Security Studies Group
Security Studies Group focuses on defending the value of American power against the true threats we face. Both the legislative and executive branches need rapid access to concise and factual data to inform strategic re-orientation in counterterrorism and national security policy.
Security Studies Group at a glance
In short: Security Studies Group gave $4K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $4K). Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $3,944
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- Average grant
- $3,944
- Median grant
- $3,944
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Security Studies Group funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was America Matters ($4K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $4K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Matters | To Support Organization and Its Purpose | $3,944 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $58,588 | $134,912 | $3,944 | 1 |
About Security Studies Group
Based on IRS filings
Security Studies Group is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available for 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $4K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Security Studies Group is led by James Hanson, President on the 2020 filing; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
James Hanson
President
New on the 2020 filing
35 hrs/week
$75K (2020)
Bradley Patty
Senior Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Reaboi
Senior Vice President
New on the 2020 filing
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $75K, to James Hanson (President).
Frequently asked questions about Security Studies Group
How much does Security Studies Group give each year?
Security Studies Group gave $4K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Security Studies Group?
Security Studies Group is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Arlington, VA.
What is Security Studies Group's EIN?
Security Studies Group's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-5352215. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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