Conservative Partnership Institute
Conservative Partnership Institute (CPI) is a Washington, D.C.-based public charity formed in 2017. It describes itself as a home base and networking hub for conservatives and says it trains, equips, and unites conservative leaders in Washington and across the country.
Conservative Partnership Institute at a glance
In short: Conservative Partnership Institute gave $8.4M across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $704K), mostly in District of Columbia. 58% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,446,000
- +216.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +9.1% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $703,833
- +189.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $72,296,824
- +1.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 58% first-time grantees (7 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (93% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Conservative Partnership Institute
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 Independence Ave Se, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 742-8988
Website: https://cpi.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Conservative Partnership Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund ($6.0M). Together the top 10 received $8.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
42 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 42 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CPI is based in Washington, D.C. Its 2024 grants went primarily to recipients in D.C., which accounted for 93% of grant dollars. Kansas recipients accounted for 4%, and Wisconsin recipients for 2%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Conservative Partnership Institute open to new grantees?
58%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 7 of 12 grantees (58%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $1M; repeat grants $248K. How we count
Medians: $250K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2.7M (2023) to $8.4M (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $8.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $6,042,000 |
| Personnel Policy Operations Inc Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $1,075,000 |
| Hunter Nation Foundation Inc Mission, KS | Mission and program support | $350,000 |
| Edmund Burke Foundation Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $255,000 |
| State Leadership Foundation Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $250,000 |
| Green Dragon Society Hudson, WI | Mission and program support | $200,000 |
| Conservative Partnership International Inc Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $100,000 |
| American Moment Inc Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $84,000 |
| America First Legal Foundation Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $35,000 |
| American Accountability Foundation Washington, DC | Mission and program support | $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 | $72,296,824 | $34,490,626 | $32,556,834 | $8,446,000 | 12 | $97,541 |
| 2023 | $71,058,890 | $19,498,478 | $21,232,349 | $2,671,505 | 11 | $-589,171 |
| 2022 | $63,471,958 | $36,397,454 | $23,363,874 | $4,180,051 | 11 | $976 |
| 2021 | $31,688,292 | $45,707,730 | $17,160,422 | $3,904,856 | 8 | $2,892 |
| 2020 | $2,629,044 | $6,202,407 | $5,948,594 | — | — | $3,776 |
| 2019 | $1,247,549 | $5,322,860 | $5,168,958 | — | — | $5,972 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CPI’s website says it connects citizen leaders, scholars, and activists committed to conservative values and principles with the conservative movement, Congress, congressional staff, and organizational leaders in Washington, D.C. Its activities include training on congressional procedure and policy skills, communications training, networking, and collaboration.
The grantees’ own descriptions indicate support went to organizations with varied missions. For example, the Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund says it supports charitable and educational activities related to sound election systems and election integrity. American Moment says it provides educational content and conferences and connects students and young professionals with conservative institutions. America First Legal Foundation says it provides litigation tools and resources to advance conservative policy solutions. Hunter Nation Foundation describes its work as educating the public about hunting, outdoor traditions, and conservation; Green Dragon Society describes a mission centered on constitutionally limited government.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CPI reported 12 grants totaling $8,446,000. Grant amounts ranged from $10,000 to $6,042,000, with a median grant of $150,000. Each listed grant was for mission and program support.
The largest reported grants were $6,042,000 to the Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund; $1,075,000 to Personnel Policy Operations Inc; $350,000 to Hunter Nation Foundation Inc; $255,000 to Edmund Burke Foundation; and $250,000 to State Leadership Foundation. Other reported grants included $200,000 to Green Dragon Society, $100,000 to Conservative Partnership International Inc, $84,000 to American Moment Inc, $35,000 to America First Legal Foundation, $25,000 to American Accountability Foundation, $20,000 to Capitol Hill Christian Academy, and $10,000 to Best in Ed Inc.
CPI’s filing states that grantee organization leadership must provide periodic reports to CPI management on the use of grant awards.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Edward Corrigan as President & CEO; James W. DeMint as Chairman; Wesley Denton as COO and Treasurer; Bret Bernhardt as Director; Charlotte Davis as Director & Secretary; Tom Jones and Gaston Mooney as Directors; Mark Meadows as Senior Partner; Doug Stamps as Chief Development Officer; and Rachel Stanley as Vice President of Programs.
Conservative Partnership Institute is led by Edward Corrigan, President & CEO since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 8 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Edward Corrigan
President & CEO
Director & Executive Director → President & CEO, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$350K (2019) → $438K (2024)
James W DeMint
Chairman
Director & Chairman → Chairman, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$500K (2019) → $608K (2024)
Richard W McAdams
Director of Development
Regional Director → Director of Development, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$174K (2019) → $247K (2024)
Hugh Fike
Senior Director & Cp Academy
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$191K (2023) → $226K (2024)
Bret Bernhardt
Director
Director & Treasurer → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Davis
Director & Secretary
Director → Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gaston Mooney
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom Jones
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wesley Denton
COO & Treasurer
Director, Senior Director for Communications & Operations → COO, 2021
COO → COO & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$159K (2019) → $401K (2024)
Doug Stamps
Chief Development Officer
Counselor to the Chairman → Chief Development Officer, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$283K (2021) → $354K (2024)
Mark Meadows
Senior Partner
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$523K (2021) → $872K (2024)
Rachel Bovard Stanley
Vice President of Programs
Senior Director of Policy → Vice President of Programs, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$270K (2022) → $270K (2024)
Former officers (7)
- Former: Cameron T Seward (2019–2023) — General Counsel & Secretary
- Former: Jeffrey S Trimbath (2020–2023) — Senior Advisor, Director & Legacy
- Former: Cleta Mitchell (2019–2022) — Senior Legal Fellow & Secretary
- Former: Matthew Hoskins (2022) — Development & Operations Advisor
- Former: Rachel A Bovard (2019–2021) — Senior Director of Policy
- Former: Douglas Stamps (2019–2020) — Counsellor to Chairman
- Former: Sean McMahon (2019) — Director of Member Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $872K, to Mark Meadows (Senior Partner). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Conservative Partnership Institute
How much does Conservative Partnership Institute give each year?
Conservative Partnership Institute gave $8.4M across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.7M across 11 grants.
What is Conservative Partnership Institute's typical grant size?
Conservative Partnership Institute's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $703,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Conservative Partnership Institute that year got $1M on average.
Where does Conservative Partnership Institute give grants?
Conservative Partnership Institute gives mostly in District of Columbia: 93% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (10 grants).
Does Conservative Partnership Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Conservative Partnership Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mission and program support" (12 grants).
Who are Conservative Partnership Institute's largest grantees?
Conservative Partnership Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Foundation for Accountability Integrity & Research in Elections Fund ($6,042,000), Personnel Policy Operations Inc ($1,075,000) and Hunter Nation Foundation Inc ($350,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Conservative Partnership Institute?
Conservative Partnership Institute reported $72.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $34.5M.
What does Conservative Partnership Institute fund?
CPI’s website says it connects citizen leaders, scholars, and activists committed to conservative values and principles with the conservative movement, Congress, congressional staff, and organizational leaders in Washington, D.C. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Conservative Partnership Institute?
Conservative Partnership Institute has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check cpi.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Conservative Partnership Institute's EIN?
Conservative Partnership Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1470217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 4, 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 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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