Essential Information Inc
Essential Information educates the public on topics neglected by the media and policy-makers.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$254K
-2.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$27K
+28.1% YoY
Grant Count
1
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+156.2% YoY
About Essential Information Inc
Based on IRS filings
Essential Information Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $254K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $9K.
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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 | $253,625 | $260,992 | $332,235 |
| Revenue | $899,391 | $953,559 | $583,313 |
| Expenses | $910,669 | $1,047,945 | $992,068 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,374 | $109 | $62 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include DC Tool Library ($27,221).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| DC Tool Library Washington, DC | General Support | $27,221 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allison Kole | Staff Attorney | 40 | $107,026 |
| Zehava Robbins | Staff Attorney | 40 | $100,872 |
| John Richard | President | 5 | — |
| Amy Allina | Director | 1 | — |
| Cynthia Renfro | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Weissman | Secretary/Treasurer | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Essential Information Inc?
As of 2024, Essential Information Inc holds $254K in total assets with $899K in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $27K in 2024.
Where does Essential Information Inc operate?
Essential Information Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Maryland, New York, Washington.
What size grants does Essential Information Inc award?
In 2024, Essential Information Inc awarded 1 grants totaling $27K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Essential Information Inc's EIN?
Essential Information Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1299631. 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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