Contemporary Policy Institute
Contemporary Policy Institute is a private foundation, based in Closter, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $16K in total assets.
Contemporary Policy Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $16,094
- +554.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $149,927
- +142.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $136,293
- +69.7% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Contemporary Policy Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Contemporary Policy Institute gives
- In 2021 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $500 (2023) to $3K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Policies Institute Villa Park, CA | Charity | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,094 | $149,927 | $136,293 | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | $2,460 | $61,845 | $80,318 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $5 | — |
| 2023 | $20,933 | $109,554 | $149,422 | $500 | 1 | $500 | — | — |
| 2022 | $79,014 | $24,091 | $119,433 | — | — | $119,094 | — | — |
| 2021 | $150,143 | $64,356 | $84,664 | — | — | $84,154 | — | $7,156 |
| 2020 | $170,451 | $1,405 | $58,061 | $2,000 | 1 | — | $1,405 | $9,738 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Contemporary Policy Institute is led by Andrew Thorburn, Director President since 2021 (on filings since 2020); none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Andrew Thorburn
Director President
Director & President → Director President, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Karen Thorburn
Secretary Treasurer
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 Contemporary Policy Institute
How large is Contemporary Policy Institute?
Contemporary Policy Institute reported $16K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $150K.
Where does Contemporary Policy Institute operate?
Contemporary Policy Institute has awarded grants in California.
What is Contemporary Policy Institute's EIN?
Contemporary Policy Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5023155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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