The Business Roundtable Inc
The Business Roundtable Inc is a Washington, DC-based public charity and an association of more than 200 chief executive officers of leading U.S. companies across the economy. Its members develop and advocate for policies intended to promote a thriving U.S. economy and expanded opportunity for Americans.
The Business Roundtable Inc at a glance
In short: The Business Roundtable Inc gave $2.6M across 44 grants in 2024 (avg $59K), mostly in District of Columbia. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $2,581,285
- +12.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 44
- +15.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $58,666
- -3.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $41,750
- Total assets
- $50,178,043
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (8 of 44, 2024)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Business Roundtable Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1000 Maine Ave Sw 500, Washington, DC 20024-3557
Phone: (202) 872-1260
Website: https://businessroundtable.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Business Roundtable Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Tax Foundation ($310K). Together the top 10 received $1.5M.
Grant Size Distribution
163 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 101 grants of 163 (62%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Washington, DC. The remaining reported shares were Virginia (7%), Wyoming (7%), Texas (2%) and Florida (2%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 44 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Business Roundtable Inc open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 8 of 44 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $34K; repeat grants $64K. How we count
Medians: $30K first-time, $47K repeat.
- 73% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $1.3M (2020) to $3.0M (2021). In 2024 it made 44 grants totaling $2.6M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tax Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $310,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Washington, DC | General Support | $250,000 |
| Americans for Tax Reform Washington, DC | General Support | $200,000 |
| Farmers for Free Trade Sheridan, WY | General Support | $175,000 |
| American Action Forum Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Bipartisan Policy Center Action Washington, DC | General Support | $150,000 |
| Center for a New American Security Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $100,000 |
| Business Roundtable Action Washington, DC | General Support | $74,132 |
| National GOV Assoc Center for Best Practices Washington, DC | General Support | $60,000 |
| Reforming Americas Taxes Equitably Lubbock, TX | General Support | $60,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $50,178,043 | $65,592,297 | $63,218,253 | $2,581,285 | 44 | $2,672,960 |
| 2023 | $47,803,999 | $64,517,137 | $55,340,956 | $2,302,182 | 38 | $972,859 |
| 2022 | $38,627,818 | $63,475,755 | $59,568,897 | $1,405,352 | 33 | $1,093,069 |
| 2021 | $34,720,960 | $56,795,909 | $59,394,625 | $3,009,229 | 27 | $1,927,598 |
| 2020 | $37,319,676 | $50,275,045 | $44,861,274 | $1,312,538 | 21 | $665,216 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization says it draws on its CEO members’ expertise and works with elected leaders and representatives of employers and employees to foster an economic environment that benefits Americans. Its policy work includes areas such as infrastructure, corporate governance and workforce development. It also describes initiatives through which member companies work on workforce challenges, including skills development and pathways to employment.
The 2024 grants included organizations whose stated missions cover tax policy, economic policy, trade, national security and legislative advocacy. For example, the Tax Foundation says its mission is to promote simple, sensible tax policy through information and analysis; the Bipartisan Policy Center says it advances principled solutions through analysis, negotiation and dialogue; and Farmers for Free Trade says it informs the public about free trade and mobilizes farmers and ranchers to support trade agreements. These are the grantees’ stated missions, not the Business Roundtable’s.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 44 grants totaling $2,581,285. Grants ranged from $7,800 to $310,000, with a median award of $41,750. The listed grants were for general support.
Largest reported grants included $310,000 to the Tax Foundation, $250,000 to the Bipartisan Policy Center, $200,000 to Americans for Tax Reform, $175,000 to Farmers for Free Trade, and $150,000 each to American Action Forum and Bipartisan Policy Center Action. Other listed recipients included the Center for a New American Security ($100,000), Business Roundtable Action ($74,132), and the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices ($60,000).
The organization says it reviews all requests for grants or assistance and uses selection criteria consistent with its policy priorities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chuck Robbins as chairman. It also lists Stephen J. Squeri as chair of Corporate Governance; Scott Kirby, Education & Workforce; Jennifer Rumsey, Energy & Environment; Blake Moret, Health & Retirement; Tim Cook, Immigration; Raj Subramaniam, Infrastructure; Lynn J. Good, Smart Regulation; Jon R. Moeller, Tax & Fiscal Policy; and Adena Friedman, Technology. The organization’s website identifies Robbins, Cisco’s chair and chief executive officer, as Business Roundtable’s chair.
The Business Roundtable Inc is led by Joshua B. Bolten, CEO since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 8 of 33 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Joshua B. Bolten
CEO
President & CEO → CEO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$3.4M (2020) → $4.4M (2024)
Kristen L. Silverberg
President & COO
Executive Vice President → President & COO, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$1M (2020) → $2.4M (2024)
Chuck Robbins
Chairman
Chair & Immigration → At Large Board Member, 2021
At Large Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Lynn J. Good
Chair & Smart Regulation
At Large Board Member → Chair & Smart Regulation, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Mary T. Barra
Chair, Nominating & Memshp
Chair, Education & Workforce → Chairman, 2022
Chairman → Chair, Nominating & Memshp, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tim Cook
Chair & Immigration
At Large Board Member → Chair & Immigration, 2021
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Kirby
Chair, Education & Workforce
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Stephen J. Squeri
Chair & Corporate Governance
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jon R. Moeller
Chair, Tax & Fiscal Policy
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Judy Marks
Chair, Trade & International
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Adena Friedman
Chair & Technology
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Blake Moret
Chair, Health & Retirement
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rumsey
Chair, Energy & Environment
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Raj Subramaniam
Chair & Infrastructure
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Elizabeth S. Dougherty
Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$557K (2020) → $685K (2024)
Michael S. Andrews
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$288K (2020) → $689K (2024)
Dane Linn
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$518K (2022) → $634K (2024)
Matthew Miller
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$611K (2022) → $738K (2024)
Michael Steel
Senior Vice President
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$876K (2022) → $771K (2024)
Rebecca Hampson
Chief of Staff
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$636K (2024)
Beth E. Ford
At Large Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brendan P. Bechtel
At Large Board Member
Chair & Infrastructure → At Large Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Robert F. Smith
At Large Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Tricia Griffith
At Large Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
George R. Oliver
At Large Board Member
Chair, Energy & Environment → At Large Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Doug McMillon
At Large Board Member
Chair, Nominating & Mbmshp Committee → Chair, Nominating & Memshp, 2023
Chair, Nominating & Memshp → At Large Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jamie Dimon
At Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jane Fraser
At Large Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
David A. Ricks
At Large Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Nassetta
At Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Hal Lawton
At Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Ryan Lance
At Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Thasunda Brown Duckett
At Large Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (31)
- Former: Craig Arnold (2020–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Gregory J. Hayes (2020–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Jim Fitterling (2020–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Lance M. Fritz (2020–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Maria M. Ghazal (2020–2023) — Senior Vice President & Counsel
- Former: Corie Barry (2021–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Greg A. Adams (2021–2023) — Chair, Health & Retirement
- Former: Alfred F. Kelly Jr. (2022–2023) — Chair & Technology
- Former: Dan Schulman (2022–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Darius Adamczyk (2022–2023) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Rosalind G. Brewer (2022–2023) — Chair & Technology
- Former: Alex Gorsky (2020–2021) — Chair & Corporate Governance
- Former: C. Douglas McMillon (2020–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Douglas L. Peterson (2020–2021) — Chair & Smart Regulation
- Former: James Dimon (2020–2021) — Chair, Nominating & Membership Committee
- Former: Jessica L. Boulanger (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Julie Sweet (2020–2021) — Chair & Technology
- Former: Marcus C. Peacock (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Paul H. Delaney (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Daniel Schulman (2021) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Aimee J. Brennan (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Arne Sorrenson (2020) — Chair, Health & Retirement
- Former: James P. Keane (2020) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Larry J. Merlo (2020) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Marillyn A. Hewson (2020) — At Large Board Member Till
- Former: Mark S. Sutton (2020) — Chair, Energy & Environment
- Former: Michael S. Burke (2020) — Chair & Infrastructure Till
- Former: Randall L. Stephenson (2020) — Chair & Technology Till
- Former: Rich Lesser (2020) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Tom Linebarger (2020) — At Large Board Member
- Former: Virginia M. Rometty (2020) — Chair, Edu. & Workforce Till
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $4.4M, to Joshua Bolten (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Business Roundtable Inc
How much does The Business Roundtable Inc give each year?
The Business Roundtable Inc gave $2.6M across 44 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $2.3M across 38 grants.
What is The Business Roundtable Inc's typical grant size?
The Business Roundtable Inc's median grant in 2024 was $41,750, and its average grant was $58,666, across 44 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Business Roundtable Inc that year got $34K on average.
Where does The Business Roundtable Inc give grants?
The Business Roundtable Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (7%) and Wyoming (7%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (36 grants) and Alexandria, VA (2 grants).
Does The Business Roundtable Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of The Business Roundtable Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (44 of 44) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are The Business Roundtable Inc's largest grantees?
The Business Roundtable Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Tax Foundation ($310,000), Bipartisan Policy Center ($250,000) and Americans for Tax Reform ($200,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 29% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Business Roundtable Inc?
The Business Roundtable Inc reported $50.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $65.6M.
What does The Business Roundtable Inc fund?
The organization says it draws on its CEO members’ expertise and works with elected leaders and representatives of employers and employees to foster an economic environment that benefits Americans. Its policy work includes areas such as infrastructure, corporate governance and workforce development. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Business Roundtable Inc?
The Business Roundtable Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check businessroundtable.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is The Business Roundtable Inc's EIN?
The Business Roundtable Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7236607. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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