Rutherford Institute
- Assets
- $532.0k
- Revenue
- $984.4k
- Investments
- $10.3k
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Charlottesville, VA
- Founding
- 12/1985
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 52-1267484
Organization Overview
Rutherford Institute is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (R63) the organization is classified as: Censorship, Freedom of Speech & Press, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Rutherford Institute employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rutherford 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 06/2021, Rutherford Institute generated $984.4k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (2.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $780.3k during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (6.9%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE RUTHERFORD INSTITUTE IS A CIVIL LIBERTIES ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHOSE CONSITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR VIOLATED.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDE LEGAL SUPPORT AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Whitehead Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $215,244 |
Thomas S Neuberger Pa Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Masters MD V.P. And Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Will Strickland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Thane Kerner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Esposito Board Of Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $125,157 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $840,390 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $965,547 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $12,650 |
| Investment income | $6,157 |
| 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 | $984,354 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $487,834 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,798 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,883 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $21,932 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,134 |
| Office expenses | $13,483 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $43,236 |
| Travel | $4,194 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,127 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $780 |
| Insurance | $4,828 |
| All other expenses | $14,447 |
| Total functional expenses | $780,284 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $495,882 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $9,658 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,288 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,903 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $10,307 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,942 |
| Total assets | $531,980 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $28,524 |
| 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 | $71,702 |
| Other liabilities | $86,132 |
| Total liabilities | $186,358 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $345,622 |
| 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 | $531,980 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Rutherford Institute has recieved totaling $200.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ashington-Pickett Foundation Inc Orlando, FL PURPOSE: PROVIDES FREE LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE WHOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS HAVE BEEN THREATENED OR VIOLATED. | $200 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Reporters Committee For Freedom Of The Press Washington, DC | $19,114,486 | $9,631,208 |
Speech First Inc Washington, DC | $350,578 | $2,272,281 |
National Student Legal Defense Network Washington, DC | $1,060,410 | $1,946,982 |
Rutherford Institute Charlottesville, VA | $531,980 | $984,354 |
America Inc Reston, VA | $2,142,837 | $788,242 |
Reporters Without Borders Incorporated Washington, DC | $939,713 | $785,912 |
Center For Digital Democracy Washington, DC | $886,439 | $529,672 |
Broadband For America Washington, DC | $0 | $283,820 |
The Jefferson Council Richmond, VA | $456,162 | $557,044 |
Lede Progress Washington, DC | $17,917 | $0 |