From public IRS filings
INSTITUTE FOR FREE SPEECH
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
Mission
PRESERVATION OF FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHTS TO FREE POLITICAL SPEECH, PRESS, ASSEMBLY AND PETITION.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$3.7M
Total expenses
$3.6M
Total assets
$9M
Program expense ratio
91%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds INSTITUTE FOR FREE SPEECH
$9.3M in foundation grants on record from 36 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Donors Trust | $2.4M | 3 |
| Susquehanna Foundation | $2M | 4 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $1.7M | 4 |
| Sarah Scaife Foundation | $930K | 3 |
| Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation | $460K | 4 |
| Ed Uihlein Family Foundation | $450K | 3 |
| Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation | $310K | 1 |
| Nea Foundation for the Improvement of Education | $142K | 1 |
| 85 Fund | $110K | 1 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $100K | 1 |
Leadership
DAVID KEATING — PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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