Center for Innovative Policy
The organization's mission is to research, develop, and disseminate progressive and fiscally responsible state public policy proposals to promote the well-being of all people.
Center for Innovative Policy at a glance
In short: Center for Innovative Policy gave $610K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $610K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $610,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $610,000
- Median grant
- $610,000
- Total assets
- $425,978
- -26.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Innovative Policy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was America Works USA ($610K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $610K (2024) to $830K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $610K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| America Works USA Washington, DC | Social Welfare | $610,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $425,978 | $3,798,099 | $3,952,118 | $610,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $579,997 | $2,072,500 | $1,878,195 | — | — |
| 2022 | $110,692 | $1,761,711 | $3,291,142 | $830,000 | 2 |
| 2021 | $1,640,123 | $1,295,000 | $396,575 | — | — |
| 2020 | $741,698 | $875,000 | $374,786 | — | — |
About Center for Innovative Policy
Based on IRS filings
Center for Innovative Policy is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $426K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $610K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Innovative Policy is led by Meghan Meehan - Draper, Director & President on every filing since 2023; 3 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Meghan Meehan - Draper
Director & President
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
$24K (2023) → $24K (2024)
Noam Lee
Director
Director & President → Former Director & President, 2023
Former Director & President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Stephen Hill
Director & Treasurer
Director, Secretary & Treasurer → Director & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$3K (2021) → $12K (2024)
Jillian Edelman
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$885 (2024)
Jonathan Adrabi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Connelly
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $24K, to Meghan Meehan - Draper (Director/President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Innovative Policy
How much does Center for Innovative Policy give each year?
Center for Innovative Policy gave $610K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Center for Innovative Policy?
Center for Innovative Policy reported $426K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
What is Center for Innovative Policy?
Center for Innovative Policy is a public charity focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in Washington, DC. It holds $426K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Innovative Policy operate?
Center for Innovative Policy has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Center for Innovative Policy's EIN?
Center for Innovative Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0747896. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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