Independence Institute
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$7.4M
Foundation funders
55
Grants recorded
165
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Independence Institute?
Independence Institute is funded by 55 grantmakers, led by Colorado Opportunity Foundation ($1.2M), NRA Foundation Inc ($1.1M), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($700K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.4M in grants to Independence Institute between 2019–2025.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $147K (2019) to $2.2M (2021). In 2025 it made 12 grants totaling $185K.
What grants has Independence Institute received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $78,620 |
| 2025 | B & E Collins Foundation | RESTRICTED GRANT TO SUPPORT THE FUTURE LEADERS PROGRAM, STUDIO UPGRADES AND TABOR EDUCATIONAL SERIES | $40,000 |
| 2025 | Shopneck Family Foundation | GENERAL FUNDING | $30,000 |
| 2025 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $10,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $7,500 |
| 2025 | The Autrey Foundation | CHARITABLE GIFT | $5,500 |
| 2025 | Bruce Benson Foundation | AID TO COMMUNITY | $5,000 |
| 2025 | The Woodhull Family Foundation | COMMUNITY | $3,000 |
| 2025 | The Armstrong Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500 |
| 2025 | Frankel Family Charitable Trust | GENERAL FUNDING | $2,000 |
| 2025 | Vander Meer Family Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
| 2025 | Meltzer Family Foundation | CHARITABLE CAUSES | $104 |
| 2024 | NRA Foundation Inc | 2nd Amendment Protection | $268,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $100,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $100,000 |
| 2024 | Daniels Fund | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT - EDUCATION POLICY CENTER | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Adolph Coors Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING GRANT | $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 | Bruce Benson Foundation | AID TO COMMUNITY | $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 | Caulkins Family Foundation | SUPPORT OF EXEMPT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 165 recorded grants.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Independence Institute?
Independence Institute is funded by 55 grantmakers, led by Colorado Opportunity Foundation ($1.2M), NRA Foundation Inc ($1.1M), The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc ($700K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $7.4M in grants to Independence Institute between 2019–2025.
Who is Independence Institute's largest funder?
Colorado Opportunity Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Independence Institute, with $1.2M across 3 grants (2020–2022).
How much grant funding has Independence Institute received?
IRS 990 filings record $7.4M in grants to Independence Institute across 165 grants from 55 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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