Center for Policy Research
To conduct, support, assist and contribute to education, training and research in public policy issues.
Center for Policy Research at a glance
In short: Center for Policy Research gave $190K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $27K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $189,613
- -88.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -53.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,088
- -74.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,896
- Total assets
- $4,752,924
- +16.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (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 Policy Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Shiloh Home Inc ($78K). Together the top 7 received $190K.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 36 grants of 43 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for Policy Research gives
- Giving grew 99% 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 $95K (2021) to $1.6M (2023). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Shiloh Home Inc Littleton, CO | Pathways | $77,910 |
| University of Denver Denver, CO | HUD | $29,647 |
| Denver Human Services Denver, CO | Pathways | $21,603 |
| The Matthews House Fort Collins, CO | Pathways | $18,896 |
| Pueblo County Pueblo, CO | — | $17,617 |
| Mesa County Grand Junction, CO | Pathways | $13,940 |
| Weld County Greeley, CO | Pathways | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,752,924 | $2,358,572 | $2,037,067 | $189,613 | 7 | $108,946 |
| 2023 | $4,097,994 | $3,927,578 | $3,172,445 | $1,579,223 | 15 | $83,647 |
| 2022 | $2,966,243 | $2,410,017 | $1,890,759 | $397,240 | 15 | $42,176 |
| 2021 | $2,746,849 | $2,315,506 | $1,387,793 | $95,046 | 6 | $29,011 |
| 2020 | $1,843,071 | $1,041,598 | $1,366,046 | — | — | $14,712 |
About Center for Policy Research
Based on IRS filings
Center for Policy Research is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $190K. Net investment income was $109K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Policy Research is led by Jessica Pearson PhD, Executive Director & Board on every filing since 2020; 3 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Pearson PhD
Executive Director & Board
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$144K (2020) → $165K (2024)
Cyndi Kahn
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fine
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Castro
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paula Herzmark
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terrance Kelly
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ashton Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Ford
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tiffany Wachtler
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Venohr PhD
Senior Resea
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$139K (2020) → $199K (2024)
Lanae Davis
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$122K (2020) → $180K (2024)
Jeffrey G. Pearson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Anne M. Byrne (2023) — Research Ass
- Former: Terry Kelly (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 $199K, to Jane Venohr PHD (Senior Resea). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Policy Research
How much does Center for Policy Research give each year?
Center for Policy Research gave $190K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.6M across 15 grants.
What is Center for Policy Research's typical grant size?
Center for Policy Research's median grant in 2024 was $18,896, and its average grant was $27,088, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Center for Policy Research give grants?
Center for Policy Research gives mostly in Colorado: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Denver, CO (2 grants).
Does Center for Policy Research give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on Center for Policy Research's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Pathways" (5 grants).
Who are Center for Policy Research's largest grantees?
Center for Policy Research's largest 2024 grantees include Shiloh Home Inc ($77,910), University of Denver ($29,647) and Denver Human Services ($21,603), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Center for Policy Research?
Center for Policy Research reported $4.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Center for Policy Research?
Center for Policy Research is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Denver, CO. It holds $4.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Center for Policy Research's EIN?
Center for Policy Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0849945. 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 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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