AI Summary
The INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE is a non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization founded in 1985, focusing on public affairs and education in Colorado and the United States. With an operating budget of $2.2 million and total revenue of $2.3 million, it is dedicated to providing timely information and exploring free market solutions to public policy challenges, addressing critical issues through its specialized policy centers. The organization receives funding from major contributors including FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND, DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC, and NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TRUST, but does not rely on any single funder for 50% or more of its revenue.
Mission Statement
INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS ESTABLISHED UPON THE ETERNAL TRUTHS OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE. FOUNDED IN 1985, THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS A NON-PARTISAN, NON-PROFIT PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH ORGANIZATION, DEDICATED TO PROVIDING TIMELY INFORMATION TO CONCERNED CITIZENS, GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AND PUBLIC OPINION LEADERS. UNLIKE OTHER ORGANIZATIONS WHICH SEEK GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION AS THE BEST SOLUTION TO PUBLIC POLICY CHALLENGES, THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE SEEKS TO EXPLORE ALL ALTERNATIVES, EMPHASIZING FREE MARKET, PRIVATE-SECTOR SOLUTIONS. THE INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE IS RECOGNIZED BY FRIEND AND FOE ALIKE AS ONE OF THE MOST EFFECTIVE ORGANIZATIONS SETTING A FREEDOM AGENDA FOR COLORADO AND THE UNITED STATES. THROUGH THE INSTITUTE'S POLICY CENTERS, AREAS OF CRITICAL IMPORTANCE ARE ADDRESSED WITH A DEDICATED FOCUS. THE CENTERS ALLOW POLICY MAKERS, THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA, ACCESS TO A CONCENTRATED EDUCATIONAL SOURCE OF EXPERTISE AND EDUCATION ON SPECIFIC POLICY AREAS.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Public affairs
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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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Frequently Asked Questions
What is INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE’s budget?
In 2024, INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE reported an annual operating budget of around $2.2 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE support?
INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE supports work in Education and Public affairs.
Where does INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE operate?
INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE is headquartered in Denver, CO.
Who funded INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE recently?
In 2025, INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE received grants from ADOLPH COORS FOUNDATION, WOODFORD FOUNDATION, and THE WOODHULL FAMILY FOUNDATION. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE received in 2024?
The largest grant to INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE in 2024 exceeds $268 thousand.