THE R STREET INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN, PUBLIC-POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ("THINK TANK"). OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE IN POLICY RESEARCH AND OUTREACH TO PROMOTE FREE MARKETS AND LIMITED, EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)
Key facts about R Street Institute
- EIN
- 26-3477125
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $285,240
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $95,080
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $8,917,398
- Primary geography
- Maryland (89% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated April 2026.
Who R Street Institute funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for R Street Institute's 3 itemized 2024 grants were Maryland (89%) and District of Columbia (7%). None of its 3 grants with a stated purpose were described as general or operating support.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.9M
+9.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$285K
+75.8% YoY
Grant Count
3
-57.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$95K
+310.2% YoY
About R Street Institute
Based on IRS filings
R Street 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 $8.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $285K. Net investment income was $46K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 3 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,917,398 | $8,145,696 | $10,132,891 |
| Revenue | $15,095,416 | $11,048,315 | $13,380,594 |
| Expenses | $14,464,327 | $14,224,826 | $12,930,790 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $45,580 | $1,581 | $189 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
30 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from R Street Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Snf Agora Institute Johns Hopkins University ($255,240), World Resources Institute ($20,000), Conservative Coalition for Climate Solutions ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SNF AGORA INSTITUTE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING R STREET IN ITS EFFORT TO EXPLORE THE OUTLINES OF CONSERVATIVE PRO-DEMOCRACY MOVEMENT AS PART OF R STREET'S GRANT FROM ELECTION TRUST INITATIVE WHERE IN R STREET IS THE SUB GRANTOR OF THIS GRANT. | $255,240 |
| WORLD RESOURCES INSTITUTE WASHINGTON, DC | TO COLLABORATE WITH R STREET TO UPDATE A TRANSMISSION CUSTOMER AGENDA, CO-ORGANIZE A CONVENING, SETUP RESEARCH AND CONVENING RESEARCH DOCUMENTS, AND ASSIST IN A PUBLIC WEBINAR ON THE UPDATED CONSUMER TRANSMISION AGENDA. | $20,000 |
| CONSERVATIVE COALITION FOR CLIMATE SOLUTIONS FALLS CHURCH, VA | TO COLLABORATE WITH R STREET IN A SMALL GROUP OF NATIONAL CONSERVATIVES TO DEVISE CENTER-RIGHT PRINCIPLES FOR ELECTRIC TRANSMISSION POLICY AND ASSIST IN DEVELOPING A CO-BRANDED PRINCIPLES DOCUMENT AND CO-AUTHORING OPINION PIECES. | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSANNA DOKUPIL | BOARD CHAIRWOMAN | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT WATKINS | BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 12/13/24) | 0.5 | — |
| STEPHEN WEINSTEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| RYAN CALO | BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 07/31/24) | 0.5 | — |
| PABLO CARRILLO | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MARLA DEAN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOHN GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ELIZABETH FRAZEE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KATIE HARBATH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| SIMONE SYED | BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 12/13/24) | 0.5 | — |
| ELIAS ROTHENBERG-LEHRER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $338,874 |
| ERICA SCHODER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $286,525 |
| SABRINA SCHAEFFER | VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS | 40 | $218,317 |
| CHAD RUSSELL | VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS | 40 | $207,131 |
| MAZEN SALEH | SENIOR DIRECTOR, HARM REDUCTION | 40 | $221,621 |
| JILLIAN SNIDER | DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 40 | $201,543 |
| DEVIN HARTMAN | DIRECTOR, ENERGY | 40 | $205,481 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is R Street Institute?
R Street Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $8.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is R Street Institute?
As of 2024, R Street Institute holds $8.9M in total assets with $15.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $285K in 2024.
Where does R Street Institute operate?
R Street Institute has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New York, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Wisconsin, West Virginia.
What size grants does R Street Institute award?
In 2024, R Street Institute awarded 3 grants totaling $285K — an average of about $95K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is R Street Institute's EIN?
R Street Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3477125. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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