Institute of Politics Policy and History

Private foundation Washington, DC EIN: 84-1785241

Institute of Politics Policy and History is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $124K in total assets. In 2024, it made $365K in qualifying distributions.

Institute of Politics Policy and History at a glance

Total assets
$123,662
+180.2% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$511,794
+151.1% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$365,224
-9.6% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$396,892
-1.8% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$123,662$511,794$396,892$365,224$508
2023$44,129$203,800$404,133$404,133$181
2022$219,805$327,300$172,734$172,734—
2021$54,435$175,200$120,765——

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Institute of Politics Policy and History reported a distributable amount of $508 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Institute of Politics Policy and History is led by Sharon Pratt, Chairman since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Sharon Pratt

    Chairman

    Officer → Chairman, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Fulp

    Treasurer

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Tramontano

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

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.

Frequently asked questions about Institute of Politics Policy and History

How large is Institute of Politics Policy and History?

Institute of Politics Policy and History reported $124K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $365K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $508 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).

What is Institute of Politics Policy and History?

Institute of Politics Policy and History is a private foundation focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $124K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Institute of Politics Policy and History's EIN?

Institute of Politics Policy and History's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-1785241. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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