R STREET INSTITUTE

EIN: 263477125 501(c)(3) Education

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$15,095,416
Total Expenses
$14,464,327
Total Assets
$8,917,398
Net Assets
$6,803,360
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2008
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
ELIAS ROTHENBERG-LEHRER
Phone
2025255717
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

R STREET INSTITUTE, founded in 2008, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $15.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 37% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $14.5M left a modest 4% surplus.

Mission

THE R STREET INSTITUTE IS A NONPROFIT, NONPARTISAN, PUBLIC-POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION ("THINK TANK"). OUR MISSION IS TO ENGAGE IN POLICY RESEARCH AND OUTREACH TO PROMOTE FREE MARKETS AND LIMITED, EFFECTIVE GOVERNMENT. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,379,134

HARM REDUCTIONR STREET'S HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN AN UNDERSTANDING THAT "ABSTINENCE ONLY" APPROACHES TO RISKY BEHAVIOR ARE INEFFECTIVE. WITH THIS IN MIND, RSI FOCUSES ON HARM-REDUCTION...

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HARM REDUCTIONR STREET'S HARM REDUCTION PROGRAM IS GROUNDED IN AN UNDERSTANDING THAT "ABSTINENCE ONLY" APPROACHES TO RISKY BEHAVIOR ARE INEFFECTIVE. WITH THIS IN MIND, RSI FOCUSES ON HARM-REDUCTION APPROACHES THAT RECOGNIZE THAT HARMFUL BEHAVIORS MAY CONTINUE TO HAPPEN EVEN AS POLICIES ARE ENACTED TO HELP MITIGATE-IF NOT ELIMINATE-THOSE HARMS. THE PROGRAM CONNECTS THE DOTS BETWEEN HISTORICALLY SILOED ISSUES SUCH AS: TOBACCO, CANNABIS, AND ILLICIT DRUG USE. IN ADDITION, THE PROGRAM'S PROJECT FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES CONDUCTS PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH AND OUTREACH ON PRESSING ISSUES FOR THE MODERN AMERICAN FAMILY, FOCUSING ON PRAGMATIC POLICY SOLUTIONS LIKE IMPROVING TELEHEALTH ACCESS, REDUCTING REGULATORY BURDENS ON CHILD CARE, INCREASING LABOR FLEXIBILITY FOR WORKING PARENTS, AND ENHANCING ECONOMIC MOBILITY.

Program 2
Expenses: $2,212,410

TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONR STREET'S TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICY PROGRAM SUPPORTS AMERICAN INNOVATION AND PUSHES BACK AGAINST REGULATORY IMPEDIMENTS TO ECONOMIC PROGRESS, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND...

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TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATIONR STREET'S TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICY PROGRAM SUPPORTS AMERICAN INNOVATION AND PUSHES BACK AGAINST REGULATORY IMPEDIMENTS TO ECONOMIC PROGRESS, INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND FREE SPEECH. THE TEAM'S WORK THIS YEAR INCLUDED DEFENDING AGAINST MISGUIDED ANTITRUST LAWS IN CONGRESS, THWARTING ATTACKS ON CONTENT MODERATION AND SECTION 230-FROM BOTH POLITICAL PARTIES-AS WELL AS OUTLINING THE FUTURE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, BROADBAND DEPLOYMENT AND INTERNET GOVERNANCE IN THE UNITED STATES.

Program 3
Expenses: $1,956,880

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTR STREET'S ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT TEAM SEEKS A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF A THRIVING ECONOMY, WELL-FOUNDED SCIENCE, AND PRINCIPLES OF MARKET COMPETITION AND...

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ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTR STREET'S ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT TEAM SEEKS A CLEANER ENVIRONMENT THROUGH A COMBINATION OF A THRIVING ECONOMY, WELL-FOUNDED SCIENCE, AND PRINCIPLES OF MARKET COMPETITION AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT. OUR EXPERTS HAVE DEEP EXPERTISE IN CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY, AS WELL AS ELECTRICITY POLICY.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $14,967,658
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $45,580
Other Revenue $82,178
TOTAL REVENUE $15,095,416

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $285,240
Salaries & Benefits $12,095,520
Fundraising Expenses $456,093
Program Expenses $12,510,199
Other Expenses $2,083,567
TOTAL EXPENSES $14,464,327

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $15,095,416 $11,048,315 +0.4%
Expenses $14,464,327 $14,224,826 +0.0%
Net Income $631,089 $-3,176,511 -1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
7
Independent Members
7
Employees
90
Volunteers
10

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$679,552
Total Directors
10
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SUSANNA DOKUPIL BOARD CHAIRWOMAN 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT WATKINS BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 12/13/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEPHEN WEINSTEIN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RYAN CALO BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 07/31/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PABLO CARRILLO BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLA DEAN BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN GRAHAM BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIZABETH FRAZEE BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE HARBATH BOARD MEMBER 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
SIMONE SYED BOARD MEMBER, (UNTIL 12/13/24) 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ELIAS ROTHENBERG-LEHRER PRESIDENT 40.00
Officer
$338,874 $35,668 $374,542
ERICA SCHODER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$286,525 $18,485 $305,010
SABRINA SCHAEFFER VICE PRESIDENT, PUBLIC AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$218,317 $31,234 $249,551
CHAD RUSSELL VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS 40.00
Highest
$207,131 $16,922 $224,053
MAZEN SALEH SENIOR DIRECTOR, HARM REDUCTION 40.00
Highest
$221,621 $15,731 $237,352
JILLIAN SNIDER DIRECTOR, CRIMINAL JUSTICE 40.00
Highest
$201,543 $8,467 $210,010
DEVIN HARTMAN DIRECTOR, ENERGY 40.00
Highest
$205,481 $20,583 $226,064
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $15,095,416 $14,464,327 $8,917,398 $631,089
2023 $11,048,315 $14,224,826 $8,145,696 $-3,176,511
2022 $13,380,594 $12,930,790 $10,132,891 $449,804
2021 $12,078,892 $10,529,052 $9,433,752 $1,549,840
2020 $12,674,519 $9,816,213 $9,026,992 $2,858,306
2019 $8,765,865 $10,110,844 $5,276,637 $-1,344,979
2018 $10,586,090 $9,332,381 $6,658,153 $1,253,709
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