EIN 52-0788947

Institute for Policy Studies

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
46
Year formed
1962
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
IPS strengthens social movements through independent research to build a more equitable, ecologically sustainable and peaceful society.
Total revenues
$5,782,644
2022
Total expenses
$5,367,847
2022
Total assets
$12,708,680
2022
Num. employees
46
2022

Program areas at Institute for Policy Studies

New economy - ips has been a leader in strengthening responses to the global economy by providing research, writing and communication. This project has produced countless research reports, articles, forums, and books.
Affiliates - the economic hardship reporting project - the economic hardship reporting project (ehrp) is a fiscally-sponsored project of the Institute devoted to immersive journalism about economic struggle. Ehrp supports articles, photography, audio and video, and seeks to commission pieces from journalists who are financially on the edge and can speak from their experience.
Common security - this project works to combat economic inequality, achieve climate justice, and build peace requiring solutions designed to dismantle systemic racism. It's focused on foreign Policy based on human rights, international law, and diplomacy over military intervention.
Communications - inequality.org - inequality.org is the premier portalfor the public at large, journalists, teachers, students, academics,activists, and any others seeking information and analysis on wealthand income inequality. Ultimately, the Institute's mission is to createand curate high-quality research and information, along with compellingstories, with the goal of ending economic inequality in the u.s. andabroad. Otherwords - otherwords is a free, non-profit editorial servicethat distributes progressive commentaries to heartland newspapersacross the united states. Foreign Policy in focus - foreign Policy infocus (fpif) is a "think tank without walls" connecting the researchand action of more than 600 scholars, advocates, and activists seekingto make the united states a more responsible global partner. Fpifprovides timely analysis of u.s. foreign Policy and internationalaffairs and recommends Policy alternatives.
Special projects - the Institute nurtured the development of severalprojects working to build a more just, peaceful, and sustainable worldin the u.s. and around the globe.
Next leaders - the next leaders program brings in 10-15 next leader interns each year for 10 week paid internships, with an emphasis on low-income students and people of color.

Grants made by Institute for Policy Studies

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Economic Hardship Reporting ProjectProgram Support$500,000
New Mexico Environmental Law Center (NMELC)Program Support$28,800

Who funds Institute for Policy Studies

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support$500,000
The JPB FoundationIps Program To Reduce Poverty By Working With Movements and Shifting Narrative; Economic Hardship Reporting Project$500,000
The JPB FoundationIps Program To Reduce Poverty By Working With Movements and Shifting Narrative; Economic Hardship Reporting Project$500,000
...and 43 more grants received totalling $4,366,152

Personnel at Institute for Policy Studies

NameTitleCompensation
Peter CertoSenior Editorial Manager / Editorial Manager , Editor in Chief
Tope FolarinExecutive Director$143,097
Basav SenProject Director Climate Policy
Chuck CollinsProgram Director
Karen DolanProject Director
...and 14 more key personnel

Financials for Institute for Policy Studies

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$5,533,777
Program services$164,411
Investment income and dividends$43,860
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$54,412
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$45,053
Net income from fundraising events$-35,116
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$-23,753
Total revenues$5,782,644

Form 990s for Institute for Policy Studies

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-10990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
2018-122020-02-03990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
October 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 9 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 26 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The JPB Foundation
December 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
December 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 5 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Social sciencesForeign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyNational levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1301 Connecticut Ave NW 600
Washington, DC 20036
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
ips-dc.org/ 
Phone
(202) 234-9382
Facebook page
InstituteforPolicyStudies 
Twitter profile
@ips_dc 
IRS details
EIN
52-0788947
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1962
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q05: International, Foreign Affairs and National Security Research Institutes and Public Policy Analysis
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Delinquent
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0279288
FTB Entity ID
4683757
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-11-06
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