From public IRS filings
INSTITUTE FOR SOUTHERN STUDIES INC
DURHAM, NC · Social Science
Mission
The Institute for Southern Studies uses research, media, and education to promote a more just, democratic and sustainable future in the South.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$113K
Total expenses
$768K
Total assets
$1.9M
Program expense ratio
55%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds INSTITUTE FOR SOUTHERN STUDIES INC
$1.7M in foundation grants on record from 13 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Foundation | $650K | 2 |
| Mary Reynolds Babcock Foundation | $380K | 2 |
| Z Smith Reynolds Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| Asian & Pacific Islander American Vote | $125K | 2 |
| Blueprint North Carolina | $60K | 2 |
| Amy P Goldman Foundation | $50K | 2 |
| Tides Foundation | $40K | 4 |
| Community Foundation of Middle Tennessee | $30K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $25K | 1 |
| Peggy Meyerhoff Pearlstone Foundation | $20K | 3 |
Leadership
Christopher Kromm — Executive Dir. (Principal officer)
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