From public IRS filings
THE NISKANEN CENTER INC
WASHINGTON, DC · Public & Society Benefit
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)
Total revenue
$10M
Total expenses
$10.4M
Total assets
$12M
Program expense ratio
86%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds THE NISKANEN CENTER INC
$20.4M in foundation grants on record from 52 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 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $2.1M | 4 |
| William & Flora Hewlett Foundation | $1.7M | 5 |
| Laura and John Arnold Foundation | $1.5M | 9 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $750K | 1 |
| David and Lucile Packard Foundation | $750K | 1 |
| Conrad N Hilton Foundation | $661K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $601K | 2 |
| Pritzker Family Foundation C/O Pritzker Group | $600K | 4 |
| American Unity Fund | $580K | 2 |
Leadership
JOE COON — EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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