Liabilities / Assets
22nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
Liabilities / Assets
22nd percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 22% of similar nonprofits.
Liabilities / Revenue
20th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 20% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
53rd percentile
Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
73rd percentile
Higher top officer pay than 73% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 6.7% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
58th percentile
Faster asset growth than 58% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
25th percentile
Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Assets
Up$5,147,253
Up $137,954 (+2.8%) from 2014
Net Assets
Up$5,024,988
Up $97,335 (+2.0%) from 2014
Liabilities
Up$122,265
Up $40,619 (+50%) from 2014
Revenue
Down$2,716,740
Down $189,304 (-6.5%) from 2014
Expenses
Down$2,621,981
Down $373,371 (-12%) from 2014
Net Income
Up$94,759
Up $184,067 (+206%) from 2014
Issues research & education of the public.
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net | $2,453,855 | $2,391,205 | ▼ $62,650 |
| Investments in Publicly Traded Securities | $1,581,746 | $1,620,935 | ▲ $39,189 |
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | $366,796 | $653,604 | ▲ $286,808 |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $278,935 | $349,634 | ▲ $70,699 |
| Pledges and Grants Receivable | $327,500 | $130,000 | ▼ $197,500 |
| Accounts Receivable | $467 | $1,875 | ▲ $1,408 |
| Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net | - | $0 | - |
| Receivable From Disqualified Prsn | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables From Officers Etc | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Other Securities | - | $0 | - |
| Investments Program Related | - | $0 | - |
| Intangible Assets | - | $0 | - |
| Inventories for Sale or Use | - | $0 | - |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $0 | - |
| Total Assets | $5,009,299 | $5,147,253 | ▲ $137,954 |
| Other Assets Total | - | $0 | - |
| Liabilities | |||
| Other Liabilities | $65,289 | $66,558 | ▲ $1,269 |
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $16,357 | $55,707 | ▲ $39,350 |
| Total Liabilities | $81,646 | $122,265 | ▲ $40,619 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $3,998,033 | $4,626,595 | ▲ $628,562 |
| Temporarily Rstr Net Assets | $929,620 | $398,393 | ▼ $531,227 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $4,927,653 | $5,024,988 | ▲ $97,335 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $5,009,299 | $5,147,253 | ▲ $137,954 |
| Asset | Book Value | Depreciation | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buildings | $1,922,739 | $177,261 | $2,100,000 |
| Land | $250,000 | - | $250,000 |
| Leasehold Improvements | $140,800 | $35,235 | $176,035 |
| Other Land Buildings | $65,829 | $44,231 | $110,060 |
| Equipment | $11,837 | $23,398 | $35,235 |
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Kopel | Research Director | FT | $181,250 | $181,250 |
| Jon C Caldara | President of II | FT | $132,742 | $132,742 |
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Catherine Shopneck | Chairman |
| Jeff Coors | Trustee |
| Joseph Smith | Trustee |
| Mike Mccarty | Trustee |
| Katherine Whitcomb | Secretary |
| Joseph Ignat | Treasurer |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $1,471,826 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $1,146,155 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $442,022 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $4,000 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $663,286 | $67,890 | $183,842 | $915,018 |
| All Other Expenses | $448,317 | $9,893 | $40,536 | $498,746 |
| Fees for Services Other | $271,748 | $3,260 | $44,206 | $319,214 |
| Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | $106,194 | $13,274 | $13,274 | $132,742 |
| Depreciation Depletion | $90,005 | - | - | $90,005 |
| Other Expenses | $13,336 | $208 | $72,309 | $85,853 |
| Payroll Taxes | $54,262 | $6,053 | $13,281 | $73,596 |
| Other Employee Benefits | $19,809 | - | $4,990 | $24,799 |
| Office Expenses | $14,183 | $997 | $1,305 | $16,485 |
| Advertising | $8,683 | - | $90 | $8,773 |
| Insurance | $3,353 | $447 | $670 | $4,470 |
| Grants to Domestic Orgs | $4,000 | - | - | $4,000 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $2,077,519 | $102,440 | $442,022 | $2,621,981 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,701,900 |
| Expenses per Audited Statements | $2,621,981 |
| Total Expenses per Form 990 | $2,621,981 |
| Expenses Not Reported on Form 990 | $79,919 |
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Fundraising Direct Expenses | $103,456 |
| Fundraising Gross Income | $93,510 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Event | Gross Receipts | Gross Revenue | Direct Expenses | Net Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founders Night Fundraiser | $89,210 | $89,210 | $101,048 | $-11,838 |
| Total Events | $89,210 | $89,210 | $101,048 | $-11,838 |
| Line Item | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Receivables from Disqualified Persons | - | $0 | - |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees | - | $0 | - |
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accrued Payroll | $66,558 |
“The bookkeeper carefully reviews the form 990 and discusses it with the tax preparer, then a copy is made available to the trustees.”
“If an issue arises that has the appearance of a conflict, our attorney would review it.”
“Compensation is reviewed and voted on by the board, annually.”
“All documents are available upon request.”
“All documents are available upon request.”
“AUTO EXPENSE: Column (A) - Total = $8042; Column (B) - Program Services = $7713; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $329”
“BANK & MERCHANT FEES: Column (A) - Total = $6056; Column (B) - Program Services = $5956; Column (C) - Management & General = $21; Column (D) - Fundraising = $79”
“BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINT: Column (A) - Total = $36388; Column (B) - Program Services = $30819; Column (C) - Management & General = $3274; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2295”
“BUSINESS MEALS: Column (A) - Total = $14239; Column (B) - Program Services = $11422; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $2817”
“COMPUTER & SOFTWARE: Column (A) - Total = $20459; Column (B) - Program Services = $12961; Column (C) - Management & General = $3008; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4490”
“DATA SERVICES: Column (A) - Total = $42747; Column (B) - Program Services = $35338; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $7409”
“EQUIPMENT LEASE: Column (A) - Total = $1700; Column (B) - Program Services = $1275; Column (C) - Management & General = $170; Column (D) - Fundraising = $255”
“EVENTS: Column (A) - Total = $82068; Column (B) - Program Services = $77522; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $4546”
“INVESTMENT FEE: Column (A) - Total = $7887; Column (B) - Program Services = $7887; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“MEMBERSHIP DUES: Column (A) - Total = $6841; Column (B) - Program Services = $5387; Column (C) - Management & General = $805; Column (D) - Fundraising = $649”
“ONLINE SERVICES WEBSITE: Column (A) - Total = $12778; Column (B) - Program Services = $11394; Column (C) - Management & General = $469; Column (D) - Fundraising = $915”
“PHOTOGRAPHY/GRAPHIC DESIGN: Column (A) - Total = $1347; Column (B) - Program Services = $1106; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $241”
“professional services: Column (A) - Total = $78830; Column (B) - Program Services = $78830; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT: Column (A) - Total = $5250; Column (B) - Program Services = $4830; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $420”
“PUBLICATION/SUBSCRIPTIONS: Column (A) - Total = $3927; Column (B) - Program Services = $3927; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“RESEARCH COSTS: Column (A) - Total = $15002; Column (B) - Program Services = $5030; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $9972”
“STUDIO EXPENSES: Column (A) - Total = $8072; Column (B) - Program Services = $8072; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“TELEPHONE: Column (A) - Total = $15386; Column (B) - Program Services = $12801; Column (C) - Management & General = $1334; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1251”
“TRAVEL: Column (A) - Total = $41090; Column (B) - Program Services = $39559; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $1531”
“TV PROGRAM: Column (A) - Total = $41915; Column (B) - Program Services = $41915; Column (C) - Management & General = $0; Column (D) - Fundraising = $0”
“UTILITIES: Column (A) - Total = $46991; Column (B) - Program Services = $43102; Column (C) - Management & General = $725; Column (D) - Fundraising = $3164”
“WORKERS COMP INSURANCE: Column (A) - Total = $1731; Column (B) - Program Services = $1471; Column (C) - Management & General = $87; Column (D) - Fundraising = $173”
“FEDERAL TAX 990T = -$131”
“LLC UBTI 6/2014 = $837”
“LLC UBTI 6/2015 = $1870”
“In-kind software $2567 in-kind office supplies $9525 in-kind legal $21128 llc sales on 990t $20485 p/y ubti $837”
“In-kind software $2567 in-kind office supplies $9525 in-kind legal $21128 llc expenses on 990t $18615 llc expense-federal tax $131”
This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.
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|---|---|---|
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| IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 55707 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 467 |
| IRS990/AccountsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 1875 |
| IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 8683 |
| IRS990/AdvertisingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 8773 |
| IRS990/AllAffiliatesIncludedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt | 0 | 2678433 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 40536 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 9893 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 448317 |
| IRS990/AllOtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 498746 |
| IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/AuditCommitteeInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/BackupWthldComplianceInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/BenefitsToMembersGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm | 0 | INDEPENDENCE INSTITUTE |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum | 0 | 3032796536 |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt | 0 | 727 E 16TH AVENUE |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm | 0 | DENVER |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd | 0 | CO |
| IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd | 0 | 80203 |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOfficerEntInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt | 0 | 278935 |
| IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 349634 |
| IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CntrctRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 13274 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 13274 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 106194 |
| IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 132742 |
| IRS990/CompDisqualPersonsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConferencesMeetingsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CreditCounselingInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt | 0 | 2678433 |
| IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt | 0 | 48253 |
| IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt | 0 | 1471826 |
| IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt | 0 | -9946 |
| IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt | 0 | 94759 |
| IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt | 0 | 1146155 |
| IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt | 0 | 2621981 |
| IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt | 0 | 442022 |
| IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt | 0 | 2716740 |
| IRS990/DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 90005 |
| IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 90005 |
| IRS990/Desc | 0 | EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES THROUGH ISSUES ANALYSIS, PUBLICATIONS, CONFERENCES AND MEDIA. |
| IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DistributionToDonorInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EmployeeCnt | 0 | 15 |
| IRS990/EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/EscrowAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ExpenseAmt | 0 | 2077519 |
| IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLegalGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesLobbyingGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesManagementGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 44206 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 3260 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 271748 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 319214 |
| IRS990/FeesForServicesProfFundraising/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/FeesForSrvcInvstMgmntFeesGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/ForeignGrantsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form1098CFiledInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form8282FiledCnt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/Form8899Filedind | 0 | false |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 3 | 0.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 4 | 0.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 5 | 0.00 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRltdOrgRt | 6 | 0.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt | 7 | 40.00 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd | 5 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 1 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 2 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 3 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd | 4 | X |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 0 | KATHERINE WHITCOMB |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 1 | JEFF COORS |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 2 | CATHERINE SHOPNECK |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 3 | JOSEPH SMITH |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 4 | JOSEPH IGNAT |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 5 | MIKE MCCARTY |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 6 | JON C CALDARA |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm | 7 | DAVID KOPEL |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 1 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 2 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 3 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
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| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 4 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 5 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 6 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt | 7 | 0 |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 0 | Secretary |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 1 | Trustee |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 2 | Chairman |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 3 | Trustee |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 4 | Treasurer |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 5 | Trustee |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 6 | President of II |
| IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt | 7 | RESEARCH DIR. |
| IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/Form990TFiledInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FormationYr | 0 | 1985 |
| IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/FSAuditedBasisGrp/SeparateBasisFinclStmtInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/FSAuditedInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd | 0 | true |
| IRS990/FundraisingDirectExpensesAmt | 0 | 103456 |
| IRS990/FundraisingGrossIncomeAmt | 0 | 93510 |
| IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt | 0 | 7 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticIndividualsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990/GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 4000 |
| IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt | 0 | 2820196 |
| IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IncmFromInvestBondProceedsGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt | 0 | 7 |
| IRS990/IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt | 0 | 2 |
| IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd | 0 | false |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIXInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd | 0 | X |
| IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt | 0 | 0 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt | 0 | 670 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt | 0 | 447 |
| IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt | 0 | 3353 |
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| IRS990/IntangibleAssetsGrp/EOYAmt | 0 | 0 |
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| IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc | 0 | The Independence Institute operates some activities from a donated facility. The lessor estimated the fair value of this office space to be $27,953 for the year ended June 30, 2015, and is recorded as an in-kind contribution and rent expense. OTHER IN-KIND DONATIONS OF $2,567, $9,525, $21,128 IS RECORDED AS AN IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION AND COMPUTER SOFTWARE, OFFICE AND LEGAL EXPENSE, RESPECTIVELY AS OF 6/30/2015. |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/DonatedServicesUseFcltsAmt | 0 | 27953 |
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| IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt | 0 | 35235 |
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