Witherspoon Institute Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Witherspoon Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Princeton, New Jersey, registered in 2004, with $2,685,620 in FY2025 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
16 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ, 08540 EIN 55-0835528 Since 2004
Revenue (FY2025)
$2.7M
▼ 10.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2025)
$2.8M
Net assets
$14.6M
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.
B
—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 Witherspoon Institute Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating63 mo reserves · -3% 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 Witherspoon Institute Inc: 63 mo reserves · -3% margin earns a B+ 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 Witherspoon Institute Inc— 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 Witherspoon Institute Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 16 Stockton St, Princeton, NJ, 08540
- City
- Princeton
- State
- New Jersey
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $3.1M (FY2013) to $2.7M (FY2025) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2025)
Liabilities $757KNet assets $14.6M
Operating margin
-3.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$15.4M
Total liabilities
$757K
Net assets
$14.6M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,685,620▼10.0% | $2,770,695▼15.9% | $14,610,275▲12.7% | $15,367,731▲12.7% | 990 |
| 2024 | $2,984,147▲6.6% | $3,292,915▲23.2% | $12,961,315▲10.4% | $13,636,026▲14.7% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,798,695▼14.9% | $2,673,335▲5.8% | $11,741,039▲11.7% | $11,884,147▲11.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $3,286,930▼4.6% | $2,526,807▲8.7% | $10,506,698▼1.4% | $10,646,741▼0.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $3,445,081▲10.0% | $2,323,889▲32.1% | $10,659,389▲17.0% | $10,679,588▲17.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $3,133,066▲40.5% | $1,759,644▼26.8% | $9,110,785▲19.4% | $9,121,464▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $2,229,666▲18.1% | $2,402,287▼44.1% | $7,628,237▲14.7% | $7,709,667▲11.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,887,236▼51.9% | $4,296,054▲55.5% | $6,653,053▼26.3% | $6,931,984▼23.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $3,920,057▼14.3% | $2,763,414▼25.1% | $9,031,871▲14.7% | $9,109,069▲6.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $4,572,934▲153% | $3,691,157▲44.0% | $7,875,228▲12.6% | $8,559,557▲19.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,806,735▼40.8% | $2,563,903▲8.6% | $6,993,451▼13.7% | $7,142,261▼12.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $3,052,632 | $2,360,116▲24.5% | $8,107,624▲14.7% | $8,170,296▲14.8% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $1,894,920 | $7,071,504 | $7,117,592 | 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 · $4.3M total
61 grants to Witherspoon Institute Inc totaling $4.3M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2024 | $26,500 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2024 | $16,100 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Leadership development | 2024 | $12,300 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $80,850 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $80,000 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $60,000 |
| Donors Trust Inc | For general operations | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General operating support. | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $9,050 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Growth | 2023 | $5,600 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2022 | $156,100 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $55,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Public, societal benefit | 2022 | $50,000 |
| The 85 Fund | General support | 2022 | $39,338 |
| Bradley Impact Fund Inc | General charitable purposes | 2022 | $24,920 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Witherspoon Institute Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Witherspoon Institute Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 55-0835528, based in Princeton, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Witherspoon Institute Inc's EIN?
- Witherspoon Institute Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 55-0835528.
- How much revenue does Witherspoon Institute Inc report?
- Witherspoon Institute Inc reported $2,685,620 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2025 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Witherspoon Institute Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Witherspoon Institute Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Witherspoon Institute Inc (EIN 55-0835528) 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.