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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23.1M
+6.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$200K
+6.4% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$50K
+6.4% YoY
About Family Research Council
Based on IRS filings
Family Research Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $200K. Net investment income was $266K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $23,083,192 | $21,609,190 | $14,028,522 |
| Revenue | $24,505,614 | $22,031,968 | $24,332,689 |
| Expenses | $22,657,930 | $21,980,863 | $21,217,016 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $265,783 | $138,474 | $42,543 |
| 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 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Family Faith and Freedom Foundation ($165,000), National Hispanic Pastors Alliance ($15,000), Civf - Usa ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Family Faith and Freedom Foundation Washington, DC | Operating support | $165,000 |
| CIVF - USA Cape Charles, VA | Operating Support | $10,000 |
| National Hispanic Pastors Alliance Germantown, MD | Operating Support | $15,000 |
| Samaritan's Purse Boone, NC | Operating Support | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Perkins | President & CEO | 36 | $238,367 |
| Michele Bachmann | Chairman | 2 | — |
| Allan Hoekstra | Director | 2 | — |
| Anne-Marie Farrell | Director | 2 | — |
| Carter Conlon | Director | 2 | — |
| Paavo Ensio | Director | 2 | — |
| Paul Kepes | Director | 2 | — |
| Andrew Johannesen | Treasurer (part year) | 36 | $179,043 |
| David Langdon | Secretary | 2 | — |
| Paul Tripodi | Treasurer | 36 | — |
| William Boykin | Executive Vice President | 36 | $177,565 |
| Harold Harper | Senior VP & Chief of Staff | 40 | $186,253 |
| Jody Hice | Senior Vice President | 34 | $147,513 |
| Christopher Gacek | Sr. Fellow for Regulatory Affairs | 40 | $152,223 |
| Darin Smith | National Director of Development | 40 | $145,746 |
| John P Duffy | VP - Communications | 40 | $157,398 |
| Ricky Reynolds | VP - Medio Ops | 40 | $156,438 |
| Travis Weber | VP - Policy & Gov't Affairs | 40 | $152,135 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Family Research Council?
Family Research Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $23.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Family Research Council?
As of 2024, Family Research Council holds $23.1M in total assets with $24.5M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $200K in 2024.
Where does Family Research Council operate?
Family Research Council has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Family Research Council award?
In 2024, Family Research Council awarded 4 grants totaling $200K — an average of about $50K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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