Promoting financial fairness and economic opportunity for all, ending abusive lending practices.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.5M
+38.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$145K
-9.4% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$13K
-1.1% YoY
About Center for Responsible Lending
Based on IRS filings
Center for Responsible Lending is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in DURHAM, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $208K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,459,787 | $8,305,439 | $9,921,887 |
| Revenue | $9,670,335 | $6,262,546 | $4,782,304 |
| Expenses | $5,870,496 | $7,090,753 | $6,985,522 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $208,455 | $242,009 | $71,764 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
71 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include SaverLife ($50,000), Center for Public Justice ($12,000), National Association of Real Estate ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Real Estate Lanham, MD | Combat predatory lending | $10,000 |
| Alaska Public Interest Research Gro Anchorage, AK | Combat predatory lending | $10,000 |
| New Jersey Citizen Action Education Highland Park, NJ | Combat predatory lending | $10,000 |
| CommEconomic Develop Asso Michigan Lansing, MI | Combat predatory lending | $10,000 |
| Center for Public Justice Alexandria, VA | Combat predatory lending | $12,000 |
| CASH Campaign of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Combat predatory lending | $10,000 |
| SaverLife San Francisco, CA | Combat predatory lending | $50,000 |
| Maine Equal Justice Partners Inc Augusta, ME | Combat predatory lending | $7,500 |
| Georgia Watch Atlanta, GA | Combat predatory lending | $5,500 |
| Economic Progress Institute Providence, RI | Combat predatory lending | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth J Laderman | Senior Researcher | — | $142,640 |
| Andrew Kushner | Senior Policy Counsel | — | $150,782 |
| Michael Calhoun | President | — | $141,227 |
| Ellen Harnick | CRL EVP | — | $136,684 |
| Mitria Spotser | Director Federal Policy | — | $143,589 |
| Peter Smith | Sr Researcher | — | $148,452 |
| Marcus Bowen | Treasurer | — | $105,750 |
| Martin Eakes | CEODirectorSecretary | — | $100,961 |
| Wade Henderson | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Goldhaber | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Sarah Ludwig | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Nicolas Retsina | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Lisa Rice | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Amy Domini | Director | 0.5 | — |
| Laura Arce | Director | 0.5 | — |
| LaShawn Warren | Director | — | — |
| Ira Rheingold | DirectorChair | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Responsible Lending?
Center for Responsible Lending is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in DURHAM, NC. It holds $11.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Responsible Lending?
As of 2024, Center for Responsible Lending holds $11.5M in total assets with $9.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $145K in 2024.
Where does Center for Responsible Lending operate?
Center for Responsible Lending has awarded grants in Alaska, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, Ohio, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Virginia.
What size grants does Center for Responsible Lending award?
In 2024, Center for Responsible Lending awarded 11 grants totaling $145K — an average of about $13K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Responsible Lending's EIN?
Center for Responsible Lending's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 74-3043913. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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