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.
Key facts about Open Markets Institute
- EIN
- 82-2529375
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024
- Total assets
- $2,183,958
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
-28.5% YoY
Revenue
$2.9M
-23.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
—
Expenses
$3.9M
+3.6% YoY
About Open Markets Institute
Based on IRS filings
Open Markets Institute is a nonprofit organization 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
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,183,958 | $3,055,057 | $3,088,747 |
| Revenue | $2,871,589 | $3,770,652 | $3,953,730 |
| Expenses | $3,918,043 | $3,780,779 | $2,942,179 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
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
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Open Markets Institute?
Open Markets Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Open Markets Institute?
As of 2024, Open Markets Institute holds $2.2M in total assets with $2.9M in annual revenue.
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.
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