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Institute for Education Research & Scholarships

LOS ANGELES, CA EIN: 72-1585854 Website

Established in 2004, the Institute for Education, Research, and Scholarships (IFERS) is an award-winning California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit public charity organization dedicated to improving society by conducting scientific and social research as well as being a fiscal sponsor for more than 150 humanitarian projects. We believe in changing the world for the better through education, research, and scholarships. Our ultimate goal is to create a better world with lasting peace, prosperity, and universal rights for all.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$218K

+79.6% YoY

Revenue

$1.5M

+56.9% YoY

Net Investment Income

Expenses

$1.4M

+36.6% YoY

About Institute for Education Research & Scholarships

Based on IRS filings

Institute for Education Research & Scholarships is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $218K in total assets.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

8states

Cities

ChicagoCoronaDallasEast ElmhurstLos AngelesNapaNewhallPalo AltoRosemeadSan FranciscoSanta MonicaSeattleSouth BendSun ValleyWestburryWindsor MillWorley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$404K$808K$1M$2M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$218,046$121,428$189,840
Revenue$1,468,485$935,807$903,394
Expenses$1,371,867$1,004,219$919,588
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
Distributable Amount

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$136K$272K$409K$545K5 grants20208 grants20217 grants20220 grants20230 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 0 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

20 grants across all recorded years

14<$50K2$50–100K4$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

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

NameTitleHoursCompensation
Newton LeePresident20
Elizabeth GrigoryevaSecretary8
Marcela MelnicTreasurer8

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Institute for Education Research & Scholarships?

Institute for Education Research & Scholarships is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $218K in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Institute for Education Research & Scholarships?

As of 2024, Institute for Education Research & Scholarships holds $218K in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue.

Where does Institute for Education Research & Scholarships operate?

Institute for Education Research & Scholarships has awarded grants in California, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Texas, Washington.

What is Institute for Education Research & Scholarships's EIN?

Institute for Education Research & Scholarships's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 72-1585854. 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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