Center for Public Justice
THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC JUSTICE IS TO SERVE GOD, ADVANCE JUSTICE, AND TRANSFORM PUBLIC LIFE AS WE SEEK TO EQUIP CITIZENS, DEVELOP LEADERS, AND SHAPE POLICY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.8M
+104.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$843K
+7.4% YoY
Grant Count
2
+100.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$422K
-46.3% YoY
About Center for Public Justice
Based on IRS filings
Center for Public Justice is a nonprofit organization, based in ALEXANDRIA, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $843K. Net investment income was $66K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,818,140 | $1,863,731 | $2,323,319 |
| Revenue | $4,597,652 | $990,418 | $3,493,350 |
| Expenses | $2,447,523 | $2,296,116 | $3,086,473 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $65,850 | $3,696 | $399 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Center for Public Justice
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include American Unity Fund ($828,000), Baptist General Convention of Texas ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN UNITY FUND ANNANDALE, VA | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $828,000 |
| BAPTIST GENERAL CONVENTION OF TEXAS DALLAS, TX | EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN BASS | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KATHY POINTER | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| KELLY TIEN | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| MATT REIFFER | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JUSTIN BAILEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JESSE COVINGTON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| IVY LAU-SCHINDEWOLF | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFF LIOU | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CLAIRE MCWILLIAMS-DOTY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RUTH MELKONIAN-HOOVER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DENISE STROTHERS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| RYAN VERWYS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| TERRY WOODNORTH | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE SUMMERS | CEO | 40 | $156,667 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Center for Public Justice?
As of 2024, Center for Public Justice holds $3.8M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $843K in 2024.
Where does Center for Public Justice operate?
Center for Public Justice has awarded grants in New York, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Center for Public Justice award?
In 2024, Center for Public Justice awarded 2 grants totaling $843K — an average of about $422K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Public Justice's EIN?
Center for Public Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0153566. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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