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The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
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· vs. 5 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
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· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Brookings Institution has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1939, it is among the oldest social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 93% of similar organizations. See the sources
- Its integrity score of 75 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyBrookings Institution is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1939 and has been operating for 87 years. Its EIN is 530196577. 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 75/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $89M in annual revenue. 230 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Brookings Institution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 530196577. 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.
Brookings Institution has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75/100. 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 75 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Brookings Institution is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1939 and has been active for 87 years. Its registered address is 1775 Massachusetts Ave Nw, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Brookings Institution has $89M in annual revenue. It allocates 70% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Brookings Institution is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $89M in annual revenue. The organization has 230 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Brookings Institution. 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, Brookings Institution 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 70% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level. Brookings Institution is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1939.
Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 70% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $89M is well above the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Brookings Institution are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Brookings Institution is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 530196577, 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
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): 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.
BROOKINGS INSTITUTION 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
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Brookings Panel Questions American Reliability Going Into NATO Summit - The Well News
Over 100,000 children separated as Trump intensifies racist, inhumane immigration agenda: Brookings - Peoples Gazette Nigeria
Brookings Institution Report: Over 100,000 Family Separations in Trump Crackdown - The New York Times
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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 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 230 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 · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 230 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 · 1939
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Brookings Institution
- What is Brookings Institution?
- Brookings Institution is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. The Brookings Institution is a nonprofit public policy organization based in Washington, DC. Our mission is to conduct in-depth research that leads to new ideas for solving problems facing society at the local, national and global level.
- When was Brookings Institution founded?
- Brookings Institution was founded in 1939.
- Who leads Brookings Institution?
- Mitchell Wein serves as SENIOR VP, FINANCE & COO.
- Where is Brookings Institution located?
- Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
- What is Brookings Institution's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $10M-$100M. 70% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Brookings Institution trustworthy?
- Brookings Institution has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 75 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 Brookings Institution's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 530196577.
- What is Brookings Institution's website?
- https://www.brookings.edu