SEARCH INSTITUTE BRIDGES RESEARCH AND PRACTICE TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE BE AND BECOME THEIR BEST SELVES. SEARCH INSTITUTE WORKS TO ACHIEVE THAT OBJECTIVE IN THREE PRIMARY WAYS: (1) CONDUCTING AND COMMUNICATING FINDINGS FROM QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE STUDIES TO DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF AND REFRAME CRITICAL ISSUES IN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION, (2) DESIGNING AND DELIVERING WORKSHOPS, SURVEYS, AND OTHER PRACTICAL RESOURCES THAT HELP ADULTS IMPROVE THE CONNECTIONS THEY BUILD AND THE SUPPORT THEY PROVIDE TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AND (3) PARTNERING WITH YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS TO STRENGTHEN PROGRAMS, POLICIES, PRACTICES, AND CULTURES TO PROVIDE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE WITH WHAT THEY NEED TO THRIVE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$5.6M
-44.9% YoY
Revenue
$1.9M
-54.8% YoY
Net Investment Income
$94K
+125.5% YoY
Expenses
$6.6M
+14.7% YoY
About Search Institute
Based on IRS filings
Search Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ST PAUL, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $5.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $94K.
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 | $5,627,804 | $10,219,790 | $11,702,274 |
| Revenue | $1,897,343 | $4,195,610 | $5,844,908 |
| Expenses | $6,571,671 | $5,728,669 | $5,051,501 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $93,718 | $41,562 | $22,726 |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 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
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN HOULTBERG | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 40 | $224,482 |
| ALISON OLIG | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $165,977 |
| EUGENE ROEHLKEPARTAIN | SENIOR SCHOLAR | 40 | $154,919 |
| GABRIELA KEEFER | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF MARKETING & G& PRODUCT STRATEGY | 40 | $148,566 |
| JOANNA WILLIAMS | SENIOR DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 40 | $151,214 |
| TOM HOLMAN | CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| JENNIFER MENKE | VICE CHAIR/CHAIR | 0.5 | — |
| ANN CURME SHAW | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
| JACSON MILLER | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVE KRUGER | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| YER CHANG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JIM CUENE | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MARYAM PESSARAN GARG | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JODI GRANT | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ANDREA HUNTER | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KAREN KINGSLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| MAUREEN PELTON | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| TONY SANNEH | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| KEISHA VARMA | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| HEDY LEMAR WALLS | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Search Institute?
Search Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in ST PAUL, MN. It holds $5.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Search Institute?
As of 2024, Search Institute holds $5.6M in total assets with $1.9M in annual revenue.
Where does Search Institute operate?
Search Institute has awarded grants in Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia.
What is Search Institute's EIN?
Search Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-0811842. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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