Institute for Policy Studies
The Institute for Policy Studies (the institute) is a 60-year-old organization that is dedicated to building a more equitable, ecologically sustainable, and peaceful society.
Institute for Policy Studies at a glance
In short: Institute for Policy Studies gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $250K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $250,000
- +869.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $250,000
- +869.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $250,000
- Total assets
- $12,261,689
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Policy Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Economic Hardship Reporting Project ($250K).
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Institute for Policy Studies gives
- Giving fell 70% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $26K (2023) to $837K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Economic Hardship Reporting Project New York, NY | Program Support | $250,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12,261,689 | $5,650,996 | $5,230,308 | $250,000 | 1 | $425,836 |
| 2023 | $12,035,111 | $4,447,197 | $4,725,071 | $25,800 | 1 | $244,532 |
| 2022 | $12,708,680 | $5,782,644 | $5,367,847 | $528,800 | 2 | $88,913 |
| 2021 | $13,331,441 | $7,298,646 | $6,128,062 | $837,286 | 3 | $520,164 |
| 2020 | $11,094,382 | $6,892,959 | $5,134,805 | $118,552 | 3 | $322,988 |
About Institute for Policy Studies
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Policy Studies is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $250K. Net investment income was $426K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Policy Studies is led by Tope Folarin, Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tope Folarin
Executive Director
Chair → Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$1K (2020) → $161K (2024)
Sarita Gupta
Chair
Trustee → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andy Shallal
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Danny Glover
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Early
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jodie Evans
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katrina Vanden Heuvel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Noura Erakat
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Borosage
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Khury Petersen-Smith
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Pomeranz
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sulma Arias
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Cavanagh
Senior Advisor
Director & Fellow → Senior Advisor, 2021
On filings since 2020
37.5 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $73K (2024)
Kathleen Gaspard
Deputy Director
On filings since 2022
37.5 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $129K (2024)
Burke Stansbury
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Peltier
Secretary
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Lewis Steel (2020–2022) — General Counsel
- Former: Harry Belafonte (2022) — Trustee
- Former: Barbara Ehrenreich (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Marvin Stender (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $161K, to Tope Folarin (Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Policy Studies
How much does Institute for Policy Studies give each year?
Institute for Policy Studies gave $250K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $26K across 1 grant.
How large is Institute for Policy Studies?
Institute for Policy Studies reported $12.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.7M.
What is Institute for Policy Studies?
Institute for Policy Studies is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $12.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Policy Studies operate?
Institute for Policy Studies has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Mexico, New York.
What is Institute for Policy Studies's EIN?
Institute for Policy Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0788947. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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