Open Markets Institute
The Open Markets Institute works to help people relearn how to use competition policy to build stronger democracies, more just and equitable societies, more innovative and sustainable economies, and a more secure and peaceful world.
Open Markets Institute at a glance
- Total assets
- $2,183,958
- -28.5% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $2,871,589
- -23.8% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $3,918,043
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Open Markets Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $377K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Economic Liberties Project Washington, DC | General Support | $376,770 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,183,958 | $2,871,589 | $3,918,043 | — | — |
| 2023 | $3,055,057 | $3,770,652 | $3,780,779 | — | — |
| 2022 | $3,088,747 | $3,953,730 | $2,942,179 | — | — |
| 2021 | $2,043,462 | $2,746,577 | $2,909,288 | — | — |
| 2020 | $2,078,995 | $2,592,622 | $4,018,923 | $376,770 | 1 |
About Open Markets Institute
Based on IRS filings
Open Markets Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Open Markets Institute is led by Barry Lynn, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barry Lynn
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$167K (2020) → $185K (2024)
Phillip J. Longman
Policy Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$148K (2020) → $184K (2024)
Sandeep Vaheesan
Legal Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$138K (2020) → $175K (2024)
Ashley Whoolheater
Communication Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$142K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Courtney Radsch
Director, Center for Journalism & Liberty
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$183K (2024)
Jessica Brown
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$151K (2024)
Joe Maxwell
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Quinn
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marcellus Andrews
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deepak Gupta
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rana Foroohar
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Callaci
Chief Economist
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $138K (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Christy Hoffman (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Anita Jain (2023) — Editorial Director
- Former: Gina Salerno (2020–2022) — Director of Development
- Former: Jody Brannon (2020–2022) — Director & Center for Journ
- Former: Sarah M. Hubbard (2020–2021) — Director of Enforcement St
- Former: Nidhi Hegde (2020) — COO
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 $185K, to Barry Lynn (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Open Markets Institute
How large is Open Markets Institute?
Open Markets Institute reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.9M.
What is Open Markets Institute?
Open Markets Institute is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Open Markets Institute operate?
Open Markets Institute has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Open Markets Institute's EIN?
Open Markets Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2529375. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 14, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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