Institute On Religion & Democracy
Only null% goes to programs Thin reserves Growing revenue
Institute On Religion & Democracy is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1985, with $1,872,033 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
1023 15th St Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC, 20005 EIN 52-1265221 Since 1985
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.9M
▼ 1.6% vs prior year
Civil Rights median: $332K
Expenses (FY2024)
$2.0M
Net assets
$135K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Institute On Religion & Democracy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Institute On Religion & Democracy: 1 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Institute On Religion & Democracy— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Institute On Religion & Democracy: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1023 15th St Nw Ste 200, Washington, DC, 20005
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Civil Liberties
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.4M (FY2016) to $1.9M (FY2024) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $798KNet assets $135K
Operating margin
-5.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$933K
Total liabilities
$798K
Net assets
$135K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,872,033▼1.6% | $1,982,090▼2.0% | $135,403▼43.9% | $933,415▼21.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,903,397▲13.5% | $2,021,863▲18.2% | $241,499▼32.3% | $1,188,088▼13.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,677,392▲8.6% | $1,710,750▲20.6% | $356,783▼10.1% | $1,374,000▲132% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,544,508▲7.8% | $1,418,411▲9.1% | $396,793▲47.9% | $591,610▲33.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,433,062▼10.4% | $1,300,273▼25.5% | $268,308▲103% | $441,731▼12.5% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,599,122▲13.6% | $1,744,961▲16.5% | $131,867▼63.0% | $504,942▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,408,098 | $1,497,231 | $356,283 | $480,863 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $2.6M total
30 grants to Institute On Religion & Democracy totaling $2.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $350,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Public policy | 2024 | $22,300 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2023 | $400,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2023 | $11,400 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $7,550 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2023 | $7,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2022 | $525,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $9,675 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2021 | $525,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $24,700 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $24,700 |
| Community Foundation of Sarasota County Inc | General support, program support | 2021 | $7,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2020 | $350,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Culture | 2020 | $26,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Institute On Religion & Democracy a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Institute On Religion & Democracy is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1265221, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Institute On Religion & Democracy's EIN?
- Institute On Religion & Democracy's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1265221.
- How much revenue does Institute On Religion & Democracy report?
- Institute On Religion & Democracy reported $1,872,033 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Institute On Religion & Democracy have?
- CharityIndex grades Institute On Religion & Democracy C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Institute On Religion & Democracy (EIN 52-1265221) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.