Technology Policy Institute

Nonprofit organization Washington, DC EIN: 20-5835776

Technology Policy Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $44K.

Technology Policy Institute at a glance

Total assets
$1,395,211
+25.7% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$1,983,651
+18.0% vs 2023
Net investment income (2024)
$43,958
+10.5% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$1,703,058
-4.9% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Investment Income
2024$1,395,211$1,983,651$1,703,058$43,958
2023$1,110,359$1,681,321$1,791,692$39,781
2022$1,199,308$2,108,472$1,691,307$665
2021$925,196$1,497,340$1,915,420$832
2020$1,341,317$1,673,496$1,833,431—

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Technology Policy Institute is led by Scott Wallsten, Director & President on every filing since 2020; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Scott Wallsten

    Director & President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $210K (2020) → $250K (2024)

  • Thomas Lenard

    Director & Past President

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $104K (2020) → $103K (2024)

  • Bryan Tramont

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Laura Martin

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Madura Wijewardena

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jane Creel

    Vice President & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $117K (2020) → $127K (2024)

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

Scott Wallsten — Director and President: $250KScott WallstenDirector and President$250KJane Creel — VP and Secretary: $127KJane CreelVP and Secretary$127KThomas Lenard — Director and Past President: $103KThomas LenardDirector and Past President$103K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $250K, to Scott Wallsten (Director and President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about Technology Policy Institute

How large is Technology Policy Institute?

Technology Policy Institute reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.

What is Technology Policy Institute?

Technology Policy Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $1.4M in total assets as of 2024.

What is Technology Policy Institute's EIN?

Technology Policy Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5835776. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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