In-q-tel Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Mc Lean, Virginia, registered in 2001, with $132,130,603 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 78% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$132.1M
▲ 22.0% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$134.1M
Net assets
$880.4M
Employees
206
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 In-q-tel Inc: 78% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 In-q-tel Inc: 79 mo reserves · -1% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 In-q-tel Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 In-q-tel Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Iqt identifies, evaluates, and leverages emerging commercial technologies for (see schedule o)the national security community and its allies. iqt achieves its mission by delivering best-in-class capabilities, insights, and other services to our partners through a unique global investment platform.
Revenue declined from $139.9M (FY2016) to $132.1M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-1.5%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$980.6M
Total liabilities
$100.2M
Net assets
$880.4M
Salaries & benefits
$69.2M
52% of expenses
Board members
11
9 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $132,130,603▲22.0% | $134,107,295▼5.3% | $880,418,066▼1.7% | $980,596,953▼1.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $108,260,393▼41.2% | $141,614,988▲20.5% | $895,267,270▼3.8% | $997,532,478▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $184,119,866▲10.8% | $117,541,783▲1.0% | $930,846,985▼3.5% | $1,028,036,177▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $166,203,888▼48.8% | $116,414,366▲8.7% | $965,010,946▲9.8% | $1,033,475,545▲11.4% | 990 |
| 2020 | $324,418,203▲143% | $107,062,454▼3.8% | $878,811,628▲76.9% | $928,091,629▲48.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $133,417,523▲13.1% | $111,335,879▲23.5% | $496,682,470▲1.9% | $625,162,179▼0.9% | 990 |
| 2018 | $118,015,724▲1.1% | $90,150,781▲9.9% | $487,642,576▲8.4% | $630,796,596▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $116,697,968▼16.6% | $82,011,235▼24.5% | $449,819,564▲11.0% | $590,691,641▲10.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $139,924,246 | $108,604,081 | $405,116,299 | $535,480,336 | 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.
Highest-paid: S Bowsher — $2,436,535 (1.82% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| S Bowsher | President/ceo & Trustee | 40 | $2,436,535 |
| G Hoyem | Evp, Investments | 40 | $1,177,013 |
| M Strottman | Evp, Chief Operating Officer | 40 | $1,170,398 |
| B Adams | Evp, General Counsel | 40 | $852,809 |
| A Bertone | Mng Ptnr, California | 40 | $804,106 |
| M Dicken | Evp, Capabilities | 40 | $789,043 |
| J Nelson | Evp, International | 40 | $774,358 |
| J Sobral | Chief People Officer | 40 | $764,026 |
| T Gillespie | Mng Ptnr, Washington Dc | 40 | $746,229 |
| B Jadeja | Senior Partner | 40 | $742,728 |
| E Chiu | Senior Partner | 40 | $700,589 |
| E Fox | Evp, Product Mkt & Comm | 40 | $666,179 |
| Y Zheng | Evp, Chief of Staff | 40 | $658,894 |
| S Sewall | Evp, Strategic Issues | 40 | $648,908 |
| M Crow | Chairman & Committee Chair | 5 | $42,500 |
| H Cox End 123124 | Trustee & Committee Chair | 5 | $37,500 |
| J Smith End 123124 | Trustee & Committee Chair | 5 | $37,500 |
| P Barris | Trustee & Committee Chair | 5 | $37,500 |
| B Sasse | Trustee | 5 | $35,000 |
| M Mullen | Trustee | 5 | $35,000 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Workera Corp | Technology Development | $1,343,539 |
| Arlington Consultants Group LLC | Consulting Services | $1,009,414 |
| Astranis Space Technologies Corp | Technology Development | $1,000,000 |
| Purelifi | Technology Development | $874,999 |
| Next Silicon Ltd | Technology Development | $874,999 |
2 grants totaling $103K in FY2024. All grants made by In-q-tel Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oss Society Inc | See supplemental section for grant purpose. | $65,000 |
| Unitary Fund | See supplemental section for grant purpose. | $37,500 |
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Data for In-q-tel Inc (EIN 52-2149962) 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.