Institute for Law & Systems Research
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.
Institute for Law & Systems Research at a glance
In short: Institute for Law & Systems Research gave $138K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in Washington. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $138,175
- +88.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,739
- +34.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $536,777
- -19.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Washington (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Institute for Law & Systems Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was San Diego Natural History Museum ($26K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Organizations only. It also paid 5 grants to individuals ($111,225), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Institute for Law & Systems Research gives
- Giving grew 103% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 217% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $66K (2020) to $138K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $138K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 5 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $111,225 |
| 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 |
| Elderhelp of San Diego San Diego, CA | Provide support for the organization's provision of services to the elderly. | $1,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $536,777 | $18,377 | $151,561 | $138,175 | 7 | $151,561 | $35,134 | $69,994 |
| 2023 | $669,961 | $25,407 | $86,286 | $73,432 | 5 | $86,286 | $25,407 | $61,968 |
| 2022 | $730,840 | $20,323 | $85,491 | $73,500 | 8 | $85,491 | $20,323 | $50,858 |
| 2021 | $796,008 | $15,586 | $80,598 | $68,117 | 7 | $80,598 | $15,621 | $57,636 |
| 2020 | $861,020 | $38,777 | $78,981 | $66,368 | 11 | — | $38,340 | $59,774 |
| 2019 | $901,224 | $57,049 | $136,236 | $125,360 | 9 | — | $56,646 | $60,977 |
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.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Law & Systems Research is led by Alice Anda, CEO on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alice Anda
CEO
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2024)
Cynthia Kenny
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Ward
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Chunn-Heer
CFO
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Patrick Hurley (2019–2022) — CFO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $8K, to Alice Anda (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Law & Systems Research
How much does Institute for Law & Systems Research give each year?
Institute for Law & Systems Research gave $138K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $73K across 5 grants.
What is Institute for Law & Systems Research's typical grant size?
Institute for Law & Systems Research's median grant in 2024 was $3,000, and its average grant was $19,739, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Institute for Law & Systems Research give grants?
Institute for Law & Systems Research gives mostly in Washington: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (26%). The most frequent recipient cities were San Diego, CA (2 grants).
Does Institute for Law & Systems Research give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Institute for Law & Systems Research's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
How large is Institute for Law & Systems Research?
Institute for Law & Systems Research reported $537K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $70K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
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.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 19, 2020)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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