Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement of Objectivism
Grantmaking foundation in Santa Ana, California · EIN 22-2570926
- Total giving
- $460KTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $95MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO FOSTER A GROWING AWARENESS, UNDERSTANDING AND ACCEPTANCE OF AYN RAND'S REVOLUTIONARY PHILOSOPHY, OBJECTIVISM, IN ORDER TO CREATE A CULTURE WHOSE GUIDING PRINCIPLES ARE REASON, RATIONAL SELF-INTEREST, AND LAISSEZ-FAIRE CAPITALISM, A CULTURE IN WHICH INDIVIDUALS ARE FREE TO PURSUE THEIR OWN HAPPINESS.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| We the Living Restoration Project | $110K | 2021 |
| Austin Shakespeare Festival | $20K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: aynrand.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.