Center for Independent Thought
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$11.9M
Foundation funders
32
Grants recorded
120
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Center for Independent Thought?
Center for Independent Thought is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($4.5M), Donors Trust Inc ($2.2M), Jewish Communal Fund ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.9M in grants to Center for Independent Thought between 2019–2025.
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| Kickapoo Springs Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Legett Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Mentormore Foundation | $9,240 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Anne & Jacob Starr Foundation | $8,500 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| The Leibner Cooper Family Foundation | $4,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $3,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Farrell Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $240K (2019) to $2.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $469K.
What grants has Center for Independent Thought received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $250,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2025 | Chiavacci Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $7,000 |
| 2025 | Rosenbluth Family Charitable Foundation | STOSSEL IN THE CLASSROOM | $5,750 |
| 2025 | The Barbee Family Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Anne & Jacob Starr Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,000 |
| 2025 | The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc | CIVIC EDUCATION | $500 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $652,000 |
| 2024 | Melvin S Cohen Foundation Inc | OPERATING FUNDS | $250,000 |
| 2024 | Liberty Ears Inc | IT SEEKS TO EXPAND AWARENESS OF INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, FREE MARKETS AND PEACE. | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for Stossel in the Classroom | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Searle Freedom Trust | FELLOWSHIPS | $125,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Jewish Communal Fund | IN FURTHERANCE OF GRANTEE'S TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSE | $100,000 |
| 2024 | JP Humphreys Foundation | General Administration | $50,000 |
| 2024 | David and Annette Jorgensen Foundation | EDUCATION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Berkshire Foundation | TO FUND COMMUNITY SERVICES | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $43,310 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for Stossel TV | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Hickory Foundation | CHARITABLE | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Armstrong Foundation | NATIONAL AND STATE POLICY | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Greater Houston Community Foundation | EDUCATIONAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Barbee Family Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Chiavacci Family Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $2,500 |
| 2024 | Mentormore Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $2,060 |
| 2024 | Anne & Jacob Starr Foundation | PUBLIC CHARITY | $1,500 |
| 2024 | The Brenneman Family Charitable Foundation Inc | ASSIST EDUCATORS | $500 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,555,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 120 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Center for Independent Thought?
Center for Independent Thought is funded by 32 grantmakers, led by Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($4.5M), Donors Trust Inc ($2.2M), Jewish Communal Fund ($1.4M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $11.9M in grants to Center for Independent Thought between 2019–2025.
Who is Center for Independent Thought's largest funder?
Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program is the largest recorded funder of Center for Independent Thought, with $4.5M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Center for Independent Thought received?
IRS 990 filings record $11.9M in grants to Center for Independent Thought across 120 grants from 32 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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