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EIN 31-1278593

The Buckeye Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
16
City
Columbus
State
Ohio
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
Description
The Buckeye Institute advances free-market public policy in the states. As an independent research and educational institute, it focuses on economic and legal public policy. The Buckeye Institute's Economic Research Center (ERC) produces academic-quality, peer-reviewed, scholarly reports and dynamic models to assess the impact of various policy changes on state economies.
Also known as...
The Buckeye Institute for Public Policy Solutions
Total revenues
$4,616,008
2023
Total expenses
$2,815,055
2023
Total assets
$7,289,169
2023
Num. employees
16
2023

Program areas at The Buckeye Institute

The Buckeye Institute focuses on economic and legal public policy. Buckeye's Economic Research Center (ERC) produces academic-quality, peer-reviewed, scholarly reports and dynamic models to assess the impact of various policy changes on state economies, businesses, and taxpayers. Buckeye's Legal Center files amicus briefs and engages in direct litigation in support of free-market public policy solutions.

Who funds The Buckeye Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$240,625
Lynde and Harry Bradley FoundationTo Support General Operations$200,000
Sarah Scaife FoundationProgram Support$185,000
...and 28 more grants received totalling $1,653,500

Personnel at The Buckeye Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Robert AltPresident and Chief Executive Officer$370,675
Rebekah AltChief Operating Officer$245,000
Lisa A. GatesVice President of Communications$100,261
Rea S. Hederman Jr.Executive Director of the Economic Research Center and Vice President of Policy
Erin SutterDirector of Operations
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for The Buckeye Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$4,227,221
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$171,416
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$188,363
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$29,008
Total revenues$4,616,008

Form 990s for The Buckeye Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-28990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-12990View PDF
2019-122021-03-01990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s
Data update history
January 4, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
January 3, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from George Edward Durell Foundation
October 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsPublic sector nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Community improvementPublic policyEconomic development
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
88 E Broad St Suite 1300
Columbus, OH 43215
Metro area
Columbus, OH
County
Franklin County, OH
Website URL
buckeyeinstitute.org/ 
Phone
(614) 224-4422
Facebook page
BuckeyeInstitute 
Twitter profile
@buckeyenow 
IRS details
EIN
31-1278593
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
W20: Government and Public Administration
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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