Center for Independent Thought

BALA CYNWYD, PA EIN: 52-0945376 Website

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT SEEKS TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, FREE MARKETS,AND PEACE. CIT WORKS WITH TEACHERS, SCHOLARS, AND FREE-MARKET ORGANIZATIONS TO DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND BRING THE IDEAS OF LIBERTY TO FREEDOM-LOVING PEOPLE AROUND THE GLOBE.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$6.5M

+8.0% YoY

Annual Giving

$1.1M

+169.0% YoY

Grant Count

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$538K

+169.0% YoY

About Center for Independent Thought

Based on IRS filings

Center for Independent Thought is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in BALA CYNWYD, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M. Net investment income was $183K.

Focus Areas

Social Science

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New Hampshire $976K (49%)

District of Columbia $900K (46%)

Illinois $100K (5%)

States

District of Columbia Illinois New Hampshire

Cities

Arlington HeightsEppingWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$6,520,025	$6,038,576	$5,246,017
Revenue	$3,051,775	$3,236,440	$2,865,388
Expenses	$3,490,078	$2,468,010	$2,136,743
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$182,872	$168,127	$1,709
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 2 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

8 grants across all recorded years

Open Grants

2 open opportunities from Center for Independent Thought

Foundation

Roy A. Childs, Jr. Fund for Independent Scholars

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

One-time

Foundation

Thomas S. Szasz Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties

CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT

Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

One-time

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ludlow Institute ($975,910), Cato Institute ($100,000).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
LUDLOW INSTITUTE EPPING, NH	NBTV	$975,910
CATO INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC	GENERAL OPERATIONS	$100,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
HOWARD RICH	CHAIRMAN	1	—
JOHN STOSSEL	DIRECTOR	1	—
ANITA ANDERSON	SECRETARY	1	—
ROBERT SCHIMENZ	PRESIDENT	40	$110,542
MICHAEL RICCI	DIRECTOR	1	—
SCOTT BARBEE	DIRECTOR	1	—

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Social Science

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Center for Independent Thought?

Center for Independent Thought is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in BALA CYNWYD, PA. It holds $6.5M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Center for Independent Thought?

As of 2024, Center for Independent Thought holds $6.5M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M in 2024.

Where does Center for Independent Thought operate?

Center for Independent Thought has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, New Hampshire.

What size grants does Center for Independent Thought award?

In 2024, Center for Independent Thought awarded 2 grants totaling $1.1M — an average of about $538K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

What is Center for Independent Thought's EIN?

Center for Independent Thought's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0945376. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.