National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc
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National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc at a glance
In short: National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $65,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $11,550,887
- +13.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Lawyers Alliance for New York ($65K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+9%). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $60K (2020) to $65K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $65K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyers Alliance for New York New York, NY | Fellowship Fund Stipends | $65,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $11,550,887 | $1,471,613 | $984,246 | $65,000 | 1 | $677,925 |
| 2024 | $10,190,609 | $947,399 | $1,013,677 | $65,000 | 1 | $273,785 |
| 2023 | $8,716,375 | $1,295,821 | $976,692 | $59,895 | 1 | $559,297 |
| 2022 | $8,192,696 | $1,371,004 | $856,341 | $59,810 | 1 | $1,044,754 |
| 2021 | $9,112,979 | $494,975 | $870,311 | $59,647 | 1 | $80,988 |
| 2020 | $8,158,626 | $412,207 | $935,435 | $59,642 | 1 | $84 |
About National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc
Based on IRS filings
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $65K. Net investment income was $678K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc is led by Harvey P. Dale, President & Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Harvey P. Dale
President & Director
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
JILL s MANNY
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Troy McKenzie
Chairman
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bonnie S. Brier Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Celia A. Roady
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lorry Spitzer Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Delany Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suzanne Ross McDowell Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ricardo Castro Esq.
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Morrison
Former Chairman
Chairman → Former Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: S. Andrew Schaffer Esq. (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Dean Trevor Morrison (2020) — Chairman
- Former: Professor Harvey P. Dale (2020) — President & Director
- Former: Professor Jill S. Manny (2020) — Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc
How much does National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc give each year?
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc gave $65K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $65K across 1 grant.
How large is National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc?
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc reported $11.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.5M.
What is National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc?
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in New York, NY. It holds $11.6M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc operate?
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc's EIN?
National Center on Philanthropy and the Law Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3954405. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 12, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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