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Nonprofit · EIN 86-1870673

INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20002

Financials

$655K$138K2023$671K$741K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$671,235$740,616-$69,381$470,928$23,783$447,145
December 31, 2023990$655,000$137,974$517,026$525,712$8,686$517,026
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$667,420
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$3,815

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$157,500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$170,593
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$17,490
Travel
$101,911
Program services (functional)
$681,019
Management and general (functional)
$33,014
Fundraising (functional)
$26,583

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$525,712
Total assets, end of year
$470,928
Total liabilities, end of year
$23,783
Net assets, end of year
$447,145
Net assets without donor restrictions
$447,145
Gross receipts
$671,235
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Year formed
2023
State of legal domicile
DC

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHIKHA DALMIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$157,500
EMILY CHAMLEE-WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELI LEHRERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ROBIN STONEBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
WILLIAM KRISTOLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 4 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
SHIKHA DALMIAPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
40$53,500
EMILY CHAMLEE-WRIGHTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL ABRAMOWITZBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
ELI LEHRERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
114 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002-6432
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHIKHA DALMIA, 114 12TH ST NE, WASHINGTON, DC 20002
Signed the 990
SHIKHA DALMIA, PRESIDENT
990-N for 2022 filed under this EIN
Most likely by a chapter, club or affiliate (it says receipts are normally $50,000 or less). Officer: Denise Chaykun, 824 Wilde Ave, Drexel Hill PA 19026. Mailing address: 824 Wilde Ave, Drexel Hill PA 19026.
Return prepared by
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Mission

ISMA IS A PUBLIC POLICY ORGANIZATION COMMITTED TO DEFENDING FREE SOCIETIES AND OPPOSING THE WORLDWIDE SLIDE INTO ILLIBERALISM.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • ISMA IS DEDICATED TO PRODUCING INSIGHTFUL COMMENTARY ON THE DYNAMICS OF MODERN AUTHORITARIAN REGIMES. THROUGH RIGOROUS ANALYSIS AND EXPERT INSIGHTS, ISMA'S COMMENTARY PROVIDES A NUANCED UNDERSTANDING OF POLITICAL, SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENTS WITHIN THESE AUTHORITARIAN CONTEXTS, FOSTERING INFORMED DISCOURSE. ISMA PUBLISHES THE UNPOPULIST, WHICH AIMS TO BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN ACADEMIC RESEARCH AND PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING, FOSTERING A BROADER AWARENESS OF THE CHALLENGES POSED BY MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM.ISMA CONDUCTS CUTTING-EDGE RESEARCH AIMED AT DEEPENING OUR UNDERSTANDING OF THE MECHANISMS, IDEOLOGIES, AND IMPACT OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM. THIS RESEARCH SERVES AS A VITAL RESOURCE FOR SCHOLARS, POLICYMAKERS, AND THE PUBLIC, SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE INTRICACIES OF AUTHORITARIAN GOVERNANCE, THE EROSION OF LIBERAL DEMOCRATIC INSTITUTIONS, AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR GLOBAL GEOPOLITICS.ISMA WILL ORGANIZE EVENTS THAT SERVE AS PLATFORMS FOR ACADEMIC EXCHANGE AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT.
    Expenses $681,019

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
86-1870673
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2021
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$470,928
Income (IRS master file)
$671,235

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$671,235$740,616$470,928XML
990December 2023$655,000$137,974$525,712XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Denise Chaykun
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: denise chaykun
Filed under this EIN, most likely by a chapter or affiliate
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 86-1870673).

Questions about INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM

What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM?
The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM is 86-1870673.
Is INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2021.
Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHIKHA DALMIA.
Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $157,500 (SHIKHA DALMIA, PRESIDENT).
How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF MODERN AUTHORITARIANISM have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $671,235, expenses of $740,616 and total assets of $470,928 at year end.

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