Atlas Economic Research Foundation, operating under the name Atlas Network, is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1981. According to its NTEE Classification (V22) the organization is classified as: Economics, under the broad grouping of Social Science and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Atlas Network employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Atlas Network 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 12/2023, Atlas Network generated $28.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $22.1m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 8.0% per year over the past 9 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 2015, Atlas Network has awarded 254 individual grants totaling $9,449,303. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMPETE - ATLAS NETWORK OFFERS GRANT AND PRIZE COMPETITIONS THAT FUEL OUR PARTNERS' EFFORTS TO DEVELOP, INNOVATE, AND SUCCEED.
COACH - ATLAS NETWORK PROVIDES WORLD-CLASS SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, MENTORING, AND OTHER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES THAT INSPIRE PROFESSIONALISM AND BUILD COMMUNITY AMONG OUR INDEPENDENT PARTNERS.
CELEBRATE - ATLAS NETWORK FOSTERS CAMARADERIE AND STOKES AMBITIONS AMONG OUR PARTNERS BY CELEBRATING THEIR GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENTS THROUGH EVENTS AND MEDIA OUTREACH.
INNOVATION LAB - ATLAS NETWORK IS CONSTANTLY INNOVATING IN DIFFERENT AREAS AND LOOKING FOR WAYS TO REACH OUT TO OUR PARTNERS AND DONORS BY DEVELOPING REGIONAL CENTERS, COHORTS, EVENTS, GRANTS, AND POLICY RESEARCH. WE EXPLORE AND IDENTIFY NEW AREAS FOR OUR PARTNER'S WORK.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Debbi Gibbs Chairwoman | OfficerTrustee | 8 | $0 |
Scott Barbee Vice Chair And Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Lawson Bader Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Luis Henrique Ball Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Thomas Beach Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Robert Boyd Board Member | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Roberto Salinas Cla Director | 12/30/23 | $150,000 |
Axel Kaiser Senior Fellow | 12/30/23 | $120,000 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $28,208,297 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,208,297 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $326,351 |
Investment income | $214,533 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,869 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $28,784,181 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,108,328 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $10,378 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $6,516,726 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $1,931,035 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $218,049 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $3,167,951 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,865 |
Other employee benefits | $516,202 |
Payroll taxes | $323,685 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $30,073 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $164,628 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $2,057,775 |
Advertising and promotion | $585,641 |
Office expenses | $389,969 |
Information technology | $423,920 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $372,512 |
Travel | $593,147 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,590,566 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $154,060 |
Insurance | $38,569 |
All other expenses | $4,208 |
Total functional expenses | $22,107,858 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,319,350 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $17,460,144 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $2,289,495 |
Accounts receivable, net | $13,432 |
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 | $322,766 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $388,810 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $11,709 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $215,942 |
Other assets | $1,563,288 |
Total assets | $23,584,936 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $386,946 |
Grants payable | $611,604 |
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 | $2,083,731 |
Total liabilities | $3,082,281 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $15,347,243 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,155,412 |
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 | $23,584,936 |
Over the last fiscal year, Atlas Economic Research Foundation has awarded $1,100,160 in support to 31 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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AMERICAN CONSERVATION COALITION CAMPUS PURPOSE: Economic Education | $50,453 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE INSTITUTE OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS PURPOSE: Economic Education | $30,000 |
BADGER INSTITUTE PURPOSE: Economic Education | $25,521 |
BEACON CENTER OF TENNESSEE PURPOSE: Economic Education | $25,000 |
BECKET FUND FOR RELIGIOUS LIBERTY PURPOSE: Economic Education | $70,000 |
BITCOIN POLICY INSTITUTE (BPI) - UNITED STATES PURPOSE: Economic Education | $15,000 |