The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies (LCAGS) is a non-profit organization incorporated in the District Of Columbia. LCAGS focuses on the work of attorneys general and the impact their offices have on communities. By conducting original research, analyzing ag actions, and communicating this knowledge to key stakeholders and the public, LCAGS hopes to create a better informed public on the importance of attorneys general.
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies at a glance
In short: The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $1.5M), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,500,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $1,500,000
- Median grant
- $1,500,000
- Total assets
- $878,795
- +28.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Progressive State Leaders Committee ($1.5M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $1–5M range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies gives
- Giving fell 28% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $350K (2022) to $3.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $1.5M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Progressive State Leaders Committee Washington, DC | To support a public education program around the role of state attorneys general. | $1,500,000 |
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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 | $878,795 | $2,537,531 | $2,398,067 | $1,500,000 | 1 | $1,531 |
| 2023 | $685,632 | $590,574 | $898,003 | — | — | $1,402 |
| 2022 | $963,660 | $1,112,299 | $1,031,588 | $350,000 | 1 | $1,353 |
| 2021 | $829,634 | $919,891 | $2,475,688 | $2,075,776 | 2 | $954 |
| 2020 | $2,392,066 | $8,461,350 | $6,078,275 | $3,114,000 | 1 | — |
About The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies
Based on IRS filings
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $879K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1.5M. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies is led by Michelle Ortiz, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Ortiz
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sean Rankin
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Suvor
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doug Chin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
George Jepsen
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalie Ludaway
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hubert Pitroipa
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Sclarsic
COO & General Counsel
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sean Rankin See Schedule O. (2020–2021) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies
How much does The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies give each year?
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies gave $1.5M across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies?
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies reported $879K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies?
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Washington, DC. It holds $879K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies operate?
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies's EIN?
The Leadership Center for Attorney General Studies's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3726976. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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