EIN 98-0032427

The Fraser Institute

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
51
City
Canada
State
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
Description
The Fraser Institute aims to enhance the well-being of Canadians and future generations through the study, measurement, and communication of the impact of government policies, entrepreneurship, and choice. They conduct research and publish works on various topics including environment, economic policies, taxation, health policies, and education performance. The institute also holds seminars and workshops for students, teachers, and journalists.
Total revenues
$10,646,359
2023
Total expenses
$10,643,956
2023
Total assets
$15,013,194
2023
Num. employees
51
2023

Program areas at The Fraser Institute

Research and publishing in the following areas; Environment and Natural Resources Economic Freedom Tax and Fiscal Economic Policies Health Policies & Education performance
Students Teachers and Journalists seminars and Workshops

Who funds The Fraser Institute

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Lilly EndowmentFinal Operating Support Grant$600,000
John Templeton FoundationThe Rise, Fall, and Reality of Socialism$558,530
Sarah Scaife FoundationProgram Support$60,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at The Fraser Institute

NameTitleCompensation
Clemens JasonExecutive Vice President$248,352
Niels VeldhuisPresident$261,988
Tan VeniaDirector Finance and Accounting$130,833
Venia TanDirector of Finance$117,896
Bryn WeeseDirector , Communications$104,586
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for The Fraser Institute

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$8,327,455
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$672,185
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$1,638,356
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$8,363
Total revenues$10,646,359

Form 990s for The Fraser Institute

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-24990View PDF
2022-122023-09-07990View PDF
2021-122022-09-07990View PDF
2020-122021-08-12990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 13, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $600,000 from Lilly Endowment
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from John William Pope Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $558,530 from John Templeton Foundation
October 27, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
October 27, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsResearch centersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Social sciences
Characteristics
Conducts researchFundraising eventsOperates internationallyGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1770 Burrard St Unit 400
Canada, 00000
Website URL
fraserinstitute.org/ 
IRS details
EIN
98-0032427
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
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
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