Coalition for Public Safety
The mission of the Corporation is to maximize the effective and fair use of limited public resources in the criminal justice system.
Key facts about Coalition for Public Safety
- EIN
- 47-2675069
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2023
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2023; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Financial Overview
From 2023 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing
Total Assets
—
-100.0% YoY
Revenue
$327
-100.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$327
+89.0% YoY
Expenses
$327
-100.0% YoY
Is Coalition for Public Safety open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 4 of 17 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $198K; repeat grants $60K. How we count
Medians: $38K first-time, $50K repeat.
- 71% of 2022 grantees were also funded in 2021. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
About Coalition for Public Safety
Based on IRS filings
Coalition for Public Safety is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. Net investment income was $327.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2023
Grant Size Distribution
57 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2023.
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | — | $2,050,385 | $2,884,639 |
| Revenue | $327 | $3,005,184 | $3,960,327 |
| Expenses | $327 | $3,887,274 | $2,683,576 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $327 | $173 | $44 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Coalition for Public Safety is led by John Wilcox, Director of Administration on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
John Wilcox
Director of Administration
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Former officers (10)
- Former: Carrie Glenn (2020–2022) — Director of Coalition & Outreach
- Former: Holly Harris VonLuehrte (2020–2022) — President
- Former: Inimai Chettiar (2020–2022) — Legislative Policy Director
- Former: Jeanette Bottler (2020–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Karen Blackistone (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Kelley Paul (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Larry Thompson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Lauren Krisai (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Topeka Sam (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Malika Saada Saar (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
Frequently asked questions about Coalition for Public Safety
What is Coalition for Public Safety?
Coalition for Public Safety is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. It holds — in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Coalition for Public Safety operate?
Coalition for Public Safety has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Coalition for Public Safety's EIN?
Coalition for Public Safety's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2675069. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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