Mission
Business Executives for National Security (BENS) is a nationwide network of elite business leaders committed to helping national security agencies through private sector expertise and best practices. Founded in 1982, BENS works collaboratively with senior national security officials to provide actionable solutions to complex security challenges. They operate nonpartisan and at no cost to the government, emphasizing ethical conduct and continuous improvement.
Basic Information
Founded in
1982
EIN
52-1271179
Total Assets
$20.59 million
At a Glance

Actionable Solutions
Utilizing best practices from the private sector to assist in solving business challenges in the national security enterprise.

Member Driven and Financed
Members participate individually, and government funding is not accepted.

A Trusted and Neutral Partner
Focused solely on strengthening U.S. security and the national security enterprise.
Upcoming Events

Gripping Talk On Data and Privacy with Investigative Journalist Byron Tau
2024-11-07
A discussion led by journalist Byron Tau on data privacy.
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Sporting Clays and Discussion on Geopolitics
2024-11-15
A morning of sporting clays and discussion on geopolitics.
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Overall Score
62
44
/100
Program Expense Ratio
80.82%
14
/20
Program Revenue Growth
0.00%
2
/20
Leverage Ratio
0.458
8
/20
Working Capital Ratio
1.391
12
/20
Fundraising Efficiency
2.471
8
/20
Latest Filing Data: Form 990
Fiscal Year:2022
Source:Source: Self-reported by organization
Financial Details
Revenue
Category | Amount | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Contributions, Gifts, and Grants | 7.426M | 107.89% |
Program Services | 0 | 0.00% |
Investment Income | 209.1K | 3.04% |
Sales of Non-Inventory Assets | -130.3K | -1.89% |
Other Notable Sources | 63.02K | 0.92% |
Total Revenue | 6.884M | 100.00% |
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