National Security Technology Accelerator is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Crane, Indiana, registered in 2020, with $38,245,986 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C, and it directs about 100% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$38.2M
▲ 33.2% vs prior year
Public Safety median: $166K
Expenses (FY2024)
$41.8M
Net assets
-$7.5M
Employees
27
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 National Security Technology Accelerator: 100% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a C+ 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 National Security Technology Accelerator: 0 mo reserves · -9% margin earns a D 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 National Security Technology Accelerator: 2 of 6 checks met earns a C 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 National Security Technology Accelerator: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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The national security technology accelerator (nstxl) is a nonprofit organization that facilitates collaboration between government, industry, and academia to accelerate the development of national security technologies. nstxl serves as the consortium manager for multiple other transaction authority (ota) agreements, which enable federal agencies to engage non-traditional contractors outside the federal acquisition regulation (far) process. nstxl identifies government technology needs, refines problem statements, and connects agencies with commercial and non-defense innovators to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions. the organization manages projects through all phases of development, testing, and fielding in support of the nation's defense mission.
Revenue grew from $0 (FY2018) to $38.2M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-9.3%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$914.8M
Total liabilities
$922.3M
Net assets
-$7.5M
Salaries & benefits
$654K
2% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,245,986▲33.2% | $41,791,591▲13.5% | -$7,514,219▼58.3% | $914,808,580▲10.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $28,702,641▲13.5% | $36,806,169▲66.9% | -$4,745,955▼241% | $830,463,714▲122% | 990 |
| 2022 | $25,297,187▼86.9% | $22,053,166▼88.4% | $3,357,573▲264% | $373,596,823▲149% | 990 |
| 2021 | $193,455,372▲8001% | $190,241,248▲2932% | -$2,051,601▲60.3% | $150,147,204▲132% | 990 |
| 2020 | $2,387,937▲16.4% | $6,274,195▲276% | -$5,170,738▼1452% | $64,626,902▲132% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,051,293 | $1,668,815 | $382,478 | $27,841,063 | 990 |
| 2018 | $0 | — | $0 | $0 | 990EZ |
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: Carl Douglas Crowe — $237,026 (0.57% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Douglas Crowe | Director, S2marts | 38 | $237,026 |
| Anthony Kestranek | S2marts Deputy Director | 38 | $203,335 |
| Megan Steele-holdaway | Senior Contracts Manager | 38 | $156,352 |
| Timothy Hugo Greeff | Board Member | 1 | $45 |
| Kevin Mart Robnett | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Neill Sciarrone | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Tobler Tippins Voght | Board Member | 5 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Innovas Inc | Contract Consulting | $40,983,738 |
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Data for National Security Technology Accelerator (EIN 82-5338732) 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.