NonprofitsWashington Institute For Education And Research

Education

Washington Institute For Education And Research

WASHINGTON, DC

Total revenue

$38.5M

Total expenses

$15.0M

Net assets

$80.5M

Grants received

$90.7M

2 grants

EIN

921206307

Tax year

2024

Mission

Wier's mission is to support non-profit educational institutions whose programs align with the institute's vision.

Programs

3 programs

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: $4.1M

Research and analysis: the institute produced in-depth research reports, strategic assessments, and policy briefs examining the geopolitical dynamics of the middle east, eurasia, and other key regions. Research outputs included original analysis of authoritarian influence operations, digital warfare, and state fragility. Reports were disseminated to a global audience and used by think tanks, government analysts, and academic institutions to inform long-term strategy and policy development.

Expenses: $3.1MGrants: $3.1M

Training and capacity building

Expenses: $111K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$35.4M
Program service revenue
Investment income$3.1M
Other revenue$8K
Total revenue$38.5M

Expenses

Grants paid$3.1M
Salaries & benefits$4.5M
Fundraising
Other expenses$7.4M
Total expenses$15.0M
Total assets$82.3M
Net assets$80.5M

People

12 listed

NameRoleCompensation

MOHAMMAD TOTONJI

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

PETE MARTIN

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

MULHAM SHBEIB

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

JOEL WILLIAMS

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

HASAN ATALIB

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

AHMED ALWANI

PRESIDENT

Board

10 hrs/wk

HASSAN HASSAN

EDITOR IN CHIEF

Staff

$212K

40 hrs/wk

AZEEM IBRAHIM

SENIOR DIRECTOR, SPECIAL I

Staff

$160K

40 hrs/wk

KAMRAN BOKHARI

SENIOR DIRECTOR, HUMAN SEC

Staff

$150K

40 hrs/wk

KEVIN COWL

SENIOR DIRECTOR, DEVELOPME

Staff

$150K

40 hrs/wk

MOHAMAD-KARIM MAKHLOUF

SENIOR DIRECTOR, OPERATION

Staff

$148K

40 hrs/wk

FAYSAL ITANI

SENIOR DIRECTOR, FUTURE FR

Staff

$140K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

KAIZEN HUMAN CAPITAL

HUMAN RESOURCE CONSULTING

$161K

CAST FROM CLAY

WEBSITE DESIGN & MAINTENANCE

$144K

KAREEM SHAHEEN

EDITORIAL SERVICES

$133K

AMIE FERRIS-ROTMAN

COPY EDITING & FORMATTING SERVICES

$113K

ERIN CLARE BROWN

COPY EDITING & FORMATTING SERVICES

$112K

Grants received

Showing 2 of 2

FromAmountPurposeYear
$35.3M
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
2024
$55.4M
PROGRAM ASSISTANCE
2023

Funded by

$90.7M from 1 funder · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Fairfax Educational Foundation Inc

$90.7M · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN921206307
NTEE codeB50
Subsection03
Ruling date2023-05
Formed2023
Employees58
Volunteers0
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