Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement of Objectivism
Ayn Rand Institute the Center for the Advancement of Objectivism
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About this organization
Mission
ARI's mission is to help establish a culture based on the values of reason, rational self-interest, individual rights and laissez-faire capitalism. By promoting Ayn Rand's philosophy of Objectivism through targeted educational and outreach programs to the general public, the Institute believes that meaningful cultural changes can be accomplished.
About
Outreach Programs: Promoted the book of an in-house author whose book applies Ayn Rands ideas. Arranged for 68 public and private speaking events including debates, talks and panel discussions in the US. Held two conferences in Brazil and Latin America for over 290 attendees, sending 5 ARI intellectuals for talks and panel discussions. Recorded talks uploaded to YouTube resulted in approximately 450,000 subscribers. Additional events on Facebook Live exceeded views. Offered 55 episodes on ARI LIVE! podcasts. ARI speakers were interviewed on international, national and local radio and TV shows (traditional and internet), and hosted and appeared on various podcasts. Op-eds and articles by ARI authors were published in print and online publications around the world.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “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.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “To increase readership and understanding of ayn rand's works and to find and train the new intellectuals to teach her philosophy of objectivism.”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as PA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2020 was 6 Hutton Centre Drive 600, Santa Ana, CA, 92707.
- As of 2020, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 56 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Collects art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is -$790,981.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 11 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1984.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule J.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $3,774,489 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $794,482 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization has a business related family member transaction.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.