Government Accountability Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$9.8M
Foundation funders
31
Grants recorded
79
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Government Accountability Institute?
Government Accountability Institute is funded by 31 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($4.8M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($1.3M), Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.8M in grants to Government Accountability Institute between 2019–2025.
Show all 31 funders
| George Isaac Foundation | $4,000 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Farrell Family Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2022 |
| The De Vink Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Scott Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Acts 4 32-34 | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Teagle Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2019) to $2.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $267K.
What grants has Government Accountability Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Bell Charitable Foundation | Support Programs to Investigate Government Capitalism and Misuse of Taxpayer Monies | $25,000 |
| 2025 | Jeanne and Glenn Easton Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
| 2025 | AP Kirby Jr Foundation Inc | Charitable | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Madigan Family Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Morton Family Foundation | TO ENABLE THE DONEES TO CARRY-OUT THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $320,000 |
| 2024 | Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | EXPANDING RESEARCH AND MEDIA FOOTPRINT PROJECT | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $200,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Bell Charitable Foundation | Support Programs to Investigate Government Capitalism and Misuse of Taxpayer Monies | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Morse Charitable Foundation Inc | PROGRAM SERVICES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Tulsa Community Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Stephanie & Lawrence Flinn Jrcharitable | ALL CONTRIBUTIONS ARE FOR THE GENERAL SUPPORT OF THE 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS. | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The Robert McCormack Family Charitable | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Jeanne and Glenn Easton Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Morton Family Foundation | TO ENABLE THE DONEES TO CARRY-OUT THEIR TAX EXEMPT PURPOSES. | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Scott Family Foundation | PublIc Charity Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Acts 4 32-34 | Support of Charitable Purpose | $1,000 |
| 2023 | Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc | RESEARCH AND EDUCATION | $425,000 |
| 2023 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $250,000 |
| 2023 | Thomas W Smith Foundation Inc | PUBLIC POLICY | $200,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Searle Freedom Trust | RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $52,000 |
| 2023 | Bradley Impact Fund Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $40,000 |
| 2023 | The William H Donner Foundation Inc | RESEARCH THAT RESONATES | $35,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 79 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Government Accountability Institute?
Government Accountability Institute is funded by 31 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($4.8M), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($1.3M), Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc ($1.0M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $9.8M in grants to Government Accountability Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Government Accountability Institute's largest funder?
Donors Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Government Accountability Institute, with $4.8M across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Government Accountability Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $9.8M in grants to Government Accountability Institute across 79 grants from 31 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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