THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION

EIN: 521278303 501(c)(3)

YORBA LINDA, CA

Total Revenue
$11,259,712
Total Expenses
$10,495,053
Total Assets
$77,097,055
Net Assets
$67,933,318
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
CA
Principal Officer
JAMES BYRON
Phone
7149935075
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION, founded in 1983, is a mid-sized nonprofit that reported $11.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 57% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $10.5M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION IS AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, A 501(C)(3) NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION, DELAWARE, 1983. THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION APPLIES THE LEGACY AND VISION OF PRESIDENT RICHARD NIXON TO DEFINING ISSUES THAT FACE OUR NATION AND THE WORLD TODAY. THE YORBA LINDA BASED FOUNDATION ACTIVELY ENCOURAGES AND SUPPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS, SPONSORS IN-PERSON AND ONLINE PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE THE PUBLIC WITH AMERICAN CIVICS, CREATES AND PROMOTES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FOSTERS DISCUSSION AND DEBATE ABOUT AMERICA'S THIRTY-SEVENTH PRESIDENT.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $7,828,696 Revenue: $541,760

PROGRAMMING INCLUDED FREE, COMMUNITY COMMEMORATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS THAT HAVE BECOME A STAPLE IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA; THE NIXON FOUNDATION HOSTED LEGACY-ADVANCING CONTENT, SUCH AS THE NIXON...

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PROGRAMMING INCLUDED FREE, COMMUNITY COMMEMORATIONS AND CELEBRATIONS THAT HAVE BECOME A STAPLE IN THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA AREA; THE NIXON FOUNDATION HOSTED LEGACY-ADVANCING CONTENT, SUCH AS THE NIXON NATIONAL CANCR CONFERENCE, THE NIXON GRAND STRATEGY SUMMIT, A CONFERENCE BRINGING TOGETHER SOME OF OUR NATION'S FINEST MINDS TO EXPLORE WHETHER THE UNITED STATES WAS FOLLOWING A GRAND STRATEGY IN ITS PURSUIT OF ITS INTERNATIONAL GOAL. AND COMMUNITY-ORIENTED EVENTS, SUCH AS THE ANNUAL SEPTEMBER 11 COMMEMORATION, THE PAT NIXON DAY OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE, AND THE NIXON FOUNDATION'S ANNUAL PRESIDENTS DAY, MEMORIAL DAY, INDEPENDENCE DAY AND VETERANS DAY COMMEMORATIONS.WITH THE ONSET OF THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE RICHARD NIXON FOUNDATION EMBARKED ON A CONQUERING COVID CAMPAIGN, WORKING WITH LOCAL BLOOD BANKS TO HOST BLOOD DRIVES RESULTING IN THOUSANDS OF DONATED UNITS OF BLOOD AND SAVING LIVES. THE CAMPAIGN CONTINUES WITH BLOOD DRIVES ADDED EVERY MONTH.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,420,607

BI-PARTISAN LECTURE SERIES, SPECIAL TOURS AND EVENTS AT THE RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.IN 2023, THE NIXON FOUNDATION CURATED AND OPENED A SPECIAL EXHIBITION, "CAPTURED: SHOT DOWN IN VIETNAM,"...

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BI-PARTISAN LECTURE SERIES, SPECIAL TOURS AND EVENTS AT THE RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM.IN 2023, THE NIXON FOUNDATION CURATED AND OPENED A SPECIAL EXHIBITION, "CAPTURED: SHOT DOWN IN VIETNAM," WHICH DETAILED THE EXPERIENCES OF AMERICAN SERVICEMEN HELD AS PRISONERS OF WAR IN NORTH VIETNAM DURING THE VIETNAM WAR.

Program 3

FREE ADMISSION DAYS TO THE RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN YORBA LINDA, CA DURING NATIONAL HOLIDAYS; PROGRAMS COMMEMORATING THE LEGACY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 37TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED...

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FREE ADMISSION DAYS TO THE RICHARD NIXON LIBRARY AND MUSEUM IN YORBA LINDA, CA DURING NATIONAL HOLIDAYS; PROGRAMS COMMEMORATING THE LEGACY AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE 37TH PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES:JANUARY 9, 2023 FOR RICHARD NIXON'S BIRTHDAYMARCH 16, 2023 FOR PAT NIXON'S BIRTHDAYVIETNAM VETERAN

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $7,962,663
Program Service Revenue $353,201
Investment Income $453,442
Other Revenue $2,490,406
TOTAL REVENUE $11,259,712

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $279,993
Salaries & Benefits $3,830,757
Fundraising Expenses $485,319
Program Expenses $9,249,303
Other Expenses $6,384,303
TOTAL EXPENSES $10,495,053

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $11,259,712 $26,380,540 -0.6%
Expenses $10,495,053 $9,269,639 +0.1%
Net Income $764,659 $17,110,901 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
27
Independent Members
25
Employees
67
Volunteers
192

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
$375,376
Total Directors
27
$267,801
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JAMES BYRON PRESIDENT & CEO 40.00
Officer Director
$250,000 $17,801 $267,801
ROBERT C OBRIEN CHAIRMAN & DIRECTOR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES ZHANG TREASURER 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
EVERETT ALVAREZ JR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ARGYROS BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN H CARLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER NIXON COX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICIA NIXON COX BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVEN L CRAIG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MONICA CROWLEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE NIXON EISENHOWER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE EISENHOWER BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CALLISTA L GINGRICH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HUGH HEWITT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAWRENCE M HIGBY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MING HSIEH BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE KERNEN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBIE KILBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM J KILBERG BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARLENE MALEK BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES V MAZZO BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MAUREEN DROWN NUNN BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN RAKOLTA JR BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEOFFERY C SHEPARD BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
J PETER SIMON BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELE STRUPPA BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID TUKEY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMISON PHELTS SECRETARY 40.00
Officer
$101,115 $6,460 $107,575
MAMTA DALAL CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 40.00
Highest
$170,100 $41,789 $211,889
LAURA CURTIS VP OF BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT 40.00
Highest
$165,918 $33,097 $199,015
JOSEPH LOPEZ VP OF MARKETING & COMMUNICATION 40.00
Highest
$148,680 $28,845 $177,525
CHRIS NORDYKE VP OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS 40.00
Highest
$170,100 $37,681 $207,781
ROBERT ROBERTSON DIRECTOR OF SERVICES & OPERATION 40.00
Highest
$122,000 $33,311 $155,311
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 $11,259,712 $10,495,053 $77,097,055 $764,659
2022 $26,380,540 $9,269,639 $70,884,154 $17,110,901
2021 $9,688,165 $7,659,174 $62,998,242 $2,028,991
2020 $4,901,809 $7,138,952 $60,142,267 $-2,237,143
2019 $6,821,961 $9,335,972 $59,579,340 $-2,514,011
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