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Nevada Policy Research Institute

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Science & Technology Las Vegas, NV EIN 880276314 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Nevada Policy Research Institute

Our mission is to effectively promote policies that encourage freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for the citizens and businesses of Nevada.

Founded
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
Z99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1997

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Science & Technology · NTEE Z99Z
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar science & technology in United States
Program spending This charity: 1%
Peer average: 11%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 6.44%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

Program expenses$0.01 ($655,746)

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Nevada Policy Research Institute is a registered science & technology nonprofit based in Las Vegas, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 880276314. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for science & technology charities in United States. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 70 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Nevada Policy Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United States is 89/100.

Nevada Policy Research Institute is located in Las Vegas, NV, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Nevada Policy Research Institute has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 11% for science & technology charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $14M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Nevada Policy Research Institute is classified as a Science & Technology 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 $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 70 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Nevada Policy Research 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.

Nevada Policy Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 1% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 11%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our mission is to effectively promote policies that encourage freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for the citizens and businesses of Nevada. Nevada Policy Research Institute is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1991.

Among science & technology charities registered in United States: Nevada Policy Research Institute's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 1% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 11%. Its annual revenue of $1M is below the peer average of $14M.

Yes, donations to Nevada Policy Research Institute are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 880276314, 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.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
1% 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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Leadership

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John Tsarpalas
President

Officers & trustees (19)

Source: Public filings

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Gary V••••
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John S•••••••
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John T••••••••
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Lisa S••• S•••••
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Paul E•••
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Ranson W••••••
CHAIRMAN
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Robert D•••••••
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Robert F••••••
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Steve H••••
Director
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

VICTOR JOECKS: Matthews would be best to replace Amodei - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Feb 2026
www.reviewjournal.com
Attention former inspectors general: Nevada may be hiring - Nevada Current
Mar 2025
nevadacurrent.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
OPINION: Supreme Court splits the difference on separation of powers - The Nevada Independent
Nov 2024
thenevadaindependent.com
Form filed
$1.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Judge rules legislators with public jobs don’t violate Nevada constitution - Las Vegas Review-Journal
Jan 2023
www.reviewjournal.com
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Voter guide: Mathews, Spiegel running to be Nevada's bill collector - Reno Gazette Journal
Oct 2022
www.rgj.com
Supreme Court: Challenge to lawmakers holding government jobs can proceed - The Nevada Independent
Apr 2022
thenevadaindependent.com
Form filed
$1.1M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Andy Matthews running for Nevada State Controller - Nevada Appeal
Jul 2021
www.nevadaappeal.com
Sometimes, the most powerful special interest is government itself - The Nevada Independent
Mar 2021
thenevadaindependent.com
More than 60 advocacy groups ask lawmakers to improve 'grossly insufficient' participation pathways during virtual sessi
Feb 2021
thenevadaindependent.com
Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990
Judge tosses separation of powers lawsuit challenging government-employed lawmakers over lack of standing - The Nevada I
Nov 2020
thenevadaindependent.com

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Peer charities

Other science & technology in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Nevada Policy Research Institute This page 79 $1.4 million 1%
Bioinnovations Institute 89 $1.3 million 91%
Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration 89 $1.8 million -
Blue Marble Space 89 $5.1 million -
Corrim Consortium for Research on Renewable Industrial Materials 89 $2.4 million -
Freshwater Society 89 $1.4 million 0%
Sigma Xi the Scientific Research Honor Society Inc 89 $4.9 million -
Mind Research Institute Inc 89 $5.7 million -
Science Communication Lab Inc 89 $2.2 million -

Sources and verification

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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 - 70 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Nevada Policy Research Institute

What is Nevada Policy Research Institute?
Nevada Policy Research Institute is a science & technology publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Las Vegas, United States. Our mission is to effectively promote policies that encourage freedom, opportunity, and prosperity for the citizens and businesses of Nevada.
When was Nevada Policy Research Institute founded?
Nevada Policy Research Institute was founded in 1991.
Who leads Nevada Policy Research Institute?
John Tsarpalas serves as President.
Where is Nevada Policy Research Institute located?
Headquartered in Las Vegas, United States.
What is Nevada Policy Research Institute's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 1% of expenses go to program services.
Is Nevada Policy Research Institute trustworthy?
Nevada Policy Research Institute has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Nevada Policy Research Institute's registration number?
IRS EIN: 880276314.
What is Nevada Policy Research Institute's website?
http://www.npri.org