Center for the Study of Social Policy
The Center for the Study of Social Policy, inc. (CSSP) is a nonprofit public policy, research, and technical assistance organization. Headquartered in washington, dc, CSSP works with states and federal policymakers and with communities across the country. CSSP's mission is to achieve a racially, economically, and socially just society in which all children, youth, and families thrive. We translate ideas into action, promote public policies, and support strong and inclusive communities. We advocate with and for all children, youth, and families marginalized by public policies and institutional practices.
Center for the Study of Social Policy at a glance
- Total assets
- $20,524,661
- -13.4% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $8,383,411
- -42.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $1,094,162
- +56.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $10,690,068
- -6.5% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for the Study of Social Policy funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 10 grants of 13 (77%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2021) to $180K (2022). In 2022 it made 3 grants totaling $180K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Kentucky Youth Advocates Inc Louisville, KY | Dulce Family-Centered Goal-Setting | $60,000 |
| Legal Aid Soceity of Palm Beach County Inc West Palm Beach, FL | Dulce Family-Centered Goal-Setting | $60,000 |
| Northwestern Counseling & Support Services Inc St Albans, VT | Dulce Family-Centered Goal-Setting | $60,000 |
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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 | $20,524,661 | $8,383,411 | $10,690,068 | — | — | $1,094,162 |
| 2023 | $23,690,270 | $14,561,589 | $11,437,813 | — | — | $700,773 |
| 2022 | $20,367,251 | $8,655,563 | $11,428,704 | $180,000 | 3 | $465,626 |
| 2021 | $21,257,623 | $17,047,188 | $11,724,539 | $129,064 | 5 | $377,071 |
| 2020 | $17,517,033 | $14,369,140 | $12,795,977 | $154,677 | 5 | $364,514 |
About Center for the Study of Social Policy
Based on IRS filings
Center for the Study of Social Policy 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 $20.5M in total assets. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for the Study of Social Policy is led by Leonard Burton, President, CEO & Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 11 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Leonard Burton
President, CEO & Director
Senior Fellow → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → President, CEO & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$178K (2020) → $267K (2024)
Leticia Peguero
Chairman
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Farrow
Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$95K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Judge William Thorne Jr.
Director
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$1K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Elliott Hinkle
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$10K (2024)
Helly Lee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
$8K (2024)
Juanita Gallion
Director Leadership Development & Cap Building
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
Rachel Paletta
Director Litigation & Monitoring
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2024)
Leon D. Caldwell
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Katz
Executive Vice President & CFO
Executive Vice President, Secretary & CFO → Executive Vice President & CFO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$221K (2020) → $236K (2024)
Francie Zimmerman
Senior Associate
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$153K (2020) → $166K (2024)
Megan Martin
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$201K (2020) → $237K (2024)
Susan Notkin
Executive Vice President
Executive Vice President & Treasurer → Executive Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$228K (2020) → $252K (2024)
Shadi Houshyar
Senior Associate
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$155K (2023) → $160K (2024)
Judy Meltzer
Former President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Carol Wilson Spigner
Past Chairman
Chair → Past Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larkin Tackett
Vice Chairman
Vice Chairman → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Vice Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Bates
Secretary
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Manley Alan Begay Jr.
Treasurer
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Charlyn Harper Browne (2020–2023) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Judith Meltzer (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Sandra Moore (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Pika (2022–2023) — Communications Director
- Former: Patsy Hampton (2022–2023) — Senior Associate
- Former: Tony Bryk (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Anthony Bryk (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Kim (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Joia Crear-Perry (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Kate Kendell (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ngozi Lawal (2020–2021) — Project Director
- Former: Sarah Morrison (2020–2021) — Director, Learning & Evi
- Former: Sondra Samuels (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 $267K, to Leonard Burton (President & CEO/Director). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for the Study of Social Policy
How large is Center for the Study of Social Policy?
Center for the Study of Social Policy reported $20.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.4M.
What is Center for the Study of Social Policy?
Center for the Study of Social Policy is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Washington, DC. It holds $20.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for the Study of Social Policy operate?
Center for the Study of Social Policy has awarded grants in California, Florida, Kentucky, Mississippi, New Jersey, Rhode Island, Vermont.
What is Center for the Study of Social Policy's EIN?
Center for the Study of Social Policy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1254948. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS July 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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