2026-05-22T08:59:08+00:00 2025-12-31 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 1201 Walnut Street Suite 1700 Kansas City MO 641062246 990 2025-01-01 480891418 Bill of Rights Institute BILL 7038941776 1310 N Courthouse Rd 620 Arlington VA 222012594 David J Bobb President/CEO 7038941776 2026-05-22 true Michael Engle P00482834 8162216300 2026-05-22 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z David J Bobb 1310 N Courthouse Rd 620 Arlington VA 222012594 19186514 false X www.billofrightsinstitute.org X 1979 KS The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics with content and programs for teachers and students. 5 5 54 5 0 9300929 15397252 321800 221596 84783 135314 44137 72104 9751649 15826266 764111 261590 0 5616417 6911044 0 2037602 3310916 4098754 9691444 11271388 60205 4554878 7589798 12293747 3680620 3861885 3909178 8431862 The Bill of Rights Institute teaches history and civics. 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In 2025, the Institute continued to expand its network of over 91,000 educators-nearly one in two middle and high school educators in history and civics-and engaged more than 6,500 educators through 315 in-person trainings in twenty-nine states, as well as more than 2,700 educators through webinars and virtual learning. 2625023 0 164708 Digital Resource Development and Distribution Established in 1999, the Bill of Rights Institute is the proven market leader in the publication of open educational resources (OER) that teach U.S. history and civics. BRI provides classroom resources to educators and students free of charge, primarily through digital distribution. These resources are designed to help teachers and students explore America's story, its core civic principles, and the skills of citizenship, preparing the next generation to positively shape our nation's future. In 2025, BRI served over 2.9M users with 6.3M page views across its digital platform, including its website, social media properties, and extensive YouTube library, which had over 4.8M views. 1857591 71087 0 Student Programs The Bill of Rights Institute engages students directly through intensive study, debate, and civic entrepreneurship programs. These programs cultivate skills in leadership, principled thinking, and deliberation and give students knowledge and practice in citizenship. The BRI Student Fellowship is a selective six-month educational program that helps high school students develop as civic leaders in their communities. MyImpact Challenge is a national contest where students develop service projects inspired by constitutional principles. The Debate and Leadership Institute is a weeklong program in partnership with Founding Forward that helps students build their debate skills and learn about civic responsibility. 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BASED ON THEIR REVIEW, MANAGEMENT HAS NOT IDENTIFIED ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS TO BE RECORDED OR DISCLOSED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. true Awards and prizes 358 261590 Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds Grantees must demonstrate that funds are used according to the purposes laid out in the grant agreement. This is done via communication and reporting of tasks, project schedule, and milestones detailed in the grant's description of services with the designated point of contact at the Bill of Rights Institute and the grantee. For individual grantees, the point of contact is the grantee, and termination of the agreement can be made at any time. For organizations, the point of contact is designated by the organization and termination of the grant must include a written notice of termination. 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Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 & 15B - PROCESS FOR ESTABLISHING COMPENSATION With respect to compensation for the Organization's officers, other than the President, the President determined the compensation levels and those individuals were compensated based on comparable amounts paid by comparable organizations for comparable services. All compensation amounts are provided to and reviewed by the Board of Directors. The President's compensation was determined and approved by the Board of Directors based on comparable amounts paid by comparable organizations for comparable services. Form 990, Part VI, Line 18 PUBLIC INSPECTION BRI makes its Form 1023 and 990 available upon request. A public disclosure copy of the BRI Federal Form 990 is also available on IRS.gov, Guidestar, Charity Navigator, and other similar sites. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body Form 990 is prepared by an outside independent CPA firm, which is reviewed by the corporate President and Treasurer. A copy is then provided to all Board members for their review prior to signing and filing with the IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy A copy of BRI's Policy on Conflicts of Interest and Code of Ethics is given to all directors, officers and employees at the beginning of their term of service or employment. A conflict of Interest Questionnaire and Acknowledgement form is also given to each director, officer and employee to fill out and sign, which acknowledges that they have received and reviewed the policy, and which allows them to provide information regarding their business and family interests. If a conflict of interest is present or discovered which violates our policy, BRI will take appropriate action to remedy the situation. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements were available during the organization's tax year in accordance with IRS public disclosure rules. Form 990, Part IX, Line 11g Other Fees PROFESSIONAL & CONSULTING FEES - Total Expense: 1679848, Program Service Expense: 1175325, Management and General Expenses: 197519, Fundraising Expenses: 307004; Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances LOSS ON DISPOSAL OF INCUBATE FOUNDATION INC - -32194; Total - -32194; BRI Free Speech & Debate LLC 1100 SW WANAMAKER RD SUITE 103 TOPEKA KS 66604 994291448 DEBATE OPERATIONS KS 0 0 Bill of Rights Institute