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cna Corporation: 5 mo reserves · +1% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Cna Corporation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cna Corporation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Research organization that specializes in objective, empirical research and analysis to help decision makers develop policies, make informed decisions, and manage problems.
What they do
Safety & security (sas) provides analysis and guidance to support evolving standards and practices and gives recommendations for improving decision-making at all levels during crisis operations. we work with senior decision-makers in federal, state, and local agencies as well as with members of the homeland security professional community of law enforcement officials, firefighters, public health officials, and emergency medical personnel. we consult with experts and officials responsible for the security issues related to transportation and to nuclear, chemical, and biological concerns. and we work with specialists in the areas of infrastructure and communications at the federal, regional, state, and local levels to improve the coordination and cooperation among these disparate decision-makers.
The systems, tactics and force development (stfd) division provides classical warfare analyses to the navy and dod focused on systems and platforms at the tactical level for great power competition. stfd conducts quantitative analyses of fleet systems and multi-mission platforms to develop performance estimates against china, russia and other threats. the division analyzes and assesses combinations of networks, sensors, weapons, and platforms to provide maritime warfighting capabilities in all warfare areas, under realistic conditions for current operations and future-force architectures.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $109.3M (FY2013) to $151.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $98.6MNet assets $62.1M
Operating margin
1.3%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$160.7M
Total liabilities
$98.6M
Net assets
$62.1M
Salaries & benefits
$110.4M
74% of expenses
Board members
14
13 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $151,734,291▲6.6% | $149,817,911▲6.6% | $62,145,775▲12.5% | $160,722,981▲3.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $142,365,190▲3.2% | $140,546,799▲0.4% | $55,229,338▲8.7% | $155,090,021▲105% | 990 |
| 2021 | $137,975,909▼2.7% | $140,037,400▲0.2% | $50,798,826▼14.4% | $75,493,999▼11.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $141,834,502▲10.8% | $139,773,224▲8.8% | $59,369,849▲7.9% | $84,909,196▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2019 | $128,032,251▲3.0% | $128,465,632▲4.1% | $55,003,994▲2.7% | $83,056,753▲8.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $124,332,976▲0.4% | $123,385,470▲1.2% | $53,548,353▲4.2% | $76,522,100▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $123,804,324▲0.7% | $121,899,149▲1.3% | $51,385,152▲2.7% | $73,165,884▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $122,949,849▲3.2% | $120,368,264▲4.3% | $50,049,164▲6.3% | $70,277,388▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $119,148,556▲5.3% | $115,401,836▲3.4% | $47,080,051▲8.8% | $68,967,304▲11.9% | 990 |
| 2014 | $113,103,301▲3.4% | $111,648,418▲3.4% | $43,290,324▲1.2% | $61,620,001▲1.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $109,336,789 | $107,980,447▼6.3% | $42,765,525▲5.1% | $60,895,793▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $115,189,236▼3.0% | $40,697,463▲5.9% | $54,912,954▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $118,718,024▼3.1% | $38,415,351▲6.1% | $55,093,899▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $122,504,352▲7.4% | $36,190,341▲3.7% | $53,358,475▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $114,113,356 | $34,884,083 | $52,772,860 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Katherine Mcgrady — $739,677 (0.49% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Katherine Mcgrady | President & Ceo, Trustee | 40 | $739,677 |
| Andrew Mara | Executive Vice President | 40 | $459,329 |
| Timothy Beres | Executive Vice President | 40 | $443,644 |
| Elisa Soto | Vp & Chief People Officer | 40 | $361,413 |
| Kim Deal | Vp & Chief Research Officer | 40 | $358,281 |
| Christine Peterson | Exec. Vp, Cfo & Treasurer | 40 | $354,836 |
| David Kaufman | Vice President & Director | 40 | $351,228 |
| David Finkelstein | Vice President & Director | 40 | $347,013 |
| Halleh Seyson | Vp & Director | 40 | $336,724 |
| Jason Thomas | Vice President | 40 | $325,311 |
| Jason Mcnamara | Sr Dir Emergency Mgmt Programs | 40 | $323,167 |
| Jeffery Peterson | Executive Vice President | 40 | $322,481 |
| Mark Rosen | Svp, Gen Counsel & Secretary | 40 | $314,728 |
| Roderick K Von Lipsey | Trustee | 3 | $54,500 |
| Robert R Blackman | Trustee Thru 12/23 | 3 | $38,250 |
| William R Burke | Trustee Thru 3/24 | 3 | $38,250 |
| Amb Wanda L Nesbitt | Trustee | 3 | $36,000 |
| Mathew Travis | Trustee | 3 | $36,000 |
| Peter V Neffenger | Trustee | 3 | $36,000 |
| Craig S Faller | Trustee | 3 | $34,500 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Dewberry Engineers Inc | Subcon On Dir Cntrct | $981,008 |
| Improving - Atlanta | Subcon On Dir Cntrct | $785,808 |
| American Correctional Association | Subcon On Dir Cntrct | $577,611 |
| Pricewaterhousecoopers LLP | Professional Service | $477,975 |
| Massachusetts Inst of Technology | Subcon On Dir Cntrct | $436,660 |
Grants received · $2.2M total
11 grants to Cna Corporation totaling $2.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Urban Institute | Grant sub-award | 2024 | $105,574 |
| Urban Institute | Grant sub-award | 2023 | $65,393 |
| Urban Institute | Grant sub-award | 2022 | $79,573 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2022 | $50,074 |
| Pew Charitable Trusts | Policy | 2021 | $179,968 |
| Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments | General support | 2020 | $1,119,956 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | National resource center on reaching underserved victims | 2018 | $40,070 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | National resource center on reaching underserved victims | 2017 | $102,722 |
| Vera Institute of Justice Inc | National resource center on reaching underserved victims | 2017 | $102,722 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean and efficient vehicles | 2016 | $150,000 |
| The Energy Foundation | To promote education and analysis on the benefits of clean and efficient vehicles; to promote education and analysis to advance renewable energy | 2015 | $181,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cna Corporation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cna Corporation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 54-1558882, based in Arlington, Virginia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cna Corporation's EIN?
- Cna Corporation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 54-1558882.
- How much revenue does Cna Corporation report?
- Cna Corporation reported $151,734,291 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cna Corporation's spending goes to programs?
- Cna Corporation spends about 84% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cna Corporation have?
- CharityIndex grades Cna Corporation A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cna Corporation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cna Corporation's latest Form 990 is $739,677, paid to Katherine Mcgrady (President & Ceo, Trustee).
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Data for Cna Corporation (EIN 54-1558882) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.