Research, education, and public awareness of the political, moral and philosophical principles of free and democratic societies
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$13.6M
+14.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$114K
+9.0% YoY
Grant Count
2
-33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$57K
+63.5% YoY
About Witherspoon Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Witherspoon Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PRINCETON, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $13.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $114K. Net investment income was $747K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $13,636,026 | $11,884,147 | $10,646,741 |
| Revenue | $2,984,147 | $2,798,695 | $3,286,930 |
| Expenses | $3,292,915 | $2,673,335 | $2,526,807 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $746,824 | $363,786 | $170,160 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Witherspoon Institute Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Academy of Sciences ($74,461), Aquinas Inst for CatholicLife ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Academy of Sciences Dover, DE | — | $74,461 |
| Aquinas Inst for CatholicLife Princeton, NJ | — | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell J Snell | Director of Academic Programs | 40 | $234,462 |
| Kelly Hanlon Muncy | Dir. of Operations | 40 | $186,838 |
| John Doherty | Dir. of Finance | 40 | $78,830 |
| Luis Tellez | President | 40 | $60,000 |
| Brian Mogck | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Mark Mulholland | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Stephen Whelan | Chairman | 1 | — |
| John Metzger | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mark O'Brien | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Craig Cardon | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frederic Clark | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Crofton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deborah Garwood | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Broc Hiatt | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Michael Maibach | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Corbin Miller | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eugene Zurlo | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Witherspoon Institute Inc?
Witherspoon Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in PRINCETON, NJ. It holds $13.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Witherspoon Institute Inc?
As of 2024, Witherspoon Institute Inc holds $13.6M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $114K in 2024.
Where does Witherspoon Institute Inc operate?
Witherspoon Institute Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Texas.
What size grants does Witherspoon Institute Inc award?
In 2024, Witherspoon Institute Inc awarded 2 grants totaling $114K — an average of about $57K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Witherspoon Institute Inc's EIN?
Witherspoon Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 55-0835528. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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