Nonprofits›The Foundation For Research On Equal Opportunity

Community Improvement & Capacity Building

The Foundation For Research On Equal Opportunity

AUSTIN, TX

WebsiteView as a funder

Total revenue

$3.1M

Total expenses

$2.6M

Net assets

$855K

Grants received

$5.5M

57 grants

EIN

812699310

Tax year

2024

Mission

The foundation for research on equal opportunity seeks to expand economic opportunity to those who least have it, using the tools of individual liberty, free enterprise, technological innovation, and pluralism. Freopp deploys the nation's leading public policy scholars to serve the mission. All research conducted by freopp considers the impact of public policies and proposed reforms on those with incomes or wealth below the u.s. Median.

Programs

2 programs

Communications outreach: through our communication and outreach efforts, we effectively disseminate our research findings, insights, and recommendations to various stakeholders and the broader public.

Expenses: $432K

Education: freopp conducts original research in both the higher education space, and in the k-12 space. Our k-12 program is focused on increasing parents and students' sovereignty over their children's education. Our higher education research program is focused on measuring the return on investment (roi) of college degrees, and ensuring that institutions are accountable for the economic outcomes of the students.

Expenses: $218K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$2.8M
Program service revenue—
Investment income$1
Other revenue$263K
Total revenue$3.1M

Expenses

Grants paid—
Salaries & benefits$859K
Fundraising$143K
Other expenses$1.7M
Total expenses$2.6M
Total assets$855K
Net assets$855K

People

8 listed

NameRoleCompensation

AVIK ROY

PRESIDENT / BOARD MEMBER

Board

$288K

40 hrs/wk

VIVEK RAMASWAMY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

AMES BROWN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

MICHAEL MILTENBERGER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

FRANK LAUKIEN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

JONATHAN BUSH

CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD

Board

—

5 hrs/wk

LANHEE CHEN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

—

2 hrs/wk

REBECCA ATWOOD

VICE PRESIDENT

Staff

$103K

40 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 57 of 57

FromAmountPurposeYear
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$316K
TO RESEARCH OUTCOMES-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND GRADUATE SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY.
2024
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$100K
To support general operations
2024
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
$50K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE
$18K
EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT
2024
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$10K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2024
Donors Trust Inc
$7K
for general operations
2024
The Lodestar Foundation
$5K
General & Unrestricted
2024
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$336K
TO RESEARCH OUTCOMES-BASED ACCOUNTABILITY AND GRADUATE SCHOOL ACCOUNTABILITY.
2023
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$270K
TO RESEARCH AND CONVENE STAKEHOLDERS ON POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FEDERAL PROGRAMS AND ECONOMIC GROWTH.
2023
CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
$180K
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
2023
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD ASSOCIATION
$100K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$75K
To support general operations
2023
THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST
$75K
RESEARCH
2023
THE ACHELIS & BODMAN FOUNDATION
$50K
CLOSURE OF THE INDIAN POINT NUCLEAR
2023
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$46K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$35K
TO CONDUCT AND PRESENT A POLICY PROPOSAL FOR FEDERAL HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND A RETURN-ON-INVESTMENT ANALYSIS.
2023
Donors Trust Inc
$27K
for general operations
2023
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$20K
EDUCATION
2023
PETER G PETERSON FOUNDATION
$6K
TO SUPPORT THE PETER G. PETERSON FOUNDATION FISCAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM.
2023
THE VENVERLOH FAMILY FOUNDATION
$5K
CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
2023
SELECT EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION
$2K
MATCHING GIFT
2023
Ippolito Charitable Foundation
$2K
General & Unrestricted
2023
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$175K
TO CONDUCT AND PRESENT A POLICY PROPOSAL FOR FEDERAL HIGHER EDUCATION ACCOUNTABILITY AND A RETURN-ON-INVESTMENT ANALYSIS.
2022
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$155K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
BRADLEY IMPACT FUND INC
$150K
GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSES
2022
JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
$100K
RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM INITIATIVE
2022
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$50K
To support general operations
2022
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$50K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH CARE
$33K
EXEMPT PURPOSE RELATED RESEARCH GRANT
2022
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$15K
TO CONDUCT AND PUBLISH ANALYSES ON RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION.
2022
GS DONOR ADVISED PHILANTHROPY FUND
$10K
COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES
2022
JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
$10K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
Donors Trust Inc
$8K
for general operations
2022
DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC
$6K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2022
SELECT EQUITY GROUP FOUNDATION
$1K
Matching Gift
2022
Ippolito Charitable Foundation
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2022
THE LEGETT FOUNDATION
$1K
CHARITABLE - OPERATING SUPPORT
2022
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$643K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$643K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$260K
For recipient's exempt purpose
2021
JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
$100K
RESTRICTED - FUTURE OF FREEDOM PROGRAM
2021
NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST
$20K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
JOHN WILLIAM POPE FOUNDATION
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GRANT
2021
Ippolito Charitable Foundation
$1K
General & Unrestricted
2021
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$400K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2020
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$400K
TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT.
2020
THE SEARLE FREEDOM TRUST
$75K
RESEARCH
2020
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$50K
To support general operations
2020
The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc
$50K
To support healthcare research and reform efforts
2020
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$36K
TO ANALYZE POLICIES AND HELP INFORM THE POLICY DISCUSSION SURROUNDING HOSPITAL PRICES IN HIGHLY CONCENTRATED MARKETS.
2020
LAURA AND JOHN ARNOLD FOUNDATION
$36K
TO ANALYZE POLICIES AND HELP INFORM THE POLICY DISCUSSION SURROUNDING HOSPITAL PRICES IN HIGHLY CONCENTRATED MARKETS.
2020
JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF SAN
$30K
PUBLIC/SOCIETY BENEFIT
2020
VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM
$10K
FOR RECIPIENT'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
The Commonwealth Fund
$10K
Making Biologic Medicines More Affordable
2020
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$92K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND
$101K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2018
Atlas Economic Research Foundation
$8K
Economic education
2018

Funded by

$5.5M from 24 funders · 57 grants · 2018–2024

Laura And John Arnold Foundation

$2.0M · 10 grants · 2020–2024

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.7M · 6 grants · 2018–2023

The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Inc

$325K · 5 grants · 2020–2024

Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program

$270K · 2 grants · 2020–2021

John William Pope Foundation

$220K · 4 grants · 2021–2022

California Community Foundation

$180K · 1 grant · 2023

Bradley Impact Fund Inc

$150K · 1 grant · 2022

Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

$150K · 2 grants · 2023–2024

Details

EIN812699310
NTEE codeS05
Subsection03
Ruling date2016-09
Formed2016
Employees5
Volunteers0
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