Civic Intelligence

Religious Freedom Institute Inc

EIN 81-0983298 • 501(c)3 • Washington, DC

Profile

The religious freedom institute is committed to achieving a broad acceptance of religious liberty as a fundamental human right, the cornerstone of a successful society, and a source of national and international security.

2011 Pennsylvania Avenue NWWashington, DC 20006

www.religiousfreedominstitute.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.78x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

75th percentile

0.32x

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

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

24th percentile

-8.1%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

87th percentile

$178,569

Higher top officer pay than 87% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 10.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-31%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

29th percentile

-4.8%

Faster revenue growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$716,068

Down $321,045 (-31%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$556,728

Down $222,853 (-29%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$159,340

Down $98,192 (-38%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue75th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,716,106

Down $86,862 (-4.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$1,855,135

Down $921,054 (-33%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$139,029

Up $834,192 (+86%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0Assets 2015: $1Liabilities 2015: $6,5972015Assets 2016: $336,682Liabilities 2016: $0Net Assets 2016: $336,6822016Assets 2017: $706,975Liabilities 2017: $0Net Assets 2017: $706,9752017Assets 2018: $646,504Liabilities 2018: $0Net Assets 2018: $646,5042018Assets 2019: $2,612,669Liabilities 2019: $458,674Net Assets 2019: $2,153,9952019Assets 2020: $1,764,799Liabilities 2020: $231,971Net Assets 2020: $1,532,8282020Assets 2021: $2,198,433Liabilities 2021: $253,021Net Assets 2021: $1,945,4122021Assets 2022: $1,745,346Liabilities 2022: $514,593Net Assets 2022: $1,230,7532022Assets 2023: $1,037,113Liabilities 2023: $779,581Net Assets 2023: $257,5322023Assets 2024: $716,068Liabilities 2024: $556,728Net Assets 2024: $159,3402024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$716,068
Liabilities$556,728
Net Assets$159,340
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth29th percentile

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

$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2015: $0Expenses 2015: $0Net Income 2015: $02015Revenue 2016: $523,997Expenses 2016: $187,315Net Income 2016: $336,6822016Revenue 2017: $1,253,266Expenses 2017: $872,881Net Income 2017: $380,3852017Revenue 2018: $1,688,051Expenses 2018: $1,748,522Net Income 2018: -$60,4712018Revenue 2019: $2,913,367Expenses 2019: $2,393,808Net Income 2019: $519,5592019Revenue 2020: $1,678,295Expenses 2020: $2,299,462Net Income 2020: -$621,1672020Revenue 2021: $3,169,759Expenses 2021: $2,757,175Net Income 2021: $412,5842021Revenue 2022: $2,317,076Expenses 2022: $3,031,735Net Income 2022: -$714,6592022Revenue 2023: $1,802,968Expenses 2023: $2,776,189Net Income 2023: -$973,2212023Revenue 2024: $1,716,106Expenses 2024: $1,855,135Net Income 2024: -$139,0292024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,716,106
Expenses$1,855,135
Net Income-$139,029
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$716,068
Liabilities
$556,728
Net assets
$159,340
Revenue
$1,716,106
Expenses
$1,855,135
Net income
-$139,029
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.72$0.56$0.16$1.72$1.86$0.14
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.04$0.78$0.26$1.80$2.78$0.97
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.75$0.51$1.23$2.32$3.03$0.71
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.20$0.25$1.95$3.17$2.76$0.41
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.23$1.53$1.68$2.30$0.62
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.61$0.46$2.15$2.91$2.39$0.52
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$0.00$0.65$1.69$1.75$0.06
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.71$0.00$0.71$1.25$0.87$0.38
2016Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.34$0.00$0.34$0.52$0.19$0.34
2015Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.00$0.01$0.00$0.00$0.00
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 13, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,856,229
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The religious freedom institute is committed to achieving a broad acceptance of religious liberty as a fundamental human right, the cornerstone of a successful society, and a source of national and international security.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$32,800$247,012▲ $214,212
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$5,000$58,860▲ $53,860
Pledges and Grants Receivable$443,800$19,400▼ $424,400
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$31,509$15,807▼ $15,702
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,629$2,900▼ $4,729
Accounts Receivable-$353-
Total Assets$1,037,113$716,068▼ $321,045
Other Assets Total$516,375$371,736▼ $144,639
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$498,647$347,787▼ $150,860
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$278,214$208,941▼ $69,273
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$2,720--
Total Liabilities$779,581$556,728▼ $222,853
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$454,688$179,042▼ $275,646
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$-197,156$-19,702▲ $177,454
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$257,532$159,340▼ $98,192
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$1,037,113$716,068▼ $321,045

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$15,807$78,723$94,530
Land$0--
Other Assets Org$9,117--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay87th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David TrimblePresidentFT$159,390$19,179$178,569
David Trimble--$159,390$19,179$178,569
Nathan BerkeleyDirector of CommunicationsFT$137,507$34,290$171,797
Nathan Berkeley--$137,507$34,290$171,797
James BennettDirector, National Center for Religious Freedom EducationFT$106,769$30,304$137,073
Jeremy BarkerSecretaryFT$101,738$23,460$125,198

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael OrtnerChairman/chair
Mary Rice HassonVice Chair
Anthony LauingerDirector
Doug BechDirector
Frank KeatingDirector
Hannah SmithDirector
Patrick KearnsDirector
Scott HambergerDirector
Sealy YatesDirector
Thomas FarrDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,680,946
Program Service Revenue
$70,811
Investment Income
$599
Other Revenue
$-36,250
All Other Contributions
$1,515,732
Change in Net Assets
$-139,029

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported Amount
Secur Prtnrshp Trust Intrsts3$81,013
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$3,014
Total Noncash Contributions4$84,027
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,325,085
Other Expenses$530,050
Total Fundraising Expense$238,339
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$576,914$112,341$142,865$832,120
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$130,536$142,855$30,377$303,768
Occupancy$110,904$39,465$31,551$181,920
Other Employee Benefits$84,325$3,565$4,507$92,397
Fees for Services Accounting$0$80,549$0$80,549
Payroll Taxes$45,274$17,424$13,417$76,115
Travel$34,830$24,402$2,937$62,169
Conferences and Meetings$42,572$9,124$0$51,696
Fees for Services Other$28,174$577$0$28,751
Interest$0$26,062$0$26,062
Information Technology$7,837$12,744$2,105$22,686
Pension Plan Contributions$13,868$2,563$4,254$20,685
Depreciation Depletion$9,549$3,398$2,717$15,664
Insurance$2,896$8,570$824$12,290
Other Expenses$0$10,000$0$10,000
Office Expenses$60$6,563$10$6,633
Fees for Services Legal$0$3,779$0$3,779
Advertising$189$0$0$189
Total Functional Expenses$1,088,397$528,399$238,339$1,855,135
International Activity

International Summary

Offices
0
Employees
2
Spending
$260,000

International Compliance

Activity in boycott countries
No
Foreign corporation ownership
No
Foreign partnership interest
No
Interest in foreign trust
No
Passive foreign investment company interest
No
Transfers to foreign corporations
No

International Activities

RegionActivityServicesOfficesEmployeesSpending
EuropeProgram ServicesResearch/networking01$144,000
Middle EastProgram ServicesResearch/networking01$116,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$59,110
Fundraising Gross Income$19,200
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Annual Dinner$184,414$19,200-$19,200
Total Events$184,414$19,200$59,110$-39,910
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$338,527
Finance Lease Liabliity$9,260
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Religious Freedom Institute Inc
EIN
81-0983298
Phone
2028387734
Address
2011 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20006

Signing Officer

Name
David Trimble
Title
President
Phone
2028387734
Signed
2025-11-13
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Trimble
Formed
2015
Legal Domicile
Dc
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
15
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Royer Group LLC
Address
3505 Spring Lake Ter, Fairfax, VA 22030
Preparer
Kyle Royer
Phone
7033461846
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“Prior to filing, a copy of form 990 is distributed to all directors. Form 990 is also reviewed by the president.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is monitored through an annual disclosure document signed by the officers, directors, and key employees. This policy is enforced by the chairman of the board (or another board designee), and the disinterested members of the board of directors.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“Compensation decisions for the president and executive staff were made by a review of comparable positions and organizations, and then reviewed and approved by the board of directors.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“Compensation decisions for key employees and other officers were made by a review of comparable positions and organizations, and then reviewed by the board of directors.”

Pt VI, Line 19

“The religious freedom institute makes its governing documents, policies, and financial statements available to the public only as required by applicable federal and state law. Its articles of incorporation are available from the dc department of licensing and consumer projection. Its articles of incorporation and bylaws are also part of its form 1023.”

Pt XI

“In 2024 the religious freedom institute changed accounting systems. Due to issues with the prior system an adjustment was required to reconile the the two systems.”

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