Institute for Local Self Reliance
TO PROVIDE THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK, STRATEGIES, AND INFORMATION TO AID THE CREATION OF ECOLOGICALLY-SOUND AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. TO THAT END, ILSR WORKS WITH CITIZENS, ACTIVISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND ENTREPRENEURS TO DESIGN SYSTEMS, POLICIES, AND INDUSTRIES THAT MEET LOCAL OR REGIONAL NEEDS; TO MAXIMIZE LOCAL HUMAN, MATERIAL, NATURAL, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES; AND TO ENSURE THAT THE BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES ACCRUE TO ALL LOCAL CITIZENS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.4M
+35.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.6M
+40.3% YoY
Grant Count
25
+78.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$66K
-21.4% YoY
About Institute for Local Self Reliance
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Local Self Reliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 25 grants totaling $1.6M. Net investment income was $224K.
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 | $8,383,081 | $6,178,577 | $7,355,502 |
| Revenue | $8,192,195 | $4,057,441 | $5,615,395 |
| Expenses | $6,645,407 | $5,311,961 | $4,285,177 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $224,079 | $139,441 | $38,652 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
51 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Powerswitch Action ($625,000), Solar United Neighbors ($159,018), Recast City Llc ($133,490).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 350 SEATTLE SEATTLE, WA | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| ALLIANCE FOR GLOBAL JUSTICE TUSCON, AZ | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $23,000 |
| COMMUNITY POWER MINNEAPOLIS, MN | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $131,000 |
| COMPOST POWER STROUDSBURG, PA | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $92,500 |
| DEFENDING RIGHTS AND DISSENT WASHINGTON, DC | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $13,000 |
| GOOD JOBS FIRST WASHINGTON, DC | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| MISSOURI WORKERS CENTER ST LOUIS, MO | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $102,000 |
| SOCIAL & ENVIRONMENTAL ENTREPRENUER CALABASAS, CA | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $20,000 |
| SOLAR UNITED NEIGHBORS WASHINGTON, DC | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $159,018 |
| TIDES CENTER SAN FRANCISCO, CA | OUR EXEMPT PURPOSE | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| KIRK MARCKWALD | CHAIR - OUTG | 1 | — |
| ANDY REICHER | SECRETARY/TR | 1 | — |
| NORA GOLDSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| CHRIS LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| ROY PRIEST | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| GINA SCHAEFER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| DAVID MORRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | $41,372 |
| STACY MITCHELL | CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $133,050 |
| JOHN FARRELL | CO-DIRECTOR | 40 | $122,252 |
| JEAN SU | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| JOHN BAILEY | DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $118,296 |
| BRENDA PLATT | COMPOSTING D | 40 | $118,201 |
| CHRISTOPHER MITCHELL | BROADBAND DI | 40 | $115,449 |
| INDIA GORDEN | OPERATIONS D | 40 | $110,660 |
| REGINALD RUCKER | COMMS DIRECT | 40 | $107,678 |
| AMY HARTZLER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Institute for Local Self Reliance?
Institute for Local Self Reliance is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $8.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Institute for Local Self Reliance?
As of 2024, Institute for Local Self Reliance holds $8.4M in total assets with $8.2M in annual revenue. It awarded 25 grants totaling $1.6M in 2024.
Where does Institute for Local Self Reliance operate?
Institute for Local Self Reliance has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington.
What size grants does Institute for Local Self Reliance award?
In 2024, Institute for Local Self Reliance awarded 25 grants totaling $1.6M — an average of about $66K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Institute for Local Self Reliance's EIN?
Institute for Local Self Reliance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7394104. 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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