Fund for Policy Reform Inc
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What it says it does
THE MISSION OF THE FUND FOR POLICY REFORM, INC.("FPR, INC.") IS TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE THROUGH ITS SUPPORT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LEGISLATION THAT ASSURES GREATER FAIRNESS IN POLITICAL, LEGAL AND ECONOMIC SYSTEMS AND SAFEGUARDS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS. IT CONDUCTS ACTIVITIES TO BRING ABOUT CIVIC BETTERMENT AND SOCIAL IMPROVEMENTS IN COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD BY ADVOCATING THE REFORM OF LOCAL, STATE, FEDERAL OR FOREIGN LAWS OR REGULATIONS. IT ALSO CONDUCTS SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES THAT ARE CHARITABLE OR EDUCATIONAL TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE. FPR INC. MAKES GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS CARRYING OUT THESE PURPOSES AND OTHERWISE COOPERATES WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS AND/OR GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS. FPR, INC. IS FUNDING INITIATIVES THAT INVOLVE PUBLIC WELFARE, DRUG POLICY, ALLEVIATION OF POVERTY, AND ELECTORAL REFORM.
- Income
- $470.1 million
- Spending
- $266.0 million
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 8
- Highest pay
- $1.1 million, director (as of 12/1/24)
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $7.3 million spent. EXECUTIVE GRANTS - GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEES' OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES RELATED TO POLICIES, EVENTS AND ISSUES THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT COMMUNITIES, INCLUDING FREE PRESS, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, EQUALITY AND ANTI-DISCRIMINATION PROGRAMS.
- $4.7 million spent. OPPORTUNITY PROGRAMS - NETWORK OPPORTUNITIES ARE FOR ADVANCING DEMOCRACY, JUSTICE AND HUMAN RIGHTS THROUGHOUT THE WORLD BY INVESTING IN THE HEALTH, AGENCY, AND POWER OF KEY ORGANIZATIONS AND THE WIDER ECOSYSTEMS OF WHICH THEY ARE A PART OF.
- $1.9 million spent. REGIONAL PROGRAMS - REGIONAL PROGRAMS ENGAGE IN MULTIPLE ISSUES, SUCH AS DEMOCRATIC PRACTICE, HUMAN RIGHTS, ECONOMIC JUSTICE, ETC. ACROSS A DEFINED GEOGRAPHIC AREA.
- $198.4 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS - GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO SUPPORT THE GRANTEES' OPERATIONS AND ACTIVITIES WHICH ADVOCATE FOR THE REFORM OF LAWS AND REGULATIONS THAT AFFECT THE PUBLIC WELFARE.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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