Ulysses S Grant Institute for the Study
THE ULYSSES S. GRANT INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY PROMOTES RIGOROUS AND OBJECTIVE STUDY AND ANALYSIS OF THE AMERICAN DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-17.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
Grant Count
1
Avg Grant Size
$50K
About Ulysses S Grant Institute for the Study
Based on IRS filings
Ulysses S Grant Institute for the Study is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $105K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,115,111 | $2,563,057 |
| Revenue | $105,077 | $2,900,000 |
| Expenses | $553,023 | $326,512 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $105,077 | — |
| 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
1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOBBY BURCHFIELD | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| DARON SHAW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUDGE JANICE ROGERS BROWN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOHN YOO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEREK LYONS | PRESIDENT AND CEO | 6 | $180,653 |
| LINDSEY HAGAN | SECRETARY OF THE BOARD | 2 | $18,911 |
| TAYLOR REED | TREASURER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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