Program areas at Search Institute
Search Institute studies and works to strengthen youth outcomes in schools, youth programs, families, and communities. Founded in 1958, Search Institute was a pioneer in using social science to understand the lives, beliefs, and values of young people. Since that time, more than 5 million children and adolescents have participated in Search Institute studies and projects, and Search Institute has published more than 30 books and nearly 150 journal articles and chapters. In addition, more than 10,000 youth-serving organizations have utilized the practical resources that Search Institute has created to help young people thrive. Former secretary of state and founding chairman of america's promise colin powell summarized Search Institute's place in the fields of education and youth development in this way: "Search Institute is a national treasure. It provides the new ideas and the research america needs to grow healthy and successful youth." Today Search Institute is focused on studying and strengthening the developmental relationships in young people's lives that put them on the path to becoming thriving and contributing adults.
Grants made by Search Institute
Who funds Search Institute
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Search Institute
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Benjamin Houltberg, Ph.D., LMFT | President and Chief Executive Officer | | 2024-10-19 |
| Alison Olig, J.D. | Chief Operating Officer | $140,000 | 2024-10-19 |
| Gaby Keefer | Senior Director of Marketing and Product Strategy | | 2024-10-19 |
| Joanna Williams, Ph.D., M.S.Ed. | Senior Director of Research | | 2024-10-19 |
| Mara Schanfield | Director of Design and Implementation | $129,231 | 2023-12-31 |
| ...and 24 more key personnel |
Financials for Search Institute
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,565,659 | $4,152,868 | -38.2% |
| Program services | $1,117,534 | $1,261,521 | -11.4% |
| Investment income and dividends | $41,562 | $22,726 | 82.9% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $11,885 | $29,858 | -60.2% |
| Net rental income | $0 | $4,400 | -100% |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $429,828 | $363,045 | 18.4% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $29,142 | $10,490 | 177.8% |
| Total revenues | $4,195,610 | $5,844,908 | -28.2% |
Organizations like Search Institute
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| North Carolina Center for Nonprofit Organizations | 501(c)(3) | Raleigh, NC | $1,536,736 |
| Minnesota Alliance for Volunteer Advancement | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $1,239,975 |
| The Wict Network | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $7,076,546 |
| Alliance of Local Service Organizations | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $8,215,646 |
| Tennessee Coalition To End Domestic and Sexual Violence | 501(c)(3) | Nashville, TN | $2,478,182 |
| The Forbes Funds | 501(c)(3) | Pittsburgh, PA | $1,718,199 |
| Community Partnership of Southeast Missouri | 501(c)(3) | Cape Girardeau, MO | $4,140,849 |
| Washington Nonprofits | 501(c)(3) | Seattle, WA | $1,369,117 |
| Mission Edge San Diego | 501(c)(3) | San Diego, CA | $9,968,292 |
| BoardSource | 501(c)(3) | Washington, DC | $4,124,939 |
Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 7 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $250,000 from Lilly Endowment May 23, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsBusiness and community development organizationsCharities
Issues
Community improvement
Characteristics
Operates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 3001 Broadway St Ne 310
- Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Metro area
- Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
- County
- Hennepin County, MN
- Website URL
- search-institute.org/Â
- Phone
- (612) 376-8955
IRS details
- EIN
- 41-0811842
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1958
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- S50: Nonprofit Management
- NAICS code, primary
- 813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
California AB-488 details
- AB 488 status
- May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
- Charity Registration status
- Current
- FTB status revoked
- Not revoked
- AG Registration Number
- CT0148289
- FTB Entity ID
- None yet
- AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
- 2024-12-31
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