Center for Economic Justice
Relief of the poor the distressed and the under-privileged; elimination of prejudice and discrimination; defense of human and civil rights secured by the law; combatting community deterioration.
Center for Economic Justice at a glance
In short: Center for Economic Justice gave $343K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $343K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $343,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $343,000
- Median grant
- $343,000
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Economic Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was National Consumer Law Center ($343K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $343K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Consumer Law Center Boston, MA | Consumer Education and Advocacy | $343,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | $17,620 | $450,822 | $343,000 | 1 | $8,476 |
| 2024 | $433,202 | $37,431 | $70,265 | — | — | $15,456 |
| 2023 | $465,936 | $241,999 | $51,768 | — | — | $4,932 |
| 2022 | $275,705 | $247,097 | $1,665 | — | — | $11 |
About Center for Economic Justice
Based on IRS filings
Center for Economic Justice is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $343K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Economic Justice is led by Lucy Gorham, Chair Board of Directors since 2024 (on filings since 2022); none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Lucy Gorham
Chair Board of Directors
Board President → Chair Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Birny Birnbaum Consulting Inc
Director
On filings since 2024
30 hrs/week
$60K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Clare Hinrichs
Member Board of Directors
Board Member → Member Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Patty Grossman
Treasurer Board of Directors
Board Treasurer → Treasurer Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Cohen
Member Board of Directors
Board Member → Member Board of Directors, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: David Birny Birnbaum (2022–2023) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Birny Birnbaum Consulting Inc (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Economic Justice
How much does Center for Economic Justice give each year?
Center for Economic Justice gave $343K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Center for Economic Justice?
Center for Economic Justice is a public charity focused on Employment, based in Austin, TX.
Where does Center for Economic Justice operate?
Center for Economic Justice has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Center for Economic Justice's EIN?
Center for Economic Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-2791395. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 9, 2026)
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