Institute for the Study of War
WASHINGTON, DC · Education
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). Institute for the Study of War has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR (ISW) ADVANCES AN INFORMED UNDERSTANDING OF MILITARY AFFAIRS THROUGH RELIABLE RESEARCH, TRUSTED ANALYSIS, AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION. WE ARE COMMITTED TO IMPROVING THE NATION'S ABILITY TO EXECUTE MILITARY OPERATIONS AND RESPOND TO EMERGING THREATS IN ORDER TO ACHIEVE U.S. STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES. ISW IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT, PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds Institute for the Study of War
$14.6M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $6.8M | 4 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $2M | 4 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $1.8M | 4 |
| Smith Richardson Foundation | $1.4M | 6 |
| Kovner Foundation | $830K | 2 |
| Sarah Scaife Foundation | $490K | 3 |
| Network for Good | $350K | 3 |
| Margaret and Daniel Loeb Foundation | $150K | 3 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $148K | 4 |
| Diana Davis Spencer Foundation | $100K | 2 |
Leadership
KIMBERLY KAGAN — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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