With Honor Institute
With Honor Institute is a public charity based in Washington, DC, working to reduce polarization and strengthen democracy by promoting principled veteran and servant leadership in public service. Its stated vision is a more effective and less polarized Congress.
With Honor Institute at a glance
In short: With Honor Institute gave $157K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $13K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $157,401
- +1474.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- Average grant
- $13,117
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $65,587
- +42.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to With Honor Institute
- Contact
Mailing address: 700 Pennsylvania Ave Se 420, Washington, DC 20003
Phone: (202) 505-2153
Website: https://withhonorinstitute.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who With Honor Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Hillvets Foundation ($25K). Together the top 10 received $147K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 12 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grants went to recipients in multiple states. Reported shares of grant dollars by recipient state were DC, 48%; NC, 27%; MA, 6%; an unidentified state marked “?”, 6%; and GA, 6%. Individual listed grants also went to recipients in VA and TN.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2023) to $157K (2024). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $157K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hillvets Foundation Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Iava Washington, DC | General Support | $25,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Research Grant | $22,000 |
| National Democratic Institute for International Affairs Washington, DC | General Support | $15,000 |
| City Year Inc Boston, MA | General Support | $10,000 |
| White House Historical Association Washington, DC | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Institute for the Public Trust Raleigh, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Patriot Military Family Foundation Mooresville, NC | General Support | $10,000 |
| Hospitallers | General Support | $10,000 |
| ATL Vets Inc Sandy Springs, GA | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $65,587 | $537,437 | $517,431 | $157,401 | 12 | $-64 |
| 2023 | $46,000 | $51,000 | $11,762 | $10,000 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
With Honor Institute states that its mission is to fight polarization and strengthen the foundation of democracy. Its 2024 filing describes a mission to promote good governance and veteran leadership in public service.
The organization describes work that includes educating the public about veteran and servant leadership; studying national issues through polling, research, and nonpartisan analysis, particularly veterans’ issues, national defense, and political polarization; and convening leaders to build trust and cooperation. Its website also describes a congressional fellowship that places mid-level professionals in congressional offices. The filing says it plans to provide grants to section 501(c) organizations advancing principled veteran leadership and values in public service.
Among the 2024 grantees, HillVets Foundation describes its mission as supporting veterans, service members, and supporters in the nation’s capital through opportunity, mentorship, housing, peer support, and training. The Institute for the Public Trust describes providing leadership training for people from business, university, and other backgrounds. Patriot Military Family Foundation says it supports service-disabled veterans and their families. The White House Historical Association describes its work as educational and focused on understanding and preserving the Executive Mansion. The Navy SEAL Foundation says it provides support to Naval Special Warfare warriors, veterans, and families.
Grantmaking
In 2024, With Honor Institute reported 12 grants totaling $157,401. Grant amounts ranged from $5,181 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The largest awards were $25,000 each to HillVets Foundation and IAVA, and $22,000 to Duke University for a research grant. Other notable awards included $15,000 to the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs and $10,000 each to City Year, the White House Historical Association, the Institute for the Public Trust, Patriot Military Family Foundation, Hospitallers, and ATL Vets.
The 2024 filing says the organization planned to conduct pre-grant inquiries, establish grant agreements prohibiting political campaign intervention, require reporting on fund use, conduct oversight, and retain records. The filing does not specify an application process or deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Rye Barcott as president and director, David Stapleton as treasurer and director, and Igor Jablokov as secretary and director.
With Honor Institute is led by Rye Barcott, President & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2023); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rye Barcott
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Stapleton
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Igor Jablokov
Secretary & Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elliot Ackerman (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 With Honor Institute
How much does With Honor Institute give each year?
With Honor Institute gave $157K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $10K in grants paid.
What is With Honor Institute's typical grant size?
With Honor Institute's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $13,117, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does With Honor Institute give grants?
With Honor Institute's top state is District of Columbia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were North Carolina (27%) and Massachusetts (6%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does With Honor Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 92% of With Honor Institute's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 12) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are With Honor Institute's largest grantees?
With Honor Institute's largest 2024 grantees include Hillvets Foundation ($25,000), Iava ($25,000) and Duke University ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 46% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is With Honor Institute?
With Honor Institute reported $66K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $537K.
What does With Honor Institute fund?
With Honor Institute states that its mission is to fight polarization and strengthen the foundation of democracy. Its 2024 filing describes a mission to promote good governance and veteran leadership in public service. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from With Honor Institute?
With Honor Institute has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check withhonorinstitute.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is With Honor Institute's EIN?
With Honor Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-3112476. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 28, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). With Honor Institute funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 5, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/with-honor-institute-morg_c5e3e2696ff541d895cd5f312edb1b66
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