Donors Trust Inc
Donors Trust Inc is a nonprofit community foundation that aims to protect the American philanthropic tradition. Its latest IRS Form 990 filing (2023) reports $158.3M in revenue, $1.3B in total assets.
Financial data from IRS Form 990 filings via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer (EIN 522166327).
About Donors Trust Inc
Donors Trust Inc is a nonprofit community foundation that aims to protect the American philanthropic tradition. It usually offers funding in the form of grants to support civic, cultural, social, and educational programs. The foundation is particularly known for its commitment to libertarian and conservative causes and generally funds projects, groups, and initiatives that align with principles of limited government, personal responsibility, and free enterprise.
IRS Form 990 Filing History
| Year | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Grants paid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 990 | $158.3M | $357.9M | $1.3B | — | — |
| 2022 | 990 | $323.1M | $248.1M | $1.4B | — | — |
| 2021 | 990 | $1.1B | $191.9M | $1.5B | — | View |
| 2020 | 990 | $360.2M | $185.8M | $607.7M | — | View |
| 2019 | 990 | $324.0M | $166.2M | $422.6M | — | View |
| 2018 | 990 | $202.8M | $144.8M | $245.1M | — | View |
| 2017 | 990 | $113.0M | $112.8M | $211.1M | — | View |
| 2016 | 990 | $92.6M | $68.6M | $188.0M | — | View |
Source: IRS Form 990 series via ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer. Amounts as filed.
Past Grantees
top 25 of 919 recipients — $282.1M total paid| Recipient | Location | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| MedStar Georgetown University Hospital | Washington, DC | $35.0M | for the MedStar Orthopaedic Institute |
| America First Legal Foundation | Washington, DC | $20.7M | for general operations |
| State Policy Network | Arlington, VA | $7.0M | for general operations |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | $7.0M | for general operations |
| Consumers' Research Inc | Vienna, VA | $5.1M | for general operations |
| Texas A&M Foundation | College Station, TX | $5.0M | for the Center on the Structural Constitution |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | $5.0M | for general operations |
| Teneo Network Inc | Austin, TX | $4.4M | for general operations |
| Real Clear Foundation | Northbrook, IL | $4.2M | for general operations |
| GMU Foundation | Arlington, VA | $3.8M | for the Law & Economics Center |
| Lucy Burns Institute | Middleton, WI | $3.1M | for general operations |
| Foundation for Constitutional Freedom | Vienna, VA | $3.0M | for general operations |
| Mackinac Center for Public Policy | Midland, MI | $2.9M | for general operations |
| Informing America Foundation | Washington, DC | $2.8M | for general operations |
| ACANI Inc | New York, NY | $2.8M | for general operations |
| Pacific Legal Foundation | Sacramento, CA | $2.8M | for general operations |
| Competitive Enterprise Institute | Washington, DC | $2.8M | for general operations |
| Do No Harm | Glen Allen, VA | $2.8M | for litigation efforts and general operations |
| Green Light Project | New York, NY | $2.6M | for general operations |
| Passages America Israel Inc | Allen, TX | $2.5M | for general operations |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE) | Philadelphia, PA | $2.5M | for general operations |
| PERC | Bozeman, MT | $2.4M | for general operations |
| State Policy Network | Washington, DC | $2.4M | for general operations |
| Schwab Charitable Gift Fund | Orlando, FL | $2.3M | for a donor-advised fund |
| Foundation for Government Accountability | Naples, FL | $2.0M | for general operations |
From the 2024 IRS Form 990 (Schedule I) e-filing. Amounts as filed.