Center for Law and Human Values Inc
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Center for Law and Human Values Inc at a glance
In short: Center for Law and Human Values Inc gave $707K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $236K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $706,900
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $235,633
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $2,863,190
- -2.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Center for Law and Human Values Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Center for Law and Human Values Inc
Who Center for Law and Human Values Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Strozzi Institute ($662K). Together the top 3 received $707K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $707K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Strozzi Institute Brooklyn, NY | Creation Development and Administration of Leadership Programs | $661,900 |
| Brooklyn Community Bail Fund DBA Envision Freedom Fund Brooklyn, NY | Bond Litigation Campaign Support & Partnership | $30,000 |
| New York Communities for Change Brooklyn, NY | Charitable scientific or education activities for fossile fuel free furture ny | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,863,190 | $4,509,163 | $4,621,254 | $706,900 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $2,934,137 | $3,349,126 | $3,091,285 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $2,783,429 | $2,579,458 | $2,217,340 | — | — | $135,403 |
| 2021 | $3,228,550 | $576,642 | $1,234,410 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $3,677,378 | $120,972 | $532,235 | — | — | — |
About Center for Law and Human Values Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for Law and Human Values Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ridgewood, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $707K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Law and Human Values Inc is led by John Whitlow, President since 2024 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John Whitlow
President
Director → President, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Habib
Managing Director
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
$134K (2020) → $172K (2024)
Andrew Friedman
Senior Director of Strategy
President & Vice President → Director, 2021
Director → Senior Director of Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
$18K (2020) → $125K (2024)
Benjamin Parisi
Director of Education & Learning
Director of Development → Director of Education & Learning, 2024
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$145K (2023) → $150K (2024)
Karina Claudio Betancourt
Director La Tejedora Initiative
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$156K (2024)
Sumitra Rajkumar
Director of Evolution Cultural Str
New on the 2024 filing
15 hrs/week
$149K (2024)
Aloe Blacc
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Epps-Addison
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Chanoff
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kofi Taha
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jessica Bauman
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Y. Liu
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Daniel Coates (2023) — Director
- Former: Ana Maria Archila (2020–2022) — Director · Filing note: Thru 1/2022
- Former: Harry Belafonte (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Alba Marinieves (2022) — Director
- Former: Tina HABIB (2022) — Managing Director
- Former: Brian Kettenring (2020–2021) — Director
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 $172K, to Christine Habib (Managing Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Law and Human Values Inc
How much does Center for Law and Human Values Inc give each year?
Center for Law and Human Values Inc gave $707K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Center for Law and Human Values Inc's typical grant size?
Center for Law and Human Values Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $235,633, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Law and Human Values Inc give grants?
Center for Law and Human Values Inc gives mostly in New York: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (3 grants).
Does Center for Law and Human Values Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Law and Human Values Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Center for Law and Human Values Inc?
Center for Law and Human Values Inc reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.5M.
What is Center for Law and Human Values Inc?
Center for Law and Human Values Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Ridgewood, NY. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Center for Law and Human Values Inc's EIN?
Center for Law and Human Values Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3085049. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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