Real Clear Foundation
- Assets
- $4.2m
- Revenue
- $8.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Northbrook, IL
- Founding
- 01/1999
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 52-2128875
Organization Overview
Real Clear Foundation is located in Northbrook, IL. The organization was established in 1999. According to its NTEE Classification (B82) the organization is classified as: Scholarships & Student Financial Aid, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Real Clear 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 03/2023, Real Clear Foundation generated $8.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 22.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $9.2m during the year ending 03/2023. 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
SEE PAGE 2.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS AND SUPPORT TO FURTHER THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION OF PROMOTING UNBIASED AGGREGATION OF THE NEWS IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC, TO PROMOTE THE RECRUITMENT AND TRAINING OF INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND NEWS AGGREGATORS, AND TO CREATE AND PROMOTE RESPONSIBLE PUBLIC OPINION RESEARCH, ALL IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
David Desrosiers President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $180,625 |
John Mcintyre Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 15 | $120,000 |
Andrew Walworth Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
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 | $8,584,488 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $8,584,488 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | -$108,039 |
| 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 | $8,476,449 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,075,000 |
| 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. | $300,625 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $200,417 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,564,610 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $202,517 |
| Payroll taxes | $192,713 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,422,428 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $13,192 |
| Information technology | $233,764 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,701 |
| Travel | $95,373 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $25,923 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $9,154,676 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,670,994 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| 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 | $46,699 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,512,707 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $11,653 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,242,053 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,240 |
| 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 | $1,703,838 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,709,078 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,825,434 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $707,541 |
| 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 | $4,242,053 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Real Clear Foundation has awarded $4,075,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DONORS TRUST INC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM WITH THE INTEREST OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. | $350,000 |
REAL CLEAR HOLDINGS LLC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM WITH THE INTEREST OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. | $3,100,000 |
REAL CLEAR MEDIA FUND PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM WITH THE INTEREST OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. | $25,000 |
PALLADIUM PICTURES LLC PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM WITH THE INTEREST OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. | $575,000 |
TWENTY-FIRST CENTURY JOURNALISM & NEWS FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT RESPONSIBLE JOURNALISM WITH THE INTEREST OF EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. | $25,000 |