Institute For Justice
- Assets
- $163.7m
- Revenue
- $49.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 216
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 01/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 52-1744337
Organization Overview
Institute For Justice is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Institute For Justice employed 216 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Institute For Justice 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 06/2024, Institute For Justice generated $49.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $44.3m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 15.0% per year over the past 6 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 2020, Institute For Justice has awarded 28 individual grants totaling $1,691,303. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF AMERICANS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROTECT THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS OF AMERICANS THROUGH LITIGATION, TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT ISSUES VITAL TO LIBERTY THROUGH MEDIA, ACTIVISM, AND OUTREACH, TO APPLY SOCIAL SCIENCE AND POLICY RESEARCH METHODS TO THOSE ISSUES THAT THE ORGANIZATION LITIGATES, AND TO TRAIN LAWYERS AND LAW STUDENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott G Bullock President And Chief Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $756,875 |
William Mellor Chairman And Founding Gen. Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $45,974 |
Arthur Dantchik Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Gelfond Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kenneth N Levy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jim Lintott Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Dana Point Beach Resort Event Services | 6/29/24 | $588,554 |
Ocean Solutions Llc It Contractors | 6/29/24 | $554,845 |
Doyle Printing & Offset Co Incorporated Printing/mailing Shop | 6/29/24 | $320,618 |
S Watts Group Inc General Contractor - Construction | 6/29/24 | $294,619 |
Gerson Lehrman Group Inc Expert Witness | 6/29/24 | $213,120 |
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 | $44,568,286 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $4,690,334 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $44,568,286 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $617,784 |
| Investment income | $3,454,447 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,216,260 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $49,926,462 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,395,438 |
| 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. | $3,136,724 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $312,816 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $267,300 |
| Other salaries and wages | $21,350,004 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,023,879 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,958,057 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,540,481 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $151,855 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $89,824 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $452,845 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $12,379 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,834,927 |
| Advertising and promotion | $80,700 |
| Office expenses | $973,846 |
| Information technology | $1,156,625 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,994,562 |
| Travel | $1,219,697 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $988,682 |
| Interest | $1,297 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,366,427 |
| Insurance | $188,944 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $44,264,308 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,759,935 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $247,500 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $38,103 |
| 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 | $178,979 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,604,481 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $128,445,112 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $23,384,682 |
| Other assets | $60,302 |
| Total assets | $163,719,094 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,546,984 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $7,397 |
| 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 | $32,906,257 |
| Total liabilities | $36,460,638 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $124,381,742 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,876,714 |
| 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 | $163,719,094 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Institute For Justice has awarded $1,367,542 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
EDCHOICE INC PURPOSE: TO HELP FUND THE WORK OF EDCHOICE LEGAL ADVOCATES THROUGH A JOINT PROJECT CALLED THE PARTNERSHIP FOR EDUCATIONAL CHOICE. | $1,283,542 |
AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL (ALEC) PURPOSE: 2024 MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS AND ECONOMIC LIBERTY ACADEMY SPONSORSHIP | $22,000 |
STATE POLICY NETWORK PURPOSE: 2024 SPN CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
R CITY KITCHEN GROUP PURPOSE: CASH PRIZE GIVEN TO THE 1ST PLACE 2023 SOUTH SIDE PITCH FINALIST. | $13,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSON FOUNDATION PURPOSE: 2024 MAYORS INNOVATION PROJECT WINTER POLICY MEETING SPONSORSHIP | $10,000 |
THE FEDERALIST SOCIETY FOR LAW AND PUBLIC POLICY PURPOSE: 2024 STUDENT SYMPOSIUM AND TEXAS YOUNG LAWYERS CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIPS | $10,000 |