Institute for Free Speech
Washington, DC ·EIN 20-3676886 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
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Who funds Institute for Free Speech?
Institute for Free Speech is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($3.7M), Susquehanna Foundation ($1.8M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.4M in grants to Institute for Free Speech between 2020–2024.
Showing top 25 of 35 funders by total given.
What grants has Institute for Free Speech received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $739,600 |
| 2024 | Susquehanna Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $500,000 |
| 2024 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $437,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $330,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | GENERAL | $150,000 |
| 2024 | Shuchman Philanthropies Inc | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $75,000 |
| 2024 | The Achelis & Bodman Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Hickory Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Hickory Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Bader Family Foundation | GENERAL CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION | $45,000 |
| 2024 | The Bergin Foundation Inc | GENERAL PURPOSES | $30,000 |
| 2024 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED GRANT | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Chris and Melody Malachowsky | CHARITABLE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Holman Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Freedom and Justice Foundation Inc | TO ASSIST ORGANIZTION IN PROMOTING AND DEFENDING THE FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREELY SPEAK ASSEMBLE, PUBLISH AND PETITION THE GOVERNMENT | $2,000 |
| 2024 | Woodford Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSE | $1,000 |
| 2024 | Garvey Kansas Foundation | EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING | $100 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $750,450 |
| 2023 | Susquehanna Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE | $380,000 |
| 2023 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $300,000 |
| 2023 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $150,000 |
| 2023 | Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | GENERAL | $150,000 |
| 2023 | The Snider Foundation | OPERATING SUPPORT | $60,000 |
| 2023 | The Harjen Charitable Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Hickory Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Hickory Foundation | CHARITABLE | $50,000 |
| 2023 | John William Pope Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Holman Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED CHARITABLE GIFT | $20,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 97 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Institute for Free Speech?
Institute for Free Speech is funded by 35 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($3.7M), Susquehanna Foundation ($1.8M), Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.4M in grants to Institute for Free Speech between 2020–2024.
Who is Institute for Free Speech's largest funder?
Donors Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Institute for Free Speech, with $3.7M across 7 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Institute for Free Speech received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.4M in grants to Institute for Free Speech across 97 grants from 35 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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