ESTABLISHED IN 2014, THE NISKANEN CENTER IS A 501(C)(3) THINK TANK THAT WORKS TO CHANGE PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT IN THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS: DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING PROPOSALS TO LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH POLICYMAKERS, BUILDING COALITIONS TO FACILIATE JOINT ACTION, AND MARSHALING THE MOST CONVINCING ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OUR AGENDA.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$12.0M
-4.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$350K
-30.0% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$350K
-30.0% YoY
About The Niskanen Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Niskanen Center Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $12.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $350K. Net investment income was $9.
Focus Areas
Ready to take the next step with The Niskanen Center Inc?
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $12,043,190 | $12,668,032 | $8,436,612 |
| Revenue | $9,958,495 | $11,280,437 | $6,750,481 |
| Expenses | $10,357,724 | $8,661,967 | $7,598,252 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9 | — | — |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANIEL DREZNER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JULEANNA GLOVER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| ROBERT LITTERMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| RICHARD LYMAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| CLAUDINE SCHNEIDER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOHN WOLTHUIS | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| KAREN DYNAN | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JEFFEREY FLIER | DIRECTOR | 3 | — |
| JOSEPH COON | EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT | 40 | $260,538 |
| TED GAYER | PRESIDENT | 40 | $682,105 |
| KRISTEN DE PENA | VP FOR POLICY | 40 | $266,307 |
| DAVID OSBORNE | VP DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $192,603 |
| LOUISA TAVLAS | VP OF COMMUNICATIONS | 40 | $176,441 |
| KODIAK HILL-DAVIS | SENIOR VP GOVT AFFAIRS | 40 | $227,688 |
| JOSHUA MCCABE | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL POLICY | 40 | $153,750 |
| GREGORY NEWBURN | DIR CRIMINAL JUSTICE | 40 | $156,036 |
| CHARLES S DAYTON | DIR OF GOVERNANCE | 40 | $177,500 |
| COREY SCHRODT | DIR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS | 40 | $165,488 |
| MATTHEW LA CORTE | DEPUTY DIR OF IMMIGRATION | 40 | $143,500 |
| KRISTEN SEALS | DIR OF HUMAN RESOURCES | 40 | $157,083 |
| ZACHARY NORRIS | SENIOR ATTORNEY | 40 | $156,776 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Related Funders
Similar funders by location and focus area
Demand Justice Initiative
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$7.6M
Grants
1
Total Given
$225K
American Academic Leadership Institute
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$3.6M
Grants
2
Total Given
$50K
Cnfa
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$18.3M
Grants
9
Total Given
$4.2M
Partnership for a Healthier America
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$10.8M
Grants
12
Total Given
$350K
Association of Schools of Allied Health
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$2.3M
Grants
2
Total Given
$60K
Fulcrum Foundation Inc
WASHINGTON, DC
Assets
$53K
Grants
10
Total Given
$13K
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
What could you do with The Niskanen Center Inc on Grantable?
- Assess strategic fit with your organization
- Draft a tailored letter of inquiry
- Find open RFPs from this funder
- Monitor for new funding opportunities