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.
Showing top 25 of 75 funders by total given.
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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