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Private Operating Foundations

Pacific Research Institute For Public Policy

PASADENA, CA

Total revenue

$7.6M

Total expenses

$5.8M

Net assets

$31.6M

Grants received

$18.1M

116 grants

EIN

942528433

Tax year

2024

Mission

Champions Freedom, Opportunity and Responsibility by Advancing Free-Market Policy Solutions.

Programs

3 programs

The center for california reform seeks to reinvigorate californias entrepreneurial, self-reliant traditions

Expenses: $600K

The center for education works to restore to all parents the basic right to choose the best educational opportunities for their children through research and grassroots outreach, the institutes scholars advance parental choice in education, high academic standards, charter schools, teacher quality and school finance reform

Expenses: $718K

Other program services

Expenses: $985K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$5.7M
Program service revenue—
Investment income$1.7M
Other revenue$232K
Total revenue$7.6M

Expenses

Grants paid—
Salaries & benefits$1.9M
Fundraising$1.3M
Other expenses$3.9M
Total expenses$5.8M
Total assets$32.0M
Net assets$31.6M

People

19 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Sally C Pipes

President and CEO

Board

$522K

40 hrs/wk

Rowena Itchon

Chief Operating Officer

Board

$365K

40 hrs/wk

Michael T Psomas

Director

Board

$50K

1 hrs/wk

Sean McAvoy

Director, Secretary, Treasurer

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Daniel Oliver

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Richard Samuelson

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Lawrence J Siskind

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Paul Tosetti

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Richard Wallace

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Chris Wright

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Christine Zanello

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Steven Dennis MD

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Peter C Farrell

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Russell A Johnson

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Clark Judge

Director, Chairman

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Daniel M Kolkey

Director

Board

—

1 hrs/wk

Benjamin Smithwick

VP Development

Staff

$231K

40 hrs/wk

Lance Izumi

Senior Director Center for Education

Staff

$182K

40 hrs/wk

Timothy Anaya

VP Marketing

Staff

$175K

40 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

Keybridge Communications

Research, Writing, Public Relations

$719K

Wayne Winegarden

Research, Writing

$380K

Laura Dannerbeck

Event Planning

$150K

East Point Ventures

Research, Writing

$130K

Richard Epstein

Research, Writing

$104K

Grants received

Showing 116 of 116

FromAmountPurposeYear
Donors Trust Inc
$252K
for general operations
2024
SARAH SCAIFE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
$250K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2024
Donors Trust Inc
$150K
for Public Policy
2024
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC
$150K
2024-2025 HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY INITIATIVE
2024
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
$150K
GENERAL CONTRIBUTION
2024
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$75K
To support general operations
2024
KORET FOUNDATION
$50K
SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM
2024
THE 85 FUND
$45K
General Support
2024
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
$30K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$15K
MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES
2024
KORET FOUNDATION
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN HONOR OF SIR ANTONY FISHER DINNER
2024
THE 85 FUND
$400K
General Support
2023
SARAH SCAIFE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
$250K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$194K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND
$150K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
$150K
General Contribution
2023
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC
$125K
HEALTH CARE RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
2023
The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation
$75K
marketing of the documentary film on dropout prevention, "Graduation Day"
2023
The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation
$75K
Center for Education
2023
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$75K
To support general operations
2023
The Percy Fund
$50K
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE RECIPIENT
2023
KORET FOUNDATION
$50K
SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM
2023
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$45K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
$40K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$38K
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
2023
HILLSDALE COLLEGE
$30K
DAF GRANT
2023
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$27K
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
2023
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND
$25K
PRIZE SUPPORT
2023
Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
Donors Trust Inc
$20K
for the Pete Wilson Project
2023
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$15K
MEDICAL / PUBLIC SERVICES
2023
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$11K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10K
PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2023
KORET FOUNDATION
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT IN HONOR OF THE 2023 GALA
2023
The Chase Foundation of Virginia
$3K
To provide general support (charitable)
2023
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$2.8M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
SARAH SCAIFE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
$250K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND
$175K
RESEARCH/TEACHING
2022
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
$125K
General Contribution
2022
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC
$100K
PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION
2022
Redbud Foundation
$100K
Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility.
2022
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$81K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$75K
To support general operations
2022
THE WILLIAM H DONNER FOUNDATION INC
$75K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
Donors Trust Inc
$73K
for general operations
2022
KORET FOUNDATION
$50K
SCHOOL BOARD TRAINING PROGRAM
2022
The Percy Fund
$45K
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE RECIPIENT
2022
MORGAN STANLEY GLOBAL IMPACT FUNDING TRUST INC
$40K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation
$38K
Education Studies
2022
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$33K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$30K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$22K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2022
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$15K
PUBLIC SERVICE
2022
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$15K
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT AND DEVELOPMENT
2022
JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
$15K
RESTRICTED - CENTER FOR HEALTHCARE
2022
The Chase Foundation of Virginia
$5K
To provide general support (charitable)
2022
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.5M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.5M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
Redbud Foundation
$100K
Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility.
2021
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$60K
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
2021
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$52K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
The Percy Fund
$40K
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE RECIPIENT
2021
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$30K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
KORET FOUNDATION
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE 2021 ANNUAL GALA IN HONOR OF SALLY PIPES
2021
Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2021
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$19K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
$15K
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
2021
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$10K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2021
Lelewer Foundation
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.5M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
SARAH SCAIFE FOUNDATION INCORPORATED
$200K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2020
Charles Koch Institute
$150K
Education
2020
PHARMACEUTICAL RESEARCH AND MANUFACTURERS OF AMERICA
$125K
General Contribution
2020
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND
$125K
FUND SUPPORT
2020
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$100K
To support general operations
2020
Redbud Foundation
$75K
Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility.
2020
KORET FOUNDATION
$70K
A BETTER WAY: STRATEGIES FOR PREVENTING AND REDUCING HOMELESSNESS IN CALIFORNIA
2020
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$54K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
DIANA DAVIS SPENCER FOUNDATION INC
$50K
TOWARD THE 2020 HEALTH CARE COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGY PROJECT
2020
The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation
$38K
Education Studies
2020
ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION
$35K
general operating
2020
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$30K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2020
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$27K
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
2020
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$27K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
The Percy Fund
$22K
TO SUPPORT THE OPERATING BUDGET OF THE RECIPIENT
2020
Pierre F & Enid Goodrich Foundation
$20K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2020
MARIN COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$20K
CEQA REFORM PROJECT
2020
Donors Trust Inc
$15K
for general operations
2020
Donors Trust Inc
$15K
to support Mia's Journey book
2020
Donors Trust Inc
$10K
to be used as needed
2020
THE TAXPAYERS PROTECTION ALLIANCE
$10K
GENERAL PURPOSE
2020
Silicon Valley Community Foundation
$6K
Community Development
2020
The Chase Foundation of Virginia
$5K
To provide general support (charitable)
2020
GEORGE E COLEMAN JR FOUNDATION
$3K
GENERAL
2020
Lelewer Foundation
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2020
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.4M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND
$125K
FUND SUPPORT
2019
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$52K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$25K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
ORANGE COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$25K
COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT & DEVELOPMENT
2019
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$8K
PUBLIC SERVICES
2019
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.3M
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
BLOOMFIELD FAMILY FOUNDATION
$150K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND
$125K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2018
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$89K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2018
Redbud Foundation
$75K
Support the Institute's mission to champion freedom, opportunity, and personal responsibility.
2018
The Bern Schwartz Family Foundation
$38K
Education Studies Program
2018
BRADLEY IMPACT FUND INC
$20K
GENERAL OPERATIONS
2018
The Chase Foundation of Virginia
$10K
To provide general support (charitable)
2018
ARTHUR & CARLYSE CIOCCA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
$10K
GRANT
2018
The Kurt and Julie Hauser Foundation
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2018
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$1.3M
FOR GRANT RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSES
2017
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$60K
SOCIAL SERVICES/SOCIAL BENEFITS
2017
WK Kellogg Foundation
$50K
enable the organization to achieve its mission of championing freedom, opportunity and personal responsibility for all individuals through advancement of free-market policy solutions by providing general operating support
2017
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$28K
ENVIRONMENT, ANIMALS
2017

Funded by

$18.1M from 35 funders · 116 grants · 2017–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$11.3M · 8 grants · 2017–2023

Sarah Scaife Foundation Incorporated

$950K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

The Board Of Trustees Of The Leland

$725K · 6 grants · 2018–2023

Donors Trust Inc

$534K · 7 grants · 2020–2024

The 85 Fund

$445K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc

$433K · 7 grants · 2017–2023

Diana Davis Spencer Foundation Inc

$425K · 4 grants · 2020–2024

Details

EIN942528433
NTEE codeT23
Subsection03
Ruling date1978-12
Formed1978
Employees8
Volunteers0
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