Rutherford Institute
- Assets
- $488.5k
- Revenue
- $877.0k
- Investments
- $14.1k
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 52-1267484
Organization Overview
Rutherford Institute is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Rutherford Institute employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rutherford Institute 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 06/2022, Rutherford Institute generated $877.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $819.4k during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (5.3%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE IS A CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHOSE CONSITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR VIOLATED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Masters MD V.P. And Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Thomas S Neuberger Pa Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Will Strickland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Esposito Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
John Whitehead Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $227,087 |
Thane Kerner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $858,823 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $858,823 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $18,111 |
| Investment income | $53 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $876,987 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $505,480 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $67,566 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,443 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $11,610 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $10,633 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,635 |
| Office expenses | $8,239 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $45,956 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $47 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,815 |
| Insurance | $4,824 |
| All other expenses | $21,394 |
| Total functional expenses | $819,374 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $449,268 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $11,708 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,788 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $397 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $14,072 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $300 |
| Total assets | $488,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $19,894 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $91,407 |
| Total liabilities | $111,301 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $377,232 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $488,533 |
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