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
2
+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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| 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
Roy A. Childs, Jr. Fund for Independent Scholars
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Thomas S. Szasz Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Cause of Civil Liberties
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT THOUGHT
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
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
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.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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