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EIN 84-3575279

Objective Standard Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
7
City
Glen Allen
State
Virginia
Year formed
2019
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
Description
Objective Standard Institute promotes Objectivism, enhancing personal happiness and freedom through courses, workshops, and programs that cultivate writing and speaking skills.
Total revenues
$422,067
2023
Total expenses
$2,003,595
2023
Total assets
$6,198,681
2023
Num. employees
7
2023

Program areas at Objective Standard Institute

Online courses, in-person workshops and multi-day conferences.

Who funds Objective Standard Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Center for Excellence in Higher Education (CEHE)To Build-Up the Infrastructure Needed in Order To Effectively Expand Osi's Courses Program. Osi Strives To Teach the Rising Generation About the Importance of Philosophy, the Principles of Ayn Rand's Objectivism, and Related Ideas for Living Fully and Advancing Liberty. the Delivery of This Is Through Courses, Podcasts, and Conferences Focused on Good Thinking for Good Living. These Are Geared Primarily To Students and Young Adults.$2,000,000
Prometheus FoundationEducation$373,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$25,750
...and 4 more grants received

Personnel at Objective Standard Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Craig BiddleExecutive Director$46,851
Jackson UpmannDirector of Marketing
Robert BegleyDirector$53,671
Maddox LocherDirector of Content Creation
Justyna Piatek-PawlowskaSocial Media Manager
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Objective Standard Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$276,550
Program services$149,670
Investment income and dividends$66,955
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-71,108
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$422,067

Form 990s for Objective Standard Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-11990View PDF
2022-122023-11-13990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-05-26990View PDF
2019-122020-08-10990View PDF
Data update history
January 3, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
December 31, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
December 17, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $6,000 from American Online Giving Foundation
December 28, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $373,000 from Prometheus Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Professional associationsBusiness and community development organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesBusiness and industry
Characteristics
Tax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 5274
Glen Allen, VA 23058
Metro area
Richmond, VA
County
Henrico County, VA
Website URL
objectivestandard.org/ 
Phone
(949) 485-1911
IRS details
EIN
84-3575279
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2019
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A20: Arts, Cultural Organizations
NAICS code, primary
813920: Professional Associations
Parent/child status
Independent
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
CT0271402
FTB Entity ID
4573382
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-31
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