INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES

EIN: 520788947 501(c)(3) International Affairs

WASHINGTON, DC

Total Revenue
$4,447,197
Total Expenses
$4,725,071
Total Assets
$12,035,111
Net Assets
$10,466,992
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1962
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
TOPE FOLARIN
Phone
2022349382
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES, founded in 1962, is a community nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $4.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $10.5M represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

THE INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES (THE INSTITUTE) IS A 60-YEAR-OLD ORGANIZATION THAT IS DEDICATED TO BUILDING A MORE EQUITABLE, ECOLOGICALLY SUSTAINABLE, AND PEACEFUL SOCIETY. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DYNAMIC SOCIAL MOVEMENTS, IT TURNS TRANSFORMATIVE POLICY IDEAS INTO ACTION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,796,550

NEW ECONOMY - IPS HAS BEEN A LEADER IN STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY BY PROVIDING RESEARCH, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION. THIS PROJECT HAS PRODUCED COUNTLESS RESEARCH REPORTS, ARTICLES...

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NEW ECONOMY - IPS HAS BEEN A LEADER IN STRENGTHENING RESPONSES TO THE GLOBAL ECONOMY BY PROVIDING RESEARCH, WRITING AND COMMUNICATION. THIS PROJECT HAS PRODUCED COUNTLESS RESEARCH REPORTS, ARTICLES, FORUMS, AND BOOKS.

Program 2
Expenses: $870,926

COMMON SECURITY - THIS PROJECT WORKS TO COMBAT ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, ACHIEVE CLIMATE JUSTICE, AND BUILD PEACE REQUIRING SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM. IT'S FOCUSED ON FOREIGN POLICY...

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COMMON SECURITY - THIS PROJECT WORKS TO COMBAT ECONOMIC INEQUALITY, ACHIEVE CLIMATE JUSTICE, AND BUILD PEACE REQUIRING SOLUTIONS DESIGNED TO DISMANTLE SYSTEMIC RACISM. IT'S FOCUSED ON FOREIGN POLICY BASED ON HUMAN RIGHTS, INTERNATIONAL LAW, AND DIPLOMACY OVER MILITARY INTERVENTION.

Program 3
Expenses: $524,513 Revenue: $154,531

AFFILIATES - THE BLACK WORKER INITIATIVE (BWI) PROJECT CARRIES OUT RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FOR BLACK WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES SOUTH, WITH A FOCUS ON ALABAMA. THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT (NPP)...

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AFFILIATES - THE BLACK WORKER INITIATIVE (BWI) PROJECT CARRIES OUT RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY FOR BLACK WORKERS IN THE UNITED STATES SOUTH, WITH A FOCUS ON ALABAMA. THE NATIONAL PRIORITIES PROJECT (NPP) CARRIES OUT RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY THAT HELPS THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND NATIONAL PRIORITIES THROUGH THE LENS OF THE FEDERAL BUDGET.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $4,040,836
Program Service Revenue $154,531
Investment Income $244,532
Other Revenue $7,298
TOTAL REVENUE $4,447,197

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $81,755
Salaries & Benefits $2,853,627
Fundraising Expenses $335,850
Program Expenses $4,036,993
Other Expenses $1,789,689
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,725,071

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,447,197 $5,782,644 -0.2%
Expenses $4,725,071 $5,367,847 -0.1%
Net Income $-277,874 $414,797 -1.7%
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
15
Independent Members
14
Employees
38
Volunteers
66

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
5
$268,050
Total Directors
15
$268,050
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SARITA GUPTA CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN POMERANZ TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BURKE STANSBURY TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN CAVANAGH SENIOR ADVISOR 37.50
Officer Director
$70,000 $21,809 $91,809
HEIDI PELTIER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES EARLY TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
NOURA ERAKAT TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JODIE EVANS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRINA VANDEN HEUVEL TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANDY SHALLAL TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KHURY PETERSEN-SMITH TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY GLOVER TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT BOROSAGE TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOPE FOLARIN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 37.50
Officer Director
$156,195 $20,046 $176,241
SULMA ARIAS TRUSTEE 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHLEEN GASPARD DEPUTY DIRECTOR 37.50
Highest
$124,420 $764 $125,184
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 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,447,197 $4,725,071 $12,035,111 $-277,874
2022 $5,782,644 $5,367,847 $12,708,680 $414,797
2021 $7,298,646 $6,128,062 $13,331,441 $1,170,584
2020 $6,892,959 $5,134,805 $11,094,382 $1,758,154
2019 $5,518,401 $4,926,725 $8,435,382 $591,676
2018 $4,682,455 $4,417,403 $7,643,880 $265,052
2017 $4,953,902 $4,269,603 $7,448,188 $684,299
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