PUBLIC RELIGION RESEARCH INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN, INDEPENDENT FIRM SPECIALIZING IN RESEARCH AT THE INTERSECTION OF RELIGION, VALUES, AND PUBLIC POLICY. AS A RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, WE DO NOT TAKE POSITIONS ON, NOR DO WE ADVOCATE FOR, PARTICULAR POLICIES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.7M
+6.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$59K
-41.1% YoY
Grant Count
3
+200.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$20K
-80.4% YoY
About Public Religion Research Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Public Religion Research Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $59K. Net investment income was $248K.
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 | $5,730,225 | $5,377,505 | $6,333,281 |
| Revenue | $3,923,505 | $2,463,397 | $4,508,777 |
| Expenses | $3,488,154 | $3,266,261 | $2,843,220 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $248,065 | $196,042 | $67,423 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include E Pluribus Unum Institute ($35,000), Qualtrics Llc ($12,000), Yougov America Inc ($11,930).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E PLURIBUS UNUM INSTITUTE NEW ORLEANS, LA | RESEARCH SUPPORT SUBGRANT | $35,000 |
| QUALTRICS LLC PROVO, UT | LGBTQ RESEARCH MICROGRANT | $12,000 |
| YOUGOV AMERICA INC REDWOOD CITY, CA | RESEARCH MICROGRANT | $11,930 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR ROBERT P JONES | PRESIDENT | 40 | $274,291 |
| MELISSA DECKMAN | CEO | 40 | $224,687 |
| REV DR NATHAN WALKER | FORMER CHAIR | 1 | — |
| VERY REV DR KELLY BROWN DOUGLAS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR OBERY M HENDRICKS JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JANELLE WONG | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 1 | — |
| DR GERARDO MARTI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RUTH BRAUNSTEIN | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ANDRA GILLESPIE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STELLA ROUSE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW WHITEHEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| THE RIGHT REV V GENE ROBINSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| JANE HONG | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV DR JACQUI LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEMAR TISBY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| T SEAN SANDS | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $185,379 |
| DIANA ORCES | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 40 | $140,799 |
| COLLEEN ROSS | SR. COMMUNCATIONS ASS | 40 | $114,378 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Public Religion Research Institute Inc?
Public Religion Research Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $5.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Public Religion Research Institute Inc?
As of 2024, Public Religion Research Institute Inc holds $5.7M in total assets with $3.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $59K in 2024.
Where does Public Religion Research Institute Inc operate?
Public Religion Research Institute Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia, Louisiana, Utah.
What size grants does Public Religion Research Institute Inc award?
In 2024, Public Religion Research Institute Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $59K — an average of about $20K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Public Religion Research Institute Inc's EIN?
Public Religion Research Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0586980. 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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