Public Benefit : Research and Public Policy Institutions
The Independent Institute
Enlightening ideas for public policy
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (58.86) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 86.6% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 6.8% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.4% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.06 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (38.66) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 3.0% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 3.3% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.72 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (20.20) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2008)
Contact Information
The Independent Institute
100 Swan Way
Oakland, CA 94621
tel: (510) 632-1366
fax: (510) 568-6040
EIN: 94-3008370
Leadership (FYE 06/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Buerger | Vice President, COO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $106,102 | 3.90% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Ivan Eland | Senior Fellow (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $114,685 | 4.21% | |
| Alvaro Vargas Llosa | Senior Fellow (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $108,958 | 4.00% | |
| David J. Theroux | Founder, President, CEO (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $9,600 | 0.35% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The Independent Institute transcends the all-too-common politicization and superficiality of public policy research and debate, redefines the debate over public issues, and fosters new and effective directions for government reform. In order to fully understand the nature of public issues and possible solutions, the Institute's program adheres to the highest standards of independent scholarly inquiry. The Institute's program is pursued to rigorous standards without regard to any political or social biases. The resulting studies are published and widely distributed as books, articles in The Independent Review, Policy Reports, Working Papers, and other publications.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Independent Institute - CA | 58.86 | |
| New America Foundation - DC | 68.98 | |
| The Land Institute - KS | 59.90 | |
| The Heartland Institute - IL | 58.74 | |
| Texas Public Policy Foundation - TX | 57.70 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Independent Institute - CA | 58.86 | |
| William J. Clinton Foundation - AR | 66.97 | |
| United States Justice Foundation - CA | 10.44 | 0 Stars |
| The Heritage Foundation - DC | 58.29 | |
| New America Foundation - DC | 68.98 | |
| Foundation for National Progress - CA | 32.73 |  |
