Competitive Enterprise Institute
Washington, DC ·EIN 52-1351785 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Competitive Enterprise Institute?
Competitive Enterprise Institute is funded by 75 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($7.6M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($5.5M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $24.2M in grants to Competitive Enterprise Institute between 2021–2024.
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What grants has Competitive Enterprise Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $2,751,250 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $1,686,950 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $500,000 |
| 2024 | The Searle Freedom Trust | RESEARCH | $500,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $404,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $300,000 |
| 2024 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $150,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM INITIATIVE | $125,000 |
| 2024 | JP Humphreys Foundation | General Administration | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Offerdahl Family Foundation | THE COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (CEI) IS A NON-PROFIT LIBERTARIAN THINK TANK THAT ADVOCATES FOR LIMITED GOVERNMENT AND FREE MARKETS. CEI'S MISSION IS TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC FREEDOM, OPPORTUNITY, AND PROSPERITY. | $67,000 |
| 2024 | The Bergin Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Mywirelessorg | GENERAL SUPPORT | $49,000 |
| 2024 | The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc | TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ADVANCING THE PRINCIPLES OF LIMITED GOVERNMENT, FREE ENTERPRISE, AND INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY. | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $40,000 |
| 2024 | The Dunn Foundation | General & Unrestricted | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Holman Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $35,000 |
| 2024 | Michael and Andrea Leven Family Foundation | EPA Project Support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Beach Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation | GENERAL AND UNRESTRICTED. | $25,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bartley J Madden Foundation | GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Armstrong Foundation | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Consumer Technology Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Bader Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $12,000 |
| 2024 | Woodhouse Family Foundation | FIGHTING FOR ECONOMIC LIBERTY BY SUPPORTING FREE ENTERPRISE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT | $12,000 |
| 2024 | AP Kirby Jr Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Ayco Charitable Foundation | COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES | $6,600 |
| 2024 | Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,285 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Competitive Enterprise Institute?
Competitive Enterprise Institute is funded by 75 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($7.6M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($5.5M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($1.9M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $24.2M in grants to Competitive Enterprise Institute between 2021–2024.
Who is Competitive Enterprise Institute's largest funder?
Donors Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Competitive Enterprise Institute, with $7.6M across 6 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Competitive Enterprise Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $24.2M in grants to Competitive Enterprise Institute across 200 grants from 75 funders between 2021–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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