Witherspoon Institute Inc

EIN: 550835528 501(c)(3) Education

Princeton, NJ

Total Revenue
$2,685,620
Total Expenses
$2,770,695
Total Assets
$15,367,731
Net Assets
$14,610,275
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
NJ
Principal Officer
Luis Tellez
Phone
6096888779
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Witherspoon Institute Inc, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $2.7M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 10% compared to the prior year. Net assets of $14.6M represent 65 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Research, education, and public awareness of the political, moral and philosophical principles of free and democratic societies

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,102,895
Program Service Revenue $62,435
Investment Income $520,290
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $2,685,620

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $131,500
Salaries & Benefits $1,459,128
Fundraising Expenses $135,483
Program Expenses $2,097,960
Other Expenses $1,180,067
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,770,695

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $2,685,620 $2,984,147 -0.1%
Expenses $2,770,695 $3,292,915 -0.2%
Net Income $-85,075 $-308,768 -0.7%
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
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
36
Volunteers
13

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
$159,804
Total Directors
14
$65,305
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Russell J Snell Director of Academic Programs 40.00
$247,433 $33,936 $281,369
Kelly Hanlon Muncy Dir. of Operations 40.00
$201,454 $28,245 $229,699
James O'Boyle Director of Development 40.00
$217,688 $4,429 $222,117
John Doherty Dir. of Finance 40.00
Officer
$82,665 $11,834 $94,499
Luis Tellez President 40.00
Officer Director
$60,000 $5,305 $65,305
Brian Mogck Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Mulholland Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephen Whelan Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Metzger Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark O'Brien Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Craig Cardon Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frederic Clark Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Crofton Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deborah Garwood Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Broc Hiatt Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Maibach Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Corbin Miller Trustee 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eugene Zurlo Trustee 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 $2,685,620 $2,770,695 $15,367,731 $-85,075
2024 $2,984,147 $3,292,915 $13,636,026 $-308,768
2023 $2,798,695 $2,673,335 $11,884,147 $125,360
2022 $3,286,930 $2,526,807 $10,646,741 $760,123
2021 $3,445,081 $2,323,889 $10,679,588 $1,121,192
2020 $3,133,066 $1,759,644 $9,121,464 $1,373,422
2019 $2,229,666 $2,402,287 $7,709,667 $-172,621
2018 $1,887,236 $4,296,054 $6,931,984 $-2,408,818
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