Counter Extremism Project United Inc
To educate the public on the financing and support of terrorist and extremist groups and the threat they pose to the formation of free democratic institutions; and mobilizing public opinion to end support for such terrorist and extremist groups and promoting equality, justice, tolerance, and free democratic institutions.
Counter Extremism Project United Inc at a glance
In short: Counter Extremism Project United Inc gave $7.5M across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $7.5M), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $7,462,350
- -18.4% vs 2022
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2022
- Average grant
- $7,462,350
- +63.1% vs 2022
- Median grant
- $7,462,350
- Total assets
- $2,154,727
- -31.8% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Counter Extremism Project United Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Donors Trust Inc ($7.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 9 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Counter Extremism Project United Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2020 to 2023 (+14%). 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $5.9M (2021) to $9.2M (2022). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $7.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA | General support to carry out educational and charitable purposes. | $7,462,350 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,154,727 | $8,080,751 | $9,100,195 | $7,462,350 | 1 | $4,035 |
| 2022 | $3,159,756 | $11,034,793 | $10,722,310 | $9,150,000 | 2 | $165 |
| 2021 | $2,858,159 | $8,068,313 | $7,766,366 | $5,873,059 | 3 | $450 |
| 2020 | $2,360,874 | $6,058,608 | $8,774,302 | $6,570,000 | 3 | $3,338 |
About Counter Extremism Project United Inc
Based on IRS filings
Counter Extremism Project United Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7.5M. Net investment income was $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Counter Extremism Project United Inc is led by David Ibsen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
David Ibsen
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $111K (2023)
Robert Benton
Secretary & Director of Operations
Secretary → Secretary & Director of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $104K (2023)
Mark D. Wallace Chief
Executive Officer & Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$390K (2021) → $357K (2023)
Henley Old
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jolie J. Davis
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Mark D. Wallace (2020) — CEO & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $357K, to Mark D Wallace Chief (Executive Officer & Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Counter Extremism Project United Inc
How much does Counter Extremism Project United Inc give each year?
Counter Extremism Project United Inc gave $7.5M across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990. In 2022 it gave $9.2M across 2 grants.
How large is Counter Extremism Project United Inc?
Counter Extremism Project United Inc reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.1M.
Where does Counter Extremism Project United Inc operate?
Counter Extremism Project United Inc has awarded grants in New York, Virginia.
What is Counter Extremism Project United Inc's EIN?
Counter Extremism Project United Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-0878718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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