Independent Institute

Organization Overview

Independent Institute is located in Oakland, CA. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Independent Institute employed 23 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Independent Institute 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 06/2021, Independent Institute generated $4.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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ADVANCE PEACEFUL, PROSPEROUS, & FREE SOCIETIES GROUNDED IN A COMMITMENT TO HUMAN WORTH & DIGNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SPARKING ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION: INDEPENDENT REVERSES GOVERNMENT GROWTH BY SPOTLIGHTING WRONGDOING AND OFFERING PRACTICAL, TECH-FORWARD SOLUTIONS GROUNDED IN NATURAL LAW. WE GENERATE SOLUTIONS IN BUSINESS, HOUSING, HEALTHCARE, ENTITLEMENTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, AND GLOBAL PROSPERITY. OUR CALIFORNIA GOLDEN FLEECE AWARDS, AWARD-WINNING BOOKS, STUDIES, SPANISH WEBSITE, AND MULTI-MEDIA CAMPAIGNS SHARE OUR SOLUTIONS WITH CIVIC LEADERS, THE MEDIA, AND THE PUBLIC. OUR WORK HAS BEEN INTRODUCED IN NATIONAL LEGISLATION, CONTRIBUTED TO THE ELIMINATION OF THE INDIVIDUAL HEALTHCARE MANDATE, MOTIVATED REFORM IN THE CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES AND DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY AND FIRE PREVENTION, AND HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW IN CALIFORNIA.


DEFENDING CIVIL LIBERTIES: INDEPENDENT REMINDS THE PUBLIC, MEDIA, AND CIVIC LEADERS ABOUT CONSTITUTIONAL LIMITS ON GOVERNMENT AND THE CIVIL LIBERTIES THOSE LIMITS PROTECT. OUR PRINCIPLED, PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH CRITICALLY REVIEWS POLICIES AND APPROACHES TO TORT LIABILITY, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, PROPERTY RIGHTS, CIVIL LIBERTIES, FOREIGN POLICY, AND HUMAN MORALITY TO PRESERVE AND EXPAND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY. OUR RESEARCH AND SOLUTIONS ARE DISSEMINATED THROUGH AWARD-WINNING BOOKS, STUDIES, EVENTS, REGIONAL AND NATIONAL MULTI-MEDIA CAMPAIGNS, AND HAVE INSPIRED LEGISLATIVE TESTIMONY BEFORE A U.S. HOUSE COMMITTEE, SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE, AND HAVE BEEN CITED MULTIPLE TIMES BY THE U.S. SUPREME COURT.


EDUCATING THE NEXT GENERATION: INDEPENDENT ENGAGES AND INSPIRES YOUNG PEOPLE AND PARENTS WITH THE PRINCIPLES OF LIBERTY, AND EMPOWERS PARENTS TO SELECT THE BEST EDUCATION FOR THEIR CHILDREN. OUR SATIRICAL YOUTUBE SERIES, LOVE GOV, APPLIES FREE-MARKET THINKING TO HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, AND PRIVACY, AND HAS ACHIEVED WELL OVER 7.4 MILLION VIEWS PRIMARILY FROM MILLENNIALS. THIS YEAR, WE LAUNCH LOVE GOV SEASON TWO WITH A COMPLEMENTARY WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA PORTFOLIO. OUR INTERNSHIPS AND YOUTH-FOCUSED EVENTS OFFER HANDS-ON LEARNING, AND OUR EFFORTS TO BUILD AWARENESS FOR SCHOOL CHOICE, AFFORDABLE PRIVATE SCHOOL MODELS, AND HIGHER EDUCATION REFORMS ARE EXPANDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Stephen Halbrook
Senior Fellow
$350,000
Four Star Printing
Printing
$181,141
Spence Media
Publicity
$102,000
Emergent Order
Creative Services
$112,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,112,328
Investment income $246,489
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $70,396
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $49,287
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,554,919

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Independent Institute has recieved totaling $65,750.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Tito And Sandra Tiberti Foundation

Las Vegas, NV

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE

$25,000
Charles S & Ruth C Sharp Foundation Inc

Dallas, TX

PURPOSE: SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

$25,000
Sachs Family Foundation

Westport, CT

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTEDGRANT

$10,000
Edward Mosby Lincoln Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY

$5,250
Grs Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY

$250
Donlan Foundation

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY

$250
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$947,650
Earnings$178,926
Other Expense$51,427
Ending Balance$1,075,149

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