Bill of Rights Institute
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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.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
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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.
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- 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
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBill 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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7 articles found
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BILL OF RIGHTS INSTITUTE AND ICIVICS ANNOUNCE SECOND ROUND OF WIN - The National Law Review
Bill of Rights Institute Announces Student Finalists for Overseas Debate Program - The National Law Review
Bill of Rights Institute Launches Civics Innovation Lab to Reinvent America’s Approach to Civic Education - The National Law Review
Friday Feature: Bill of Rights Institute - Cato Institute
Bill Of Rights Institute And Hoover Institution Unveil Innovative New High School Economics And Civics Curriculum - Hoover Institution
Bill of Rights Institute (BRI) - DeSmog
Scouts, former Scouts can earn cash in Bill of Rights Institute essay contest - On Scouting
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 35 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1999
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Programs & activitiesNo 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