THE MARATHON INITIATIVE
Data sourced from IRS 990 public filings
THE MARATHON INITIATIVE THE MISSION OF THE MARATHON INITIATIVE IS TO DEVELOP THE DIPLOMATIC, MILITARY, AND ECONOMIC STRATEGIES THAT THE UNITED STATES NEEDS TO NAVIGATE PROTRACTED COMPETITIONS WITH GREAT POWER RIVALS. MOTIVATED BY THE CONVICTION THAT STRATEGY IS POSSIBLE AND NECESSARY, MARATHON'S FOCUS IS ON DEVELOPING SUCH STRATEGIES THROUGH DEEP, RIGOROUS, AND INDEPENDENT RESEARCH, INFORMED BY HISTORY, GEOGRAPHY, AND SCHOLARSHIP. MARATHON'S GOAL IS TO EQUIP AMERICA AND ITS LEADERS WITH STRATEGIES FOR THE HARDEST PROBLEMS OF GREAT POWER COMPETITION, STRATEGIES THAT ARE OF THE UTMOST RIGOR BUT AT THE SAME TIME RELEVANT, REALISTIC, AND VIABLE.
THE MARATHON INITIATIVE has received 15 grants from 9 known foundation funders. Revenue decreased from $1,073,838 in 2023 to $842,245 in 2024. Most recent reported revenue: $842,245.
Annual Revenue
$842,245
Known Funders
9
Grants Received
15
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $842,245 | $1,103,669 | $166,369 |
| 2023 | $1,073,838 | $1,306,159 | $361,828 |
| 2022 | $1,212,277 | $1,128,713 | $403,359 |
| 2021 | $1,570,234 | $1,250,439 | $319,795 |
Top Funders
GREENSBORO, NC
GREENSBORO, NC
MENLO PARK, CA
PALM BEACH, FL
ALPHARETTA, GA
PALM BEACH, FL
MENLO PARK, CA
MENLO PARK, CA
PALM BEACH, FL
SOUTHEASTERN, PA
Key Personnel
From 2024 IRS 990 filing
LAURENCE E HIRSCH
CHAIRMAN
A WESS MITCHELL
DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
ELBRIDGE A COLBY
DIRECTOR AND SECRETARY
ILONA TELEKI
TREASURER
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