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Bill of Rights Institute

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We teach history and civics.

Education Arlington, VA EIN: 480891418 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
84/100 · methodology

About Bill of Rights Institute

We seek an America where we more perfectly realize the promise of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence. This calls for civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship. Founded in 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization. Its team develops educational resources on American history and government, provides professional development opportunities to teachers, and runs student programs and scholarship contests. The Institute’s depth of knowledge is drawn from a full-time staff with more than 100 years of combined classroom experience, as well as from partners who are experts in their fields.

Founded
Headquarters
Arlington, VA
Foundation type
501(c)3
NTEE code
Z99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large
Operating in
United States

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. We equip students and teachers to live the ideals of a free and just society.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE Z99
Cause tags
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Operating countries (1)
United States

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 82%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.34%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 84
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Bill of Rights Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • This profile is owner-verified, which only 0% of similar organizations are. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 94% of similar organizations. See the sources
  • It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Bill of Rights Institute is a registered education nonprofit based in Arlington, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its EIN is 480891418. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 84/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $10M in annual revenue. 35 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Bill of Rights Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 480891418. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Bill of Rights Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Bill of Rights Institute is located in Arlington, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years. Its registered address is 1310 N Courthouse Rd Ste 620, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Bill of Rights Institute has $10M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Bill of Rights Institute is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a 501(c)3. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $10M in annual revenue. The organization has 35 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Bill of Rights Institute. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Bill of Rights Institute holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

We seek an America where we more perfectly realize the promise of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence. This calls for civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship. Founded in 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization. Its team develops educational resources on American history and government, provides professional development opportunities to teachers, and runs student programs and scholarship contests. The Institute’s depth of knowledge is drawn from a full-time staff with more than 100 years of combined classroom experience, as well as from partners who are experts in their fields. Bill of Rights Institute is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $10M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Bill of Rights Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Bill of Rights Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 480891418, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
52

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DA
David J B•••
President/CEO

Officers & trustees (14)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

7 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE AND ICIVICS ANNOUNCE SECOND ROUND OF WIN - The National Law Review
Jul 2026
natlawreview.com
Bill of Rights Institute Announces Student Finalists for Overseas Debate Program - The National Law Review
Apr 2026
natlawreview.com
Bill of Rights Institute Launches Civics Innovation Lab to Reinvent America’s Approach to Civic Education - The National
Mar 2026
natlawreview.com
Form filed
$9.8M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Friday Feature: Bill of Rights Institute - Cato Institute
Jan 2024
www.cato.org
Form filed
$8.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Bill Of Rights Institute And Hoover Institution Unveil Innovative New High School Economics And Civics Curriculum - Hoov
Sep 2022
www.hoover.org
Form filed
$9.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) - DeSmog
Apr 2021
www.desmog.com
Form filed
$6.8M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Scouts, former Scouts can earn cash in Bill of Rights Institute essay contest - On Scouting
Oct 2014
blog.scoutingmagazine.org

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 35 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 35 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1999
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Bill of Rights Institute

What is Bill of Rights Institute?
Bill of Rights Institute is a education 501(c)3 based in Arlington, United States. We seek an America where we more perfectly realize the promise of liberty and equality expressed in the Declaration of Independence. This calls for civic education that helps students examine the story of our country and exercise the skills of citizenship. Founded in 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization. Its team develops educational resources on American history and government, provides professional development opportunities to teachers, and runs student programs and scholarship contests. The Institute’s depth of knowledge is drawn from a full-time staff with more than 100 years of combined classroom experience, as well as from partners who are experts in their fields.
When was Bill of Rights Institute founded?
Bill of Rights Institute was founded in 1999.
Who leads Bill of Rights Institute?
David J Bobb serves as President/CEO.
Where is Bill of Rights Institute located?
Headquartered in Arlington, VA, United States.
What is Bill of Rights Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
Is Bill of Rights Institute trustworthy?
Bill of Rights Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Bill of Rights Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 480891418.
What is Bill of Rights Institute's website?
https://www.billofrightsinstitute.org