Mission
THE CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES (CSIS) IS A BIPARTISAN, NONPROFIT POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING PRACTICAL IDEAS TO ADDRESS THE WORLD'S GREATEST CHALLENGES.
Public Charity
CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES
Based in WASHINGTON, DC, CENTER FOR STRATEGIC AND INTERNATIONAL STUDIES operates as a Public Charity. The organization reported $50.3M in revenue, $66.5M in expenses, $239.9M in total assets for fiscal year 2025. Imperigo tracks 142 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $28.5M.
EIN: 521501082
WASHINGTON, DC
International Affairs, Foreign Policy, & Globalization
NTEE: Q50
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$50.3M
Total Expenses$66.5M
Total Assets$239.9M
Grant Records142
Funding Total$28.5M
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at Center for Strategic and International Studies
How Center for Strategic and International Studies divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$67
Programs
the work itself
$26
Management
running the organization
$7
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $67 for programs
$41
The csis international security program (isp) is a constant source of reliable analysis on the threats and opportunities shaping u.S
$13
The csis chair on india and emerging asia economics aims to unlock the full potential of u.S
$13
The energy and security team provides the analysis leaders need to build energy security, address global climate change, and alleviate energy injustice.They provide innovative, strategic insights and policy…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
TO SUPPORT THE ORG'S EFFORTS RELATED TO CLEAN ENERGY AND POLLUTION MITIGATION
$700,000
TO FUND A WORKING GROUP THAT RESEARCHES NUCLEAR WEAPONS POLICY AND EDUCATES THE PUBLIC.
$338,000
GENERAL SUPPORT
$200,000
CSIS CRITICAL MINERAL SUPPLY CHAINS
$100,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$1,852,750
Showing up to 5 of 142 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Aaron Myers
TRUSTEE
Andreas Dracopoulos
TRUSTEE
Andrew Taylor
TRUSTEE
Bob Schieffer
TRUSTEE
Bob Sternfels
TRUSTEE
Brad Smith
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $50.3M | $66.5M | $239.9M |
| 2024 | $59.8M | $65.1M | $249.6M |
| 2023 | $98.8M | $55.9M | $246.3M |
| 2022 | $57.4M | $48.6M | $201.9M |
| 2021 | $46.0M | $43.4M | $192.4M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $46.0M to $50.3M (+9%), with total assets most recently reported at $239.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.