THE MISSION OF INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND TO EDUCATE CITIZENS,LEGISLATORS AND OPINION MAKERS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES THAT ENHANCE PERSONAL AND ECONOMIC FREEDOM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$6.3M
-0.5% YoY
Revenue
$2.3M
-36.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$244K
+55.1% YoY
Expenses
$2.3M
-16.7% YoY
About Independence Institute
Based on IRS filings
Independence Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in DENVER, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.3M in total assets. Net investment income was $244K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,277,667 | $6,308,175 | $5,396,578 |
| Revenue | $2,298,705 | $3,644,899 | $3,977,476 |
| Expenses | $2,287,154 | $2,746,053 | $2,713,541 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $244,067 | $157,360 | $-101,580 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH DONNER | BOARD OF TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DICK WADHAMS | BOARD OF TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CATHERINE SHOPNECK | CHAIRMAN | 1 | — |
| JOSEPH SMITH | BOARD OF TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK HILLMAN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MIKE ROSEN | BOARD OF TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JON C CALDARA | PRESIDENT OF II | 40 | $205,689 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Independence Institute?
Independence Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in DENVER, CO. It holds $6.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Independence Institute?
As of 2024, Independence Institute holds $6.3M in total assets with $2.3M in annual revenue.
Where does Independence Institute operate?
Independence Institute has awarded grants in Colorado, Pennsylvania.
What is Independence Institute's EIN?
Independence Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0990300. 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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