AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC

Financials

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

825 21ST ST NW NO 281, WASHINGTON, DC 20006-3201

Signed the 990-EZ

Peter S Cooke, President

Phone

(801) 652-4700

Website

www.acnsl.net

Return prepared by

RMR Consulting LLC

Mission

The American College of National Security Leaders is a 501(c)3 organization that provides a unique nonpartisan voice of reason, experience, and integrity to US national security issues. Our fellows are retired admirals, generals, ambassadors, and senior government executives; and our associates are retired career military, foreign service, and national security officials. Together, we are committed to strengthening US national security by informing the debate, engaging decision-makers, and educating the public.

Program accomplishments

• Membership - Full membership is open to career US government civil servants who served in national security positions and achieved the rank of 07 or SES 1. With 110 members, our committees met virtually to review and assess global national security issues. We published papers and mentored students to advance a whole-of-government approach to national security to inform the debate, influence the decision, and inspire the next generation.
  Expenses $10,704
• Research and Education accomplishments include the following. 1. The January-February 2024 edition of Military Review featured an article produced by the American College of National Security Leaders. You can access the article at https://www.armyupress.army.mil/Journals/Military-Review/English-Edition-Archives/January-February-2024/Duty/. Intern scholars from the University of Utah's Hinckley Institute of Politics conducted the primary research, analysis, and writing. They included students from these areas of study Environmental and Sustainability Studies/ Peace and Conflict Studies, Political Science, Political Science and International Studies, and Business Administration and International Studies. 2. Fellows of the American College of National Security Leaders met with the National Security Council twice to discuss the American military manning crisis and the ACNSL concept of a presidential commission and series of state, regional, and a presidential conference to arrive at grassroots solutions. ACNSL also examined the work of the Commission on Military, National, and Public Service and provided their insights on the findings of the Commission. In May, Vice Admiral Kevin Green, US Navy, Retired; Major General Peter S. Cooke, US Army, Retired; Major General Margaret C. Wilmoth, US Army, Retired; and Major General Dennis Laich, US Army, Retired, represented the American College of National Security Leaders at the US Army War College's Civ-Mil Conference. They spoke about two ACNSL papers prepared for the ACNSL by CW4 Mike Roulier, US Army, Retired and Dianna Carson, Colonel, US Army, Retired: * Systemic Shortcomings of the All-Volunteer Force Model that Adversely Affect America's National Security * The Potential Long-Term Effects of Compromises to Recruit Quality and Senior Leader Decision-Making About National Defense, and 3. Hinckley Scholar Connor Brown, Writing and Rhetoric/ Political Science, carried out original research and analysis of military sub-Reddits, examining their commentary about recruiting and retention. His key findings were as follows and are consistent with the Department of Defense's JAMRS Futures Survey: The foremost concern revolves around the urgent need for better mental health assistance, reduction of stigmas, and the implementation of robust suicide prevention programs. Financial issues, including perceptions of being underpaid, managing finances, and recruiter transparency, emerge as significant stressors affecting military personnel. Burnout, exacerbated by staffing shortages and extended deployments, poses a considerable threat to the well-being and morale of service members. Marital and relationship stressors, stemming from frequent relocations and deployment separations, underscore the complex dynamics within military families. The pervasive issues of harassment and hazing culture within the military raise alarms about the erosion of trust and cohesion within units, necessitating ongoing reforms and cultural shifts. Reservists face unique challenges in maintaining civilian employment and job stability, highlighting the need for greater support mechanisms and legislative protections. Additionally, while some issues emerged with lower instances, they underscore the diversity of concerns within the military community, including difficulties in expressing a desire for early contract termination, challenges with recruitment due to MHS GENESIS disqualifications, and disparities in assignments, pay, and promotion equality within the Air Force.
  Expenses $9,965
• In September, ACNSL conducted a national security summit to discuss pressing ongoing issues. Panels and speakers included the following: * Today's Military Manning Crisis & What We can Learn from the Army's Reset After Vietnam * Learning from Post-Vietnam Reset * What the US Learned from NATO Summit & Service for America Summit * When Military & Civilian Leader Collaboration Fails * National Security Implications of Project 2025 * Is America Ready? The Middle East and China * National Security Outlook from the West Wing * National Security Discussion * Alliances & Global Security Diplomacy * Ensuring Proper Use & Preventing Misuse of National Guard Domestic Deployments * ACNSL Defense &Diplomacy Dinner Address. ACNSL provides a $2,000 cash award for the best national security book from the previous year. At the summit, ACNSL recognized Ambassador Herman "Hank" Cohen for his book Africa, You Have a Friend in Washington: An American Diplomat Adventures South of the Sahara. Ambassador Cohen spoke with attendees about his book, and he, accompanied by his publisher, New Academia Publishing, conducted a book signing.
  Expenses $18,503 · grants $4,180

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.

IRS record

EIN

82-1546973

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

2018

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B60)

Assets (IRS master file)

$81,820

Income (IRS master file)

$66,706

Filing history

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 82-1546973).

Questions about AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC

What is the EIN of AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC?

The employer identification number (EIN) of AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC is 82-1546973.

Is AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.

Are donations to AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS 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 AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.

Who are the officers and directors of AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 20 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $35,150 (Dianna Carson, Chief of Staff).

How much revenue does AMERICAN COLLEGE OF NATIONAL SECURITY LEADERS INC have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $66,706, expenses of $78,864 and total assets of $81,820 at year end.

Other nonprofits in WASHINGTON

• GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
  EIN 53-0196603 · last filed 990 for 2025
• HOWARD UNIVERSITY
  EIN 53-0204707 · last filed 990 for 2025
• AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
  EIN 53-0196549 · last filed 990 for 2025
• CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA
  EIN 53-0196583 · last filed 990 for 2025
• ASSOCIATION OF AMERICAN MEDICAL COLLEGES
  EIN 36-2169124 · last filed 990 for 2025
• NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
  EIN 53-0193519 · last filed 990 for 2025
• INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE ORGANIZATION
  EIN 30-0388800 · last filed 990 for 2025
• KIPP DC PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS
  EIN 74-2974642 · last filed 990 for 2025

All nonprofits in WASHINGTON · District of Columbia · Education