Tholos Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (W19) the organization is classified as: Support N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Tholos Foundation 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 12/2023, Tholos Foundation generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.9% per year over the past 9 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
ECONOMIC RESEARCH AND FISCAL POLICY ANALYSIS- SEE SCHEDULE O
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATION: OUTREACH EFFORTS TO EDUCATE TAXPAYERS ON THE TRUE CAUSES AND EFFECTS OF LEGISLATION AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS.
EVENTS: THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THOLOS HOSTS A MULTITUDE OF PRESS CONFERENCES, MEETINGS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS HIGHLIGHTING THE YEAR'S WORK.
PUBLICATIONS: THOLOS PUBLISHES THE INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY RIGHTS INDEX, TRADE BARRIER INDEX, AND OTHER VARIOUS REPORTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Grover Norquist President | OfficerTrustee | 16 | $100,000 |
Peter Balkin Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Mark Klugmann Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Smith Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Caren Toloczko Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Megan Worley Vice President Of Finance | Officer | 20 | $48,250 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $2,638,635 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,638,635 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $100 |
Investment income | $108,198 |
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 | $2,746,957 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $7,151 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $361,057 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $260,872 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $19,469 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,523,286 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $35,937 |
Other employee benefits | $80,682 |
Payroll taxes | $121,933 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $108,188 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,524 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $450 |
Fees for services: Other | $640,959 |
Advertising and promotion | $110,076 |
Office expenses | $323,833 |
Information technology | $19,044 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $639,141 |
Travel | $505,279 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $181,395 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,208 |
Insurance | $13,427 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $4,978,442 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $15,114 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,261,675 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,563 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $186,848 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,468,200 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,658 |
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 | $20,853,496 |
Total liabilities | $20,904,154 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$17,435,954 |
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 | $3,468,200 |
Over the last fiscal year, Tholos Foundation has awarded $30,500 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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INTERNATIONAL FREEDOM EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: General support | $20,500 |
ATLAS NETWORK PURPOSE: General support and event sponsorship | $10,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Tholos Foundation Washington, DC | $3,468,200 | $2,746,957 |
United Service Organizations Inc Norfolk, VA | $0 | $1,039,563 |
New Markets Tax Credit Coalition Washington, DC | $534,532 | $867,475 |
Adc Research Institute Washington, DC | $307,295 | $551,455 |
World Wide Web Foundation Washington, DC | $928,010 | $1,535,471 |
Baltimore County Inaugural Inc Pikesville, MD | $20,207 | $160,000 |
Cultivate The Karass Arlington, VA | $27,577 | $0 |
So Md Vacation For Vets California, MD | $45,325 | $40,740 |
Tei Education Fund Washington, DC | $112,024 | $0 |
Associates For Renewal In Education Washington, DC | $441,939 | $0 |
Beyond Baskets Glen Allen, VA | $100 | $0 |