About the Foundation
The Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing contemporary intelligence and national security challenges, facilitating public discourse on the role and value of intelligence for our nation's security, and advancing the intelligence field as a career choice. The Foundation's work is made possible by generous contributions from individuals and organizations across the IC.
Latest Foundation News!
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INSA Announces 2026 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards RecipientsJanuary 15, 2026
INSA announced the recipients of the 2026 Charlie Allen Achievement Awards. Now in its 16th year, these awards honor extraordinary early to mid-career professionals in the intelligence, national security, and homeland security communities.
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FY25: A Year of Record Engagement and Mission ImpactNovember 17, 2025
The Intelligence and National Security Alliance (INSA) marked a standout year in FY25, characterized by record participation, expanded programming, and growing influence across the intelligence and national security community. Membership reached an all-time high, flagship events drew record attendance, and INSA’s thought leadership shaped critical conversations on AI integration, clearance reform, and insider risk management.
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2025 INSF Scholarship RecipientsJuly 30, 2025
The Intelligence and National Security Foundation (INSF), the charitable arm of the Intelligence and National Security Alliance, proudly announced the recipients of its 2025 undergraduate and master's scholarship program. This year, the Foundation awarded eight scholarships totaling $60,000.
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2024 Future of the IC Workforce Multimedia Series
INSF, ClearanceJobs.com, and GDIT delivered a series of virtual programs focused on Technology and Talent Transformation. View the Recordings and Session Recaps.
The Future IC Workforce!
INSA Foundation Scholarship Recipients
INSA scholarship recipients have demonstrated academic success, community engagement, and unwavering multidimensional excellence in the face of academic and personal challenges. We are honored to help these students take the next steps towards purposeful careers in the intelligence and national security community.
Learn more about the Scholarship Program!
Supporting Neurodiversity in the IC Workforce!
INSF in partnership with CGI, Dyslexic Edge, Enabled Intelligence, Melwood, MITRE, and Social Grace has established the National Security 
Neurodiversity Network.
This collegial working group is focused on advancing meaningful career opportunities for neurodiverse individuals within the intelligence and national security community.
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