Center for Arms Control and
A nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to enhancing international peace and security in the 21st century, thereby retaining its focus on nuclear weapons but expanding to include other present emerging security threats.
Center for Arms Control and at a glance
In short: Center for Arms Control and gave $175K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $175K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $175,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $175,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $175,000
- Total assets
- $6,376,934
- +7.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Center for Arms Control and
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Center for Arms Control and
Who Center for Arms Control and funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Council for a Livable World ($175K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Center for Arms Control and gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $150K (2020) to $175K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $175K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Council for a Livable World Washington, DC | Lobbying grant | $175,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6,376,934 | $1,289,993 | $1,490,265 | $175,000 | 1 | $170,944 |
| 2023 | $5,955,522 | $1,550,208 | $1,183,932 | $175,000 | 1 | $161,280 |
| 2022 | $5,235,877 | $1,487,854 | $1,034,131 | $156,451 | 1 | $108,795 |
| 2021 | $5,566,353 | $789,523 | $1,088,459 | $175,000 | 1 | $91,203 |
| 2020 | $5,466,178 | $514,898 | $990,358 | $150,000 | 1 | $53,379 |
About Center for Arms Control and
Based on IRS filings
Center for Arms Control and is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $175K. Net investment income was $171K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Arms Control and is led by John Tierney, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Tierney
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$137K (2020) → $266K (2024)
Peter W Galbraith
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Erath
Senior Policy Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024)
Cain Farmer
Controller
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$41K (2020) → $98K (2024)
Jim Walsh
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sam Knight
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spencer P Boyer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Perry
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Appleton
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sharon Squassoni
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tess Bridgeman
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Togzhan Kassenova
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward Levine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Susan Burk (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Ed Levine (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Gregory Terryn (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Mallory Stewart (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Phil Coyle (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $266K, to John Tierney (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Arms Control and
How much does Center for Arms Control and give each year?
Center for Arms Control and gave $175K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $175K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Arms Control and?
Center for Arms Control and reported $6.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.3M.
What is Center for Arms Control and?
Center for Arms Control and is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $6.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Arms Control and operate?
Center for Arms Control and has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Center for Arms Control and's EIN?
Center for Arms Control and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2693322. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 3, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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