NonprofitsKansas Policy Institute

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Kansas Policy Institute

WICHITA, KS

Total revenue

$2.3M

Total expenses

$2.5M

Net assets

$2.5M

Grants received

$3.7M

75 grants

EIN

237047821

Tax year

2024

Mission

To protect constitutional rights to freedom, create greater access to better educational opportunities and allow kansans to keep more of what they earn.

Programs

4 programs

The economic freedom program represents efforts on tax and budget policy. We publish original research and other written material, as well as speak to civic and other groups. Our tax policy work examines the impact of tax burdens on private sector job creation and other economic factors; we also study government spending in search of operating efficiency opportunities at the state and county levels.

Expenses: $533K

The student-focused education program strives to provide insights on spending choices for education. Extensive research is conducted in various education areas. We examine the relationship between k-12 spending and student achievement, explore alternative learning opportunities such as digital achievement, explore alternative learning opportunities such as digital in-depth analysis of school funding and employment changes.

Expenses: $638K

The sentinel, llc is an online news service that holds media and government accountable for providing complete, accurate and unbiased information so that citizens can make their own informed decisions on public policy matters.

Expenses: $145K

Kansas school board resource center, llc provides research, policy guidance, education, and other resources to local school boards, the general public & others.

Expenses: $332KGrants: $18K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.2M
Program service revenue
Investment income$100K
Other revenue$2K
Total revenue$2.3M

Expenses

Grants paid$18K
Salaries & benefits$1.5M
Fundraising$207K
Other expenses$982K
Total expenses$2.5M
Total assets$2.5M
Net assets$2.5M

People

14 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JAMES FRANKO

PRESIDENT

Board

$254K

40 hrs/wk

DAVID TRABERT

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Board

$252K

40 hrs/wk

RAUL BRITO

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

PHYLLIS NOLAN

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROBERT SMITH

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

NEIL DOUTHAT

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

DAVID GIBSON

CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF TRUST

Board

20 hrs/wk

NICK POWELL

VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD OF

Board

2 hrs/wk

BILL PICKERT

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROBERT YOUNG

SECRETARY/TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

PRISCILLA O'SHAUGHNESSY

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

GEORGE PEARSON

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

CHUCK MACKEY

TRUSTEE

Board

1 hrs/wk

SAMUEL MACROBERTS

LITIGATION DIRECTOR

Staff

$163K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 75 of 75

FromAmountPurposeYear
$253K
GENERAL FUND
2024
$91K
Public, Societal Benefit
2024
$75K
for general operations
2024
$75K
for the Kansas School Board Resource Center
2024
$75K
To support the Kansas School Board Resource Center
2024
$50K
GENERAL OPERATING
2024
$50K
General Administration
2024
$10K
To support a legal fellowship
2024
$10K
OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
2024
$6K
SUPPORT EDUCATION AWARENESS EVENTS
2024
$150
SUPPORT GENERAL OPERATIONS
2024
$200K
To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom.
2023
$150K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$100K
General Administration
2023
$100K
GENERAL OPERATING
2023
$100K
for the Kansas School Board Resource Center
2023
$100K
Education programsfor Americans
2023
$51K
To support a 2022 Bradley Freedom Grant
2023
$35K
Kansas PublicPolicy Researchand Analysis
2023
$30K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$25K
EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING
2023
$15K
GENERAL PROGRAMS-UNRESTRICTED
2023
$10K
OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
2023
$10K
To support a legal fellowship
2023
$5K
To provide general support (charitable)
2023
$5K
FINCL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
2023
$3K
SUPPORT EDUCATION AWARENESS EVENTS
2023
$1K
ANNUAL GIFT
2023
$150K
for Kansas School Board Resource Center
2022
$150K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$133K
GENERAL OPERATING
2022
$75K
To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom.
2022
$60K
Education programsfor Americans
2022
$50K
General Administration
2022
$45K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
$30K
GENERAL FUND
2022
$26K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$25K
EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING
2022
$13K
OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
2022
$10K
SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
2022
$10K
GENERAL PROGRAMS-UNRESTRICTED
2022
$7K
To provide general support (charitable)
2022
$5K
FINCL SUPPORT OF PUBLIC CHARITY
2022
$5K
SUPPORT EDUCATION AWARENESS EVENTS
2022
$1K
ANNUAL GIFT
2022
$105K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
$75K
To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom.
2021
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$33K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$30K
GENERAL FUND
2021
$10K
SUPPORT OF CHARITABLE
2021
$10K
OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
2021
$1K
ANNUAL GIFT
2021
$100K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$82K
To support a 2020 Bradley Freedom Grant
2020
$75K
To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom.
2020
$74K
for general operations
2020
$60K
GENERAL FUND
2020
$60K
ECONOMIC FREEDOM RESEARCH
2020
$50K
General Administration
2020
$27K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$20K
GENERAL OPERATING BUDGET
2020
$10K
General Support
2020
$10K
OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
2020
$5K
To provide general support (charitable)
2020
$2K
EDUCATION: PROGRAMMING
2020
$1K
ANNUAL GIFT
2020
$185K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2019
$50K
General Administration
2019
$25K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$100K
To defend free markets, limited government, and personal freedom.
2018
$8K
OPERATING FUND FOR OTHER PUBLIC CHARITY
2018
$8K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
$6K
To provide general support (charitable)
2018
$2K
PERSONAL LIBERTY EDUCATION
2018

Funded by

$3.7M from 25 funders · 75 grants · 2018–2024

Redbud Foundation

$525K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$505K · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Donors Trust Inc

$474K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Weigand Family Foundation

$373K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

State Policy Network

$343K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

JP Humphreys Foundation

$300K · 5 grants · 2019–2024

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

$228K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Alliance For A Free Society Inc

$185K · 1 grant · 2019

Details

EIN237047821
NTEE codeB052
Subsection03
Ruling date1969-11
Formed1969
Employees13
Volunteers0
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