Ending Spending Inc
Ending Spending promotes public policies, increases government transparency and accountability, and promotes fiscal discipline.
Ending Spending Inc at a glance
In short: Ending Spending Inc gave $200K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $200,000
- +175.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,000
- +120.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $3,001,645
- +85.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Ending Spending Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American First Works Inc ($100K). Together the top 5 received $200K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 24 (58%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $73K (2023) to $1.1M (2022). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American First Works Inc Washington, DC | Public Policy Grant | $100,000 |
| Republican Governors Association Washington, DC | Political Contribution | $35,000 |
| Senate Opportunity Fund Cheyenne, WY | Public Policy Grant | $25,000 |
| The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty Washington, DC | Charitable Contribution | $25,000 |
| Manhattan Institute for Policy Research New York, NY | Charitable Contribution | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,001,645 | $3,000,000 | $1,620,942 | $200,000 | 5 |
| 2023 | $1,622,587 | $2,250,000 | $1,655,728 | $72,500 | 4 |
| 2022 | $1,028,315 | $800,000 | $2,483,719 | $1,100,000 | 8 |
| 2021 | $2,712,034 | $4,350,000 | $2,387,594 | — | — |
| 2020 | $749,628 | $2,550,000 | $2,459,785 | $285,000 | 7 |
About Ending Spending Inc
Based on IRS filings
Ending Spending Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Tampa, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ending Spending Inc is led by Brian C. Baker, President & General Counsel on every filing since 2020; 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Brian C. Baker
President & General Counsel
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$725K (2020) → $763K (2024)
Todd Ricketts
Chairman of the Board
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lauren E. Kirshner
Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$164K (2020) → $298K (2024)
Nancy H. Watkins
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. Joe Ricketts (2020–2022) — Chairman of the Board · Filing note: Through 11322
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $763K, to Brian C Baker (President, General Counsel). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ending Spending Inc
How much does Ending Spending Inc give each year?
Ending Spending Inc gave $200K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $73K across 4 grants.
What is Ending Spending Inc's typical grant size?
Ending Spending Inc's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $40,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ending Spending Inc give grants?
Ending Spending Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Wyoming (13%) and New York (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants).
Does Ending Spending Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Ending Spending Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Ending Spending Inc's largest grantees?
Ending Spending Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American First Works Inc ($100,000), Republican Governors Association ($35,000) and Senate Opportunity Fund ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 80% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ending Spending Inc?
Ending Spending Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Ending Spending Inc?
Ending Spending Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Tampa, FL. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Ending Spending Inc's EIN?
Ending Spending Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2189012. 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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