Family Research Council
The Family Research Council's primary exempt purpose is to reaffirm and promote nationally, and particularly in washington, dc, the traditional family unit and the judeo-christian value system upon which it is built. Frc's activities in accomplishment of its mission are to: - promote and defend traditional family values in print, broadcast and other media,- develop and advocate legislative and public policy initiatives which strengthen and fortify the family and promote traditional values,- establish and maintain an accurate source of statistical and research information which reaffirms the importance of the family in our civilization, and- inform and educate citizens on how they can promote biblical principles in our culture.
Family Research Council at a glance
In short: Family Research Council gave $225K across 6 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $224,500
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,417
- -25.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $23,795,936
- +3.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (82% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Family Research Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Family Faith and Freedom Foundation ($175K). Together the top 6 received $225K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 14 grants of 21 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Family Research Council gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−19%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $165K (2020) to $451K (2021). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $225K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Faith and Freedom Foundation Washington, DC | Operating Support | $175,000 |
| Civf - USA Cape Charles, VA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Douglass Leadership Institute Greenbelt, MD | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| The Joshua Fund Washington, DC | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Parliament and Faith USA International Inc Edison, NJ | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| Semilla Inc Cape Charles, VA | Operating Support | $9,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $23,795,936 | $26,209,205 | $25,605,602 | $224,500 | 6 | $245,471 |
| 2024 | $23,083,192 | $24,505,614 | $22,657,930 | $200,000 | 4 | $265,783 |
| 2023 | $21,609,190 | $22,031,968 | $21,980,863 | $188,000 | 4 | $138,474 |
| 2022 | $14,028,522 | $24,332,689 | $21,217,016 | $275,837 | 5 | $42,543 |
| 2021 | $9,813,468 | $22,630,464 | $19,542,128 | $450,528 | 2 | $8,609 |
| 2020 | $6,686,630 | $17,890,303 | $17,572,783 | $165,000 | 1 | $24,698 |
| 2019 | $6,349,765 | $17,403,327 | $17,188,410 | $211,000 | 7 | $17,539 |
About Family Research Council
Based on IRS filings
Family Research Council is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $23.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $225K. Net investment income was $245K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Family Research Council is led by Anthony R. Perkins, President & CEO on filings since 2019; 10 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anthony R. Perkins
President & CEO
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$215K (2019) → $202K (2025)
Michele Bachmann
Chairman
Chairman - → Chairman, 2020
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Humphreys
National Director of Development
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$154K (2025)
Allan Hoekstra
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anne-Marie Farrell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paavo Ensio
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paul Kepes
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carter Conlon
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Gacek
Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs
Senior Fellow - Regulatory Policy → Coalitions Senior Research Fellow, 2022
Coalitions Senior Research Fellow → Senior Fellow for Regulatory Affairs, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$135K (2019) → $156K (2025)
Harold Harper
Senior Vice President & Chief of Staff
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$183K (2019) → $196K (2025)
Paul Tripodi
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$147K (2019) → $0 (2025)
William Boykin
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$180K (2019) → $177K (2025)
John P. Duffy
Vice President - Communications
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$145K (2022) → $170K (2025)
Jody Hice
Senior Fellow
Senior Vice President → Senior Fellow, 2025
On filings since 2024
34 hrs/week
$148K (2024) → $177K (2025)
Travis Weber
Vice President - Policy & Gov't Affairs
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$152K (2024) → $162K (2025)
Craig Eiter
Treasurer, Vice President for Administrator & Finance
New on the 2025 filing
36 hrs/week
$39K (2025)
Loretta Busch
Vice President - Events & Media Ops
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$177K (2025)
David Langdon
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Darin Smith (2021–2024) — National Director of Development
- Former: Andrew Johannesen (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Ricky Reynolds (2024) — Vice President - Medio Ops
- Former: Kenyn Cureton (2019–2023) — Vice President - Christian Resources
- Former: Scott Hurley (2019–2023) — Vice President - Development
- Former: Sharon Helton (2020–2023) — Senior Director of Events
- Former: Tony Perkins (2023) — President & CEO
- Former: Peter Sprigg (2021) — Senior Fellow - Policy Studies
- Former: Gil Mertz (2019–2020) — Director - Strategic Giving
- Former: David Christensen (2019) — Vice President - Government Affairs
- Former: Ronnie Floyd (2019) — Chairman -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $202K, to Anthony R Perkins (President & CEO). 10 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Family Research Council
How much does Family Research Council give each year?
Family Research Council gave $225K across 6 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 4 grants.
What is Family Research Council's typical grant size?
Family Research Council's median grant in 2025 was $10,000, and its average grant was $37,417, across 6 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Family Research Council give grants?
Family Research Council gives mostly in District of Columbia: 82% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and Cape Charles, VA (2 grants).
Does Family Research Council give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Family Research Council's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (6 of 6) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Family Research Council's largest grantees?
Family Research Council's largest 2025 grantees include Family Faith and Freedom Foundation ($175,000), Civf - USA ($10,000) and Douglass Leadership Institute ($10,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 87% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Family Research Council?
Family Research Council reported $23.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $26.2M.
What is Family Research Council?
Family Research Council is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Washington, DC. It holds $23.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Family Research Council's EIN?
Family Research Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1792772. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 23, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 25, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 21, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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