Center for a Free Economy Inc
To educate the public and policymakers about tax policy, health care policy, trade policy, and other issues related to economic policy
Center for a Free Economy Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $1,320,190
- +60.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $1,785,348
- +52.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $29,348
- +154.7% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $1,288,270
- +32.4% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for a Free Economy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 13 (69%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Center for a Free Economy Inc gives
- Giving grew 353% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2021) to $340K (2023). In 2023 it made 4 grants totaling $340K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Alexandria, VA | — | $175,000 |
| National Taxpayers Union Washington, DC | — | $115,000 |
| Americans for Tax Reform Washington, DC | — | $25,000 |
| Independent Womens Voice Winchester, VA | — | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,320,190 | $1,785,348 | $1,288,270 | — | — | $29,348 |
| 2023 | $823,452 | $1,174,600 | $973,012 | $340,000 | 4 | $11,523 |
| 2022 | $621,864 | $538,212 | $527,536 | $161,000 | 5 | $212 |
| 2021 | $611,189 | $2,086,564 | $1,812,288 | $40,000 | 2 | $194 |
| 2020 | $202,413 | $552,553 | $633,974 | $75,000 | 2 | — |
About Center for a Free Economy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for a Free Economy Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for a Free Economy Inc is led by Ryan Ellis, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ryan Ellis
President
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alex Hendrie
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Palmer Schoening
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Martha Springer (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Center for a Free Economy Inc
How large is Center for a Free Economy Inc?
Center for a Free Economy Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Center for a Free Economy Inc?
Center for a Free Economy Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Alexandria, VA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for a Free Economy Inc operate?
Center for a Free Economy Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Florida, Virginia.
What is Center for a Free Economy Inc's EIN?
Center for a Free Economy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1471221. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Center for a Free Economy Inc funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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