Center for US Global Leadership
The Center works to educate and inspire support among the American public, opinion leaders and policymakers about the importance of development and diplomacy as key to U.S. foreign policy and national security strategy.
Center for US Global Leadership at a glance
In short: Center for US Global Leadership gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $1.7M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,695,041
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,695,041
- Median grant
- $1,695,041
- Total assets
- $9,286,866
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for US Global Leadership funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Americans for Safety and Freedom ($1.7M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $1.7M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Americans for Safety and Freedom Washington, DC | Public education | $1,695,041 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,286,866 | $13,232,415 | $13,535,170 | $1,695,041 | 1 | $199,922 |
| 2024 | $8,695,139 | $7,698,502 | $10,601,042 | — | — | $251,425 |
| 2023 | $11,781,189 | $10,101,196 | $11,245,112 | — | — | $385,662 |
| 2022 | $13,026,557 | $8,722,887 | $8,407,362 | — | — | $92,497 |
| 2021 | $11,787,510 | $8,283,282 | $6,460,391 | — | — | $1,868 |
| 2020 | $9,476,210 | $10,321,237 | $6,364,635 | — | — | $22,642 |
About Center for US Global Leadership
Based on IRS filings
Center for US Global Leadership is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.7M. Net investment income was $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for US Global Leadership is led by Elizabeth Schrayer, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 6 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Elizabeth Schrayer
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Gross
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$316K (2020) → $332K (2025)
Dana Bruce
Director of Development
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$119K (2021) → $166K (2025)
Joshua Cohen
Communications Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$178K (2025)
George Ingram
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J Roskam
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sherrie Westin
Director
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Ornstein
Director
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Moore
Director
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Evelyn Farkas
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Roslyn Brock
Director
On filings since 2023
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Nauert
Director
On filings since 2024
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brigitte Gwyn
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelsey Freeman Sealens
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Fox
Director From
New on the 2025 filing
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dular Niyangoda
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$172K (2020) → $255K (2025)
Sidney Traynham
Chief Communications Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$142K (2020) → $252K (2025)
Emily Benovitz
Chief of Staff
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$141K (2023) → $161K (2025)
Andrew Tisch
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norm Coleman
Co-Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Hessler-Radelet
Secretary
Director → Secretary From, 2024
Secretary From → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Adams
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Benjamin
Co-Chair From
Co-Chair → Co-Chair From, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Murphy
Co-Chair
Co-Chair From → Co-Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (28)
- Former: Lionel C Johnson (2020–2024) — Secretary
- Former: Michelle Bekkering (2022–2024) — Director of National Engagement
- Former: CD Glin (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Michelle Grogg (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Arthur Grant (2024) — Director of National Outreach
- Former: Nikki Clifton (2024) — Director
- Former: Jill Tiefenthaler (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Chris LaVine (2023) — Policy Director
- Former: Nicole Clifton (2023) — Director From
- Former: Gary Knell (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Norman Ornstein (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alex Grant (2022) — Director of National Outreach
- Former: Amb Mark Green (2022) — Director
- Former: Emily Davis (2022) — Director of Communications
- Former: Honorable Peter J Roskam (2022) — Director
- Former: James OBrien (2022) — Director
- Former: Senator Norm Coleman (2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Ann Lewis (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jim Matheson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: John Glenn (2020–2021) — Director of Policy
- Former: Michael Gerson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy Ziuzin Schlegel (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Green (2021) — Director
- Former: Carey Campbell (2020) — Director of National Outreach
- Former: Daniel Glickman (2020) — Co-Chair
- Former: Derek Gianino (2020) — Director of National Engagement
- Former: Melissa Liberman (2020) — Director of External Relations
- Former: Michael Crow (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $332K, to Jason Gross (Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for US Global Leadership
How much does Center for US Global Leadership give each year?
Center for US Global Leadership gave $1.7M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Center for US Global Leadership?
Center for US Global Leadership reported $9.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What is Center for US Global Leadership?
Center for US Global Leadership is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $9.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for US Global Leadership operate?
Center for US Global Leadership has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Center for US Global Leadership's EIN?
Center for US Global Leadership's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3093659. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work Center for US Global Leadership funds
Public, Societal Benefit Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- I.M.P.A.C.T. Council Grants $5,000 - $20,000 · Due October 26, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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