EIN 52-1368964

Economic Policy Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
58
Year formed
1984
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Policy Institute is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank that seeks to inform and empower individuals to seek solutions that ensure broadly shared prosperity and opportunity.
Total revenues
$16,155,263
2023
Total expenses
$12,114,104
2023
Total assets
$21,912,270
2023
Num. employees
58
2023

Program areas at Economic Policy Institute

Economic analysis and research network (earn): earn is a nationwide network of organizations advancing an inclusive, worker centered economy through state and local Policy change and rigorous research. We produce research and Policy analysis to help our partners make the Economic case for policies that will create a more worker centered, equitable economy.
Program on race, ethnicity, and the economy (pree): pree explores and explains how race, ethnicity, and class intersect to affect Economic outcomes in the united states. This is done through research, Policy papers, workshops, speaker series, other convenings, and social media.
Research: epi produces the highest quality research and Policy analysis, wielding the tools of economics to advance the interests of working families. Areas of research include labor standards, macroeconomics, immigration Policy, retirement security, fiscal Policy, and trade Policy.
Policy: epi uses Policy analysis and advocacy to build power for working people. We partner with national and state grassroots activists, advocacy organizations, academics, and labor unions to advance Economic, racial, and gender justice. Our experts provide testimony, speeches, and presentations and produce analyses and reports on a variety of issues facing workers.
Communications and public outreach: effectively communicates its in-depth research and Policy analysis in ways that can be understood and shared by a variety of audiences. Epi uses podcasts, video explainers, and social media to share our research and Policy analysis and recommendations.

Grants made by Economic Policy Institute

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Colorado Fiscal InstituteEducational Research$250,000
Florida Policy InstituteEducational Research$205,000
Alabama Arise (ACPP)Educational Research$157,385
...and 32 more grants made totalling $3,044,802

Who funds Economic Policy Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Wellspring Philanthropic FundGeneral Operating Support$1,000,000
Rockefeller FoundationToward the Costs of Strengthening the Capacity of Economic Analysis and Research Network (Earn) Groups in Key States To Advance A Compelling Worker-Centered Agenda Rooted in Racial and Gender Equity.$1,000,000
The Ford FoundationCore Support for Earn Network, A Cross-State Initiative To Develop A Pragmatic, But Aspirational Agenda for Improving Economic Conditions for Working Families in the South.$811,260
...and 39 more grants received totalling $8,402,931

Personnel at Economic Policy Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Barbara WesternChief Operating Officer
Elizabeth H. ShulerAfl - Chief Information Officer$0
Josh BivensChief Economist
Naomi WalkerExecutive Vice President$197,437
Lori Pelletier ResignedExecutive Director
...and 21 more key personnel

Financials for Economic Policy Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$15,968,002
Program services$1,800
Investment income and dividends$63,834
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$47,735
Net rental income$63,714
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$95
Miscellaneous revenues$10,083
Total revenues$16,155,263

Form 990s for Economic Policy Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-08-28990View PDF
2022-122023-10-11990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122020-12-07990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Economic Policy Institute

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Tax FoundationWashington, DC$7,838,946
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research (MI)New York, NY$26,924,098
Washington Center for Equitable GrowthWashington, DC$6,193,469
Center for Economic and Policy ResearchWashington, DC$13,897,815
American Action ForumWashington, DC$4,319,992
Heartland InstituteArlington Heights, IL$4,084,944
Institute for Child SuccessGreenville, SC$4,831,076
Foundation for Economic EducationAtlanta, GA$8,193,047
The Fraser InstituteCanada, $10,646,359
Mercatus CenterArlington, VA$47,446,892
Data update history
November 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 3, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $225,000 from National Education Association of the United States
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $200,000 from Peter G Peterson Foundation (PGPF)
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 14 new grant, including a grant for $1,000,000 from The Rockefeller Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsSocial advocacy organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Social sciences
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1225 Eye St NW 600
Washington, DC 20005
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
epi.org/ 
Phone
(202) 775-8810
Facebook page
EconomicPolicy 
Twitter profile
@economicpolicy 
IRS details
EIN
52-1368964
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1984
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
V20: Social Science Research Institutes, Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Central organization
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - Awaiting Reporting
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0293484
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-04
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