Center for Study of Responsive Law
The Center for Study of Responsive Law (Center) supports and conducts a wide variety of research and educational projects to encourage the political, economic and social institutions of this country to be more aware of the needs of citizen-consumer.
Center for Study of Responsive Law at a glance
In short: Center for Study of Responsive Law gave $82K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $82,000
- +7.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $41,000
- Median grant
- $41,000
- Total assets
- $27,495,767
- +3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (88% 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 Study of Responsive Law funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Law Works ($72K). Together the top 2 received $82K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for Study of Responsive Law gives
- Giving fell 20% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $71K (2022) to $103K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $82K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Law Works Winsted, CT | Grant to support Law Work's educational and law-related education for citizens to better understand the civil justice system. | $72,000 |
| Essential Information Washington, DC | Donation to support archival work on auto safety. | $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 | $27,495,767 | $2,569,301 | $1,336,417 | $82,000 | 2 | $2,203,251 |
| 2023 | $26,460,713 | $1,409,986 | $1,184,511 | $76,100 | Total only | $1,042,806 |
| 2022 | $24,204,729 | $2,567,724 | $1,104,238 | $71,000 | 1 | $2,240,239 |
| 2021 | $26,181,017 | $1,097,563 | $941,318 | $102,500 | 4 | $706,657 |
| 2020 | $24,775,627 | $7,162,907 | $962,066 | $99,843 | 2 | $856,731 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center for Study of Responsive Law
Based on IRS filings
Center for Study of Responsive Law is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $27.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $82K. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Study of Responsive Law's 2024 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Laura Milleron
Trustee
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ralph Nader
Trustee
On filings since 2020
19.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claire Nader
Trustee
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Edmund Shaker (2020–2022) — Trustee
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.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Study of Responsive Law
How much does Center for Study of Responsive Law give each year?
Center for Study of Responsive Law gave $82K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $76K in grants paid.
How large is Center for Study of Responsive Law?
Center for Study of Responsive Law reported $27.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.6M.
What is Center for Study of Responsive Law?
Center for Study of Responsive Law is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $27.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Study of Responsive Law operate?
Center for Study of Responsive Law has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, District of Columbia.
What is Center for Study of Responsive Law's EIN?
Center for Study of Responsive Law's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-6082290. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 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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