Independence Institute
Denver, CO ·EIN 84-0990300 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Independence Institute?
Independence Institute is funded by 51 grantmakers, led by Nra Foundation Inc ($1.1M), Colorado Opportunity Foundation ($975K), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($700K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.7M in grants to Independence Institute between 2020–2024.
Show all 51 funders
| The Deramus Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Roe Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Center for Excellence in Higher | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| El Pomar Foundation | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Eze Foundation | $13,051 | 4 | 2020–2023 |
| Considine Family Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Bernard & Nancy Karwick Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| The Nord Family Foundation | $8,250 | 3 | 2022–2023 |
| Christian Community Foundation Inc | $7,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Frankel Family Charitable Trust | $6,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Johnson Foundation of the Rockies | $5,500 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Maverick Observer | $5,400 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Eagle Foundation | $5,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Armstrong Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| The Woodhull Family Foundation | $4,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| The Dormie Fund | $4,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Western Union Foundation | $3,313 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Richard N Brown Family Foundation | $3,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| Gerald J Kaufman Jr Foundation | $2,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| G E Johnson Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Rb Den Uyl Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| P Bruce & Virginia C Benson | $1,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Ztyl Foundation | $1,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Xcel Energy Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $51 | 1 | 2021 |
| Meltzer Family Foundation | $50 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Independence Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Nra Foundation Inc | 2nd Amendment Protection | $268,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Daniels Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATION POLICY CENTER | $75,000 |
| 2024 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Colorado Gives Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $71,026 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $51,286 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $45,500 |
| 2024 | Shopneck Family Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Thiry-o'leary Foundation | SUPPORT RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ABOUT PUBLIC POLICY | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Deramus Foundation Inc | Education for Americans | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Joseph H Thompson Fund | GENERAL FUND | $23,000 |
| 2024 | B & E Collins Foundation | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM AND BUILDIING UPGRADES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Pema Foundation Inc | COMMUNITY | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Advance Colorado | GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $7,800 |
| 2024 | Christian Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Johnson Foundation of the Rockies | General & Unrestricted | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Autrey Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $5,500 |
| 2024 | The Woodhull Family Foundation | COMMUNITY | $4,000 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | HANK BROWN CHAIR GRANT | $3,310 |
| 2024 | Eagle Foundation | COLORADO GIVES DAY | $1,000 |
| 2024 | G E Johnson Foundation | General Operating Support | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Rb Den Uyl Family Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT TO GENERAL FUND | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Meltzer Family Foundation | CHARITABLE CAUSES | $50 |
| 2023 | Nra Foundation Inc | 2nd Amendment Protection | $267,000 |
| 2023 | State Policy Network | GENERAL OPERATING | $218,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $150,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $100,300 |
Showing 30 most recent of 141 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independence Institute?
Independence Institute is funded by 51 grantmakers, led by Nra Foundation Inc ($1.1M), Colorado Opportunity Foundation ($975K), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($700K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $6.7M in grants to Independence Institute between 2020–2024.
Who is Independence Institute's largest funder?
Nra Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Independence Institute, with $1.1M across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Independence Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $6.7M in grants to Independence Institute across 141 grants from 51 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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