Center for Law and Policy
The Center for Law and Policy (CLP) is a public policy organization dedicated to promoting and defending liberty, equality before the law, and sovereignty of the states. To this end, CLP promotes open discussion with state attorneys general on issues affecting their offices, long-term legal policy development, and the role state attorneys general play in our system of government. Through educational round tables, policy briefings, and forums, CLP brings leaders from both the private and public sector to the table to engage with state attorneys general on a wide range of policy issues. The Center for Law and Policy is organized under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code.
Center for Law and Policy at a glance
In short: Center for Law and Policy gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.0M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,000,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $1,000,000
- +2.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000,000
- Total assets
- $18,385
- -97.4% 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 Law and Policy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rule of Law Defense Fund ($1.0M).
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Center for Law and Policy gives
- Giving grew 733% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2021) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rule of Law Defense Fund Washington, DC | Educational Programming | $1,000,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $18,385 | $1,946,000 | $2,668,802 | $1,000,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $700,996 | $2,307,425 | $2,373,874 | $975,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $767,445 | $2,145,200 | $1,858,737 | $700,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $480,982 | $1,297,900 | $816,918 | $120,000 | 1 |
About Center for Law and Policy
Based on IRS filings
Center for Law and Policy is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.0M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Law and Policy is led by David Johnson, President on every filing since 2021; none of the 6 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David Johnson
President
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Charles Condon
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dan Lungren
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Luther Strange
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Cameron
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee Russell
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
24 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Adam Piper (2021) — Former President & Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Law and Policy
How much does Center for Law and Policy give each year?
Center for Law and Policy gave $1.0M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $975K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Law and Policy?
Center for Law and Policy reported $18K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Center for Law and Policy?
Center for Law and Policy is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Washington, DC. It holds $18K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Law and Policy operate?
Center for Law and Policy has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Center for Law and Policy's EIN?
Center for Law and Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4286787. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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