Foundation for Individual Liberty a New Jersey Nonprofit Corporation
Invitation OnlyPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania · EIN 52-1599160 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$349K
Organizations funded23
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.4M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $25,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
60% of grants went outside Pennsylvania.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Objectivist Center Ltd Dba the Atlas Society | Washington, DC | Assistance for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Barnes Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| Museum of the American Revolution | Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $50,000 |
| The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty | Washington, DC | Assistance for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Freedomworks Foundation | Washington, DC | Assistance for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Independent Centerelection Cfo | Alexandria, VA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| Founding Forward | Philadelphia, VA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| Cato Institute | Washington, DC | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Inc | Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Heartland Institute | Arlington Heights, IL | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Institute for Justice | Arlington, VA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Reason Foundation | Los Angeles, CA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| State Policy Network | Arlington Heights, IL | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| Williamson College of the Trades | Media, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $10,000 |
| The Commonwealth Foundation for Public Policy Alternatives | King of Prussia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $8,750 |
| Philadelphia Youth Orchestra | Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $7,300 |
| Marine Corp Heritage Foundation | Triangle, VA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Global Liberty Institute | Washington, DC | Assistance for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Wills Eye Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $5,000 |
| Acton Institute | Grand Rapids, MI | Assistance for charitable purposes | $3,500 |
| Tun Tavern Legacy Foundation | Philadelphia, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $2,500 |
| Jack Miller Center | Bala Cynwyd, PA | Assistance for charitable purposes | $1,000 |
| Cape Regional Health System Inc | Cape May Courthouse, NJ | Assistance for charitable purposes | $900 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $348,950 | 23 |
| 2023 | $340,271 | 19 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202543189349103529
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 52-1599160
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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