Religious Freedom Institute Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $3.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2016
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 81-0983298
Organization Overview
Religious Freedom Institute Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Religious Freedom Institute Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Religious Freedom Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM INSTITUTE IS COMMITTED TO ACHIEVING A BROAD ACCEPTANCE OF RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT, THE CORNERSTONE OF A SUCCESSFUL SOCIETY, AND A SOURCE OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE RELIGIOUS FREEDOM INSTITUTE (RFI) IS ADVANCING RELIGIOUS LIBERTY AS A FUNDAMENTAL HUMAN RIGHT, THE CORNERSTONE OF A SUCCESSFUL SOCIETY, AND A SOURCE OF NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL SECURITY. IT IS WORKING TO ACHIEVE THIS GOAL BY CONVINCING STAKEHOLDERS IN SELECT REGIONS THAT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM CAN HELP THEM ACHIEVE THEIR OWN GOALS - ECONOMIC, STRATEGIC, AND RELIGIOUS. ITS ACTION TEAMS ARE FOCUSED ON PARTICULAR GEOGRAPHIC REGIONS (SOUTH AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, THE MIDDLE EAST, AND THE UNITED STATES) OR ISSUE AREAS SUCH AS ISLAM AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM (IRF POLICY). RFI IS WORKING TO PRODUCE AND DISSIMINATE RESEARCH, DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT ACTION PLANS, AND BUILDING COALITIONS TO WORK TOWARD MAKING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM A PRIORITY FOR NATIONS, CIVIL SOCIETY, RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES, BUSINESSES, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Eric Patterson Executive Vice President | Officer | 40 | $164,605 |
Thomas Farr Director, President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $158,845 |
David Trimble VP Public Policy | 40 | $143,087 | |
Nathan Berkeley Communications Director | 40 | $135,458 | |
Carolyn Farrar Director Of Development | 40 | $116,259 | |
Jeremy Barker Secretary | Officer | 40 | $80,994 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $78,693 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $246,990 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,838,478 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,443 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,164,161 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,700 |
| Investment income | $461 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$37,738 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,169,759 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $7,400 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $541,796 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $123,192 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $919,682 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,631 |
| Other employee benefits | $106,806 |
| Payroll taxes | $102,220 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,133 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,595 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $36,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $52,840 |
| Advertising and promotion | $320 |
| Office expenses | $46,974 |
| Information technology | $46,578 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $169,399 |
| Travel | $152,783 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $129,366 |
| Interest | $4,635 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $36,726 |
| Insurance | $13,085 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,757,175 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $950,902 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,100,250 |
| 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 | $46,992 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $100,289 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,198,433 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $175,196 |
| 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 | $22,610 |
| Other liabilities | $55,215 |
| Total liabilities | $253,021 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $504,072 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,441,340 |
| 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 | $2,198,433 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 12 grants that Religious Freedom Institute Inc has recieved totaling $1,674,189.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: RELIGION, INSTITUTIONS, AND THE GLOBAL COMMON GOOD RESEARCH PROJECT | $521,715 |
Knights Of Columbus New Haven, CT PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $440,000 |
Bech Family Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE LEGAL AID REGARDING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM | $400,000 |
John Templeton Foundation West Conshohocken, PA PURPOSE: RELIGION, INSTITUTIONS, AND THE GLOBAL COMMON GOOD RESEARCH PROJECT | $173,905 |
Catholic Foundation For The Roman Catholic Church In Northern Co Greenwood Village, CO PURPOSE: Spreading the | $75,000 |
The Community Foundation For Greater Atlanta Inc Atlanta, GA PURPOSE: CIVIL RIGHTS/SOCIAL ACTION/ADVOCACY | $25,000 |