Nonprofit · EIN 92-1206307
WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
Tax-exempt · FAIRFAX, VA 22030
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,640,455 | $7,349,556 | $2,290,899 | $108,110,769 | $24,910,667 | $83,200,102 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $38,490,684 | $15,039,511 | $23,451,173 | $82,294,582 | $1,819,332 | $80,475,250 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $62,477,441 | $6,763,065 | $55,714,376 | $57,608,044 | $583,967 | $57,024,077 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,153,834
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $1,636,734
- Other revenue
- $849,887
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $90,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,660,391
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $2,193,730
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $272,385
- Program services (functional)
- $3,064,550
- Management and general (functional)
- $4,285,006
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $82,294,582
- Total assets, end of year
- $108,110,769
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $24,910,667
- Net assets, end of year
- $83,200,102
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $22,526,084
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,844,014
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $71,504,447
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $11,695,655
- Gross receipts
- $9,640,455
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2023
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 for the year ended May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHMED ALWANI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 |
| HASAN ATALIB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOEL WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MULHAM SHBEIB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PETE MARTIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MOHAMMAD TOTONJI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASSAN HASSAN | EDITOR IN CHIEF Key employee | 40 | $212,000 | $0 |
| AZEEM IBRAHIM | SENIOR DIRECTOR, SPECIAL I Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,000 | $16,000 |
| MOHAMAD-KARIM MAKHLOUF | SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATION Highest-paid employee | 40 | $148,400 | $7,791 |
| FAYSAL ITANI | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FUTURE FR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $14,467 |
| KEVIN COWL | SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPME Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $0 |
| KAMRAN BOKHARI | SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN SEC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $0 |
| AHMED ALWANI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| HASAN ATALIB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MULHAM SHBEIB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE MARTIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOHAMMAD TOTONJI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HASSAN HASSAN | EDITOR IN CHIEF Key employee | 40 | $200,000 | $0 |
| AZEEM IBRAHIM | SENIOR DIRECTOR, SPECIAL INITIATIVES Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,000 | $16,000 |
| MOHAMAD-KARIM MAKHLOUF | SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $21,350 |
| FAYSAL ITANI | SENIOR DIRECTOR, FUTURE FRONTIERS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $13,650 |
| KEVIN COWL | SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPMENT AND STRATEGIC Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $0 |
| KAMRAN BOKHARI | SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN SECURITY Highest-paid employee | 40 | $150,000 | $0 |
| AHMED ALWANI | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 10 | $0 | $0 |
| HASAN ATALIB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOEL WILLIAMS | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MULHAM SHBEIB | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PETE MARTIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MOHAMMAD TOTONJI | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 4401 VILLAGE DR, FAIRFAX, VA 22030-5619
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- DR AHMED ALWANI, 4401 VILLAGE DRIVE, FAIRFAX, VA 22030
- Signed the 990
- DR AHMED ALWANI, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 800-7302
- Website
- HTTPS://WIERDC.ORG/
- Return prepared by
- GROSS MENDELSOHN & ASSOCIATES PA
Mission
WIER'S MISSION IS TO SUPPORT NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS WHOSE PROGRAMS ALIGN WITH THE INSTITUTE'S VISION.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,686,982
- POLICY DEVELOPMENT: THE INSTITUTE ADVANCED NONPARTISAN FOREIGN POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS THROUGH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT WITH U.S. POLICYMAKERS, INCLUDING CONGRESSIONAL BRIEFINGS, POLICY MEMOS, AND PRIVATE ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSIONS. KEY POLICY OUTPUTS INCLUDED DETAILED FRAMEWORKS ON COUNTERING TRANSNATIONAL THREATS, THE STRATEGIC IMPLICATIONS OF GREAT POWER COMPETITION, AND SAFEGUARDING DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS. THESE EFFORTS INFORMED DECISION-MAKING AT FEDERAL AGENCIES AND CONGRESSIONAL OFFICES, PROMOTING VALUES-BASED AND EVIDENCE-DRIVEN POLICY FORMATION.Expenses $969,419
- EDUCATION AND INSTRUCTION: THE ESTABLISHMENT, FUNDING, AND OPERATION OF POST-SECONDARY 501(C)(3) DEGREE-GRANTING INSTITUTIONS FOR THE INSTRUCTION OF STUDENTS.Expenses $238,366
- TRAINING AND CAPCITY BUILDINGExpenses $169,783 · grants $90,750
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 92-1206307
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- School
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B50)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $108,110,769
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,640,455
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $9,640,455 | $7,349,556 | $108,110,769 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $38,490,684 | $15,039,511 | $82,294,582 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $62,477,441 | $6,763,065 | $57,608,044 | XML |
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 92-1206307).
Questions about WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
- What is the EIN of WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH is 92-1206307.
- Is WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH 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 WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names DR AHMED ALWANI.
- Who are the officers and directors of WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does WASHINGTON INSTITUTE FOR EDUCATION AND RESEARCH have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,640,455, expenses of $7,349,556 and total assets of $108,110,769 at year end.
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