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Claremont Inst for the Study of Statesmanship & Polit Philosophy

EIN 95-3443202 · Claremont, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CLAREMONT INSTITUTE IS TO RESTORE THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING TO THEIR RIGHTFUL, PREEMINENT AUTHORITY IN OUR NATIONAL LIFE.

Income
$13.2 million
Spending
$10.2 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
7.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 92%
Employees
55
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$281,857, senior fellow

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 21 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 (8)
  1. $1.9 million spent. CLAREMONT REVIEW OF BOOKS - OUR FLAGSHIP QUARTERLY PUBLICATION AIMS TO REAWAKEN IN AMERICAN POLITICS A STATESMANSHIP AND CITIZENSHIP WORTHY OF ITS NOBLEST POLITICAL TRADITIONS.
  2. $1.5 million spent. EDUCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS - SEVERAL DIFFERENT EDUCATIONAL FELLOWSHIPS ENGAGE THE NEXT GENERATION OF YOUNG PROFESSIONALS IN A LIFE-LONG STUDY OF THE PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT AND THEIR APPLICATION TO TODAY'S PUBLIC POLICIES. THESE INCLUDE THE LINCOLN, JOHN MARSHALL, SPEECHWRITERS, AND SHERIFF'S FELLOWSHIPS. THE PUBLIUS FELLOWSHIPS ARE PART OF THE HENRY SALVATORI PROGRAM FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDING AND EXPENSES FOR THAT FELLOWSHIP IS ACCOUNTED FOR THERE.
  3. $866,735 spent. CENTER FOR THE AMERICAN WAY OF LIFE - THE INSTITUTE'S OFFICE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. IS CHARGED WITH EDUCATING POLICY MAKERS, YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, AND INTELLECTUALS, AND FORMULATING A NEW POLICY FOR THE EMERGING NEW RIGHT.
  4. $814,133 spent. THE HENRY SALVATORI PROGRAM FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDING AND SALVATORI PRIZE IN THE AMERICAN FOUNDING ARE ENDOWED BY THE LATE HENRY SALVATORI. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE THE HENRY SALVATORI PROGRAM FOR THE AMERICAN FOUNDING INCLUDE THE WORK OF OUR SALVATORI RESEARCH FELLOW IN THE AMERICAN FOUNDING AND OUR PUBLIUS FELLOWSHIP FOR RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES. THE SALVATORI PRIZE IS GIVEN ANNUALLY TO A MAN OR WOMAN WHO HAS DISTINGUISHED HIMSELF OR HERSELF BY AN UNDERSTANDING OF, AND ACTIONS TAKEN TO PRESERVE AND FOSTER, THE PRINCIPLES UPON WHICH THE UNITED STATES WAS BUILT.
  5. $444,280 spent. THE AMERICAN MIND IS OUR ONLINE PUBLICATION DEDICATED APPLYING THE PRINCIPLES OF THE AMERICAN FOUNDING TO THEIR RIGHTFUL, PREEMINENT AUTHORITY IN OUR NATIONAL LIFE.
  6. $272,699 spent. THE CENTER FOR CONSTITUTIONAL JURISPRUDENCE SUPPORTS THE FILING OF LEGAL BRIEFS ADVANCING THE JURISPRUDENCE OF THE CONSTITUTION AND THE FOUNDING. IT SUPPORTS CONSTITUTIONAL LITIGATION. IT ALSO EDUCATES THE PUBLIC ON KEY MATTERS OF CONSTITUTIONAL LAW
  7. $190,731 spent. STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS
  8. $1.3 million spent. OTHER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDE CONFERENCES, EVENTS, PUBLICATIONS, AND MORE

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. 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 September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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 7, 2026.

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