Council On Strategic Risks
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Council On Strategic Risks is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2018, with $6,445,581 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1025 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 1000, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 82-3106472 Since 2018
Revenue (FY2025)
$6.4M
▼ 0.4% vs prior year
Public Benefit median: $140K
Expenses (FY2025)
$5.2M
Net assets
$6.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Council On Strategic Risks— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating15 mo reserves · +20% 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 Council On Strategic Risks: 15 mo reserves · +20% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Council On Strategic Risks— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Council On Strategic Risks: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1025 Connecticut Ave Nw Ste 1000, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Public & Societal Benefit
- Subcategory
- Alliances, Advocacy & Professional Societies
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $755K (FY2018) to $6.4M (FY2025) across 8 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $435KNet assets $6.4M
Operating margin
19.6%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$6.8M
Total liabilities
$435K
Net assets
$6.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $6,445,581▼0.4% | $5,184,309▼4.3% | $6,377,840▲24.7% | $6,812,912▲25.3% | 990 |
| 2024 | $6,468,877▲72.8% | $5,418,668▲2.9% | $5,116,446▲25.8% | $5,437,411▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $3,742,950▼24.4% | $5,267,060▲58.7% | $4,066,503▼27.3% | $4,934,218▼22.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $4,950,222▲14.4% | $3,319,492▲52.5% | $5,590,290▲41.2% | $6,392,219▲55.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $4,326,697▲86.2% | $2,176,627▲81.5% | $3,959,560▲119% | $4,122,816▲113% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,323,556▲159% | $1,199,030▲102% | $1,809,490▲164% | $1,939,059▲162% | 990 |
| 2019 | $897,013▲18.8% | $593,159▲56.5% | $684,964▲79.7% | $739,524▲82.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $755,018 | $379,108 | $381,110 | $405,623 | 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.
Grants received · $13.9M total
19 grants to Council On Strategic Risks totaling $13.9M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2024 | $6,671,222 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $15,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2023 | $326,500 |
| Environmental Defense Fund Incorporated | — | 2023 | $65,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $7,500 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2022 | $3,643,350 |
| Breakthrough Energy Foundation | Nat'l security voices for clean energy | 2022 | $50,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $49,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $25,000 |
| Effective Ventures Foundation USA | Reducing existential risks | 2022 | $15,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2022 | $10,115 |
| Effective Ventures Foundation USA | Growing the council on strategic risks' nuclear security policy development and engagement with decision-makers | 2021 | $1,600,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | International development | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Maine Community Foundation Inc | Climate | 2021 | $20,000 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $12,496 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Council On Strategic Risks a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Council On Strategic Risks is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 82-3106472, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Council On Strategic Risks's EIN?
- Council On Strategic Risks's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 82-3106472.
- How much revenue does Council On Strategic Risks report?
- Council On Strategic Risks reported $6,445,581 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Council On Strategic Risks have?
- CharityIndex grades Council On Strategic Risks B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Council On Strategic Risks (EIN 82-3106472) 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.