Nonprofit · EIN 94-2763845
ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION
Also known as ATLAS NETWORK
Tax-exempt · ARLINGTON, VA 22203
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $28,834,435 | $31,551,942 | -$2,717,507 | $18,581,280 | $1,144,445 | $17,436,835 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $24,269,887 | $25,072,695 | -$802,808 | $22,409,490 | $2,455,304 | $19,954,186 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $28,784,181 | $22,107,858 | $6,676,323 | $23,584,936 | $3,082,281 | $20,502,655 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $27,780,064
- Program service revenue
- $443,501
- Investment income
- $479,243
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $59,912
- Other revenue
- $131,627
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $15,774,921
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,949,110
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,892,016
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $6,934,671
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $100,769
- Accounting fees
- $28,155
- Occupancy
- $392,988
- Travel
- $676,894
- Depreciation
- $225,144
- Program services (functional)
- $27,199,768
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,114,238
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,237,936
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $22,409,490
- Total assets, end of year
- $18,581,280
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,144,445
- Net assets, end of year
- $17,436,835
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $114,758
- Publicly traded securities
- $4,981
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $9,892,409
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $7,544,426
- Gross receipts
- $43,496,018
- Employees
- 64
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 1981
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley A Lips | CEO Officer | 43.33 | $417,340 | $50,556 |
| Matt C Warner | President Officer | 43.33 | $338,939 | $40,032 |
| Thomas G Palmer | Executive VP of International Programs Key employee | 43.33 | $330,176 | $16,089 |
| Katherine Price | Chief Operations Officer Key employee | 43.33 | $230,834 | $40,874 |
| Lyall J Swim | Chief Innovation Officer Key employee | 43.33 | $223,460 | $38,558 |
| Michael Harden | Chief Advancement Officer Key employee | 43.33 | $201,526 | $20,726 |
| Chris Kinnan | VP of Information Systems Highest-paid employee | 43.33 | $172,388 | $33,562 |
| Sherry Romello | VP of Global Meetings and Events Highest-paid employee | 43.33 | $172,165 | $19,445 |
| Patricia Hohlbein | VP of Consulting Highest-paid employee | 43.33 | $170,853 | $20,470 |
| Kameron Griffin | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 43.33 | $165,235 | $11,335 |
| Casey Pifer | VP of Institute Relations Highest-paid employee | 43.33 | $151,375 | $18,045 |
| Montgomery Brown | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbi Gibbs | Vice Chair (as of Nov'25) Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Grossman | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beach | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jerzy Czubak | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Linda Edwards | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Richard Greenberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Jean-Claude Gruffat | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| John Kramer | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Luis Miranda | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Gerry Ohrstrom | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Laura Ann Spencer | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley A Lips | CEO Officer | 40 | $405,964 | $49,517 |
| Matt C Warner | President Officer | 40 | $323,335 | $37,307 |
| Thomas G Palmer | Executive VP Key employee | 40 | $309,394 | $9,180 |
| Lyall J Swim | Chief Innovation Officer Key employee | 40 | $230,796 | $38,858 |
| Katherine Price | Chief Operations Officer Key employee | 40 | $203,862 | $37,222 |
| Patty Hohlbein | VP of Atlas Network Academ Highest-paid employee | 40 | $166,294 | $19,709 |
| Sherry Romello | VP of Events Highest-paid employee | 40 | $155,785 | $17,818 |
| Kameron Griffin | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $157,529 | $14,136 |
| Steven Green | Creative Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,828 | $35,831 |
| Casey Pifer | VP of Institute Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $141,818 | $20,746 |
| Montgomery Brown | Chairman (as of Nov'24) Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Debbi Gibbs | Chairwoman Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawson Bader | Vice Chair (as of Nov'24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Barbee | Vice Chair and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Grossman | Treasurer (as of Nov'24) Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beach | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Boyd | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jerzy Czubak | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Edwards | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Rich Greenberg | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean-Claude Gruffat | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| John Kramer | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerry Ohrstrom | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Parth Shah | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Ann Spencer | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Washburn | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 26 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradley A Lips | CEO Officer | 40 | $401,858 | $65,274 |
| Matt C Warner | President Officer | 40 | $318,012 | $50,092 |
| Thomas G Palmer | Executive VP Key employee | 40 | $310,546 | $22,194 |
| Chad Goote | Chief Development Officer Key employee | 40 | $302,806 | $17,842 |
| Lyall J Swim | Chief Innovation Officer Key employee | 40 | $228,166 | $47,070 |
| Katherine Price | Chief Operations Officer Key employee | 40 | $166,347 | $47,606 |
| Romulo Lopez | Director of Finance Highest-paid employee | 40 | $139,569 | $46,161 |
| Patty Hohlbein | VP of Atlas Network Academy Highest-paid employee | 40 | $160,876 | $20,637 |
| Vale Sloane | Director of Development Highest-paid employee | 40 | $164,973 | $11,653 |
| Sherry Romello | VP of Events Highest-paid employee | 40 | $151,450 | $18,706 |
| Casey Pifer | VP of Institute Relations Highest-paid employee | 40 | $138,824 | $22,357 |
| Debbi Gibbs | Chairwoman Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 | $0 |
| Scott Barbee | Vice Chair and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Lawson Bader | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Luis Henrique Ball | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Beach | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Boyd | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Montgomery Brown | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Jean-Claude Gruffat | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Linda Edwards | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Nikolaos Monoyios | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Parth Shah | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Washburn | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Dan Grossman | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Gerry Ohrstrom | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Ann Spencer | Board Member Trustee or director | 4 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 901 NORTH GLEBE ROAD, ARLINGTON, VA 22203-1853
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Bradley A Lips, 4075 Wilson Blvd 310, Arlington, VA 22203
- Signed the 990
- Bradley A Lips, CEO
- Phone
- (202) 449-8449
- Website
- www.atlasnetwork.org
- Return prepared by
- Rogers & Company PLLC
Mission
Atlas Network increases global prosperity by strengthening a network of independent partner organizations that promote individual freedom and are committed to identifying and removing barriers to human flourishing.
Program accomplishments
- Compete - Through Atlas Network's competitive grant and prize programs, partner organizations design and implement impactful projects in their regions, with funding and recognition awarded based on performance and demonstrated results.Expenses $20,750,509 · grants $15,496,715
- Celebrate - Atlas Network fosters camaraderie and recognizes significant achievements of partner organizations by convening a global community through Regional Liberty Forums and the annual Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner to share results and highlight program impact.Expenses $3,395,112 · revenue $435,501
- Coach - Atlas Network Academy and Atlas Network Partner Consulting empower professionals in the freedom movement with the necessary skills and peer connections to develop their teams and sharpen their organizational focus, ensuring our partners can continuously improve organizational efficiency and act strategically in their efforts to further free society principles.Expenses $1,939,541 · grants $165,527
- Innovation Lab - Atlas Network engages in exploratory projects with its non-profit partners to develop new cohorts, events, and research products.Expenses $923,392 · grants $112,679
- Atlas Network Partner Consulting - Atlas Network offers our partners in-depth, confidential consulting services to get their organization to the next level, accelerating impact.Expenses $191,214 · revenue $8,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 94-2763845
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1981
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Social science (V22Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $18,581,280
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,496,018
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $28,834,435 | $31,551,942 | $18,581,280 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $24,269,887 | $25,072,695 | $22,409,490 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $28,784,181 | $22,107,858 | $23,584,936 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $19,446,645 | $20,862,400 | $16,820,562 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 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 94-2763845).
Questions about ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION is 94-2763845.
- Is ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1981.
- Are donations to ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION 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 ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Bradley A Lips.
- Who are the officers and directors of ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $417,340 (Bradley A Lips, CEO).
- How much revenue does ATLAS ECONOMIC RESEARCH FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $28,834,435, expenses of $31,551,942 and total assets of $18,581,280 at year end.
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