Institute for Financial Markets is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $254. Net investment income was $969K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.4M
-10.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$254
Grant Count
2
Avg Grant Size
$127
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Institute for Financial Markets reported a distributable amount of $174K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Institute for Financial Markets
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Financial Markets is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $254. Net investment income was $969K.
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 | $4,434,520 | $4,944,781 | $5,099,497 |
| Revenue | $1,413,733 | $425,670 | $251,587 |
| Expenses | $1,271,317 | $1,118,681 | $827,624 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $681,092 | $443,230 | $424,677 |
| Net Investment Income | $968,650 | $49,929 | $33,002 |
| Distributable Amount | $173,553 | $241,926 | $277,733 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Arlington Heights Historical Society ($150), Prevention for Blindness Society ($104).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARLINGTON HEIGHTS HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARLINGTON, IL | GENERAL PURPOSE | $150 |
| PREVENTION FOR BLINDNESS SOCIETY WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL PURPOSE | $104 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
No officer/director data available.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Institute for Financial Markets?
Institute for Financial Markets is a private foundation focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $4.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Institute for Financial Markets?
As of 2024, Institute for Financial Markets holds $4.4M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $254 in 2024.
Where does Institute for Financial Markets operate?
Institute for Financial Markets has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Illinois, Maryland, New York.
What size grants does Institute for Financial Markets award?
In 2024, Institute for Financial Markets awarded 2 grants totaling $254 — an average of about $127 per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Institute for Financial Markets required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Institute for Financial Markets reported a distributable amount of $174K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Institute for Financial Markets's EIN?
Institute for Financial Markets's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1634508. 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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