THE APPLICANT'S ACTIVITIES ARE FOR THE PURPOSE OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ON ISSUES RELATED TO NATIONAL SECURITY AS WELL AS LEVERAGING RELATIONSHIPS TO BRING TOGETHER LEADERS ACROSS INDUSTRIES AND THE COUNTRY TO CONVENE FOR THE PURPOSE OF MUTUAL EDUCATION AND DISCUSSION ON NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES AND DEVELOPING CHANGES IN THE FIELD. ACCORDINGLY, THE APPLICANT'S ACTIVITIES ARE LARGELY FOCUSED ON TWO PRONGS (1) EDUCATING THE PUBLIC BY PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS ON ISSUES IN NATIONAL SECURITY, AND (2) FACILITATING CONVERSATIONS AMONG THINKERS AND LEADERS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Florida.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers nationwide | $40k $43k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $19k $21k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CREATIVE DEFENSE FOUNDATION reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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