THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE

EIN: 521267484 501(c)(3)

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA

Total Revenue
$1,513,097
Total Expenses
$833,767
Total Assets
$1,204,875
Net Assets
$1,053,050
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
VA
Principal Officer
JOHN WHITEHEAD
Phone
4349783888
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE, founded in 1982, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 69% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $679K, a strong 45% operating margin.

Mission

THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE, A NONPROFIT CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION BASED IN CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA., IS DEEPLY COMMITTED TO PROTECTING THE CONSTITUTIONAL FREEDOMS OF EVERY AMERICAN AND THE INTEGRAL HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE THROUGH ITS EXTENSIVE LEGAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. THE INSTITUTE PROVIDES ITS LEGAL SERVICES AT NO CHARGE TO THOSE WHOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR VIOLATED.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $766,957 Revenue: $22,042

PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,491,016
Program Service Revenue $22,042
Investment Income $39
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,513,097

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $626,409
Fundraising Expenses $31,179
Program Expenses $766,957
Other Expenses $207,358
TOTAL EXPENSES $833,767

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,513,097 $894,019 +0.7%
Expenses $833,767 $820,818 +0.0%
Net Income $679,330 $73,201 +8.3%
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
6
Independent Members
6
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

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
$224,402
Total Directors
6
$224,402
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
MICHAEL MASTERS MD V.P. AND DIRECTOR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS S NEUBERGER PA SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILL STRICKLAND DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE ESPOSITO BOARD OF DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN WHITEHEAD CHAIRMAN 40.00
Officer Director
$224,402 $0 $224,402
THANE KERNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
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
2025 $1,513,097 $833,767 $1,204,875 $679,330
2024 $894,019 $820,818 $509,357 $73,201
2023 $745,109 $821,822 $418,638 $-76,713
2022 $876,987 $819,374 $488,533 $57,613
2021 $984,354 $780,284 $531,980 $204,070
2020 $931,544 $837,540 $363,268 $94,004
2019 $868,928 $845,764 $217,460 $23,164
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