INDEPENDENT SECTOR
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INDEPENDENT SECTOR is a nonprofit focused on web-based media and philanthropy that works to unite nonprofits and philanthropy to strengthen the charitable sector by identifying structural challenges and mobilizing policy and practice solutions. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $7.8M and total revenue of $9.2M, with major support from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation ($6.8M in 2024), the Ford Foundation ($6.1M in 2024), and the William & Flora Hewlett Foundation.
Mission Statement
WE UNITE NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY TO STRENGTHEN THE CHARITABLE SECTOR, IDENTIFYING STRUCTURAL CHALLENGES AND MOBILIZING THE SECTOR AROUND POLICY AND PRACTICE SOLUTIONS.
Cause Areas
2
Web-based media
Philanthropy
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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- 151 funders
- 120 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
What is INDEPENDENT SECTOR’s budget?
In 2024, INDEPENDENT SECTOR reported an annual operating budget of around $7.8 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does INDEPENDENT SECTOR support?
INDEPENDENT SECTOR supports work in Web-based media and Philanthropy.
Where does INDEPENDENT SECTOR operate?
INDEPENDENT SECTOR is headquartered in Washington, DC.
Who funded INDEPENDENT SECTOR recently?
In 2025, INDEPENDENT SECTOR received grants from WAL-MART FOUNDATION, CLIPPER SHIP FOUNDATION INC, and BURTON FAMILY FOUNDATION C/O ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant INDEPENDENT SECTOR received in 2024?
The largest grant to INDEPENDENT SECTOR in 2024 exceeds $1.2 million.