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Log Cabin Institute

The log cabin institute (formerly the liberty education forum), a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation was incorporated on november 7, 1994 to educate the american public concerning the …

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Log Cabin Institute

Log Cabin Institute is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $293K. EIN: 521901842.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A99
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Mission

The log cabin institute (formerly the liberty education forum), a district of columbia not-for-profit corporation was incorporated on november 7, 1994 to educate the american public concerning the gay and lesbian community. The log cabin institute studies and researches the policy issues in the public and private sectors to improve and strengthen the understanding of the social needs for the gay and lesbian community. The log cabin institute is a non-partisan educational think-tank based in washington, dc. Log cabin institute uses the power of ideas to educate people about the importance of achieving freedom and fairness for all americans, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. The organization conducts educational programs, grassroots training, and research on a variety of key issues impacting the lgbt population. Log cabin institute puts special emphasis on programs and education that help gain new allies for equality among conservatives and people of faith.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 91%
Peer average: 76%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
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)
$0.91
Program$0.91
91% to programs beats the peer average (76%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Log Cabin Institute has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture 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 holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024. See the filings
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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

Log Cabin Institute is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1994 and has been operating for 32 years. Its EIN is 521901842. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $912K in annual revenue. 47 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Log Cabin Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521901842. 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.

Log Cabin Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 91% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.

Log Cabin Institute is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1994 and has been active for 32 years.

Based on official tax filings, Log Cabin Institute has $912K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 76% for arts & culture charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Log Cabin Institute is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $912K in annual revenue. The organization has 47 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Log Cabin 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, Log Cabin 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 91% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 76%). 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.

Log Cabin Institute is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $293K. EIN: 521901842. Log Cabin Institute is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1994.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 91% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 76%. Its annual revenue of $912K is comparable to the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Log Cabin Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Log Cabin Institute is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521901842, 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
$100K-$1M
91% 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

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Staff & volunteers

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Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Richard T••••
Director

Officers & trustees (15)

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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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 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 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, with this charity's causes ticked.

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 - 47 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 47 officers on file
  • 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 · 1994
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Log Cabin Institute

What is Log Cabin Institute?
Log Cabin Institute is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Log Cabin Institute is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $293K. EIN: 521901842.
When was Log Cabin Institute founded?
Log Cabin Institute was founded in 1994.
Who leads Log Cabin Institute?
Richard Tisei serves as Director.
Where is Log Cabin Institute located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Log Cabin Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 91% of expenses go to program services.
Is Log Cabin Institute trustworthy?
Log Cabin Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Log Cabin Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521901842.
What is Log Cabin Institute's website?
http://www.logcabininstitute.org