Institute for Law & Systems Research

SAN DIEGO, CA EIN: 33-0545777

Institute for Law & Systems Research is a private foundation, based in SAN DIEGO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $537K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $138K. Net investment income was $35K.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$537K

-19.9% YoY

Annual Giving

$138K

+88.2% YoY

Grant Count

+40.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$20K

+34.4% YoY

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Institute for Law & Systems Research reported a distributable amount of $70K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

About Institute for Law & Systems Research

Based on IRS filings

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

Washington $250K (60%)

California $145K (35%)

Colorado $23K (5%)

Georgia $2K (1%)

States

California Colorado Georgia Washington

Cities

AtlantaDel MarDescansoDuvallJulianLee ViningMonroviaPaoniaPort HadlockPort HadlockirondalSan DiegoSilverdaleSolana BeachSpring Valley

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$536,777	$669,961	$730,840
Revenue	$18,377	$25,407	$20,323
Expenses	$151,561	$86,286	$85,491
Qualifying Distributions	$151,561	$86,286	$85,491
Net Investment Income	$35,134	$25,407	$20,323
Distributable Amount	$69,994	$61,968	$50,858

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 7 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

38 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Northwest School of Wooden Boat Bui ($100,000), San Diego Natural History Museum ($25,950), Synergy Arts Foundation ($5,025).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
ELDERHELP OF SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA	PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S PROVISION OF SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY.	$1,000
KPBS SAN DIEGO, CA	KPBS connects, reflects and serves all their communities with trusted programming and dialogue. It serves the people of San Diego region with trustworthy, in-depth information that allows the community to hold its leaders accountable.	$1,200
NORTHWEST SCHOOL OF WOODEN BOAT BUI PORT HADLOCKIRONDAL, WA	Provide funding for the school's mission of teaching and preserving traditional and contemporary wooden boat building skills.	$100,000
SAN DIEGO NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM SAN DIEGO, CA	The mission of the San Diego Natural History Museum is to interpret the natural world through research, education and exhibits; to promote understanding of the evolution and diversity of southern California and the peninsula of Baja California; and to inspire in all a respect for nature and the environment.	$25,950
COMMUNITY BOAT PROJECT PORT HADLOCK, WA	The Shelter From the Storm Program provides connections to the community, job training, andinternship opportunities empowering youth 18-25 with skills to transition into the working world.An important principle in their work is to teach that in all actions to consider the environmentalimplications and to make the best choice for minimum impact.	$2,000
VOLCAN MOUNTAIN FOUNDATION JULIAN, CA	The mission of the Volcan Mountain Foundation (VMF) is, To strive to conserve and acquireland and practice respectful stewardship through education, public outreach, and resourcemanagement to preserve Volcan Mountain in its natural state for future generations.	$3,000
SYNERGY ARTS FOUNDATION SOLANA BEACH, CA	The mission of Synergy Arts Foundation is to support and nurture local artists and art organizations of all disciplines by offering emergency financial grants in times of crisis as well as viable opportunities and resources. They pioneer programs in arts education for under-served, at-risk populations, including arts for healing, community arts, and specific international and national art projects recovering from disasters. They have partnered with organizations since 2003.	$5,025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
ALICE ANDA	CEO	4	—
CYNTHIA KENNY	Secretary	0.5	—
JULIA CHUNN-HEER	CFO	0.5	—
JAMES WARD	Vice President	0.5	—

Frequently Asked Questions

How large is Institute for Law & Systems Research?

As of 2024, Institute for Law & Systems Research holds $537K in total assets with $18K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $138K in 2024.

Where does Institute for Law & Systems Research operate?

Institute for Law & Systems Research has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Georgia, Washington.

What size grants does Institute for Law & Systems Research award?

In 2024, Institute for Law & Systems Research awarded 7 grants totaling $138K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.

How much is Institute for Law & Systems Research required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Institute for Law & Systems Research reported a distributable amount of $70K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Institute for Law & Systems Research's EIN?

Institute for Law & Systems Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-0545777. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.