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The Niskanen Center Inc

EIN 45-5308952 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

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Profile

Established in 2014, the niskanen center is a libertarian 501(c)(3) think tank that works to change public policy through direct engagement in the policymaking process: developing and promoting proposals to legislative and executive branch policymakers, building coalitions to facilitate joint action, and marshaling the most convincing arguments in support of our agenda.

1201 New York Ave NW Ste 200BWashington, DC 20005

www.niskanen.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

53rd percentile

0.20x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

52nd percentile

0.24x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

26th percentile

-4.0%

Higher net margin than 26% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$682,937

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 6.9% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-4.9%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $10M-$25M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets53rd percentile

Assets

Down

$12,043,190

Down $624,842 (-4.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$2,381,671

Down $225,613 (-8.7%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$9,661,519

Down $399,229 (-4.0%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue52nd percentileNet Margin26th percentile

Revenue

Down

$9,958,495

Down $1,321,942 (-12%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$10,357,724

Up $1,695,757 (+20%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$399,229

Down $3,017,699 (-115%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2014: $410,860Liabilities 2014: $36,108Net Assets 2014: $374,7522014Assets 2015: $667,380Liabilities 2015: $3,373Net Assets 2015: $664,0072015Assets 2016: $583,618Liabilities 2016: $116,222Net Assets 2016: $467,3962016Assets 2017: $817,954Liabilities 2017: $101,971Net Assets 2017: $715,9832017Assets 2018: $989,001Liabilities 2018: $94,764Net Assets 2018: $894,2372018Assets 2019: $3,106,098Liabilities 2019: $84,352Net Assets 2019: $3,021,7462019Assets 2020: $3,031,850Liabilities 2020: $268,117Net Assets 2020: $2,763,7332020Assets 2021: $8,745,910Liabilities 2021: $455,862Net Assets 2021: $8,290,0482021Assets 2022: $8,436,612Liabilities 2022: $994,334Net Assets 2022: $7,442,2782022Assets 2023: $12,668,032Liabilities 2023: $2,607,284Net Assets 2023: $10,060,7482023Assets 2024: $12,043,190Liabilities 2024: $2,381,671Net Assets 2024: $9,661,5192024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$12,043,190
Liabilities$2,381,671
Net Assets$9,661,519
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2014: $647,000Expenses 2014: $272,248Net Income 2014: $374,7522014Revenue 2015: $1,954,786Expenses 2015: $1,665,531Net Income 2015: $289,2552015Revenue 2016: $2,250,594Expenses 2016: $2,447,205Net Income 2016: -$196,6112016Revenue 2017: $3,529,677Expenses 2017: $3,281,090Net Income 2017: $248,5872017Revenue 2018: $4,349,043Expenses 2018: $4,170,789Net Income 2018: $178,2542018Revenue 2019: $6,548,833Expenses 2019: $4,421,324Net Income 2019: $2,127,5092019Revenue 2020: $4,639,471Expenses 2020: $4,897,484Net Income 2020: -$258,0132020Revenue 2021: $12,163,223Expenses 2021: $6,636,908Net Income 2021: $5,526,3152021Revenue 2022: $6,750,481Expenses 2022: $7,598,252Net Income 2022: -$847,7712022Revenue 2023: $11,280,437Expenses 2023: $8,661,967Net Income 2023: $2,618,4702023Revenue 2024: $9,958,495Expenses 2024: $10,357,724Net Income 2024: -$399,2292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$9,958,495
Expenses$10,357,724
Net Income-$399,229
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$12,043,190
Liabilities
$2,381,671
Net assets
$9,661,519
Revenue
$9,958,495
Expenses
$10,357,724
Net income
-$399,229
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$12.0$2.38$9.66$9.96$10.4$0.40
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$12.7$2.61$10.1$11.3$8.66$2.62
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$8.44$0.99$7.44$6.75$7.60$0.85
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.75$0.46$8.29$12.2$6.64$5.53
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.03$0.27$2.76$4.64$4.90$0.26
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.11$0.08$3.02$6.55$4.42$2.13
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.99$0.09$0.89$4.35$4.17$0.18
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.82$0.10$0.72$3.53$3.28$0.25
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.58$0.12$0.47$2.25$2.45$0.20
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.67$0.00$0.66$1.95$1.67$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.41$0.04$0.37$0.65$0.27$0.37
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 7, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$9,958,495
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Established in 2014, the niskanen center is a 501(c)(3) think tank that works to change public policy throught direct engagement in the policymaking process: developing and promoting proposals to legislative and executive branch policymakers, building coalitions to faciliate joint action, and marshaling the most convincing arguments in support of our agenda.

Established in 2014, the niskanen center is a 501(c)(3) think tank that works to change public policy through direct engagement in the policymaking process: developing and promoting proposals to legislative and executive branch policymakers, building coalitions to faciliate joint action, and marshaling the most convincing arguments in support of our agenda.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Pledges and Grants Receivable$5,247,239$5,023,393▼ $223,846
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$3,748,553$3,655,524▼ $93,029
Accounts Receivable$1,457,512$1,325,327▼ $132,185
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$93,698$166,854▲ $73,156
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$79,945$56,299▼ $23,646
Total Assets$12,668,032$12,043,190▼ $624,842
Other Assets Total$2,041,085$1,815,793▼ $225,292
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$2,107,835$2,207,507▲ $99,672
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$499,449$174,164▼ $325,285
Total Liabilities$2,607,284$2,381,671▼ $225,613
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$9,425,996$9,036,448▼ $389,548
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$634,752$625,071▼ $9,681
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$10,060,748$9,661,519▼ $399,229
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$12,668,032$12,043,190▼ $624,842

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$166,854$75,731$242,585
Other Assets Org$1,739,160--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Ted GayerPresidentFT$592,330$90,607$682,937
Kristen De PenaVP for PolicyFT$265,807$11,166$276,973
Joseph CoonExecutive Vice PresidentFT$260,038$12,097$272,135
Kodiak Hill-davisSenior VP Govt AffairsFT$227,188$18,776$245,964
David OsborneVP DevelopmentFT$147,080$59,828$206,908
Charles S DaytonDirector of GovernanceFT$177,000$18,934$195,934
Louisa TavlasVP of CommunicationsFT$175,941$13,404$189,345
Corey SchrodtDirector Government AffairsFT$154,988$25,698$180,686
Zachary NorrisSenior AttorneyFT$156,276$18,007$174,283
Gregory NewburnDirector Criminal JusticeFT$156,036$16,504$172,540
Kristen SealsDirector of Human ResourcesFT$157,083$14,405$171,488
Joshua MccabeDirector of Social PolicyFT$153,750$6,069$159,819
Matthew La CorteDeputy Director of ImmigrationFT$143,000$13,465$156,465

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Claudine SchneiderDirector
Daniel DreznerDirector
Jefferey FlierDirector
John WolthuisDirector
Juleanna GloverDirector
Karen DynanDirector
Richard LymanDirector
Robert LittermanDirector

Highest Paid Contractors

ContractorServicesLocationCompensation
Cherry Bekaert Advisory Holding Co LLCAccounting ServicesPO BOX 25549, Richmond, VA 23260$215,163
Jennifer PahlkaProgram Consultant1520 BELLE VIEW BLVD, Alexandria, VA 22307$209,946
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$9,928,273
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$9
Other Revenue
$30,213
All Other Contributions
$9,928,273
Change in Net Assets
$-399,229

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,958,495
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$9,958,495
Total Revenue per Form 990
$9,958,495
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$7,406,157
Other Expenses$2,601,567
Total Fundraising Expense$456,169
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$350,000
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$3,760,687$457,729-$4,218,416
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$1,687,582$136,186$270,833$2,094,601
Fees for Services Other$1,191,052$122,520$88,141$1,401,713
Other Employee Benefits$550,835$75,692$28,461$654,988
Payroll Taxes$378,976$38,103$21,073$438,152
Grants to Domestic Orgs$350,000--$350,000
Occupancy$197,161$100,643$10,165$307,969
Travel$277,461$10,391$7,811$295,663
Advertising$198,991$12,921$1,234$213,146
Office Expenses$38,409$15,624$2,187$56,220
Information Technology$30,112$15,409$1,556$47,077
Depreciation Depletion$19,086$9,767$986$29,839
Other Expenses$7,521$1,158$117$8,796
Interest$1,419$726$73$2,218
Total Functional Expenses$8,877,874$1,023,681$456,169$10,357,724

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$10,357,724
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$10,357,724
Total Expenses per Form 990$10,357,724
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
American Institute for Boys & MenWashington, DC501(c)(3)Operational Support as Fiscal Sponsor$350,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$2,207,507
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Board approval at annual board of directors' meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization performs an annual review of the conflict of interest policy with directors, management, and staff. All parties are required to sign a copy of the policy annually.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation is reviewed and approved by the board. Documentation of approval is included in the board minutes.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization's governing documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Niskanen Center Inc
EIN
45-5308952
Phone
2028991166
Address
1201 NEW YORK AVE NW STE 200B, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Joe Coon
Title
Executive Vice President
Phone
2028991166
Signed
2025-11-07
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joe Coon
Formed
2014
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
47
Volunteers
5

Preparer

Firm
Uhy Advisors Great Lakes Inc
Address
7171 STADIUM DRIVE, KALAMAZOO, MI 49009
Preparer
Rhonda L Newman
Phone
2693817600
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

“Consultants: program service expenses 936,698. Management and general expenses 15,376. Fundraising expenses 76,189. Total expenses 1,028,263. Professional services: program service expenses 254,354. Management and general expenses 107,144. Fundraising expenses 11,952. Total expenses 373,450.”

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IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15DIR CRIMINAL JUSTICE
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IRS990/MissionDesc0ESTABLISHED IN 2014, THE NISKANEN CENTER IS A 501(C)(3) THINK TANK THAT WORKS TO CHANGE PUBLIC POLICY THROUGH DIRECT ENGAGEMENT IN THE POLICYMAKING PROCESS: DEVELOPING AND PROMOTING PROPOSALS TO LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCH POLICYMAKERS, BUILDING COALITIONS TO FACILIATE JOINT ACTION, AND MARSHALING THE MOST CONVINCING ARGUMENTS IN SUPPORT OF OUR AGENDA.
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