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National Defense Briefing Series Inc

EIN 88-2300431 · Plano, TX

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To bring to the public's attention vital matters involving national security and defense to allow the public to make informed decisions when interacting with their elected government.

Income
$124,095
Spending
$193,991
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 10% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 56% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $36,312 spent. The Congressman Sam Johnson Defender of Freedom Award fundraising event. This prestigious recognition is awarded annually to a business leader who has demonstrated a lifetime of dedication and service following the example of Congressman (Col. USAF) Sam Johnson who served his country for nearly 60 years as a military officer and US Congressman, including 7 years as a prisoner of war in Viet Nam. Over 200 guests were present for this event.
  2. $7,773 spent. Great Power Competition - Russia, Iran, China and the Axis of Resistance, July2025. Panelists discussed the relationship between Russia and Iran and the latter's participation in the War in Ukraine. They showed that this war changed the way military leaders in the future will fight wars on land, but it has also challenged the rules-based order that has been in place since the end of World War II. The new dynamic is the growing economic military, political cooperation amongst Iran, the People's Republic of China, Iran and North Korea. There were 170 guests in attendance.
  3. $6,410 spent. Great Power Competition - Airpower April 2025. An expert from the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies focused on airpower. This program took a broad view: what's our national vision and strategy for a new era of great power competition and what are the implications for strategy, deterrence, joint force structure and alliances? 160 attended this briefing.
  4. $4,925 spent. Great Power Competition - Sea Power Perspective October 2025. In this zoom event, a former Deputy Chief of Naval Operations, Warfighting Systems candidly discussed viability of the carrier strike group, the threat to the U.S. Navy and how and why it will prevail in a fight with the PRC. There were 120 guests.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since September 2023.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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