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The '''<b>Institute for Justice''' </b> (IJ) is a libertarian public interest law firm registered as a [[501(c)(3)]] non-profit and that was founded in 1991.<ref name="about">Institute for Justice, [httphttps://www.ij.org/about -us/ AboutUs], organizational websiteInstitute for Justice, accessed June 25Accessed November 17, 20142023.</ref> The IJ names its four IJ’s major issues issue areas include what they refer to as "economic liberty, educational choice, private property, economic libertyfirst amendment rights, and immunity and accountability. IJ “advocates on behalf of property owners, entrepreneurs and others whose homes, free livelihoods and freedom of speech are threatened by pointless, overreaching and school choiceunnecessary government regulation,” according to its [[State Policy Network]] membership profile.<ref name=spn>State Policy Network, [https://spn.org/directory/#VA Virginia Member Directory], ''State Policy Network'', Accessed November 17, 2023.</ref> IJ states that it wins “nearly three out of every four cases we file despite the challenges inherent in litigating against the government.”<ref name="about" It /> As of November 2023, IJ claims to have litigated almost 200 more than 300 cases with a 70 percent victory rate, including four victories out of five 10 before the U.S. Supreme Court since its founding in 1991, and to have 99 active casesacross 36 states and Washington, DC.<ref name="about"/><ref>Institute for Justice, [https://ij.org/about-us/ijs-first-30-years/ IJ’s First 30 Years], Institute for Justice, Accessed November 17, 2023.</ref>

As reported by of 2023, IJ has over 150 staff members across five offices.<ref name=staff>Institute for Justice, [http://www.ij.org/about-us/staff Staff], Institute for Justice, accessed November 16, 2023.</ref> IJ engages in litigation, activism, legislation, and research. IJ has four projects underway: *<b>Project on Immunity and Accountability</b>, which attacks doctrines which “shield government workers from accountability.”<ref>Institute for Justice, [https://ij.org/issues/project-on-immunity-and-accountability/ Project on Immunity and Accountability], Institute for Justice, Accessed November 17, 2023.</ref>*<b>End Forfeiture Initiative</b>, which seeks to abolish civil forfeiture.<ref>Institute for Justice, [https://ij.org/issues/private-property/civil-forfeiture/ Civil Forfeiture], Institute for Justice, Accessed November 17, 2023.</ref>*<b>Project on the Fourth Amendment</b>, which works to “eliminate loopholes that let the government investigate us and our property without having to get a warrant.”<ref>Institute for Justice, [https://ij.org/issues/ijs-project-on-the-4th-amendment/ Project on the Detroit ''Metro Times''4th Amendment], Institute for Justice, Accessed November 17, 2023.</ref>*<b>Food Freedom Initiative</b>, which seeks to curtail food-related regulations, including “restrictions that prevent people from making food for sale in their home kitchens.”<ref>Institute for Justice, [https://ij.org/issues/economic-liberty/homemade-food/ Homemade Food], Institute for Justice, Accessed November 17, 2023.</ref> The progressive advocacy organization People for the American Way (PFAW) has described IJ as one of the litigation groups that "have eagerly has “eagerly sought out potential court challenges in lower-income urban communities communities” and has loudly claim the claimed “the mantle of supporters of education for the disadvantaged. In ” PFAW went on to describe how, “in the past, Clint Bolick's Institute for Justice was better known for his vehement animosity towards virtually every proposed civil rights bill. He even opposed those bills supported by Presidents Nixon and Bush. For example, he branded the 1991 Civil Rights Act as a 'quota' bill, even after it was supported by President Bush and 90 percent of the Congress."”<ref name="metro times">Curt Guyette, "[httphttps://www2www.metrotimes.com/editorialnews/story.asp?id=9712&quot; you-dont-know-dick-2185621 You don’t know Dick]," ''Metro Times'', October 4, 2006. Accessed June 25November 17, 20142023.</ref>

IJ is currently an "associate" a “partner” member of the State Policy Network.<refname=spn/>State Policy NetworkIn addition to its five state offices, IJ also maintains a student law clinic at the University of Chicago Law School, called the Clinic on Entrepreneurship, which provides free legal assistance to low-income entrepreneurs.<ref>Institute for Justice, [https://spnij.org/directoryabout-us/state-offices/ DirectoryIJ’s State Offices], ''State Policy Network''Institute for Justice, Accessed November 17, 20162023.</ref> IJ has state chapters in Arizona, Florida, Minnesota, Texas, and Washington.<ref name="about"/>

==Ties to the American Legislative Exchange Council(ALEC)== As of IJ’s most recent IRS tax filing (2022), it is currently a dues-paying member of ALEC. According to tax filings, the Institute for Justice has been a dues-paying member of ALEC since at least 2018.

:"By 1990, enterprising conservative and libertarian activists were wearing a path to Wichita, where they, like (Rich) Fink before them, would pitch their proposals to Charles Koch in hopes of patronage. Typical was the experience in 1991 of two former Reagon administrations lawyers, Clint Bolick, a former aide to Clarence Thomas, and William "Chip" Mellor III, in search of seed money for a new kind of aggressive, right-wing public interest law firm that would litigate against government regulations in favor of "economic liberty." Mellor recalled thinking, "Who else would give us enough money to be serious?" According to Mellor, after lower-level aides initially turned down the proposal, Charles Koch himself committed $1.5 million on the spot, but with strings attached, keeping him in control. As Mellor recalled, "He said, 'Here's what I'm going to do. I'll give you up to $500,000 a year for three years, each year, but you have to come back each year and demonstrate that you've met these milestones that you've set out to accomplish and I will evaluate it on a yearly basis, and there's no guarantees.'" The legal group, the Institute for Justice, went on to bring numerous successful cases against government regulations, including campaign-finance laws, several of which reached the Supreme Court."<ref name="dm">Jane Mayer, ''Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right'' (New York: Doubleday, 2016).</ref>

==Supreme Court Cases==

Institute for Justice is not required to disclose its funders , but major foundation supporters can be found through their by searching IRS filings. Here are some known contributorsHowever, between 1998 and 2022, the following entities made charitable contributions to IJ:  *Adolph Coors Foundation: $900,000 (2011-2021)*America Online Giving Foundation: $335,923 (2020-2021)*Andrew Foundation: $100,000 (2020)*Atlas Economic Research Foundation: $20,000 (2015-2022)*[[Bader Family Foundation]]: $50,000 (2018-2020)*Beth and Ravenal Curry Foundation: $250,000 (2020-2022)*[[Bradley Foundation]]: $4,290,000 (1998-2021)*[[Bradley Impact Fund]]: $89,500 (2013-2021)*Castleman Family Foundation: $900,745 (2014-2020)*Center For Independent Thought:$5,000 (2017)*[[Center Of The American Experiment]]: $200,000 (2019-2021)*[[Charles Koch Institute and Foundation]]: $77,509 (2014-2019)*Chase Foundation of Virginia: $210,000 (2014-2019)*[[Claws Foundation]]: $6,000,000 (2015-2020)*Community Foundation of the Verdugos: $55,000 (2020-2021)*Craft Foundation: $50,000 (2018-2021)*Daniels Fund: $100,000 (2020)*David Family Foundation: $510,000 (2016-2021)*[[Diana Davis Spencer Foundation]]: $10,550,000 (2014-2021)*[[Dick And Betsy Devos Family Foundation]]: $20,000 (2020-2021)*Diehl Family Foundation: $142,941 (2014-2016)*[[Donors Capital Fund]]: $1,522,500 (2010-2020)*[[Donors Trust]]: $6,304,305 (2010-2021)*Dunn Foundation: $3,867,000 (2016-2022)*E L Craig Foundation: $450,000 (2019-2021)*[[Ed Uihlein Family Foundation]]: $137,500 (2014-2021)*Encounter For Culture and Education: $25,000 (2016-2018)*Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation: $122,040 (2015)*[[Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund]]: $14,125,829 (2016-2021)*Fifth Age of Man: $65,000 (2018-2020)*Frederick O J Muzi Foundation: $170,000 (2013-2021)*Freedom and Justice Foundation: $105,000 (2020-2022)*Galashiels Fund Ltd: $6,850,000 (2015-2021)*Gerald John Kaufman Jr Foundation: $60,000 (2017-2020)*Gleason Family Foundation: $2,800,000 (2016-2021)*Goyanes Family Foundation: $260,000 (2020-2022)*Hendry Family Foundation: $75,000 (2015-2016)*Hilibrand Foundation: $250,000 (2014-2021)*James Foundation: $160,000 (2013-2021)*Jaquelin Hume Foundation: $1,325,000 (1999-2010)*Jesus Fund Foundation: $30,000 (2016-2018)*JM Foundation: $25,000 (2012)*John Brown Cook Foundation: $1,350,000 (2019-2021)*[[John William Pope Foundation]]: $1,590,000 (1994-2021)*Kauai Energy Institute: $50,000 (2020-2021)*[[Koch Family Foundations]](and David H. Koch): $337,415 (2001-2020)*Kovner Foundation: $1,333,333 (2018-2021)*Lampert Foundation: $950,000 (2014-2019)*Lowndes Foundation: $45,000 (2010-2012)*[[Lynde And Harry Bradley Foundation Inc]]: $360,000 (2020-2021)*Maffucci Family Foundation Inc: $222,000 (2014-2022)*Mario Family Foundation: $600,000 (2014-2021)*Martino Family Foundation: $250,000 (2019)*Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc: $245,000 (2020-2021)*[[National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc.]]: $2,332,200 (2014-2021)*[[National Philanthropic Trust]]: $719,508 (2014-2021)*Negaunee Foundation: $50,000 (2012-2013)*Neo Philanthropy: $130,000 (2016)*Opportunity Foundation: $1,155,000 (2014-2021)*Patrick Byrne Foundation: $50,000 (2014)*[[Philanthropy Roundtable]]: $50,000 (2016)*Poitras Charitable Foundation Inc: $20,000 (2020)*[[Randolph Foundation]]: $350,000 (2007-2009)*Reams Foundation: $690,000 (2014-2021)*[[Rodney Fund]]: $375,000 (2020-2022)*[[Roe Foundation]]: $70,000 (2013-2020)*[[Sarah Scaife Foundation]]: $2,010,000 (2012-2021)*[[Schwab Charitable Fund]]: $1,350,352 (2014-2021)*[[Searle Freedom Trust]]: $4,450,000 (2006-2021)*Seaver R Carlton Ttee: $20,000 (2015)*Selz Foundation: $320,000 (2020)*Shelby Collum Davis Foundation: $220,000 (1998-2007)*Snider Foundation: $2,095,000 (2015-2020)*[[Stand Together Fellowships]]: $60,244 (2015-2019)*Steve & Lana Hardy Foundation: $25,000 (2022)*Strongpoint Foundation: $60,000 (2020-2021)*Susquehanna Foundation: $3,000,000 (2017-2022)*The Ondulado Fund: $1,698,464 (2017-2021)*Thomas W. Smith Foundation: $1,050600,000 (2017-2021)*Townsend Family Foundation Ltd: $145,000 (2015-2022)*Trammell and Margaret Crow Foundation: $225,000 (2018-2021)*Tws Foundation c/o Thomas W. Smith: $325,000 (2014-2015)*[[Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program]]: $5,050,422 (2020-2021)*Vernon K. Krieble Foundation: $13,000 (2001-2007)*[[Walton Family Foundation]]: $1,525,628 (2012-2021)

:"Charles Koch provided the initial seed funding that made it possible to launch the Institute in 1991. David Koch has been a generous benefactor each year of IJ’s first decade. We are deeply grateful for their support and the commitment to liberty it represents. Thank you, Charles and David!"<ref>Institute for Justice, [http://www.ij.org/charles-a-david-koch-2 IJ Thanks Its Cornerstone Supporters], organizational website, accessed June 25, 2014.</ref> ==Grants Distributed== Although IJ is not primarily a grant-distributing organization, it still is required to report grants and other financial/in-kind assistance offered to other nonprofits. These mainly take the form of membership dues and sponsorship of conferences. '''<big>2021</big>'''<br>*[[State Policy Network]]: $20,000*[[American Legislative Exchange Council]]: $34,000*Sista Afya Community Mental Wellness: $8,000*Piggyback Network: $7,000 '''<big>2020</big>'''<br>*[[State Policy Network]]: $20,000*[[American Legislative Exchange Council]]: $17,000*Cornerstone Schools of Washington DC: $6,793*DuPont Park Adventist School: $7,480*New Magnolia Garden Center: $7,000*Preparatory School of the District of Columbia: $1,959*TMB Group: $11,000*Templeton Academy: $1,219 '''<big>2019</big>'''<br>*[[State Policy Network]]: $20,000*Serving Our Children Inc: $32,629*[[American Legislative Exchange Council]]: $17,000

Based on data collected by Media Matters,'''<refbig>American Bridge 21st Century Foundation, [http:2018<//conservativetransparency.org/top/?yr=&yr1=&yr2=&formterm=856&formtax=recipient&submit= Top Supporters of Institute for Justice], 'big>'ConservativeTransparency.org'', accessed June 25, 2014.</refbr> other major funders of IJ include the *[[Dick DeVos|Dick and Betsy DeVos FoundationState Policy Network]]: $20,000*Serving Our Children Inc: $80, the 000*[[Scaife Foundations|Sarah Mellon Scaife FoundationAmerican Legislative Exchange Council]]: $12, and the [[Walton Family Foundation]].000

In 2014, the most recent year for which data is available, the biggest donors to IJ were:'''<big>2017</big>'''<refbr>Conservative Transparency Project, *[[httpState Policy Network]]://conservativetransparency.org/org/institute-for-justice/?og_tot=585&order_by=&adv=&min=&max=&yr=2014&yr1=&yr2=&submit=#grants 2014 Supporters of Institute for Justice]$30, Media Matters, accessed June 2, 2016.</ref>000

*[[DonorsTrust]]: $227,950'''<big>2016</big>'''<br>*[[Donors Capital Fund]]: $140,000*[[Holman Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation]]: $1510,000*[[Charles G. Koch Charitable Foundation]]: $4,800*[[Ed Uihlein Family Foundation]]: $7,500

In 2012, the biggest donors to IJ were:'''<refbig>Conservative Transparency Project, [http:2015<//conservativetransparency.org/top/?yr=2012&yr1=&yr2=&formterm=856&formtax=recipient&submit= Top Supporters of Institute for Justice, 2012], Media Matters, accessed June 25, 2014.big>'''</refbr>*Community Youth Athletic Center: $300,000

*[[Claws Foundation]]: $1,000,000'''<big>2014</big>'''<br>*[[DunnNone '''<big>2013</big>'''s Foundation for the Advancement of Right Thinking]]: $750,000<br>*[[Searle Freedom Trust]]: $300,000None*[[Kovner Foundation]]: $250,000*[[DonorsTrust]]: $234,300'''<big>2012</big>'''<br>*[[Donors Capital Fund]]: $190,000None*[[Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation]]: $170,000*[[Ravenel and Elizabeth Curry Foundation]]: $100,000*[[Sarah Scaife Foundation]]: $85,000'''<big>2012</big>'''<br>*[[John William Pope Foundation]]: $75,000None

===Senior Current Staff===

As of June 2016:<ref>Institute for JusticeNovember 2023, [http://www.ijIJ has over 150 staff members.org/about-us/The following list is not exhaustive; other staff Staff], organizational websiteincluding researchers, paralegals, attorneys, accessed June 2and activists, 2016can be found on the website.<ref name=staff/ref>

*Scott G. Bullock, President and Chief Counsel*Bert Gall, Managing Vice President and Senior Attorney*Daniel Knepper, CFO and General Counsel*William H. Mellor, Chairman and Founding General Counsel

*William H. Mellor, Chairman and Founding General Counsel<b>Vice Presidents</b><br>*John E. Kramer, Vice President for CommunicationsStrategic Relations

*Melanie HildrethJ. Justin Wilson, Vice President for External RelationsCommunications <b>Senior Attorneys</b><br>*Dan Alban, Senior Attorney

As of June 2016November 2023:<ref>Institute for Justice, [httphttps://www.ij.org/about-us/board -of-directors/ Boardof Directors], organizational websiteInstitute for Justice, accessed June 2016November 16, 2023.</ref>

===Former BoardmembersBoard Members===

Institute for Justice <b>IJ Headquarters</b><br>

Arlington, VA 22203-1854<br>PhoneMain Line: (703.) 682.-9320<br>FaxDial by Extension: (703.) 682.9321-9323<br>Web: http://www.ij.org/<br>

===State ChaptersOffices===

Arizona<refb>{{cite web|publisher=Institute for Justice|title=Arizona|url=http://www.ij.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=573&Itemid=201|accessdate=2010-05-04}}Office</refb>:<br>398 S Mill Avenue Ste 301Ave<br>Tempe, AZ 85281-2840<br>

Fax: (480) 557-8305 <br>

Minnesota<refb>{{cite web|publisher=Institute for Justice|title=Minnesota|url=http:Florida Office<//www.ij.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=574&Itemid=202|accessdate=2010-05-04}}b></refbr>2 South Biscayne Boulevard<br>527 Marquette Avenue Ste 1600Suite 3180<br>MinneapolisMiami, MN 55402FL 33131-1803<br>Phone: (612305) 435721-34511600<br>Fax: (612305) 435721-58751601<br>

Texas:<refb>{{cite web|publisher=Institute for Justice|title=Texas|url=http://www.ij.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2253&Itemid=301|accessdate=2010-05-04}}Office</refb><br>816 Congress Ave, <br>Suite 960<br>

Fax: (512) 480-5937<br>

Washington (State):<refb>{{cite web|publisher=Institute for Justice|title=Washington|url=http://www.ij.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=575&Itemid=203|accessdate=2010-05-04}}Office</refb><br>101 Yesler Way Ste 603600 University Street<br>Seattle, WA 98104Suite 1730<br>Phone: (206) 341Seattle, WA 98101-93002925<br>FaxPhone: (206) 341957-93111300<br>

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