John Locke Foundation Inc
RALEIGH, NC
Total revenue
$5.4M
Total expenses
$5.4M
Net assets
$2.5M
Grants received
$15.2M
137 grants
EIN
561656943
Tax year
2024
Mission
The purpose of the foundation is to conduct research, disseminate information, and advance public understanding of society based on the principles of individual liberty, the voluntary exchanges of a free market economy, and limited government. The foundation shall give priority to north carolina state public policy issues and national issues affecting north carolina.
Programs
3 programs
Communications - the organization's mission and objectives is supported through mediums such as the locke website, social media platforms, and email. The communications infrastructure also includes a state-of-the-art studio designed for creating sound and video content.
Carolina journal - carolina journal offers daily commentary and analysis of north carolina politics and policy and is a leader in investigative journalism in the state. The outfit maintains a news media structure that includes print, digital, and radio and reaches markets state-wide.
First in freedom - this is a robust program area that encompasses the foundation's outreach efforts, including but not limited to: leadership programs such as the ea morris fellowship and internship program, both intended to train a new generation of leaders using free-market ideas; grassroots outreach: an effort to identify, recruit and engage grassroots leaders throughout the state; government affairs: educates elected officials and community leaders about limited government policies at the state level; as well as events such as the carolina liberty conference.
Financials
FY 2024
Revenue
Expenses
People
16 listed
DONALD BRYSON
CEO
$209K
40 hrs/wk
JULIE EMMONS
BOARD MEMBER
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BILL GRAHAM
BOARD MEMBER
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DAVID HOGG
BOARD MEMBER
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JOHN HOOD
BOARD MEMBER
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TED HICKS II
BOARD MEMBER
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CHRIS MELE
BOARD MEMBER
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RODNEY PITTS
BOARD MEMBER
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PAUL SLOBODIAN
BOARD MEMBER
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PAUL STAM
BOARD MEMBER
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DAVID M STOVER
BOARD MEMBER
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EDWIN M THOMAS
BOARD MEMBER
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MICHAEL HARDEN
EMPLOYEE
$173K
40 hrs/wk
BRIAN BALFOUR
EMPLOYEE
$116K
40 hrs/wk
JON SANDERS
EMPLOYEE
$110K
40 hrs/wk
DONNA KING
EMPLOYEE
$107K
40 hrs/wk
Grants received
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