Institute for Research on Presidential Elections
To educate the public regarding its proposal to implement a Nationwide Popular Vote Election of the President of the United States by providing objectively-determined information, data, analyses, and studies aimed at improving
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections at a glance
- Total assets
- $191,043
- -53.1% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $343,947
- -49.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $11,012
- +1315.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $409,880
- -53.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Research on Presidential Elections funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $55K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Demand Progress Silver Spring, MD | Donation | $40,000 |
| 21st Century Fund Lansing, MI | Donation | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $191,043 | $343,947 | $409,880 | — | — | $11,012 |
| 2024 | $406,948 | $684,178 | $883,693 | — | — | $778 |
| 2023 | $46,495 | $94,829 | $528,633 | $55,000 | 2 | $2,270 |
| 2022 | $480,267 | $24,476 | $306,729 | — | — | $677 |
| 2021 | $762,519 | $1,312,676 | $921,082 | — | — | $707 |
| 2020 | $1,608,832 | $578,964 | $358,181 | — | — | $3,398 |
About Institute for Research on Presidential Elections
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Cupertino, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $191K in total assets. Net investment income was $11K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections is led by Raymond Haynes, President & Director on every filing since 2022; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Raymond Haynes
President & Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
$10K (2022) → $0 (2025)
Patrick Rosenstiel
Chairman & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$6K (2020) → $42K (2025)
Saul Anuzis
Vice President & Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $60K (2025)
Larry Lessler
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$31K (2020) → $18K (2025)
John Koza
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ray Haynes (2020–2021) — President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $60K, to Saul Anuzis (Vice President, Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Research on Presidential Elections
How large is Institute for Research on Presidential Elections?
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections reported $191K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $344K.
What is Institute for Research on Presidential Elections?
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Cupertino, CA. It holds $191K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Institute for Research on Presidential Elections operate?
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections has awarded grants in Maryland, Michigan.
What is Institute for Research on Presidential Elections's EIN?
Institute for Research on Presidential Elections's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2877830. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
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