Institute for Local Self Reliance Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 23-7394104
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Total giving
- $1.4MTax year 2025
- Total assets
- $9.7MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
TO PROVIDE THE CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK, STRATEGIES, AND INFORMATION TO AID THE CREATION OF ECOLOGICALLY-SOUND AND EQUITABLE COMMUNITIES. TO THAT END, ILSR WORKS WITH CITIZENS, ACTIVISTS, POLICYMAKERS, AND ENTREPRENEURS TO DESIGN SYSTEMS, POLICIES, AND INDUSTRIES THAT MEET LOCAL OR REGIONAL NEEDS; TO MAXIMIZE LOCAL HUMAN, MATERIAL, NATURAL, AND FINANCIAL RESOURCES; AND TO ENSURE THAT THE BENEFITS OF THESE SYSTEMS AND RESOURCES ACCRUE TO ALL LOCAL CITIZENS.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Solar United Neighbors | $180K | 2021 |
| Fight for the Future Education Fund | $120K | 2021 |
| Community Power | $98K | 2021 |
| Business Education Fund | $85K | 2021 |
| Alliance for Global Justice | $72K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.ilsr.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2025. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.