BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC

EIN: 275131268 501(c)(3) Education

NEW HAVEN, CT

Total Revenue
$3,772,759
Total Expenses
$2,013,618
Total Assets
$6,225,642
Net Assets
$5,526,375
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
CT
Principal Officer
LAUREN NOBLE
Phone
2037451316
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

BUCKLEY INSTITUTE INC, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $3.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 76% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $1.8M, a strong 47% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE BUCKLEY INSTITUTE IS TO PROMOTE INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY AND FREEDOM OF SPEECH AT YALE UNIVERSITY. WE AIM TO FOSTER ROBUST AND OPEN DEBATE, PROVIDE A HOME FOR ENLIGHTENED CONSERVATIVE THOUGHT, AND EXPOSE STUDENTS TO OFTEN-UNVOICED VIEWS. WE BELIEVE THAT GENUINE INTELLECTUAL DIVERSITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR ADVANCING CRITICAL INQUIRY AND SEEK TO CHALLENGE IDEOLOGICAL COMPLACENCY WHEREVER IT EXISTS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,299,335 Revenue: $17,270

THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED VARIOUS LECTURES, SEMINARS, AND DEBATES WITH PROMINENT ACADEMICS, POLITICIANS AND OTHER NOTABLES WHO SPOKE ON ISSUES OF CURRENT EVENTS, POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, AND HISTORY. THE...

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THE ORGANIZATION HOSTED VARIOUS LECTURES, SEMINARS, AND DEBATES WITH PROMINENT ACADEMICS, POLITICIANS AND OTHER NOTABLES WHO SPOKE ON ISSUES OF CURRENT EVENTS, POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY, AND HISTORY. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO SPONSORED A CONFERENCE, POLLING, STUDENT FELLOWS PROGRAM, AND INITIATIVES RELATED TO CAMPUS GOVERNANCE REFORM. THE ORGANIZATION PARTNERED WITH YALE UNIVERSITY TO ADMINISTER A SERIES OF STUDENT INTERNSHIPS AT VARIOUS PUBLICATIONS AND THINK TANKS. THERE IS AN EVALUATION OF THE INTERNSHIP THAT STUDENTS COMPLETE AT THE END OF THE SUMMER THROUGH THE CAREER SERVICES OFFICE.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,647,988
Program Service Revenue $17,270
Investment Income $161,239
Other Revenue $-53,738
TOTAL REVENUE $3,772,759

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $41,700
Salaries & Benefits $985,997
Fundraising Expenses $360,567
Program Expenses $1,299,335
Other Expenses $985,921
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,013,618

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,772,759 $2,138,866 +0.8%
Expenses $2,013,618 $1,604,543 +0.3%
Net Income $1,759,141 $534,323 +2.3%
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
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
10
Volunteers
26

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
4
$284,211
Total Directors
8
$284,211
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
2
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAUREN R NOBLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FOUNDER 40.00
Officer Director
$262,926 $21,285 $284,211
ROGER KIMBALL CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM F B O'REILLY SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN SPAGNOLA TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL FRANC DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAIL LAVIELLE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NICHOLAS QUINN ROSENKRANZ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS HOOD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ISABELLE HARGROVE DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$170,442 $24,094 $194,536
ARI SCHAFFER DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS 40.00
Highest
$139,508 $13,361 $152,869
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 $3,772,759 $2,013,618 $6,225,642 $1,759,141
2023 $2,138,866 $1,604,543 $3,724,135 $534,323
2022 $1,897,033 $1,342,894 $3,176,984 $554,139
2021 $1,731,749 $966,147 $2,629,119 $765,602
2020 $1,197,647 $704,158 $1,840,947 $493,489
2019 $1,148,272 $973,189 $1,350,876 $175,083
2018 $1,027,002 $887,238 $1,164,010 $139,764
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