Civic Intelligence

Competitive Enterprise Institute

990 • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 52-1351785

Oct 01, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020 • Filed on Feb 16, 2021

1310 L Street NW 7th FloorWashington, DC 20005

(202) 331-1010

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.48x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.32x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

61st percentile

9.3%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

86th percentile

$270,057

Higher top officer pay than 86% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.0% of source-year revenue.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2020

Asset Growth

68th percentile

15%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

36th percentile

-4.4%

Faster revenue growth than 36% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$4,480,576

Up $579,302 (+15%) from 2019

Net Assets

Up

$2,317,756

Up $635,299 (+38%) from 2019

Liabilities

Down

$2,162,820

Down $55,997 (-2.5%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$6,805,470

Down $313,346 (-4.4%) from 2019

Expenses

Down

$6,170,171

Down $43,111 (-0.7%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

$635,299

Down $270,235 (-30%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$20M$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $2,560,594Liabilities 2011: $170,683Net Assets 2011: $2,389,9112011Assets 2012: $3,520,366Liabilities 2012: $219,592Net Assets 2012: $3,300,7742012Assets 2013: $2,769,236Liabilities 2013: $1,089,930Net Assets 2013: $1,679,3062013Assets 2014: $2,913,637Liabilities 2014: $651,433Net Assets 2014: $2,262,2042014Assets 2015: $2,854,282Liabilities 2015: $504,171Net Assets 2015: $2,350,1112015Assets 2016: $4,136,116Liabilities 2016: $1,893,531Net Assets 2016: $2,242,5852016Assets 2017: $3,880,015Liabilities 2017: $2,703,889Net Assets 2017: $1,176,1262017Assets 2018: $3,160,827Liabilities 2018: $2,383,904Net Assets 2018: $776,9232018Assets 2019: $3,901,274Liabilities 2019: $2,218,817Net Assets 2019: $1,682,4572019Assets 2020: $4,480,576Liabilities 2020: $2,162,820Net Assets 2020: $2,317,7562020Assets 2021: $4,757,663Liabilities 2021: $2,286,866Net Assets 2021: $2,470,7972021Assets 2022: $5,463,449Liabilities 2022: $1,915,841Net Assets 2022: $3,547,6082022Assets 2023: $10,012,425Liabilities 2023: $4,403,863Net Assets 2023: $5,608,5622023Assets 2024: $9,371,496Liabilities 2024: $3,543,405Net Assets 2024: $5,828,0912024Assets 2025: $15,260,215Liabilities 2025: $5,676,082Net Assets 2025: $9,584,1332025

Highlighted filing

2020

Assets$4,480,576
Liabilities$2,162,820
Net Assets$2,317,756

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0-$5.0MRevenue 2011: $5,349,662Expenses 2011: $4,863,897Net Income 2011: $485,7652011Revenue 2012: $6,354,832Expenses 2012: $5,385,796Net Income 2012: $969,0362012Expenses 2013: $7,749,3172013Revenue 2014: $7,009,846Expenses 2014: $6,427,052Net Income 2014: $582,7942014Revenue 2015: $7,444,817Expenses 2015: $7,356,910Net Income 2015: $87,9072015Revenue 2016: $7,703,763Expenses 2016: $7,811,133Net Income 2016: -$107,3702016Revenue 2017: $7,287,515Expenses 2017: $8,354,004Net Income 2017: -$1,066,4892017Revenue 2018: $6,397,876Expenses 2018: $6,797,063Net Income 2018: -$399,1872018Revenue 2019: $7,118,816Expenses 2019: $6,213,282Net Income 2019: $905,5342019Revenue 2020: $6,805,470Expenses 2020: $6,170,171Net Income 2020: $635,2992020Revenue 2021: $6,735,306Expenses 2021: $6,582,265Net Income 2021: $153,0412021Revenue 2022: $7,758,776Expenses 2022: $6,681,965Net Income 2022: $1,076,8112022Revenue 2023: $10,125,447Expenses 2023: $8,429,275Net Income 2023: $1,696,1722023Revenue 2024: $8,836,534Expenses 2024: $8,628,363Net Income 2024: $208,1712024Revenue 2025: $12,854,082Expenses 2025: $9,105,214Net Income 2025: $3,748,8682025

Highlighted filing

2020

Revenue$6,805,470
Expenses$6,170,171
Net Income$635,299
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Oct 1, 2019 to Sep 30, 2020
Signed
Feb 16, 2021
Return Version
2019v5.2
Gross Receipts
$7,234,529
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Competitive enterprise institute (cei) is a non-profit public policy organization dedicated to the principles of free enterprise and limited government. We believe that consumers are best helped not by government regulation but by being allowed to make their own choices in a free marketplace.

Public policy research/education dedicated to principles of free enterprise & limited government.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$1,628,273$2,152,389▲ $524,116
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$863,350$813,424▼ $49,926
Investments Other Securities$597,266$636,453▲ $39,187
Pledges and Grants Receivable$487,372$432,500▼ $54,872
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$202,402$304,451▲ $102,049
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$45,847$51,074▲ $5,227
Accounts Receivable-$27,298-
Total Assets$3,901,274$4,480,576▲ $579,302
Other Assets Total$76,764$62,987▼ $13,777
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$1,979,185$1,884,725▼ $94,460
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$239,632$278,095▲ $38,463
Total Liabilities$2,218,817$2,162,820▼ $55,997
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$610,893$1,515,258▲ $904,365
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,071,564$802,498▼ $269,066
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,682,457$2,317,756▲ $635,299
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$3,901,274$4,480,576▲ $579,302

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$625,570$357,986$983,556
Equipment$57,858$416,578$474,436
Other Land Buildings$129,996$190,059$320,055
Other Securities$636,453--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kent LassmanPresidentFT$219,359$50,698$270,057
Wayne CrewsVP for PolicyFT$157,967$28,196$186,163
Sam KazmanVice President, General CounselFT$136,339$21,667$158,006
Iain MurrayVP of StrategyFT$129,687$22,619$152,306
Marlo LewisSenior FellowFT$112,930$22,933$135,863
Myron EbellDirector for Center for EnergyFT$124,389$1,336$125,725
Travis BurkAttorneryFT$112,930$657$113,587
Amanda FranceSecretary, Executive AssistantFT$93,778$6,048$99,826
Carrie Diamond Treasurer - asOf 11/2019, Director of Admin.FT$26,390$607$26,997

Board Members and Trustees

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$6,696,253
Program Service Revenue
$6,108
Investment Income
$12,476
Other Revenue
$90,633
All Other Contributions
$6,696,253
Change in Net Assets
$635,299

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,805,320
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$150
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$110,171
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$6,915,491
Total Revenue per Form 990
$6,805,470
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$3,651,730
Other Expenses$2,458,683
Total Fundraising Expense$925,285
Professional Fundraising Fees$59,500
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$258

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,994,840$50,220$369,192$2,414,252
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$378,402$155,765$169,864$704,031
Occupancy$541,527$24,430$109,934$675,891
Fees for Services Other$499,032--$499,032
Advertising$295,543--$295,543
Other Employee Benefits$225,171$13,011$30,811$268,993
Payroll Taxes$199,499$13,245$31,354$244,098
Depreciation Depletion$136,508$6,158$27,712$170,378
Information Technology$82,135$11,452$23,485$117,072
Office Expenses$52,594$26,780$33,805$113,179
Conferences and Meetings$101,329$423$8,847$110,599
Fees for Services Accounting-$105,248-$105,248
Travel$51,640$347$9,052$61,039
Fees for Services Legal$51,261-$9,494$60,755
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$59,500$59,500
Insurance$36,693$1,655$7,453$45,801
Pension Plan Contributions$14,717$1,054$4,585$20,356
Other Expenses$47,672$19,623$360$19,623
Interest$5,408$244$1,098$6,750
Grants to Domestic Orgs$258--$258
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$150-$150
Total Functional Expenses$89,894$10,878$28,739$129,511

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$6,280,192
Total Expenses per Form 990$6,170,171
Expenses per Audited Statements$6,170,021
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$110,171
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$150
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$59,500
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Deferred Rent and Lease Incentives$1,867,852
Capital Lease Obligation$16,873
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

The draft version of the federal form 990 is reviewed by the president, treasurer/director of administration, as well as the full board of directors. After the review, any changes needed are made by the tax return preparer. The final federal form 990 is then electronically filed with the internal revenue service.

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

Employees consult with their direct supervisor over any areas that could be conflicts of interest. If the supervisor believes the issue needs to be addressed at a higher level the supervisor can then move the discussion up the chain of command within cei. Under cei's conflict of interest policy, board members are required to sign a conflict of interest disclosure statement.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

The president's compensation is determined by the board of directors based on comparability data. A compensation study was conducted in october 2019. The board reviewed the president's compensation using this study and made any adjustments they deemed appropriate. Compensation of officers and key employees is handled by the president and group of independent senior staff. The compensation is evaluated based on performance and comparability data with other similar organizations in the washington, dc area.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

Cei does not make its governing documents or conflict of interest policy available to the public. The most recent audited financial statements and federal form 990 are available on the website.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Competitive Enterprise Institute
EIN
52-1351785
Phone
2023311010
Address
1310 L STREET NW 7TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20005

Signing Officer

Name
Kent Lassman
Title
President
Phone
2023311010
Signed
2021-02-16
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kent Lassman
Formed
1984
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
46
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Marcum Llp
Address
1899 L STREET NW SUITE 850, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Preparer
Aaron M Fox
Phone
2022274000
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

Cei reviews and assesses all activities annually to identify any changes in the scope of the activities and revenue sources and the tax treatment thereof, to identify any uncertainty in income taxes. For the year ended september 30, 2020, management did not identify any uncertainty in income taxes requiring recognition or disclosure in these financial statements.

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 805 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd00
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt0239632
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt0278095
IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt027298
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd00
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0PUBLIC POLICY RESEARCH/EDUCATION DEDICATED TO PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE & LIMITED GOVERNMENT.
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0295543
IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt0295543
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt06696253
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd01
IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd01
IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd01
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/BusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0CARRIE DIAMOND
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum02023311010
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt01310 L STREET NW 7TH FLOOR
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0WASHINGTON
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0DC
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd020005
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd00
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd00
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt01628273
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt02152389
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd00
IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt00
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt0169864
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0155765
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0378402
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt0704031
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd00
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd01
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd01
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/FundraisingAmt08847
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0423
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0101329
IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt0110599
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd01
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd00
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd00
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd00
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt06696253
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0258
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt012476
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt02458683
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt090633
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt06108
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0635299
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt03651730
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt06170171
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt0925285
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt059500
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt06805470
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd00
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd00
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd00
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt027712
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt06158
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0136508
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0170378
IRS990/Desc0COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACHCEI'S COMMUNICATIONS AND OUTREACH DEPARTMENT ASSISTS THE CEI POLICY CENTERS WITH THEIR EFFORTS TO DISSEMINATE RESEARCH FINDINGS AND ANALYSIS TO VARIOUS AUDIENCES INCLUDING POLICYMAKERS, NEWS MEDIA, ALLIED ORGANIZATIONS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. IT ALSO HELPS THE POLICY CENTERS BUILD COALITIONS OF LIKE MINDED SCHOLARS, ACTIVISTS, AND OTHER STAKEHOLDERS TO ADVANCE THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION OF PROMOTING THE INSTITUTIONS OF LIBERTY AND REMOVING GOVERNMENT-CREATED BARRIERS TO ECONOMIC FREEDOM, INNOVATION, AND PROSPERITY.
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind01
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd00
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd01
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd00
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt01071564
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt0802498
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd00
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd00
IRS990/EmployeeCnt046
IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd01
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01097734
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd00
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0105248
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt0105248
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/FundraisingAmt09494
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/ProgramServicesAmt051261
IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt060755
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0499032
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt0499032
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/FundraisingAmt059500
IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt059500
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0150
IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt0150
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd00
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd00
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd00
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt040.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt140.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt240.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt340.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt440.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt540.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt640.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt740.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt840.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt91.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt101.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt111.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt121.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt131.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt141.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt151.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt161.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt171.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt181.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt191.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/HighestCompensatedEmployeeInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd9X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd10X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd11X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt025698
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt128196
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt221667
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt322619
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt422933
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt51336
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt6657
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt76048
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt8607
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt170
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt180
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt190
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0KENT LASSMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1WAYNE CREWS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2SAM KAZMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3IAIN MURRAY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4MARLO LEWIS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5MYRON EBELL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6TRAVIS BURK
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7AMANDA FRANCE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8CARRIE DIAMOND TREASURER - AS
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9JEAN-CLAUDE GRUFFAT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm10FRED L SMITH JR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm11KRISTINA CRANE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm12MICHAEL W GLEBA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm13MICHAEL S GREVE
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm14KERRY HALFERTY HARDY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm15LAURA HOLMES JOST
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm16GEOFFREY POHANKA
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm17IKE SUGG
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm18RICHARD TREN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm19TODD ZYWICKI
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt0244359
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt1157967
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt2136339
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt3129687
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt4112930
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt5124389
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt6112930
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt793778
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt826390
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt170
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt180
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt190
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt100
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt110
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt120
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt130
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt140
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt150
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt160
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt170
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt180
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt190
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0PRESIDENT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1VP FOR POLICY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2VICE PRESIDENT, GENERAL COUNSEL
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3VP OF STRATEGY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4SENIOR FELLOW
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5DIRECTOR FOR CENTER FOR ENERGY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6ATTORNERY
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7SECRETARY, EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8OF 11/2019, DIRECTOR OF ADMIN.
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9CHAIRMAN
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt10FOUNDER, DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt11DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt12DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt13DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt14DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt15DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt16DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt17DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt18DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt19DIRECTOR
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd01
IRS990/FormationYr01984
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd00
IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd0X
IRS990/FSAuditedInd01
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GainOrLossGrp/SecuritiesAmt0-133
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd00
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt012
IRS990/GrantAmt0258
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0258
IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt0258
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd00
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd00
IRS990/GrossAmountSalesAssetsGrp/SecuritiesAmt0428926
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt07234529
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd00
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd01
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd01
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt011
IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt07
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd00
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt023485
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt011452
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt082135
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt0117072
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt07453
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01655
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt036693
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt045801
IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt01098
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0244
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt05408
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt06750
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt012609
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt012609
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd00
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/BOYAmt0597266
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/EOYAmt0636453
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt034
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/JointCostsInd0X
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt0964623
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt0863350
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt0813424
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt01778047
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0DC
IRS990/LessCostOthBasisSalesExpnssGrp/SecuritiesAmt0429059
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd00
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd01
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd00
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd00
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd00
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd01
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd01
IRS990/MissionDesc0COMPETITIVE ENTERPRISE INSTITUTE (CEI) IS A NON-PROFIT PUBLIC POLICY ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO THE PRINCIPLES OF FREE ENTERPRISE AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT. WE BELIEVE THAT CONSUMERS ARE BEST HELPED NOT BY GOVERNMENT REGULATION BUT BY BEING ALLOWED TO MAKE THEIR OWN CHOICES IN A FREE MARKETPLACE.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd00
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd00
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt01682457
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt02317756
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/ExclusionAmt0-133
IRS990/NetGainOrLossInvestmentsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0-133
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0610893
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt01515258
IRS990/NoncashContributionsAmt05498
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt0109934
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt024430
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0541527
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0675891
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt033805
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt026780
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt052594
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0113179
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd00
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd00
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/BOYAmt076764
IRS990/OtherAssetsTotalGrp/EOYAmt062987
IRS990/OtherChangesInNetAssetsAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt030811
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013011
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0225171
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt0268993
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0DIRECT MAIL
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc1BOOKS & SUBSCRIPTIONS
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc2BAD DEBT EXPENSE
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt028739
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt1360
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt010878
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt180
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt219623
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt089894
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt147672
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt0129511
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt148112
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt219623
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/BOYAmt01979185
IRS990/OtherLiabilitiesGrp/EOYAmt01884725
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd1900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd2900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0SUBLEASE INCOME
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc1REFUNDS
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc2MISCELLANEOUS
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt089086
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt11425
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt2122
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt089086
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt11425
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt2122
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt090633
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/FundraisingAmt0369192
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt050220
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01994840
IRS990/OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp/TotalAmt02414252
IRS990/OwnWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd00
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt031354
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt013245
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0199499
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0244098
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/FundraisingAmt04585
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01054
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt014717
IRS990/PensionPlanContributionsGrp/TotalAmt020356
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt0487372
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt0432500
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd00
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt0202402
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt0304451
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0KENT LASSMAN
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd01
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0COURT-AWARDED FEES
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt06108
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt06108
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0CENTER FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOMCEI'S CENTER FOR ECONOMIC FREEDOM ADDRESSES MANY OF THE INDUSTRIES AND ACTIVITIES WHERE LONG-ESTABLISHED, AND OFTEN PATERNALISTIC, REGULATORY POLICIES TEND TO STYMIE THE CREATION AND EVOLUTION OF NEW PRODUCTS AND SERVICES, TECHNOLOGIES, BUSINESS PRACTICES, AND WORK ARRANGEMENTS. KEY ISSUE AREAS INCLUDE BANKING AND SECURITIES REGULATION, CONSUMER FINANCE, LABOR LAW AND EMPLOYMENT POLICY, CONSUMER PRODUCT REGULATION, AND TRADE POLICY. THESE ISSUE AREAS REQUIRES OUR EXPERTS TO HAVE A FIRM UNDERSTANDING OF EXISTING REGULATION, REGULATION'S MONETARY AND SOCIAL COSTS, AND AN APPRECIATION OF THE WAY TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION PRESENT NEW CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS FOR REFORM.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt0841015
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/Desc0CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTCEI'S CENTER FOR ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT MAKES THE POSITIVE CASE FOR ABUNDANT ENERGY AND PROMOTES ENVIRONMENTAL POLICIES BASED ON ECONOMIC FREEDOM, PROPERTY RIGHTS, AND LIMITED GOVERNMENT. THE CENTER WORKS TO COMBAT THE BELIEF THAT PROSPERITY THREATENS THE ENVIRONMENT, THAT THE ANSWER TO EVERY ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGE IS MORE REGULATION AND THAT RISKS CAN BE ABOLISHED BY LIMITING HUMAN INGENUITY.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy3Grp/ExpenseAmt0806457
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc0CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc1CENTER FOR LAW AND LITIGATION
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/Desc2OTHER PROGRAMS
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt0592014
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt1435869
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/ExpenseAmt21031034
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActyOtherGrp/RevenueAmt06108
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd00
IRS990/PYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt07110810
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
IRS990/PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt0188250
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt010555
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt02459371
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt0-156837
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0154288
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0905534
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt03514661
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt06213282

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.

Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$15.3$5.68$9.58$12.9$9.11$3.75
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$9.37$3.54$5.83$8.84$8.63$0.21
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.0$4.40$5.61$10.1$8.43$1.70
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.46$1.92$3.55$7.76$6.68$1.08
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$4.76$2.29$2.47$6.74$6.58$0.15
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.48$2.16$2.32$6.81$6.17$0.64
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.90$2.22$1.68$7.12$6.21$0.91
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.16$2.38$0.78$6.40$6.80$0.40
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.88$2.70$1.18$7.29$8.35$1.07
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$4.14$1.89$2.24$7.70$7.81$0.11
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.85$0.50$2.35$7.44$7.36$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.91$0.65$2.26$7.01$6.43$0.58
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.77$1.09$1.68$7.75
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$3.52$0.22$3.30$6.35$5.39$0.97
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$2.56$0.17$2.39$5.35$4.86$0.49