2026-04-15T11:32:07-04:00 2025-04-30 990 2024-08-22 994641608 Geopolitical Insight and Education Foundation GEOP 2028199620 1717 N ST NW STE 1 WASHINGTON DC 20036 Bennett Iorio President 2028199620 2026-04-16 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X Bennett Iorio 1717 N ST NW STE 1 WASHINGTON DC 20036 580100 false X www.giefoundation.net X 2024 DC GIEF promotes social welfare by informing policy decisions on issues affecting democratic stability. We use research to identify systemic bottlenecks and advocate through public education and direct policy advocacy for the implementation of evidence-based interventions to improve governance security environmental sustainability and technological adaptation. 5 3 0 0 0 0 0 580100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 580100 0 0 0 0 0 11720 0 0 45466 0 447836 0 459556 0 120544 0 132864 0 12217 0 120647 GIEF promotes social welfare by informing policy decisions on issues affecting democratic stability. We use research to identify systemic bottlenecks and advocate through public education and direct policy advocacy for the implementation of evidence-based interventions to improve governance security environmental sustainability and technological adaptation. false false 355438 0 0 GIEF engaged directly with policymakers legislative staff and regulatory agencies to advocate for specific policy changes identified through its research-based bottleneck framework. Activities included targeted outreach and briefings focused on governance improvement systemic risk reduction and democratic stability. This reporting period reflects initial program establishment and early engagement activities. Because policy influence is an intangible output specific legislative or regulatory outcomes cannot yet be measured; however the longer-term goal is to achieve concrete policy adoption in priority areas including AI governance and institutional resilience. Activity volume and measurable outcomes will be reported in subsequent years as programs mature. 32740 0 0 GIEF conducts in-depth policy research that forms the evidence base for its advocacy work. The organization applies an Importance Neglectedness Tractability INT framework to identify topics where targeted advocacy can have meaningful impact. Research focuses on governance challenges institutional effectiveness technological adaptation and systems affecting public welfare in domestic and international contexts. Each project is designed to produce specific actionable policy recommendations for direct engagement with decision-makers. Well-researched recommendations are more likely to be adopted by policymakers contributing to improved governance and democratic stability. GIEF published 1 research report on technology and research integrity and 7 commentaries on governance and international policy issues. The longer-term objective is to build a sustained body of evidence that directly informs legislative and regulatory decisions across priority areas including AI governance institutional resilience and democratic stability. 2359 0 0 GIEF makes its research findings freely accessible to the public through open-access publication of all research outputs on giefoundation.net and distribution of key findings via social media platforms including LinkedIn and X Twitter. The objective is to ensure that policy-relevant research reaches not only decision-makers but also the broader public supporting informed civic engagement and democratic stability. 0 0 0 390537 false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false true 1 0 0 false false false false true true false false 0 false false false false false 5 3 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true false false false false false DC X Bennett Iorio 2028199620 1717 N ST NW STE 1 WASHINGTON DC 20036 Bennett Iorio President and Director 40.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Ines Viana Treasurer and Director 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Erik Reisenfeld Secretary and Director 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Thomas Walsh Chair and Director 0.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Francesca Sturiale Director 18.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 0 580100 0 580100 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 580100 0 0 0 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 11720 3675 8045 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 90000 90000 0 0 1906 0 1906 0 0 0 0 0 10000 10000 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 31800 31800 0 0 0 0 0 0 22 0 22 0 386 62 324 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 466 0 0 466 0 0 0 0 300000 255000 0 45000 10380 0 10380 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Bank/merchant fees 216 0 216 0 Membership dues 1115 0 1115 0 Filing fees 1480 0 1480 0 Other misc 65 0 65 0 0 0 0 0 459556 390537 23553 45466 0 0 0 0 0 132107 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 757 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 132864 0 12217 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 12217 X 0 120647 0 0 0 120647 0 132864 120544 103 0 0 0 0 X false false false RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Europe Including Iceland and Greenland 0 6 Program services Research communications project management support and content development in support of the organizations policy advocacy programs and research programs 42495 0 6 0 6 42495 42495 false false false false false false Francesca Sturiale Individual is a board member of the organisation 8775 Operations consulting services fees false Erik Reisenfeld Individual is an officer and director of the organization 1025 Legal consulting services fees false Ines Viana Individual is an officer and director of the organization 1920 Marketing consulting services fees false Item B - Amended Return The original Form 990 for the tax year August 22 2024 through April 30 2025 incorrectly reported compensation for officers directors trustees and key employees in Part VII based on the full fiscal year period August 2024 - April 2025 rather than the calendar year ending within the tax year as required by the Instructions for Form 990. The applicable calendar year was January 1 - December 31 2024; as the organization commenced operations in August 2024 the corrected Part VII reflects only compensation paid August 2024 through December 31 2024. Compensation paid January 1 through April 30 2025 will be reported on the short-period return for May 1 - December 31 2025 as part of the calendar year 2025 compensation reporting. Part VI, Line 11a The draft Form 990 is distributed to all board members at least two weeks prior to filing. Board members review the return individually and raise any questions with the Operations officer before a designated board meeting. The full board reviews and approves the return by majority vote with approval documented in the meeting minutes. The Form 990 is not filed until board approval is confirmed. Part VI, Line 12c GIEF requires all directors officers employees contractors and volunteers to disclose actual potential or perceived conflicts in writing before any related transaction occurs. Upon disclosure the board reviews material facts the Interested Person recuses and disinterested directors vote on whether a conflict exists. If confirmed the board investigates alternatives and determines whether the transaction is in the organizations best interests before proceeding. Conflicts discovered after the fact trigger investigation and corrective action up to removal or termination. All covered persons complete annual written disclosure statements and the board conducts periodic reviews of compensation and partnership arrangements to ensure compliance with charitable purposes and avoid excess benefit transactions. All disclosures and determinations are documented in board minutes. Part VI, Line 19 The organization made its governing documents conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public upon request. Requests may be submitted by contacting the organization at its principal address at 1717 N St NW Suite 1 Washington DC 20036 by telephone at 202 819-9620 or via the contact form at www.giefoundation.net. Part VI Line 1 | Explanation:| The organization reports three independent voting members of the governing body for the 2024 2025 tax year. Certain directors received limited compensation less than $10,000 for professional services provided to the organization in a capacity separate from their roles as members of the governing body. No director received compensation for services performed in their capacity as a board member. These payments were for specialized services unrelated to governance responsibilities.