American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
- Assets
- $348.4m
- Revenue
- $53.8m
- Investments
- $230.0m
- Employees
- 354
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 07/1944
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 53-0218495
Organization Overview
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 1944. According to its NTEE Classification (V05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 06/2023, American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research employed 354 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research 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 06/2023, American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research generated $53.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $66.8m during the year ending 06/2023. 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:
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THE AMERICAN ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE IS A COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND SUPPORTERS COMMITTED TO EXPANDING LIBERTY, INCREASING INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITY, AND STRENGTHENING FREE ENTERPRISE. AEI PURSUES THESE IDEALS THROUGH INDEPENDENT THINKING AND THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF RESEARCH AND EXPOSITION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DOMESTIC POLICY STUDIES:AEI'S DOMESTIC POLICY STUDIES SCHOLARS EXPLORE A BROAD RANGE OF TOPICSINCLUDING K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION REFORM, CITIZENSHIP, ETHICS,JUDICIARY ISSUES, EXECUTIVE AND LEGISLATIVE POLITICS, POLLS ANDELECTIONS, FEDERALISM, POVERTY, CIVIL RIGHTS, CRIME, AND OTHER PUBLICPOLICY ISSUES. AEI'S SCHOLARS ARE THOUGHT LEADERS IN THEIRFIELDS AND CONVENE CONFERENCES, IN-PERSON AND ONLINE EVENTS, AND PUBLICAND PRIVATE SEMINARS. IN ADDITION TO ITS MANY EVENTS AND SEMINARS, AEIPROMOTES ITS RESEARCH AND IDEAS THROUGH PRINT AND DIGITAL PUBLICATIONS,BLOG POSTS AND SOCIAL MEDIA, CONFERENCES, AND WORKING GROUPS.
FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY STUDIES:AEI'S FOREIGN AND DEFENSE POLICY STUDIES SCHOLARS SEEK TO UNDERSTANDHOW AMERICAN INTERESTS AND POLITICAL AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM CAN BEPROTECTED AND ADVANCED AROUND THE WORLD. THE PROGRAM'S RESEARCH AREASINCLUDE U.S. NATIONAL SECURITY AND DEFENSE, TERRORISM, INTERNATIONALSOVEREIGNTY, AND U.S. POLICY IN THE MIDDLE EAST, ASIA, RUSSIA, ANDNUMEROUS OTHER AREAS. AEI'S SCHOLARS FOCUS ON CURRENT POLICYISSUES AS WELL AS THOSE FURTHER OVER THE HORIZON. IN THE PROCESS, THEYEDUCATE POLICYMAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, ACADEMICS, JOURNALISTS,STUDENTS, AND ALL INTERESTED CITIZENS ON OUR NATION'S MOST CRITICALPOLICY ISSUES.
SOCIAL, CULTURAL, AND CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES:AEI'S SOCIAL CULTURAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES SCHOLARS EXPLORE ISSUES RELATED TO THREE RESEARCH AREAS: 1.) LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL TOPICS 2. POLITICS AND PUBLIC OPINION, AND 3. SOCIETY AND CULTURE. TOPICS STUDIED BY LEGAL AND CONSTITUTIONAL SCHOLARS INCLUDE CONGRESS, THE US PRESIDENCY, THE COURTS (INCLUDING THE SUPREME COURT OF THE UNITED STATES), THE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE, AND THE US CONSTITUTION. POLITICS AND PUBLIC OPINION SCHOLARS FOCUS ON POLLING, ELECTIONS, AND POLITICAL THEORY. SOCIETY AND CULTURE SCHOLARS STUDY AND COMMENT ON LIBERAL EDUCATION (SPECIFICALLY, THE HUMANITIES, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND CLASSICAL EDUCATION), CIVIL INSTITUTIONS, THE MEDIA, AMERICAN HISTORY, AND RELIGION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Robert Doar President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $942,680 |
Daniel A D'aniello Bd Of Trustees - Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Clifford S Asness Bd Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
The Honorable Richard B Cheney Bd Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter H Coors Bd Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harlan Crow Bd Of Trustees | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Sea Island Aquisition Llc Conference Expenses | 6/29/23 | $2,857,553 |
Harbinger Llc Conference Expenses | 6/29/23 | $1,388,353 |
Hall Capital Partners Llc Investment Advisory And Fund Management | 6/29/23 | $553,316 |
Corbett Technology Solutions Av System Redesign And Other Av Services | 6/29/23 | $546,924 |
National Food Enterprises Inc Catering Services For Events | 6/29/23 | $468,543 |
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 | $48,096,841 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,053,502 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $48,096,841 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,531,939 |
| Investment income | $1,306,148 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,873,277 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $53,808,205 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $20,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $765,764 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $29,250 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,122,508 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,071,359 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $27,301,076 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $2,183,469 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,080,243 |
| Payroll taxes | $2,121,518 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $138,053 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $70,072 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $526,963 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,940,940 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $371,969 |
| Information technology | $2,779,939 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $5,233,603 |
| Travel | $854,897 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,372,120 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $869,917 |
| Insurance | $260,732 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $66,819,074 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $8,803,221 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $9,222,118 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $74,665 |
| 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 | $1,056,796 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,915,397 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $95,061,853 |
| Investments—other securities | $229,958,529 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,334,536 |
| Total assets | $348,427,115 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,372,612 |
| 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 | $3,065,998 |
| Total liabilities | $7,438,610 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $288,419,760 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $52,568,745 |
| 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 | $348,427,115 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research has awarded $115,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO PURPOSE: RESEARCH GRANT | $100,000 |
THE URBAN ALLIANCE FDN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR HIGH SCHOOL INTERN PROGRAM | $15,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research Washington, DC | $348,427,115 | $53,808,205 |
Pew Research Center Washington, DC | $87,107,975 | $44,592,320 |
American Conservative Union Foundation Alexandria, VA | $4,173,343 | $8,195,246 |
Center For European Policy Analysis Washington, DC | $6,278,980 | $5,700,315 |
American Action Forum Inc Washington, DC | $1,490,387 | $3,351,495 |
Knowledge Ecology International Inc Washington, DC | $2,152,356 | $1,143,175 |
Secular Coalition For America Education Fund Washington, DC | $403,020 | $293,267 |
Womens Institute For Science Equity And Race Mechanicsville, VA | $0 | $575,370 |
Usa Intellectual Property Research And Education Institute Yorktown, VA | $68,046 | $0 |
Centre For Spatial Law And Policy Richmond, VA | $51,401 | $0 |
Community-Academic Consortium For Research On Alternative Sexualitie College Park, MD | $15,195 | $0 |
Educational Policy Institute Inc Virginia Beach, VA | $124,135 | $0 |