Competitive Enterprise Institute

Organization Overview

Competitive Enterprise Institute is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1984. According to its NTEE Classification (S99) the organization is classified as: Community Improvement & Capacity Building N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Competitive Enterprise Institute employed 38 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Competitive Enterprise 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 09/2022, Competitive Enterprise Institute generated $7.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.7m during the year ending 09/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH/EDUCATION DEDICATED TO PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE & LIMITED GOVERNMENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACHCEI'S COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH DEPARTMENT ASSISTS THE CEI POLICY CENTERS WITH THEIR EFFORTS TO DISSEMINATE RESEARCH FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS TO VARIOUS AUDIENCES INCLUDING POLICYMAKERS, NEWS MEDIA, ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT ALSO HELPS THE POLICY CENTERS BUILD COALITIONS OF LIKE MINDED SCHOLARS, ACTIVISTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROMOTING THE INSTITUTIONS OF LIBERTY AND REMOVING GOVERNMENT-CREATED BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC FREEDOM, INNOVATION, AND PROSPERITY.


CENTER FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOMCEI'S CENTER FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM ADDRESSES MANY OF THE INDUSTRIES AND ACTIVITIES WHERE LONG-ESTABLISHED, AND OFTEN PATERNALISTIC, REGULATORY POLICIES TEND TO STYMIE THE CREATION AND EVOLUTION OF NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, TECHNOLOGIES, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND WORK ARRANGEMENTS. KEY ISSUE AREAS INCLUDE BANKING AND SECURITIES REGULATION, CONSUMER FINANCE, LABOR LAW AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY, CONSUMER PRODUCT REGULATION, AND TRADE POLICY. THESE ISSUE AREAS REQUIRES OUR EXPERTS TO HAVE A FIRM UNDERSTANDING OF EXISTING REGULATION, REGULATION'S MONETARY AND SOCIAL COSTS, AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE WAY TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PRESENT NEW CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR REFORM.


CENTER FOR LITIGATION - THE CENTRAL MISSION OF CEI'S CENTER FOR LAW & LITIGATION IS TO ENCOURAGE GOVERNMENT BODIES TO COMPLY WITH THE LAW THAT GOVERNS THEM. CEI DOES THIS THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF PARTIES IN PUBLIC INTEREST LITIGATION, SUBMISSION OF AMICUS BRIEFS, POLICY ANALYSIS AND ADVOCACY, GOVERNMENT RECORDS REQUESTS, AND RESEARCH SUPPORT EXTENDED TO CEI'S POLICY COLLEAGUES. ISSUES THAT THE CENTER HAS FOCUSED ON IN THE RECENT PAST INCLUDE CORPORATE AVERAGE FUEL ECONOMY STANDARDS, CONSUMER APPLIANCE ENERGY EFFICIENCY STANDARDS, THE UNIVERSAL SERVICE FEE, MUTUAL FUNDS FEES, AND CIVIL FORFEITURE REFORM.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Dechert Llp
Attorney
$227,380
Mario Loyola
Consultant
$120,000
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$406,767
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$7,461,615
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$7,868,382
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $16,006
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$2,699
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$214,408
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $7,758,776

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Competitive Enterprise Institute has awarded $183,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

HAMILTON LINCOLN LAW INSTITUTE

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Washington, DC

PURPOSE: PER SEPARATION AGREEMENT

$153,000

REASON FOUNDATION

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Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$30,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Competitive Enterprise Institute has recieved totaling $6,850.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Offerdahl Family Foundation

Incline Village, NV

PURPOSE: A PUBLIC POLICY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT

$6,500
Crawford Family Foundation

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$250
Donald L & Valerie D Gottschalk Foundation

Delafield, WI

PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSESOPERATING EXPENSES

$100
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