Institute For Justice
- Assets
- $118.2m
- Revenue
- $39.0m
- Investments
- $3.7m
- Employees
- 217
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 01/1992
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- 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 06/2022, Institute For Justice employed 217 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 06/2022, Institute For Justice generated $39.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $33.2m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 8.2% per year over the past 7 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 19 individual grants totaling $331,890. 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
2022
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.
Get More from Intellispect for FreeCreate a free account to get more data, nonprofit salaries, advanced search and more.
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Scott G Bullock President And General Counsel | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $575,860 |
Dana Berliner Senior VP And Litigation Director | Officer | 40 | $504,293 |
Daniel Knepper Managing Vp-Cfo/secretary | Officer | 40 | $420,601 |
John Kramer VP For Communications | Officer | 40 | $375,385 |
Deborah Simpson Chief Operating Officer | Officer | 40 | $323,351 |
Robert Gall Managing VP And Senior Attorney | 40 | $308,016 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Community It Innovators Inc It Contractors | 6/29/22 | $219,374 |
Production Solutions Inc Printing And Mailing Shop | 6/29/22 | $198,016 |
Capsicum Group Llc Forensics Litigation Services | 6/29/22 | $200,378 |
Ocean Solutions Llc It Contractors | 6/29/22 | $179,509 |
Doyle Printing & Offset Co Printing And Mailing Shop | 6/29/22 | $173,172 |
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 | $34,956,143 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $2,576,070 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $34,956,143 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $389,016 |
| Investment income | $2,085,326 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,547,942 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $38,984,471 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $80,250 |
| 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. | $2,978,201 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $286,213 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $16,681,886 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,530,731 |
| Other employee benefits | $1,650,552 |
| Payroll taxes | $1,224,783 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $90,562 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $62,020 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $174,557 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $11,036 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,300,420 |
| Advertising and promotion | $113,503 |
| Office expenses | $1,030,946 |
| Information technology | $813,515 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $2,467,553 |
| Travel | $706,836 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $273,437 |
| Interest | $7,446 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $911,441 |
| Insurance | $164,288 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $33,233,789 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,518,446 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,191,533 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $56,892 |
| 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 | $467,777 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,119,709 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $107,040,970 |
| Investments—other securities | $3,667,641 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $156,121 |
| Total assets | $118,219,089 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,846,719 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $476,537 |
| 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 | $3,078,593 |
| Total liabilities | $6,401,849 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $108,550,958 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,266,282 |
| 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 | $118,219,089 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Institute For Justice has awarded $69,000 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: 2021 & 2022 MEMBERSHIP CONTRIBUTIONS | $34,000 |
Arlington, VA PURPOSE: 2022 SPN CONFERENCE SPONSORSHIP | $20,000 |
SISTA AFYA COMMUNITY MENTAL WELLNESS PURPOSE: CASH PRIZE GIVEN TO THE 1ST PLACE AND PUBLIC VOTE 2021 SOUTH SIDE PITCH FINALIST. | $8,000 |
PIGGYBACK NETWORK PURPOSE: CASH PRIZE GIVEN TO THE 2ND PLACE 2021 SOUTH SIDE PITCH FINALIST | $7,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that Institute For Justice has recieved totaling $44,550.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Bartley J Madden Foundation Naples, FL PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
Atlas Economic Research Foundation Arlington, VA PURPOSE: Economic Education | $10,000 |
Offerdahl Family Foundation Incline Village, NV PURPOSE: TO END WIDESPREAD ABUSES OF GOVERNMENT POWER AND SECURE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS THAT ALLOW ALL AMERICANS TO PURSUE THEIR DREAMS. | $10,000 |
Hardy Foundation Inc Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: VARIOUS | $1,000 |
Lff Foundation Milwaukee, WI PURPOSE: OPERATING EXPENSES | $1,000 |
Joe Ricketts Nebraska Foundation Aurora, CO PURPOSE: ANNUAL GIFT | $1,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $136,098 |
| Earnings | -$16,902 |
| Other Expense | $3,597 |
| Ending Balance | $115,599 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Christian Advocates Serving Evangelism Inc Brentwood, TN | $92,802,037 | $76,849,372 |
Institute For Justice Arlington, VA | $118,219,089 | $38,984,471 |
American Center For Law And Justice Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $2,694,227 | $24,492,864 |
National Association For Gun Rights Inc Fredericksburg, VA | $3,761,291 | $15,555,397 |
People For The American Way Foundation Washington, DC | $11,850,277 | $6,120,086 |
Civil Rights Corps Washington, DC | $13,089,055 | $7,081,687 |
Gun Owners Of America Inc Springfield, VA | $9,655,984 | $8,674,177 |
National Redistricting Foundation Washington, DC | $10,161,512 | $9,689,030 |
Leadership Conference On Civil And Human Rights Inc Washington, DC | $5,151,123 | $5,837,651 |
Save The Children Action Network Washington, DC | $2,133,552 | $5,058,065 |
Brady Campaign To Prevent Gun Violence Washington, DC | $2,170,408 | $3,199,677 |
March On Maryland Inc Annapolis, MD | $3,121,880 | $6,897,403 |