THE SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW (THE SHRIVER CENTER) IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT FIGHTS FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVANCING LAWS AND POLICIES THAT CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.6M
-15.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$217K
-46.0% YoY
Grant Count
8
-52.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$27K
+14.7% YoY
About Shriver Center on Poverty Law
Based on IRS filings
Shriver Center on Poverty Law is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $217K. Net investment income was $84K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,626,498 | $10,152,809 | $11,132,142 |
| Revenue | $5,129,189 | $5,895,603 | $5,021,501 |
| Expenses | $6,398,168 | $6,588,787 | $6,221,283 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $83,536 | $113,244 | $43,359 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Families Usa Foundation Inc ($142,500), Chicago Appleseed Fund for Justice ($30,000), Chicago Area Fair Housing Alliance ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CHICAGO APPLESEED FUND FOR JUSTICE CHICAGO, IL | STATUTORY TASK FORCE REPORT | $30,000 |
| CHICAGO AREA FAIR HOUSING ALLIANCE CHICAGO, IL | CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
| CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS CHICAGO, IL | CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
| FAMILIES USA FOUNDATION INC WASHINGTON, DC | CONTROLLING PROVIDER PRICES AND HEALTH INSURANCE COSTS FOR ACA MARKETPLACE CONSUMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES | $142,500 |
| HOPE FAIR HOUSING CENTER WHEATON, IL | CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
| HOUSING ACTION ILLINOIS CHICAGO, IL | CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
| HOUSING CHOICE PARTNERS CHICAGO, IL | CHICAGO FUNDERS TOGETHER TO END HOMELESSNESS | $7,500 |
| ILLINOIS PRIMARY HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION SPRINGFIELD, IL | CONSUMER ASSISTANCE COORDINAITON HUB | $6,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ABE CHERNIN | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ANGELIQUE STRONG MARKS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANNIE WALLIS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| CHASTITY LORD | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH LEWIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GRAHAM GRADY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JANICE BLANCHARD MD PHD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA MADIGAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LISA MARSH RYERSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MARIA DEL SOCORRO PESQUEIRA | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MONIQUE HOWERY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| NORAH JONES | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAJ VOHRA | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| AUDRA WILSON | PRESIDENT | 50 | $216,054 |
| DAWN RAFTERY | VP, COMMUNICATIONS | 45 | $121,688 |
| EDWARD K MBEWE | CFOO | 45 | $223,060 |
| ERIN KABWE | VP, DEVELOPMENT | 45 | $158,559 |
| LATANYA WILSON | VP OF ADVOCACY | 45 | $169,355 |
| SHAHEEN ASHRAF AHMED | SENIOR GRANTS & FOUNDATION RELATIONS MANAGER | 45 | $113,060 |
| JEREMY ROSEN | DIRECTOR, ECONOMIC JUSTICE | 45 | $111,096 |
| RAMINA DAVIDSON | DIRECTOR OF LEGAL IMPACT NETWORK | 45 | $103,671 |
| STEPHANIE ALTMAN | DIRECTOR, HEALTH CARE JUSTICE | 45 | $113,780 |
| WENDY POLLACK | DIRECTOR, WOMEN'S LAW & POLICY | 45 | $110,949 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shriver Center on Poverty Law?
Shriver Center on Poverty Law is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $8.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Shriver Center on Poverty Law?
As of 2024, Shriver Center on Poverty Law holds $8.6M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $217K in 2024.
Where does Shriver Center on Poverty Law operate?
Shriver Center on Poverty Law has awarded grants in Arkansas, District of Columbia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maine, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas.
What size grants does Shriver Center on Poverty Law award?
In 2024, Shriver Center on Poverty Law awarded 8 grants totaling $217K — an average of about $27K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Shriver Center on Poverty Law's EIN?
Shriver Center on Poverty Law's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3151279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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