Fund for Policy Reform Inc
The mission of the Fund for Policy Reform, inc.("fpr, inc.") is to promote social welfare through its support of federal and state legislation that assures greater fairness in political, legal and economic systems and safeguards fundamental rights. It conducts activities to bring about civic betterment and social improvements in communities around the world by advocating the reform of local, state, federal or foreign laws or regulations. It also conducts supporting activities that are charitable or educational to promote social welfare. Fpr inc. Makes grants to organizations carrying out these purposes and otherwise cooperates with other organizations and/or governmental agencies to achieve these goals. Fpr, inc. Is funding initiatives that involve public welfare, drug policy, alleviation of poverty, and electoral reform.
Fund for Policy Reform Inc at a glance
In short: Fund for Policy Reform Inc gave $162.2M across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $54.0M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,150,000
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $54,050,000
- -38.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $5,000,000
- Total assets
- $840,987,402
- +8.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (97% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Fund for Policy Reform Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Open Society Action Fund Inc ($157.1M). Together the top 3 received $162.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 7 grants of 22 (32%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Fund for Policy Reform Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−20%). 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 $144.6M (2020) to $262.3M (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $162.2M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Open Society Action Fund Inc Washington, DC | To Provide General Operating Support | $157,100,000 |
| Courier Newsroom New York, NY | To Provide General Operating Support | $5,000,000 |
| Pareco Brooklyn, NY | To provide program support for the grantee's work on the curriculum on antisemit | $50,000 |
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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 | $840,987,402 | $470,129,351 | $265,976,934 | $162,150,000 | 3 | $54,164,279 |
| 2023 | $776,276,857 | $329,080,981 | $406,920,722 | $262,250,000 | 3 | $2,080,981 |
| 2022 | $803,585,533 | $357,192,867 | $403,103,804 | $243,879,000 | 5 | $24,492,867 |
| 2021 | $881,823,437 | $377,721,739 | $348,275,369 | $202,156,325 | 6 | $2,721,739 |
| 2020 | $751,249,630 | $260,295,701 | $238,059,118 | $144,600,000 | 5 | $64,295,701 |
About Fund for Policy Reform Inc
Based on IRS filings
Fund for Policy Reform Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $841.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $162.2M. Net investment income was $54.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Fund for Policy Reform Inc's 2024 filing lists 13 officers; 9 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kyong Hwa Seok
Program Director
Division Director → Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$175K (2020) → $218K (2024)
Leonard Benardo
Director
On filings since 2021
0 hrs/week
$405 (2021) → $447 (2024)
Hugo Arley Tobar Otero
Program Director
Unit Manager → Program Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$116K (2022) → $223K (2024)
Binaifer Nowrojee
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
$507 (2024)
Michael Vachon
Director
On filings since 2020
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alexander Soros
Director
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maryann Canfield
Director
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maija Arbolino
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.6 hrs/week
$208 (2020) → $7K (2024)
Catherine Livingston
Secretary
On filings since 2022
0 hrs/week
$107 (2022) → $0 (2024)
Angelica Prieto Maria Zamora
Associate Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$217K (2024)
Daniel Enrique Gonzales Rivera
Senior Program Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$203K (2024)
Debbie Fine
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
0 hrs/week
$308 (2024)
Pedro Abramovay
Vice President & Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$609K (2024)
Former officers (13)
- Former: Nicholas Hernandez Gonzalez (2020–2023) — Associate Director
- Former: Changho Kim (2023) — Program Officer
- Former: Isabel Sousa Rodriguez (2023) — Division Director
- Former: Dan Eule (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gail Scovell (2020–2022) — Director & Secretary
- Former: Maria Angelica Zamora Prieto (2020–2022) — Unit Manager
- Former: Mario Arriagada Cuadriello (2021–2022) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Aram Barra Ramirez (2022) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Deborah Fine (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Auro Sean Nicholas Fraser (2020–2021) — Senior Program Officer
- Former: Dorina Celia Zoon (2020–2021) — Policy Officer
- Former: Diego Garcia Devis (2021) — Team Manager
- Former: Patrick Gaspard (2020) — Executive Officio & President
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 $609K, to Pedro Abramovay (Vice President, Programs). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Fund for Policy Reform Inc
How much does Fund for Policy Reform Inc give each year?
Fund for Policy Reform Inc gave $162.2M across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $262.3M across 3 grants.
What is Fund for Policy Reform Inc's typical grant size?
Fund for Policy Reform Inc's median grant in 2024 was $5,000,000, and its average grant was $54,050,000, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Fund for Policy Reform Inc give grants?
Fund for Policy Reform Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 97% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Fund for Policy Reform Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Fund for Policy Reform Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Fund for Policy Reform Inc?
Fund for Policy Reform Inc reported $841.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $470.1M.
What is Fund for Policy Reform Inc?
Fund for Policy Reform Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. It holds $841.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Fund for Policy Reform Inc's EIN?
Fund for Policy Reform Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4351242. 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 December 20, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 16, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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