Facilitates nonpartisan public forums on critical issues facing American communities
About Organization
The National Issues Forums Institute promotes public deliberation on pressing national concerns through community-based discussion programs. Based in Dayton, OH, the organization reported $513,832 in revenue for 2022. The institute provides resources and frameworks for civic engagement across diverse communities.
Public Deliberation
Advancing structured community conversations where citizens weigh trade-offs on policy issues
Civic Education
Developing nonpartisan resources that help the public understand complex national challenges
Democratic Practice
Strengthening participatory governance through forums that surface citizen reasoning and judgment
Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.
Revenue (2022)
$514K
-11.2% vs 2021
Expenses (2022)
$223K
+9.7% vs 2021
Assets (2022)
$6.7M
-17.7% vs 2021
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $513,832 | $222,503 | $6,665,512 | — |
| 2021 | $578,644 | $202,837 | $8,100,543 | — |
| 2020 | $450,739 | $221,430 | $7,152,922 | — |
| 2019 | $426,402 | $315,101 | $6,070,019 | — |
| 2018 | $366,995 | $250,188 | $5,052,675 | — |
Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.
Researchers identify pressing national issues and develop balanced discussion frameworks
Materials are created presenting multiple perspectives without advocacy or bias
Partner organizations host local deliberations using the prepared discussion guides
Public views and reasoning are documented to inform democratic decision-making
Services and programs offered by National Issues Forums Institute
Develops nonpartisan discussion materials on national policy issues for community deliberation sessions
Trains facilitators to lead balanced public conversations on complex civic and policy topics
Provides tools and resources for organizations hosting local deliberative forums nationwide
Meet the people behind National Issues Forums Institute.
1982
1982
National Issues Forums Institute established to advance public deliberation
September 1982
September 1982
Received IRS recognition as 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit organization
2021
2021
Organization reached $578,644 in annual revenue during expanded programming
Board members, advisors, and key contributors
Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.
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