Fund For Policy Reform Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (W05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of Public & Societal Benefit and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fund For Policy Reform Inc is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Fund For Policy Reform Inc generated $357.2m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $403.1m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2020, Fund For Policy Reform Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $590,635,325. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE WITHIN THE MEANING OF SEC. 501 (C) (4), INCLUDING FUNDING INITIATIVES RELATED TO PUBLIC WELFARE, DRUG POLICY, ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS - INSTITUTIONAL GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEES' OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH ADVOCATE FOR THE REFORM OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THE PUBLIC WELFARE.
REGIONAL PROGRAMS - REGIONAL PROGRAMS ENGAGE IN MUTIPLE ISSUES, SUCH AS DEMOCRATIC PRACTICE, EARLY CHILDHOOD & EDUCATION, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, ETC. ACROSS A DEFINED GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
GLOBAL PROGRAMS - GLOBAL PROGRAMS ENGAGE WITH A DEFINED SPECIFIC ISSUE, SUCH AS HUMAN RIGHTS INITIATIVE, ECONOMIC JUSTICE PROGRAM, EDUCATION PROGRAM, ETC. ACROSS MULTIPLE GEOGRAPHIC AREAS ACROSS THE WORLD.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dan Eule Director (ended 8/1/22) | Trustee | 0.02 | $0 |
Michael Vachon Director | Trustee | 0.02 | $0 |
Leonard Benardo Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.02 | $404 |
Gail Scovell Director/secretary (ended 5/31/22) | OfficerTrustee | 0.02 | $352 |
Maryann Canfield Director (start 8/1/22) | Trustee | 0.02 | $0 |
Alexander Soros Director (start 5/31/22) | Trustee | 0.02 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
The Bridgespan Group Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $5,181,576 |
Deloitte Mcs Ltd Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $1,782,630 |
Action And Impact Private Limited Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $697,000 |
Attn Inc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $583,310 |
Skdknickerbocker Llc Consulting Services | 12/30/22 | $540,000 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $332,700,000 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $332,700,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $488,523 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $24,004,344 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $357,192,867 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $243,879,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $106,035,823 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,391,004 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $196,743 |
| Other employee benefits | $746,018 |
| Payroll taxes | $24,005 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,687,932 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $153,917 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $14,526,057 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $263,821 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $522,609 |
| Travel | $468,718 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $179,921 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $668,890 |
| Insurance | $412,042 |
| All other expenses | $2,582,171 |
| Total functional expenses | $403,103,804 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $34,607,281 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $45,000,000 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $76,700,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $68,475,463 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $2,417,824 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,957,208 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $496,998,075 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $77,429,682 |
| Total assets | $803,585,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,331,955 |
| Grants payable | $70,779,014 |
| 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 | $2,366,166 |
| Total liabilities | $75,477,135 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $728,108,398 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $803,585,533 |
Over the last fiscal year, Fund For Policy Reform Inc has awarded $243,879,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION INC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
OPEN SOCIETY POLICY CENTER PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $240,000,000 |
COMMITTEE ON STATES PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $500,000 |
COURIER NEWSROOM PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $2,500,000 |
NDOUPU LLC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $379,000 |