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The Reason Foundation

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · LOS ANGELES, CA · EIN 95-3298239

About

Reason foundation advances a free society by developing, applying, and promoting libertarian principles, including individual liberty, free markets, and the rule of law. We use journalism and public policy research to influence the frameworks and actions of policymakers, journalists, and opinion leaders.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
100
Volunteers
21

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-09-30
Revenue
$23.3M
Expenses
$19.9M
Assets
$25.6M
Liabilities
$6.3M

Financial history

$23.3M$11.7M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $23.3M · Avg: $14.9M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
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Address

5737 Mesmer AVE
LOS Angeles, CA, 90230-631

Governance

Voting board members21
Independent members19
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %0.0%
Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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