The Niskanen Center
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2024). The Niskanen Center has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
ESTABLISHED IN 2014, THE NISKANEN CENTER IS A 501(C)(3) THINK TANK THAT WORKS TO CHANGE PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT IN THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS: DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING PROPOSALS TO LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH POLICYMAKERS, BUILDING COALITIONS TO FACILIATE JOINT ACTION, AND MARSHALING THE MOST CONVINCING ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OUR AGENDA.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds The Niskanen Center
$23M in foundation grants on record from 54 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $3.4M | 4 |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $2.2M | 6 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.1M | 4 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $1.5M | 9 |
| Robert Wood Johnson Foundation | $1.2M | 5 |
| Litterman Family Foundation | $750K | 4 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $750K | 1 |
| David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $750K | 1 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $661K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $601K | 2 |
Leadership
JOE COON — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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