Nonprofit · EIN 94-1623852
INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $21,127,707 | $20,443,149 | $684,558 | $33,037,779 | $3,249,848 | $29,787,931 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $31,057,023 | $18,205,179 | $12,851,844 | $35,458,810 | $6,280,876 | $29,177,934 |
| August 31, 2023 | 990 | $17,158,040 | $18,258,109 | -$1,100,069 | $25,514,779 | $9,090,521 | $16,424,258 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $19,673,897
- Program service revenue
- $221,638
- Investment income
- $939,413
- Royalties
- $1,142
- Net rental income
- $271,586
- Net gain from sales of assets
- -$13,374
- Other revenue
- $292,759
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $4,224,873
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,297,087
- Other salaries and wages
- $7,075,234
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,712,261
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $64,483
- Accounting fees
- $21,227
- Occupancy
- $1,237,686
- Travel
- $1,283,990
- Depreciation
- $240,965
- Program services (functional)
- $16,774,168
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,973,725
- Fundraising (functional)
- $1,695,256
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $35,458,810
- Total assets, end of year
- $33,037,779
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $3,249,848
- Net assets, end of year
- $29,787,931
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $850,628
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,104,286
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,482,493
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $3,305,438
- Gross receipts
- $22,202,367
- Employees
- 96
- Volunteers
- 8
- Year formed
- 1961
- State of legal domicile
- CA
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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Chamlee-Wright | President & Chief Executive Officer Officer | 40 | $537,300 | $35,198 |
| Courtney Derr | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $343,650 | $33,848 |
| Sarah Straw | Chief of Staff Key employee | 40 | $201,718 | $27,716 |
| Caroline Phelps | Managing Director of Programs and Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 40 | $175,000 | $178 |
| Adam Wolter | Senior Application Development Engineer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $146,170 | $13,227 |
| Lindsey Jennings | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,151 | $22,635 |
| Michael Tolhurst | Managing Dir of Bus Intelligence & Academic Relati Highest-paid employee | 40 | $153,333 | $186 |
| Sharifa Ahmed | Director of Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,150 | $13,497 |
| Gary Leff | Chief Financial Officer Officer | 10 | $99,836 | $10,978 |
| Ryan Stowers | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Cowen | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Hooks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Rufer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Coyne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Arthur Pope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
2 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Zywicki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Virgil Storr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Chamlee-Wright | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $502,992 | $32,953 |
| Courtney Derr | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $310,167 | $32,205 |
| Sarah Straw | Chief of Programs and Operations Key employee | 40 | $196,916 | $25,953 |
| Shane Courtland | Managing Director Academic Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,184 | $29,328 |
| Mike Hopper | Senior Director of Marketing Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,724 | $9,529 |
| Caroline Phelps | Managing Director of Programs Highest-paid employee | 40 | $142,710 | $15,844 |
| Matthew Needham | Director of CRM Architecture Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,597 | $13,188 |
| Adam Wolter | Senior Application Dev. Engineer Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,278 | $12,409 |
| Gary Leff | Secretary and Treasurer Officer | 10 | $97,500 | $10,495 |
| Ryan Stowers | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| David Humphreys | Chairman until Oct '23 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Cowen | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Arthur Pope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Rufer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Coyne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Zywicki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Hooks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virgil Storr | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Chamlee-Wright | President and CEO Officer | 40 | $485,450 | $29,251 |
| Courtney Derr | Chief Operating Officer Officer | 40 | $269,950 | $28,503 |
| Kyle Hartz | Managing Dir. of Info and Community St Highest-paid employee | 40 | $231,716 | $23,702 |
| Christopher Grozev | Director of Major and Planned Giving Highest-paid employee | 40 | $192,275 | $26,103 |
| Sarah Straw | Chief of Programs and Operations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $167,091 | $23,701 |
| Shane Courtland | Managing Director Academic Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $159,875 | $25,501 |
| Amanda Brand | Managing Director Human Resources Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,408 | $7,351 |
| Gary Leff | Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer Officer | 10 | $93,500 | $10,466 |
| David Humphreys | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tyler Cowen | Vice Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| James Arthur Pope | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Beaulier | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Chris Rufer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Coyne | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Todd Zywicki | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Brian Hooks | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan Stowers | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Virgil Storr | Director Trustee or director | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3434 WASHINGTON BLVD, ARLINGTON, VA 22201-4540
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Gary Leff, 3434 Washington Blvd MS 1C5, Arlington, VA 222014508
- Signed the 990
- Gary Leff, CFO
- Phone
- (703) 993-4880
- Website
- www.theihs.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
The Institute discovers, develops, and supports students, scholars, and other intellectuals who maintain the highest standard of academic excellence and who share an interest in the principles of the classical liberal tradition.
Program accomplishments
- Intellectual Talent Development:Intellectual Talent Development supports work and partnerships that identify, develop, and connect emerging scholars, thinkers, and practitioners who advance ideas that expand human freedom and flourishing.Expenses $5,540,016 · grants $2,567,812
- Liberalism, Pluralism, and Democracy:The Liberalism, Pluralism, and Democracy Initiative advances research and education that strengthen constitutional liberal democracy by promoting individual liberty, pluralism, free expression, and institutions that support peaceful coexistence and self governance.Expenses $4,236,436 · grants $814,329 · revenue $33,944
- Economic Freedom and Abundance: Economic Freedom and Abundance supports work and partnerships that advance understanding of how economic freedom, markets, and entrepreneurship contribute to innovation, prosperity, and broad based human flourishing.Expenses $4,031,005 · grants $841,399 · revenue $12,694
- ScholarsEdge:ScholarsEdge provides shared research infrastructure, analytical tools, and collaboration capabilities to help scholars and partner organizations accelerate research, public scholarship, and policy relevant impact.Expenses $1,850,389 · grants $333 · revenue $175,000
- The Public Affairs Program:The Public Affairs Program seeks to inform alumni, faculty, and supporters about the efforts of the Institute and support the development of a network of faculty, supporters, and nonprofit allies who share an interest in classical liberal ideas.Expenses $1,116,322 · grants $1,000
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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-1623852
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $33,037,779
- Income (IRS master file)
- $22,202,367
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | $21,127,707 | $20,443,149 | $33,037,779 | XML |
| 990 | August 2024 | $31,057,023 | $18,205,179 | $35,458,810 | XML |
| 990 | August 2023 | $17,158,040 | $18,258,109 | $25,514,779 | XML |
| 990 | August 2022 | $20,882,389 | $17,067,802 | $19,221,469 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 94-1623852).
Questions about INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES
- What is the EIN of INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES is 94-1623852.
- Is INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES 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 HUMANE STUDIES due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names Gary Leff.
- Who are the officers and directors of INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 17 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $537,300 (Emily Chamlee-Wright, President & Chief Executive Officer).
- How much revenue does INSTITUTE FOR HUMANE STUDIES have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $21,127,707, expenses of $20,443,149 and total assets of $33,037,779 at year end.
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