R Street Institute
- Assets
- $9.4m
- Revenue
- $12.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 89
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 26-3477125
Organization Overview
R Street Institute is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, R Street Institute employed 89 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. R Street Institute is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, R Street Institute generated $12.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $10.5m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, R Street Institute has awarded 32 individual grants totaling $1,449,875. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GOVERNANCE:WE AIM TO ASSESS AND IMPROVE AMERICA'S NATIONAL SYSTEM OF SELF-GOVERNANCE, WITH A FOCUS ON CONGRESS. WE RESEARCH AND DISSEMINATE SOLUTIONS TO LAWMAKING, JUDICIAL AND ELECTORAL ISSUES, INCLUDING TOPICS SUCH AS SCIENCE AND BUDGET POLICY. WE ARE STRONG PROPONENTS OF STRENGTHENING CONGRESS'S ARTICLE ONE POWERS AND MODERNIZING THE LEGISLATIVE BRANCH.
CYBERSECURITY & EMERGING THREATS:THE CYBERSECURITY AND EMERGING THREATS DEPARTMENT SERVES AS THE LOCUS FOR R STREET'S WORK ON CYBERSECURITY THREATS TO NATIONAL, STATE, AND PRIVATE SECTOR ORGANIZATIONS, THE INTERNATIONAL BALANCE OF POWERS, MILITARY STRATEGY, AND OTHER EMERGING NATIONAL SECURITY ISSUES.
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION:R STREET'S TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION POLICY PROGRAM CONDUCTS RESEARCH AND ADVOCACY AROUND THE PUBLIC POLICY FRAMEWORKS THAT GOVERN BOTH ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES. OUR GOAL IS TO PUSH BACK AGAINST LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT IMPEDE ECONOMIC PROGRESS OR INDIVIDUAL LIBERTY, AND TO ADVANCE POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT ALLOW TECHNOLOGY TO MOVE AT THE SPEED OF INNOVATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elias Rothenberg-Lehrer President | Officer | 40 | $273,826 |
Erica Schoder Sr. Vice President & Corp Treasurer | Officer | 40 | $227,728 |
Devin Hartman Director, Energy | 40 | $186,404 | |
Wayne Brough Director, Technology & Innovation | 40 | $182,781 | |
Tatyana Bolton Director, Cybersecurity | 40 | $180,033 | |
Mazen Saleh Director, Harm Reduction | 40 | $167,834 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,148,300 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,896,006 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $12,044,306 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $133 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $12,078,892 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $236,474 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $542,227 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $266,063 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $6,246,322 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $197,646 |
| Other employee benefits | $441,095 |
| Payroll taxes | $540,773 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $98,599 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,172 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,016,619 |
| Advertising and promotion | $29,425 |
| Office expenses | $127,671 |
| Information technology | $5,421 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $382,338 |
| Travel | $109,156 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $88,232 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $85,721 |
| Insurance | $34,257 |
| All other expenses | $8,508 |
| Total functional expenses | $10,529,052 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $6,337,881 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,332,228 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,417,754 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $162,688 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $144,512 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $38,689 |
| Total assets | $9,433,752 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $306,707 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $228,067 |
| Total liabilities | $534,774 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,317,401 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,581,577 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,433,752 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, R Street Institute has awarded $236,375 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Tallahassee, FL PURPOSE: JMI WILL CONTINUE AND EXTEND OUR EDUCATION EFFORTS TO PROOTE SPECIFIC REFORMS TO FLORIDA'S PROPERTY INSURANCE MARKET THAT WILL ELIMINATE BARRIERS IN THE INSURANCE ARENA, PROTECT THE STATE FROM FINANCIAL UNCERTAINTY AND ALLOW CONSUMER CHOICE TO DRIVE PRICES NATURALLY THROUGH MARKET COMPETITION. | $72,000 |
Landsdowne, VA PURPOSE: PROSECUTORIAL OFFICES ENJOY SIGNIFICANT POWER IN THE CRIMIANL JUSTICE SYSTEM, FROM CHARGING DECISIONS TO PLEA BARGAINING. THIS OVRSIGHT CREATES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR RFORM-MINDED PROSECUTORS TO MAKE SIGNIFICANT POSITIVE IMPACTS ON THE PROCESSES AND OUTCOMES OF CRIMINAL CASES IN THEIR JURISDICTIONS. | $65,000 |
Herndon, VA PURPOSE: WRITE ON STATE & FEDERAL INSURANCE ISSUES AND PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES IN TALLAHASSEE, FL. | $30,000 |
Denver, CO PURPOSE: PRODUCE RESEARCH AND ORIGINAL CONTENT, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN POPULAR MEDIA TO BRING IDEALS ON ELECTORAL REFORM TO A BROAD, BIPARTISAN AUDIENCE WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON WORK THAT WILL HELP INCREASE INTEREST IN REFORM ON THE POLITICAL RIGHT. | $30,000 |
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: PRODUCE RESEARCH AND ORIGINAL CONTENT, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN POPULAR MEDIA TO BRING IDEALS ON ELECTORAL REFORM TO A BROAD, BIPARTISAN AUDIENCE WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON WORK THAT WILL HELP INCREASE INTEREST IN REFORM ON THE POLITICAL RIGHT. | $20,875 |
Charleston, WV PURPOSE: PRODUCE RESEARCH AND ORIGINAL CONTENT, AND TO PARTICIPATE IN POPULAR MEDIA TO BRING IDEALS ON ELECTORAL REFORM TO A BROAD, BIPARTISAN AUDIENCE WITH A SPECIAL FOCUS ON WORK THAT WILL HELP INCREASE INTEREST IN REFORM ON THE POLITICAL RIGHT. | $18,500 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 30 grants that R Street Institute has recieved totaling $4,941,525.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR THE CYBER PROGRAM | $1,000,000 |
William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $750,000 |
Charles Koch Institute Arlington, VA PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $436,000 |
United States Energy Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND OUTREACH TO BUILD A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE. | $375,000 |
Democracy Fund Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT FOR THE GOVERNANCE PROJECT AND AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS NETWORK | $275,000 |
Robin Hood Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: POVERTY RELIEF | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
America First Inc Arlington, VA | $3,850,844 | $14,195,522 |
National Student Clearinghouse Research Center Herndon, VA | $3,158,535 | $8,719,036 |
R Street Institute Washington, DC | $9,433,752 | $12,078,892 |
American Bankruptcy Institute Alexandria, VA | $21,045,850 | $6,767,069 |
Centerpoint Education Solutions Washington, DC | $2,694,353 | $5,212,147 |
National Association Of Independent Colleges & Universities Washington, DC | $15,482,036 | $7,647,704 |
Achieve Inc Silver Spring, MD | $324,503 | $3,902,025 |
Thomas B Fordham Institute Washington, DC | $10,011,588 | $4,932,903 |
Excelencia In Education Inc Washington, DC | $16,958,749 | $12,336,645 |
State Educational Technology Directors Association Glen Burnie, MD | $1,209,563 | $3,539,021 |
American Cornerstone Institute Inc Washington, DC | $2,381,561 | $5,226,033 |
National Council On Teacher Quality Washington, DC | $2,597,023 | $2,378,006 |