Institute for Progress
The Institute for Progress (IFP) is a non-partisan think tank focused on innovation policy. Our organization works to accelerate and shape the direction of scientific, technological and industrial progress.
Institute for Progress at a glance
In short: Institute for Progress gave $196K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $98K), mostly in New Hampshire. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,165
- -64.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $98,083
- -64.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $98,083
- Total assets
- $3,943,124
- -43.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Hampshire (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Institute for Progress
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Institute for Progress
Who Institute for Progress funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Dartmouth College ($189K). Together the top 2 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $196K (2024) to $548K (2023). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | Support for Research | $189,139 |
| Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | General Support | $7,026 |
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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 | $3,943,124 | $1,075,917 | $3,597,698 | $196,165 | 2 | $79,323 |
| 2023 | $6,919,451 | $8,198,072 | $3,079,238 | $548,035 | 2 | $71 |
| 2022 | $1,531,455 | $970,114 | $1,201,769 | — | — | $114 |
| 2021 | $1,741,385 | $1,900,000 | $159,934 | — | — | — |
About Institute for Progress
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Progress is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $79K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Progress is led by Alec Stapp, Co-Ceo on every filing since 2021; 7 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Alec Stapp
Co-Ceo
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $246K (2024)
Caleb Watney
Co-Ceo
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$54K (2021) → $240K (2024)
Timothy Fist
Director of Emerging Technology Policy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Tamara Winter
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Zachary Graves
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Corrrea
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeremy Neufeld
Senior Immigration Fellow
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$108K (2022) → $141K (2024)
Brian Potter
Senior Infrastructure Fellow
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$140K (2023) → $137K (2024)
Santiago Ruiz
Senior Editor
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Amy Nice
Distinguished Immigration Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$250K (2024)
Former officers (2)
- Former: Arielle D'souza (2023) — Biotech Fellow
- Former: Dan Correa (2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $250K, to Amy Nice (Distinguished Immigration Counsel). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Progress
How much does Institute for Progress give each year?
Institute for Progress gave $196K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $548K across 2 grants.
How large is Institute for Progress?
Institute for Progress reported $3.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1M.
What is Institute for Progress?
Institute for Progress is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Progress operate?
Institute for Progress has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, New Hampshire.
What is Institute for Progress's EIN?
Institute for Progress's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2449729. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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