TRUSTED FUTURE
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Plain text TRUSTED FUTURE. furp.org, nonprofit organization profile, tax years 2021–2024. https://furp.org/org/trusted-future-871332976. Retrieved 2026-11-07.
APA furp.org. (n.d.). TRUSTED FUTURE [Nonprofit organization profile; tax years 2021–2024]. Retrieved November 7, 2026, from https://furp.org/org/trusted-future-871332976
MLA “TRUSTED FUTURE.” furp.org, tax years 2021–2024, https://furp.org/org/trusted-future-871332976. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.
Retrieved 2026-11-07; covers tax years 2021–2024. Data: furp.org (index © the FURP Alliance; the records are public domain).
2024 · Form 990 · revenue $3.0M · expenses $2.9M · assets $2.7M
- EIN
- 87-1332976
- Address
- 1100 G STREET SUITE 750, WASHINGTON, DC 20005
- Website
- WWW.TRUSTEDFUTURE.ORG
- NTEE code
- W05 Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis (Public and Societal Benefit) inferred (by a small language model from the name and 990 text, confidence 0.40; not an IRS classification)
- Exempt type
- -
- Ruling date
- -
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
THIS ORGANIZATION WILL EDUCATE THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ESTABLISHING A SAFE AND SECURE DIGITAL INFRASTRUCTURE TO MAINTAIN THE TRUST OF THE PUBLIC, PARTICULARLY WHEN IT COMES TO PROTECTING PRIVACY, DETERRING AND DEFEATING ATTACKS, AND ESTABLISHING A SAFE AND SECURE ECOSYSTEM.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
None of the 5 people listed on these returns reported compensation from the organization. They are listed below.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ken Gude | SECRETARY | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| James Lamond | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Megan Troy | MEMBER | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cara Morris Stern (former) | PRESIDENT | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Mcmahon (former) | TREASURER | 2021-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN GUDE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES LAMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN TROY | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KEN GUDE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JAMES LAMOND | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MEGAN TROY | MEMBER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARA MORRIS STERN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MCMAHON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN GUDE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 3 people listed · none paid · 0 employees · 3 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARA MORRIS STERN | PRESIDENT | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM MCMAHON | TREASURER | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN GUDE | SECRETARY | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
2024 · 5 contractors · $2.9M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| NP AGENCY | WASHINGTON, DC | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $1,768,500 |
| VORTEX STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $330,000 |
| JK STRATEGIES LLC | BETHESDA, MD | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $330,000 |
| THE MSROGERS GROUP LLC | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $300,000 |
| WILSON SONSINI GOODRICH & ROSATI PC | PALO ALTO, CA | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $220,000 |
2023 · 5 contractors · $2.6M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| NP AGENCY | WASHINGTON, DC | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $1,459,000 |
| VORTEX STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $330,000 |
| JK STRATEGIES LLC | BETHESDA, MD | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $300,000 |
| THE MSROGERS GROUP LLC | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $300,000 |
| BAKER BOTTS | DALLAS, TX | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $220,000 |
2022 · 5 contractors · $3.4M
| Name | Location | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| NP AGENCY | WASHINGTON, DC | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $2,127,685 |
| VORTEX STRATEGIC CONSULTING LLC | WASHINGTON, DC | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $374,623 |
| JK STRATEGIES LLC | BETHESDA, MD | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $360,000 |
| THE MSROGERS GROUP LLC | KENNETT SQUARE, PA | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $301,410 |
| BAKER BOTTS | DALLAS, TX | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES | $240,000 |
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 | ||||||||
| $3,000,000 | $2,948,810 | $2,652,935 | $2,652,935 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,000,000 | $3,107,169 | $2,601,745 | $2,601,745 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $4,000,000 | $4,200,966 | $2,708,914 | $2,708,914 | $4,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $3,000,000 | $90,120 | $2,910,880 | $2,909,880 | $3,000,000 | $0 | $0 | 0 | 3 |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
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Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $2,948,810 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $2,728,419 | $2,728,419 | - | - | 92.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $220,081 | - | $220,081 | - | 7.5% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES & FEES | $229 | - | $229 | - | 0.0% |
| Travel | $81 | - | $81 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $2,948,810 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $3,107,169 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $2,955,475 | $2,955,475 | - | - | 95.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $60,000 | - | $60,000 | - | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $45,000 | - | $45,000 | - | 1.4% | |
| Travel | $40,751 | - | $40,751 | - | 1.3% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,000 | - | $5,000 | - | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES | $598 | - | $598 | - | 0.0% |
| Other (as described) | BANK CHARGES & FEES | $345 | - | $345 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $3,107,169 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $4,200,966 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $3,827,851 | $3,827,851 | - | - | 91.1% | |
| Fees: legal | $232,723 | - | $232,723 | - | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER BUSINESS EXPENSES | $47,414 | - | $47,414 | - | 1.1% |
| Insurance | $34,103 | - | $34,103 | - | 0.8% | |
| Travel | $22,427 | - | $22,427 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PAID MEDIA | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Other (as described) | SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | 0.2% |
| Advertising and promotion | $4,905 | - | $4,905 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $4,585 | - | $4,585 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | BUSINESS FILINGS | $1,297 | - | $1,297 | - | 0.0% |
| Office expenses | $581 | - | $581 | - | 0.0% | |
| All other expenses | $80 | - | $80 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,200,966 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $90,120 spent · pay $0 · grants $0 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fees: other services | $90,000 | $90,000 | - | - | 99.9% | |
| Office expenses | $120 | - | $120 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $90,120 | 100% |
State business registration
- Trusted Future DC, Domestic Nonprofit Corporation, Active - In Good Standing, formed 2021-06-16
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
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