Smarter Regulation
The purpose of the Organization is to shine a light on burdensome regulations and convince lawmakers to work together to build a smarter, more efficient regulatory system that will lower costs on businesses and consumers
Smarter Regulation at a glance
In short: Smarter Regulation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2023 (avg $100K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $100,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 1
- Average grant
- $100,000
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $6,060
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Smarter Regulation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Center for Individual Freedom ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2023 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Individual Freedom Fairfax, VA | Funding programming to advance the organization's core mission. | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $6,060 | $236,000 | $229,940 | $100,000 | 1 |
About Smarter Regulation
Based on IRS filings
Smarter Regulation is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available for 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $6K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Smarter Regulation's only listed officer is Lora Haggard, Treasurer on the 2023 filing (uncompensated).
Officers on the 2023 filing
Lora Haggard
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Smarter Regulation
How much does Smarter Regulation give each year?
Smarter Regulation gave $100K across 1 grant in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Smarter Regulation?
Smarter Regulation reported $6K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $236K.
Where does Smarter Regulation operate?
Smarter Regulation has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Smarter Regulation's EIN?
Smarter Regulation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3566420. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2023
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