Rule of Law Trust
To advance conservative principles and causes through communications, research, strategy and assistance to other organizations.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$174.0M
+2.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$15.2M
-46.5% YoY
Grant Count
2
-50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7.6M
+6.9% YoY
About Rule of Law Trust
Based on IRS filings
Rule of Law Trust is a nonprofit organization, based in VIENNA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $174.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $15.2M. Net investment income was $7.9M.
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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 | $174,002,529 | $170,124,340 | $187,864,450 |
| Revenue | $7,864,959 | $3,065,418 | $2,275,161 |
| Expenses | $16,253,155 | $30,379,617 | $11,168,424 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,864,959 | $3,065,418 | $2,275,161 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Schwab Charitable Fund ($13,750,000), Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund ($1,400,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Schwab Charitable Fund Orlando, FL | General Operating (DAF) | $13,750,000 |
| Knights of Columbus Charitable Fund New Haven, CT | General Operating | $1,400,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leonard Leo | Trustee | 10 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Rule of Law Trust?
As of 2024, Rule of Law Trust holds $174.0M in total assets with $7.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $15.2M in 2024.
Where does Rule of Law Trust operate?
Rule of Law Trust has awarded grants in Connecticut, District of Columbia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusetts, Virginia.
What size grants does Rule of Law Trust award?
In 2024, Rule of Law Trust awarded 2 grants totaling $15.2M — an average of about $7.6M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Rule of Law Trust's EIN?
Rule of Law Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1047727. 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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