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Nonprofit · EIN 88-2300431

NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC

Tax-exempt · PLANO, TX 75075

Financials

$182K$100K2024$124K$194K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$124,095$193,991-$69,896$44,935$0$44,935
December 31, 2024990$182,426$100,139$82,287$114,831$0$114,831
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$116,295
Program service revenue
$23,903
Investment income
$1,019
Net income from fundraising events
-$17,614
Other revenue
$492

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$177,480
Benefits paid to members
$671
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$10,547
Printing, publications and postage
$608
Other expenses
$4,685
Program services (functional)
$55,420

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$114,831
Total assets, end of year
$44,935
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$44,935
Cash, savings and investments
$44,935
Gross receipts
$168,059

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles DanielsPresident6$0
John CampbellVice President6$0
Ted PuchaczBoard Member6$0
Marc LiebmanBoard Member6$0
Steven SolkaSecretary6$0
Richard KanissBoard Member6$0
David AlfordBoard Member6$0
Michael BofferdingTreasurer6$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Charles DanielsPresident
Officer
2$0
John CampbellVice President
Officer
2$0
Barry BrownFormer Treasurer
Former
4$0
Ted PuchaczBoard Member
Trustee or director
1$0
Marc LeibmanSecretary
Officer
3$0
Richard KanissBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
David AlfordBoard Member
Trustee or director
0$0
Mike BofferdingTreasurer
Officer
3$0
Patty McCoyFormer Board Member
Former
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2301 GRANDVIEW DR, PLANO, TX 75075-8348
In care of
% BARRY BROWN
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
2305 S CUSTER ROAD APT 2306, McKinney TX 75072
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
Barry Brown, 2305 S Custer Road, Apt 2306, McKinney TX 75072
Signed the 990-EZ
MIchael Bofferding, Treasurer
Phone
(214) 394-7142

Mission

To bring to the public's attention vital matters involving national security and defense to allow the public to make informed decisions when interacting with their elected government.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • The Congressman Sam Johnson Defender of Freedom Award fundraising event. This prestigious recognition is awarded annually to a business leader who has demonstrated a lifetime of dedication and service following the example of Congressman (Col. USAF) Sam Johnson who served his country for nearly 60 years as a military officer and US Congressman, including 7 years as a prisoner of war in Viet Nam. Over 200 guests were present for this event.
    Expenses $36,312
  • Great Power Competition - Russia, Iran, China and the Axis of Resistance, July2025. Panelists discussed the relationship between Russia and Iran and the latter's participation in the War in Ukraine. They showed that this war changed the way military leaders in the future will fight wars on land, but it has also challenged the rules-based order that has been in place since the end of World War II. The new dynamic is the growing economic military, political cooperation amongst Iran, the People's Republic of China, Iran and North Korea. There were 170 guests in attendance.
    Expenses $7,773 · grants $1,065
  • Great Power Competition - Airpower April 2025. An expert from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies focused on airpower. This program took a broad view: what's our national vision and strategy for a new era of great power competition and what are the implications for strategy, deterrence, joint force structure and alliances? 160 attended this briefing.
    Expenses $6,410 · grants $505
  • Great Power Competition - Sea Power Perspective October 2025. In this zoom event, a former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Warfighting Systems candidly discussed viability of the carrier strike group, the threat to the U.S. Navy and how and why it will prevail in a fight with the PRC. There were 120 guests.
    Expenses $4,925 · grants $410

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
88-2300431
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B12)
Assets (IRS master file)
$44,935
Income (IRS master file)
$168,059

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$124,095$193,991$44,935XML
990December 2024$182,426$100,139$114,831XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Barry Brown
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 88-2300431).

Questions about NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC

What is the EIN of NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC is 88-2300431.
Is NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC?
The 990-N for 2023 names Barry Brown.
Who are the officers and directors of NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does NATIONAL DEFENSE BRIEFING SERIES INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $124,095, expenses of $193,991 and total assets of $44,935 at year end.

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