Educate people for successful participation in government, politics and media.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.2M
+3.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$212K
+29.1% YoY
Grant Count
9
+800.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$24K
-85.7% YoY
About Leadership Institute
Based on IRS filings
Leadership Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ARLINGTON, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $212K. Net investment income was $1.5M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,160,227 | $30,979,961 | $38,296,390 |
| Revenue | $52,085,257 | $45,008,202 | $39,249,420 |
| Expenses | $54,728,123 | $51,591,743 | $34,475,593 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,504,553 | $1,388,030 | $96,580 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include International Democracy Union ($126,174), Judicial Watch Inc ($20,000), The Heritage Foundation ($16,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| International Democracy Union Washington, DC | Training Seminars | $126,174 |
| Judicial Watch Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose | $20,000 |
| The Heritage Foundation Washington, DC | General Purpose | $16,000 |
| American Center for Law and Justice Inc Virginia Beach, VA | General Purpose | $11,500 |
| Turning Point USA Inc Indianapolis, IN | General Purpose | $10,000 |
| Hillsdale College Hillsdale, MI | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| FreedomWorks Foundation Inc Washington, DC | General Purpose | $7,500 |
| Americans for Prosperity Foundation Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $7,000 |
| Bill of Rights Institute Arlington, VA | General Purpose | $6,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| M Dennis Daugherty | First Vice President | 1 | — |
| Kenneth Thronhill | Second Vice President | 1 | — |
| Edward Corrigan | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Craig Murphy | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Rev Fred Fowlerr III | Director | 1 | — |
| John P Maxwell | Director | 1 | — |
| Justin Ouimette | Director | 1 | — |
| Dario Paya | Director | 1 | — |
| Patrick Pizella | Director | 1 | — |
| Ryan Rhodes | Director | 1 | — |
| Charlie Davis | Director | 1 | — |
| Tom Rolfe | Director | 1 | — |
| Morton Blackwell | President | 40 | $345,322 |
| John Davis | VP for Growth and Development | 40 | $409,089 |
| Mark Centofante | VP for Technology and Operations | 40 | $255,021 |
| Bryan Bernys | VP for Campus Leadership Programs | 40 | $239,215 |
| David Fenner | VP for Programs | 40 | $239,215 |
| Andrew Bender | VP for Finance | 40 | $227,711 |
| Steven Sutton | Executive VP, Acting President | 40 | $202,004 |
| Ronald Nehring | Director, Interl School of Politics | 40 | $221,369 |
| Riley Gaines | Director, Riley Gaines Center | 40 | $474,313 |
| Mark Campbell | Senior Fellow | 40 | $231,296 |
| Yana Igorevna Myaskovskaya | Chief of Staff | 40 | $224,751 |
| Robert Arnakis | Sr. Dr. of Domestic and Inter Programs | 40 | $219,846 |
| Stephen Theriault | Director of Communications | 40 | $173,214 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leadership Institute?
Leadership Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in ARLINGTON, VA. It holds $32.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Leadership Institute?
As of 2024, Leadership Institute holds $32.2M in total assets with $52.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $212K in 2024.
Where does Leadership Institute operate?
Leadership Institute has awarded grants in Arizona, District of Columbia, Indiana, Michigan, Nevada, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Leadership Institute award?
In 2024, Leadership Institute awarded 9 grants totaling $212K — an average of about $24K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Leadership Institute's EIN?
Leadership Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0235174. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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