National Review Institute
Expand the understanding of conservative principles and philosophy in society and culture.
National Review Institute at a glance
In short: National Review Institute gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $300K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $300,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $300,000
- Total assets
- $15,587,549
- +1.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Review Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Review Inc ($300K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $300K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Review Inc New York, NY | To support the organization's initiative to provide impartial and educational reviews of books, movies, and other cultural materials, thereby fostering public understanding, informed decision-making, and broad educational and cultural enrichment. | $300,000 |
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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 | $15,587,549 | $9,139,888 | $7,480,898 | $300,000 | 1 | $1,103,992 |
| 2024 | $15,363,650 | $8,950,350 | $7,653,600 | $300,000 | 1 | $1,154,950 |
| 2023 | $15,650,399 | $6,112,877 | $6,312,277 | $300,000 | 1 | $37,276 |
| 2022 | $12,840,111 | $6,343,927 | $5,782,361 | — | — | $507,361 |
| 2021 | $13,238,791 | $5,564,343 | $5,685,047 | — | — | $534,419 |
| 2020 | $12,520,426 | $6,883,506 | $5,574,640 | — | — | $1,070,143 |
About National Review Institute
Based on IRS filings
National Review Institute is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $15.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $300K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Review Institute is led by Chuck Defeo, CEO on every filing since 2024; 7 of 23 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chuck Defeo
CEO
On filings since 2024
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lindsay Craig
Outgoing President
President → Outgoing President, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$365K (2020) → $390K (2025)
Brian Murdock
Chairman
Outgoing Trustee → Trustee, 2024
Trustee → Chairman, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Adam Meyerson
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David L. Bahnsen
Trustee
Trustee → Outgoing Trustee, 2024
Outgoing Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Buser
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Wright
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
L. Stanton Towne
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter J. Travers
Trustee
Trustee Chairman → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Spencer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert F. Agostinelli
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carl Helstrom
Trustee
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale R. Brott
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lowry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alec Taylor
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Toomey
Trustee
On filings since 2024
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Liz Peek
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Stuttaford
Fellow
On filings since 2021
32 hrs/week
$180K (2021) → $182K (2025)
Daniel McLaughlin
Fellow
On filings since 2023
32 hrs/week
$130K (2023) → $127K (2025)
John Korpacz
Outgoing CFO
CFO → Outgoing CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$26K (2023) → $211K (2025)
James Geraghty
Fellow
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
$155K (2024) → $148K (2025)
Jay Nordlinger
Fellow
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $145K (2025)
Nicholas Mosvick
Fellow
On filings since 2024
32 hrs/week
$141K (2024) → $139K (2025)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Daniel J. Mahoney (2020–2024) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Valerie Schooley (2020–2024) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: Dick Devos (2020–2023) — Outgoing Trustee
- Former: John McCormack (2020–2023) — Fellow
- Former: Kevin Williamson (2020–2023) — Fellow
- Former: Thomas Kilkenny (2020–2023) — Outgoing Vice President, Finance & Op.
- Former: Stephanie Cates (2023) — Fellow
- Former: Ramesh Ponnuru (2020–2022) — Fellow
- Former: Ronald Kyle Smith (2022) — Fellow
- Former: Kyle Smith (2020–2021) — Fellow
- Former: Rich Lowry (2020–2021) — Editor-In-Chief
- Former: Jack Fowler (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Kathryn Lopez (2020) — Fellow
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 $390K, to Lindsay Craig (Outgoing President (11/2024)). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Review Institute
How much does National Review Institute give each year?
National Review Institute gave $300K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is National Review Institute?
National Review Institute reported $15.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.1M.
Where does National Review Institute operate?
National Review Institute has awarded grants in New York.
What is National Review Institute's EIN?
National Review Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3649537. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS December 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS December 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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