Institute for the American Worker
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.8M
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
25
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Institute for the American Worker?
Institute for the American Worker is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($615K), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($460K), The Searle Freedom Trust ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Institute for the American Worker between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc | $615,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | $460,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Searle Freedom Trust | $400,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $80,000 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | $50,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | $30,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Center for Union Facts | $27,500 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| International Franchise Association Inc | $25,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Workforce Fairness Institute Inc | $20,000 | 2 | 2021–2022 |
| John E & Sue M Jackson Irr | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $12K (2020) to $605K (2024). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $95K.
What grants has Institute for the American Worker received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | UNRESTRICTED | $50,000 |
| 2025 | International Franchise Association Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $260,000 |
| 2024 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
| 2024 | The Searle Freedom Trust | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $125,000 |
| 2024 | The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc | To support general operations | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Philanthropic Trust | HEALTH | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $205,000 |
| 2023 | The Searle Freedom Trust | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $125,000 |
| 2023 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $110,000 |
| 2023 | Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Donors Trust Inc | for general operations | $150,000 |
| 2022 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2022 | The Searle Freedom Trust | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $75,000 |
| 2022 | National Philanthropic Trust | EDUCATION | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Workforce Fairness Institute Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Fred a Lennon Charitable Trust | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2021 | Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Searle Freedom Trust | EDUCATION AND OUTREACH | $75,000 |
| 2021 | Center for Union Facts | SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THE PUBLIC ON WORKFORCE RELATED POLICY. | $16,000 |
| 2021 | John E & Sue M Jackson Irr | WORKER FREEDOM MENTOR | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Workforce Fairness Institute Inc | EDUCATION | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Center for Union Facts | SUPPORT OF RESEARCH AND EDUCATION THE PUBLIC ON WORKFORCE RELATED POLICY. | $11,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Institute for the American Worker?
Institute for the American Worker is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Donors Trust Inc ($615K), Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated ($460K), The Searle Freedom Trust ($400K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Institute for the American Worker between 2020–2025.
Who is Institute for the American Worker's largest funder?
Donors Trust Inc is the largest recorded funder of Institute for the American Worker, with $615K across 3 grants (2022–2024).
How much grant funding has Institute for the American Worker received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.8M in grants to Institute for the American Worker across 25 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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