Washington Institute For Education and Research is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2023, with $38,490,684 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 62% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$38.5M
▼ 38.4% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$15.0M
Net assets
$80.5M
Employees
58
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 Washington Institute For Education and Research: 62% 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 Washington Institute For Education and Research: 64 mo reserves · +61% 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 Washington Institute For Education and Research: 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 Washington Institute For Education and Research: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Wier's mission is to support non-profit educational institutions whose programs align with the institute's vision.
Thought leadership: the institute hosted a series of public and closed-door events featuring leading scholars, diplomats, and practitioners to address global security challenges. its staff published editorials, commentaries, and expert interviews across major media outlets, elevating public understanding of complex geopolitical issues. additionally, the institute curated expert panels and symposiums that fostered interdisciplinary dialogue and amplified underrepresented voices in global affairs discourse.
Research and analysis: the institute produced in-depth research reports, strategic assessments, and policy briefs examining the geopolitical dynamics of the middle east, eurasia, and other key regions. research outputs included original analysis of authoritarian influence operations, digital warfare, and state fragility. reports were disseminated to a global audience and used by think tanks, government analysts, and academic institutions to inform long-term strategy and policy development.
Revenue declined from $62.5M (FY2023) to $38.5M (FY2024) across 2 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
60.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$82.3M
Total liabilities
$1.8M
Net assets
$80.5M
Salaries & benefits
$4.5M
30% of expenses
Board members
6
6 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $38,490,684▼38.4% | $15,039,511▲122% | $80,475,250▲41.1% | $82,294,582▲42.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $62,477,441 | $6,763,065 | $57,024,077 | $57,608,044 | 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: Hassan Hassan — $212,000 (1.41% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hassan Hassan | Editor In Chief | 40 | $212,000 |
| Azeem Ibrahim | Senior Director, Special I | 40 | $160,000 |
| Kamran Bokhari | Senior Director, Human Sec | 40 | $150,000 |
| Kevin Cowl | Senior Director, Developme | 40 | $150,000 |
| Mohamad-karim Makhlouf | Senior Director, Operation | 40 | $148,400 |
| Faysal Itani | Senior Director, Future Fr | 40 | $140,000 |
| Ahmed Alwani | President | 10 | — |
| Hasan Atalib | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joel Williams | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mohammad Totonji | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mulham Shbeib | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Pete Martin | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Kaizen Human Capital | Human Resource Consulting | $160,550 |
| Cast From Clay | Website Design & Maintenance | $143,654 |
| Kareem Shaheen | Editorial Services | $132,660 |
| Amie Ferris-rotman | Copy Editing & Formatting Services | $113,421 |
| Erin Clare Brown | Copy Editing & Formatting Services | $112,273 |
1 grant totaling $3.1M in FY2024. All grants made by Washington Institute For Education and Research →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone College | General support | $3,128,277 |
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Data for Washington Institute For Education and Research (EIN 92-1206307) 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.