INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE
DENVER, CO · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS ESTABLISHED UPON THE ETERNAL TRUTHS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. FOUNDED IN 1985, THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION TO CONCERNED CITIZENS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC OPINION LEADERS. UNLIKE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SEEK GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AS THE BEST SOLUTION TO PUBLIC POLICY CHALLENGES, THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE SEEKS TO EXPLORE ALL ALTERNATIVES, EMPHASIZING FREE MARKET, PRIVATE-SECTOR SOLUTIONS. THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS RECOGNIZED BY FRIEND AND FOE ALIKE AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS SETTING A FREEDOM AGENDA FOR COLORADO AND THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH THE INSTITUTE'S POLICY CENTERS, AREAS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE ARE ADDRESSED WITH A DEDICATED FOCUS. THE CENTERS ALLOW POLICY MAKERS, THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA, ACCESS TO A CONCENTRATED EDUCATIONAL SOURCE OF EXPERTISE AND EDUCATION ON SPECIFIC POLICY AREAS.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE
$4M in foundation grants on record from 32 funders — from IRS 990 grant line items.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Nra Foundation | $803K | 3 |
| State Policy Network | $446K | 3 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $321K | 4 |
| Colorado Opportunity Foundation | $250K | 1 |
| Donors Trust | $227K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $185K | 4 |
| Colorado Gives Foundation | $146K | 2 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $145K | 3 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $122K | 4 |
| People United for Privacy Foundation | $60K | 2 |
Leadership
JON C CALDARA — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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