Institute for Public Accuracy
To teach and disseminate educational materials to the public.
Institute for Public Accuracy at a glance
In short: Institute for Public Accuracy gave $205K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $205K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $205,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $205,000
- -1.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $205,000
- Total assets
- $594,606
- +40.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (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 Public Accuracy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Roots Action Education Fund ($205K).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 4 grants of 4 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Institute for Public Accuracy gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+15%). 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 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $179K (2021) to $208K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $205K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Roots Action Education Fund Sacramento, CA | — | $205,000 |
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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 | $594,606 | $989,632 | $1,046,683 | $205,000 | 1 | $1,687 |
| 2023 | $422,720 | $517,972 | $995,865 | $208,250 | 1 | $6,412 |
| 2022 | $909,164 | $1,330,282 | $1,057,001 | $208,250 | 1 | $721 |
| 2021 | $660,585 | $996,567 | $1,012,453 | $178,500 | 1 | $37 |
| 2020 | $674,309 | $912,257 | $853,892 | — | — | $3,710 |
About Institute for Public Accuracy
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Public Accuracy is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Oakland, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $595K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $205K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Public Accuracy is led by Norman Solomon, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Norman Solomon
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $52K (2024)
Elizabeth Schulman
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Hoh
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pia Gallegos
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Toler
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: ROBERT McCHESNEY (2020–2023) — Director
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 $52K, to Norman Solomon (Executive Dir.).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Public Accuracy
How much does Institute for Public Accuracy give each year?
Institute for Public Accuracy gave $205K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $208K across 1 grant.
How large is Institute for Public Accuracy?
Institute for Public Accuracy reported $595K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $990K.
What is Institute for Public Accuracy?
Institute for Public Accuracy is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Oakland, CA. It holds $595K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Institute for Public Accuracy operate?
Institute for Public Accuracy has awarded grants in California.
What is Institute for Public Accuracy's EIN?
Institute for Public Accuracy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3281861. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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