LAWFARE INSTITUTE
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $1.9M · expenses $2.1M · assets $833K
- EIN
- 46-2967640
- Address
- 4401 BRANDYWINE ST NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20016-4419
- Website
- www.lawfaremedia.org
- NTEE code
- W20
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- June 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Principal officer
- Benjamin Wittes (its 2013 Form 990-N)
- Form 990-N e-postcards
- 1 filed, 2013 (organizations with gross receipts normally $50,000 or less file this instead of a full Form 990) IRS data ↗
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THE LAWFARE INSTITUTE IS AN INDEPENDENT AND NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE HARD CHOICES IN NATIONAL SECURITY, LAW, AND POLICY. WE PRODUCE ACADEMIC-QUALITY ANALYSIS WITH MAGAZINE-LEVEL READABILITY AT THE PACE OF NEWS TO ENABLE INFORMED GOVERNMENT POLICY, FACT-BASED DECISION-MAKING, AND AN ENGAGED CITIZENRY.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
6 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Natalie Orpett | EXECUTIVE Editor AND DGC | 2022-2024 | $203,973 | $564,837 | 1 |
| Patrick Cole | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 2024 | $142,997 | $142,997 | 1 |
| Tyler McBrien | MANAGING EDITOR | 2024 | $123,534 | $123,534 | 1 |
| Robert Chesney | Treasurer | 2015-2024 | $0 | $79,000 | 1 |
| David M Priess (former) | COO | 2018-2023 | $74,296 | $680,326 | 1 |
| Alexander Vindman (former) | PRITZKER MILITARY FELLOW | 2021-2022 | $135,375 | $306,673 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
5 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Goldsmith | Secretary | 2015-2024 | 10 | $0 reported | 1 |
| David Kris | BOARD MEMBER | 2017-2024 | 5 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Benjamin Wittes | President | 2015-2024 | 30 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Hennessey (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2018-2021 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Susan Hennessy (former) | VICE PRESIDENT | 2017 | 40 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 3 paid, $471K · 17 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE ORPETT | EXECUTIVE Editor AND DGC | 40 | $175,316 | $0 | $28,657 | $203,973 | 1 |
| Patrick Cole | MANAGING DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,150 | $0 | $13,847 | $142,997 | 1 |
| Tyler McBrien | MANAGING EDITOR | 40 | $112,558 | $0 | $10,976 | $123,534 | 1 |
| Robert Chesney | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Goldsmith | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Wittes | President | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $272K · 21 employees · 4 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATALIE ORPETT | EXECUTIVE Editor AND DGC | 40 | $153,776 | $0 | $43,764 | $197,540 | 1 |
| David M Priess | COO | 40 | $62,115 | $0 | $12,181 | $74,296 | 1 |
| Robert Chesney | Treasurer | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Jack Goldsmith | Secretary | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| Benjamin Wittes | President | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 4 paid, $501K · 17 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID M PRIESS | COO | 40 | $156,996 | $0 | $37,408 | $194,404 | 1 |
| NATALIE ORPETT | EXECUTIVE EDITOR | 40 | $157,043 | $0 | $6,281 | $163,324 | 1 |
| ALEXANDER VINDMAN | PRITZKER MILITARY FELLOW | 40 | $129,094 | $0 | $6,281 | $135,375 | 1 |
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 10 | $7,500 | $0 | $0 | $7,500 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 3 paid, $356K · 17 employees · 5 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER VINDMAN | PRITZKER MILITARY FELLOW | 40 | $157,154 | $0 | $14,144 | $171,298 | 1 |
| DAVID M PRIESS | COO | 40 | $140,000 | $0 | $30,030 | $170,030 | 1 |
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 10 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN HENNESSEY | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $141K · 15 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID M PRIESS | COO | 40 | $126,026 | $0 | $0 | $126,026 | 1 |
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 10 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN HENNESSEY | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 6 people listed · 2 paid, $131K · 6 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID PRIESS | COO | 40 | $115,570 | $0 | $0 | $115,570 | 1 |
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 10 | $15,000 | $0 | $0 | $15,000 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN HENNESSEY | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 6 people listed · 1 paid, $15K · 5 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 10 | $15,250 | $0 | $0 | $15,250 | 1 |
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN HENNESSEY | VICE PRESIDE | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | DIRECTOR | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID PRIESS | COO | - | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 5 people listed · 1 paid, $11K · 0 employees · 50 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 5 | $11,250 | $0 | $0 | $11,250 | 1 |
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 10 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DAVID KRIS | OFFICER | 5 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SUSAN HENNESSY | VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 3 people listed · none paid
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENJAMIN WITTES | PRESIDENT | 30 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| JACK GOLDSMITH | SECRETARY | 15 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT CHESNEY | TREASURER | 5 | $0 | - | - | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2018 · 1 contractor · $100K
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES A BAKER | TAKOMA PARK, MD | BLOG WRITER | $100,001 |
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,854,596 | $2,077,455 | $832,542 | $832,542 | $1,286,268 | $558,461 | $470,504 | 17 | 4 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,900,130 | $1,670,734 | $1,055,401 | $1,055,401 | $1,702,683 | $189,826 | $74,296 | 21 | 4 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,626,237 | $1,862,252 | $739,005 | $739,005 | $1,407,840 | $218,180 | $194,404 | 17 | 3 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,522,190 | $1,522,102 | $975,020 | $975,020 | $1,440,540 | $81,432 | $131,137 | 17 | 5 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,655,542 | $1,361,690 | $974,932 | $974,932 | $1,571,334 | $78,889 | $126,027 | 15 | - |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,655,542 | $1,361,690 | $974,932 | $974,932 | $1,571,334 | $78,889 | $126,027 | 15 | - |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,170,249 | $813,797 | $681,080 | $681,080 | $1,039,217 | $130,938 | $115,570 | 6 | - |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $704,442 | $578,566 | $324,574 | $324,574 | $630,024 | $74,418 | $15,250 | 5 | - |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $429,140 | $263,821 | $198,698 | $198,698 | $333,093 | $96,047 | $11,250 | 0 | 50 |
| 2016 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $180,503 | $159,967 | $33,379 | $33,379 | $15,444 | $165,059 | - | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990EZ | ||||||||
| $123,313 | $147,240 | $19,006 | $19,006 | $121,685 | $1,628 | - | - | - |
Funders of this organization
25 grantors reported grants to this organization, $6,275,508 in all, tax years 2016 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM & FLORA HEWLETT FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2019-2023 | 11 | $2,155,000 | 2023 | $750,000 | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2024 | 7 | $1,007,929 | 2024 | $28,075 | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2021 | 4 | $905,000 | 2021 | $150,000 | show |
| JOHN S AND JAMES L KNIGHT FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2022-2024 | 3 | $745,000 | 2024 | $625,000 | show |
| PRITZKER MILITARY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $505,100 | 2023 | $100,000 | show |
| KLARMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Lawfare Institute” | 2021-2023 | 3 | $300,000 | 2023 | $100,000 | show |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF S F MARIN PENINSULA & SONOMA COUNTIES | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018-2022, 2024 | 6 | $160,000 | 2024 | $25,000 | show |
| THE SKOLL FUND | Public charity | Exact | 2023 | 1 | $114,000 | 2023 | $114,000 | show |
| SKOLL FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2022 | 1 | $100,000 | 2022 | $100,000 | show |
| CRAIG NEWMARK FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Lawfare Institute” | 2021 | 1 | $100,000 | 2021 | $100,000 | show |
| BROOKINGS INSTITUTION | Public charity | Exact | 2022 | 1 | $50,000 | 2022 | $50,000 | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2018, 2023-2024 | 3 | $36,064 | 2024 | $16,134 | show |
| GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND FOR WEALTH MANAGEMENT INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $25,500 | 2024 | $25,500 | show |
| DEMOCRACY FUND INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Lawfare Institute” | 2018 | 1 | $25,000 | 2018 | $25,000 | show |
| CHARLES KOCH FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Lawfare Institute” | 2020-2021 | 2 | $14,500 | 2021 | $7,250 | show |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2024 | 1 | $10,000 | 2024 | $10,000 | show |
| AMERICAN ONLINE GIVING FOUNDATION INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $8,080 | 2019 | $8,080 | show |
| AMAZONSMILE FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2020-2023 | 4 | $7,090 | 2023 | $836 | show |
| FORGOOD INC | DAF sponsor | Exact | 2019 | 1 | $5,182 | 2019 | $5,182 | show |
| TUNGARE MANOHAR FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2016 | 1 | $1,000 | 2016 | $1,000 | show |
| HUDSON-WEBBER FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2020 | 1 | $500 | 2020 | $500 | show |
| THE ABBIE FRIEDMAN FAM FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2024 | 1 | $363 | 2024 | $363 | show |
| PFIZER FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2021 | 1 | $100 | 2021 | $100 | show |
| THE ENGEL FOUNDATION INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2022 | 1 | $50 | 2022 | $50 | show |
| FIRST EAGLE INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT FOUNDATION | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “LAWFARE INSTITUTE” | 2020 | 1 | $50 | 2020 | $50 | show |
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Where the money went
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2024 · Form 990 · $2,077,455 spent · pay $1,124,585 · grants $0 · events $11,718
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $649,708 | $590,747 | - | $58,961 | 31.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $470,504 | $225,519 | $173,486 | $71,499 | 22.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $328,524 | $325,431 | - | $3,093 | 15.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $281,935 | $247,368 | $5,085 | $29,482 | 13.6% | |
| Other (as described) | PODCAST | $170,555 | $170,555 | - | - | 8.2% |
| Pension plan contributions | $43,043 | $35,843 | $3,815 | $3,385 | 2.1% | |
| Office expenses | $34,132 | $1,312 | $32,820 | - | 1.6% | |
| Travel | $30,888 | $26,760 | - | $4,128 | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $23,368 | $12,528 | $10,840 | - | 1.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $22,000 | - | $22,000 | - | 1.1% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $11,718 | $11,718 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $7,525 | - | $7,525 | - | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,976 | - | $2,976 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other employee benefits | $579 | $579 | - | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,077,455 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,670,734 spent · pay $1,043,295 · grants $0 · events $6,729
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $753,043 | $650,658 | $50,296 | $52,089 | 45.1% | |
| Fees: other services | $334,406 | $334,406 | - | - | 20.0% | |
| Information technology | $130,326 | $86,965 | $22,546 | $20,815 | 7.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PODCAST | $107,648 | $107,648 | - | - | 6.4% |
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| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $74,296 | $18,573 | $37,149 | $18,574 | 4.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $62,077 | $55,264 | $3,171 | $3,642 | 3.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $61,890 | $49,512 | $8,046 | $4,332 | 3.7% | |
| Office expenses | $26,155 | $1,201 | $24,954 | - | 1.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,370 | - | $7,370 | - | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,729 | $6,679 | - | $50 | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $6,139 | $3,650 | $1,009 | $1,480 | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $4,466 | - | $4,466 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,200 | - | $4,200 | - | 0.3% | |
| Total | $1,670,734 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,862,252 spent · pay $1,064,643 · grants $0 · events $6,814
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $480,757 | $480,757 | - | - | 25.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $350,022 | $305,822 | $44,200 | - | 18.8% | |
| Payroll taxes | $284,615 | $284,615 | - | - | 15.3% | |
| Information technology | $226,309 | $182,260 | $44,049 | - | 12.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $194,404 | $48,601 | $97,202 | $48,601 | 10.4% | |
| Other (as described) | WRITER PAYMENTS | $115,500 | $115,500 | - | - | 6.2% |
| Other employee benefits | $104,867 | $104,867 | - | - | 5.6% | |
| Other (as described) | DIGITAL SOCIAL CONTRACT | $24,115 | $24,115 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Other (as described) | EDITING EXPENSES | $16,991 | $16,991 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Fees: legal | $16,405 | $16,405 | - | - | 0.9% | |
| Office expenses | $14,701 | - | $14,701 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PODCAST AND HOSTING SER | $9,288 | $9,288 | - | - | 0.5% |
| All other expenses | $8,371 | - | $8,371 | - | 0.4% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $6,814 | $6,515 | $150 | $149 | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $5,545 | - | $5,545 | - | 0.3% | |
| Travel | $2,086 | $2,086 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,462 | $1,462 | - | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,862,252 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $1,522,102 spent · pay $779,062 · grants $0 · events $3,697
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $601,905 | $599,605 | $2,300 | - | 39.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $379,389 | $379,389 | - | - | 24.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $210,115 | $210,115 | - | - | 13.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $131,137 | $32,784 | $65,569 | $32,784 | 8.6% | |
| Other employee benefits | $58,421 | $58,421 | - | - | 3.8% | |
| Other (as described) | WRITER PAYMENTS | $53,000 | $53,000 | - | - | 3.5% |
| Information technology | $23,820 | $23,820 | - | - | 1.6% | |
| Other (as described) | EDITING EXPENSES | $14,120 | $14,120 | - | - | 0.9% |
| Office expenses | $8,665 | - | $8,665 | - | 0.6% | |
| All other expenses | $8,524 | $8,524 | - | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | ROYALTY PAYMENTS | $8,347 | $8,347 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,035 | $6,035 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Travel | $5,849 | $4,553 | $60 | $1,236 | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL FEES | $5,426 | - | $5,426 | - | 0.4% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $3,697 | $674 | $3,023 | - | 0.2% | |
| Insurance | $3,652 | - | $3,652 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $1,522,102 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $1,361,690 spent · pay $433,501 · grants $0 · events $1,148
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $721,299 | $721,299 | - | - | 53.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $193,097 | $193,097 | - | - | 14.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $126,027 | $31,507 | $63,013 | $31,507 | 9.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $80,880 | - | $80,880 | - | 5.9% | |
| Occupancy | $72,000 | - | $72,000 | - | 5.3% | |
| Other (as described) | WRITER PAYMENTS | $39,000 | $39,000 | - | - | 2.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $33,497 | - | $33,497 | - | 2.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $26,615 | $26,615 | - | - | 2.0% | |
| Information technology | $18,485 | $18,485 | - | - | 1.4% | |
| Office expenses | $16,639 | - | $1,700 | $14,939 | 1.2% | |
| Other (as described) | EDITING EXPENSES | $15,194 | $15,194 | - | - | 1.1% |
| Other (as described) | ROYALTY PAYMENTS | $6,823 | $6,823 | - | - | 0.5% |
| Insurance | $3,652 | - | $3,652 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $3,371 | $1,674 | $1,570 | $127 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL FEES | $3,306 | - | $3,306 | - | 0.2% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $1,148 | $220 | $816 | $112 | 0.1% | |
| Travel | $657 | $169 | - | $488 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,361,690 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $813,797 spent · pay $319,639 · grants $0 · events $8,180
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $315,128 | $315,128 | - | - | 38.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $115,570 | $70,894 | $23,320 | $21,356 | 14.2% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $96,472 | $77,006 | $19,466 | - | 11.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $68,063 | - | $68,063 | - | 8.4% | |
| Office expenses | $54,518 | $25,946 | $3,881 | $24,691 | 6.7% | |
| Other (as described) | WRITER PAYMENTS | $42,250 | $42,250 | - | - | 5.2% |
| Other employee benefits | $39,534 | - | $39,534 | - | 4.9% | |
| Occupancy | $20,440 | - | $20,440 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | EDITING EXPENSES | $15,909 | $15,909 | - | - | 2.0% |
| Information technology | $15,516 | $15,516 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $8,180 | $3,126 | $4,788 | $266 | 1.0% | |
| Travel | $7,853 | $1,974 | $616 | $5,263 | 1.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MISC | $5,792 | - | $4,002 | $1,790 | 0.7% |
| Insurance | $3,652 | - | $3,652 | - | 0.4% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL FEES | $3,074 | - | $3,074 | - | 0.4% |
| All other expenses | $1,846 | $988 | $858 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $813,797 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $578,566 spent · pay $67,512 · grants $0 · events $8,062
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $172,753 | $158,753 | $14,000 | - | 29.9% | |
| Other (as described) | WRITER PAYMENTS | $131,901 | $131,901 | - | - | 22.8% |
| Other (as described) | EDITING EXPENSES | $71,969 | $71,969 | - | - | 12.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $46,057 | - | $46,057 | - | 8.0% | |
| Information technology | $42,171 | $42,171 | - | - | 7.3% | |
| Office expenses | $31,435 | $25,211 | $6,224 | - | 5.4% | |
| Other (as described) | TAXES | $20,645 | - | $20,645 | - | 3.6% |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $15,250 | $15,250 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Occupancy | $12,250 | - | $12,250 | - | 2.1% | |
| Travel | $10,250 | - | - | $10,250 | 1.8% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $8,062 | $2,945 | $2,172 | $2,945 | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MISC | $7,557 | - | $258 | $7,299 | 1.3% |
| Other employee benefits | $5,111 | - | $5,111 | - | 0.9% | |
| All other expenses | $2,061 | $823 | $1,238 | - | 0.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $1,094 | - | $1,094 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $578,566 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $263,821 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: management | $201,400 | $201,400 | $0 | $0 | 76.3% | |
| Information technology | $28,339 | $26,457 | $1,882 | $0 | 10.7% | |
| All other expenses | $10,320 | $6,512 | $22 | $3,786 | 3.9% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK & CORPORATE FILING | $4,696 | $0 | $4,696 | $0 | 1.8% |
| Other (as described) | MEALS | $4,661 | $0 | $4,661 | $0 | 1.8% |
| Travel | $4,512 | $4,512 | $0 | $0 | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | RENT & UTILITIES | $4,098 | $0 | $4,098 | $0 | 1.6% |
| Office expenses | $2,751 | $0 | $2,751 | $0 | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $1,887 | $1,887 | $0 | $0 | 0.7% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING & POSTAGE | $1,157 | $1,157 | $0 | $0 | 0.4% |
| Total | $263,821 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990EZ · $159,967 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $126,900 | 79.3% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $32,439 | 20.3% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $628 | 0.4% | |
| Total | $159,967 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990EZ · $147,240 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fees to independent contractors | $136,448 | 92.7% | |
| Other expenses (detail on Schedule O) | $9,321 | 6.3% | |
| Printing, publications, postage | $1,152 | 0.8% | |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, maintenance | $319 | 0.2% | |
| Total | $147,240 | 100% |
State business registration
- LAWFARE INSTITUTE (THE) DC, Foreign Nonprofit Corporation, Active - In Good Standing, formed 2014-05-07
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Trademarks
1 US trademark, 1 live.
- The Lawfare Institute 1 marks, DC FUZZY medium confidence: same name (governing-board words and legal endings aside) and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAWFARE | 97339076 | 2022-03-30 | Registered | TRCFECO2, file of 2024-03-27 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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