Institute For Policy Studies
- Assets
- $12.7m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 46
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/1965
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 52-0788947
Organization Overview
Institute For Policy Studies is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1965. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Institute For Policy Studies employed 46 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Policy Studies is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Institute For Policy Studies generated $5.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.4m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2014, Institute For Policy Studies has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $1,811,685. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
STRENGTHEN SOCIAL MOVEMENTS WITH INDEPENDENT RESEARCH AND VISIONARY THINKING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NEW ECONOMY - IPS HAS BEEN A LEADER IN STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY BY PROVIDING RESEARCH, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION. THIS PROJECT HAS PRODUCED COUNTLESS RESEARCH REPORTS, ARTICLES, FORUMS, AND BOOKS.
COMMON SECURITY - THIS PROJECT WORKS TO COMBAT ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, ACHIEVE CLIMATE JUSTICE, AND BUILD PEACE REQUIRING SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM. IT'S FOCUSED ON FOREIGN POLICY BASED ON HUMAN RIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL LAW, AND DIPLOMACY OVER MILITARY INTERVENTION.
AFFILIATES - THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP REPORTING PROJECT - THE ECONOMIC HARDSHIP REPORTING PROJECT (EHRP) IS A FISCALLY-SPONSORED PROJECT OF THE INSTITUTE DEVOTED TO IMMERSIVE JOURNALISM ABOUT ECONOMIC STRUGGLE. EHRP SUPPORTS ARTICLES, PHOTOGRAPHY, AUDIO AND VIDEO, AND SEEKS TO COMMISSION PIECES FROM JOURNALISTS WHO ARE FINANCIALLY ON THE EDGE AND CAN SPEAK FROM THEIR EXPERIENCE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Sarita Gupta Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Pomeranz Trustee | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Burke Stansbury Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Lewis Steel General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
John Cavanagh Senior Advisor | OfficerTrustee | 37.5 | $70,000 |
Heidi Peltier Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Marc Bayard Consulting | 12/30/22 | $315,000 |
Bdo Usa Llp Accounting | 12/30/22 | $109,506 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $28,400 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,505,377 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $76,050 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,533,777 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $164,411 |
| Investment income | $43,860 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $54,412 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $45,053 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$35,116 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,782,644 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $528,800 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $157,708 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $255,730 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $49,607 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,112,437 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,390 |
| Other employee benefits | $257,588 |
| Payroll taxes | $197,750 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $18,449 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $138,958 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $914,509 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,426 |
| Office expenses | $8,029 |
| Information technology | $123,237 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $340,566 |
| Travel | $39,931 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,859 |
| Interest | $21,288 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $53,160 |
| Insurance | $27,741 |
| All other expenses | $40,114 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,367,847 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,906,459 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,072,906 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,618,054 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $166,352 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $193,440 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $6,643,240 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,108,229 |
| Total assets | $12,708,680 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $375,076 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $3,000 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $2,413,372 |
| Total liabilities | $2,791,448 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,398,556 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $8,518,676 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $12,708,680 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Institute For Policy Studies has awarded $528,800 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEW MEXICO ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CENTER PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $28,800 |
ECONOMIC HARDSHIP REPORTING PROJECT PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $500,000 |