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Educate people for successful participation in government, politics and media.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2024
Total Revenue
▼$52.1M
Program Spending
73%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$49.4M
Total Expenses
▼$54.7M
Total Assets
$32.2M
Total Liabilities
▼$9.2M
Net Assets
$22.9M
Officer Compensation
→$2.6M
Other Salaries
$15.3M
Investment Income
$1.5M
Fundraising
▼N/A
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $211.7K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International Democracy Union99-4209415 | Washington, DC | $126.2K | Cash | Training Seminars |
Judicial Watch Inc52-1885088 | Washington, DC | $20K | Cash | General Purpose |
The Heritage Foundation23-7327730 | Washington, DC | $16K | Cash | General Purpose |
American Center for Law and Justice Inc54-1586817 | Virginia Beach, VA | $11.5K | Cash | General Purpose |
Turning Point USA Inc80-0835023 | Indianapolis, IN | $10K | Cash | General Purpose |
Hillsdale College38-1374230 | Hillsdale, MI | $7,500 | Cash | General Purpose |
FreedomWorks Foundation Inc52-1526916 | Washington, DC | $7,500 | Cash | General Purpose |
Americans for Prosperity Foundation52-1527294 | Arlington, VA | $7,000 | Cash | General Purpose |
Bill of Rights Institute48-0891418 | Arlington, VA | $6,000 | Cash | General Purpose |
| Total | $211.7K | |||
International Democracy Union
Washington, DC
$126.2K
Washington, DC
$20K
Washington, DC
$16K
Virginia Beach, VA
$11.5K
Turning Point USA Inc
Indianapolis, IN
$10K
Hillsdale, MI
$7,500
Washington, DC
$7,500
Arlington, VA
$7,000
Arlington, VA
$6,000
Source: USAspending.gov
Federal award data is temporarily unavailable.
USAspending.gov tracks federal grants, cooperative agreements, and other financial assistance. Not all nonprofits receive federal funding.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Federal audit data is temporarily unavailable.
Single audits are required for entities expending $750,000+ in federal awards annually.
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024IRS e-File | $52.1M | $49.4M | $54.7M | $32.2M | $22.9M |
| 2023IRS e-File | $45M | $43M | $51.6M | $31M | $26.4M |
| 2022 | $39.2M | $38.6M | $34.5M | $38.3M | $33.2M |
| 2021 | $30.5M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| John Davis | VP For Growth And Development | 40 | $409.1K | $0 | $82.5K | $491.6K |
| Morton Blackwell | President | 40 | $345.3K | $0 | $58.6K | $403.9K |
| Mark Centofante | VP For Technology And Operations | 40 | $255K | $0 | $68.8K | $323.8K |
| Bryan Bernys | VP For Campus Leadership Programs | 40 | $239.2K | $0 | $59.6K | $298.8K |
| David Fenner | VP For Programs | 40 | $239.2K | $0 | $58.6K | $297.8K |
| Andrew Bender | VP For Finance | 40 | $227.7K | $0 | $24.7K | $252.4K |
| Steven Sutton | Executive Vp, Acting President | 40 | $202K | $0 | $40.2K | $242.2K |
| M Dennis Daugherty | First Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Thronhill | Second Vice President | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Edward Corrigan | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Craig Murphy | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
John Davis
VP For Growth And Development
$491.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$409.1K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$82.5K
Morton Blackwell
President
$403.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$345.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$58.6K
Mark Centofante
VP For Technology And Operations
$323.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$255K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$68.8K
Bryan Bernys
VP For Campus Leadership Programs
$298.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$239.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$59.6K
David Fenner
VP For Programs
$297.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$239.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$58.6K
Andrew Bender
VP For Finance
$252.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$227.7K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.7K
Steven Sutton
Executive Vp, Acting President
$242.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$202K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.2K
M Dennis Daugherty
First Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kenneth Thronhill
Second Vice President
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Edward Corrigan
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Craig Murphy
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riley Gaines | Director, Riley Gaines Center | 40 | $474.3K | $0 | $19.9K | $494.2K |
| Ronald Nehring | Director, Interl School Of Politics | 40 | $221.4K | $0 | $40.7K | $262.1K |
| Yana Igorevna Myaskovskaya | Chief Of Staff | 40 | $224.8K |
Riley Gaines
Director, Riley Gaines Center
$494.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$474.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$19.9K
Ronald Nehring
Director, Interl School Of Politics
$262.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$221.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$40.7K
Yana Igorevna Myaskovskaya
Chief Of Staff
$249.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$224.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.5K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charlie Davis | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dario Paya | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| John P Maxwell | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Justin Ouimette | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Patrick Pizella | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rev Fred Fowlerr Iii | Director |
Charlie Davis
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dario Paya
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
John P Maxwell
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $29.8M |
| $26M |
| $34.3M |
| $29.6M |
| 2020 | $23.6M | $23M | $20.4M | $29.3M | $24.1M |
| 2019 | $19.6M | $17.4M | $18.8M | $24M | $20.3M |
| 2018 | $16M | $14.9M | $19.3M | $23.7M | $19.6M |
| 2017 | $15.3M | $14.5M | $17M | $28.4M | $23.9M |
| 2016 | $14.6M | $14M | $15.8M | $29.8M | $25.1M |
| 2015 | $24.2M | $23.6M | $13.9M | $30.3M | $26M |
| 2014 | $14.9M | $14M | $13.6M | $20.9M | $16M |
| 2013 | $11M | $10M | $12.4M | $19.4M | $14.9M |
| 2012 | $11.8M | $10.9M | $12M | $19.6M | $15.1M |
| 2011 | $9.2M | $8.3M | $8.9M | $19.7M | $15.3M |
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| $0 |
| $24.5K |
| $249.2K |
| Robert Arnakis | Sr. Dr. Of Domestic And Inter Programs | 40 | $219.8K | $0 | $27.3K | $247.2K |
| Mark Campbell | Senior Fellow | 40 | $231.3K | $0 | $9,706 | $241K |
| Stephen Theriault | Director Of Communications | 40 | $173.2K | $0 | $24.4K | $197.6K |
Robert Arnakis
Sr. Dr. Of Domestic And Inter Programs
$247.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$219.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$27.3K
Mark Campbell
Senior Fellow
$241K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$231.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$9,706
Stephen Theriault
Director Of Communications
$197.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$173.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$24.4K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Ryan Rhodes | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Tom Rolfe | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Justin Ouimette
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Patrick Pizella
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rev Fred Fowlerr Iii
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ryan Rhodes
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Tom Rolfe
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0