Competitive Enterprise Institute
- Assets
- $10.0m
- Revenue
- $10.1m
- Investments
- $685.0k
- Employees
- 40
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 09/1984
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 52-1351785
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 09/2023, Competitive Enterprise Institute employed 40 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 09/2023, Competitive Enterprise Institute generated $10.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $8.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.0% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
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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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kent Lassman President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $278,255 |
Jean-Claude Gruffat Chairman | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Fred L Smith Jr Founder, Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristina Crane Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael S Greve Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dana Modzelewski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Mvp Press Printing | 9/29/23 | $174,706 |
Occasions Catering Catering | 9/29/23 | $157,330 |
Davidson & Company Donor Acquisition And Fundraising Consultants | 9/29/23 | $107,823 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $267,710 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,068,792 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $12,027 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,336,502 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $63,255 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$96 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$328,752 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $10,125,447 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $377,500 |
| 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. | $782,641 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $226,860 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $3,115,858 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,455 |
| Other employee benefits | $314,965 |
| Payroll taxes | $291,802 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $326,721 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $98,723 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $107,823 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $180 |
| Fees for services: Other | $726,573 |
| Advertising and promotion | $308,090 |
| Office expenses | $158,455 |
| Information technology | $138,827 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $772,727 |
| Travel | $143,527 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $184,297 |
| Interest | $6,620 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $129,162 |
| Insurance | $55,404 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $8,429,275 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $995,519 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,751,189 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,910,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $10,574 |
| 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 | $273,833 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $426,915 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $684,990 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,959,405 |
| Total assets | $10,012,425 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $575,471 |
| 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 | $3,828,392 |
| Total liabilities | $4,403,863 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,897,417 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $711,145 |
| 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 | $10,012,425 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Competitive Enterprise Institute has awarded $377,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RESEARCH FOUNDATION CUNY PURPOSE: GRANT IN SUPPORT OF RESEARCH PROJECT | $362,000 |
AMERICA'S FUTURE FOUNDATION PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT OF ORGANIZATION | $15,000 |