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World Justice Project

Public charity · Grantmaker Washington, DC EIN: 27-0359097 Website

The World Justice Project (WJP) is a non-profit organization, incorporated in the state of washington with its headquarters in washington, d.c. An office in mexico city. WJP is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide. Effective rule of law reduces corruption, combats poverty and disease, and protects people from injustices large and small. It is the foundation for communities of justice, opportunity, and peace underpinning development, accountable government, and respect for fundamental rights.

Key facts about World Justice Project

In short: World Justice Project gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $20K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-0359097
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$20,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$20,000
Median grant
$20,000
Total assets
$11,278,212
Primary geography
District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$11.3M

-19.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$20K

Grant Count

1

Avg Grant Size

$20K

About World Justice Project

Based on IRS filings

World Justice Project is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $20K. Net investment income was $294K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Washington

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $20K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Common Cause: $20KCommon Cause$20K

The largest 2024 recipient was Common Cause ($20K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Common Cause Washington, DCAWARDS$20,000

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$5M$10M$15M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$11,278,212$13,988,278$16,861,741
Revenue$7,781,328$6,856,058$8,142,691
Expenses$9,495,045$8,873,978$9,949,042
Net Investment Income$294,456$345,516$299,895

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 4, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

World Justice Project is led by Elizabeth Andersen, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 8 of 25 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elizabeth Andersen

    Executive Director

    On filings since 2020

    37.5 hrs/week

    $331K (2020) → $359K (2024)

  • William H. Neukom

    President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • William C. Hubbard

    Chairman

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Ellen Gracie Northfleet

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Hassan Bubacar Jallow

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • James R. Silkenat

    Treasurer & Director

    Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Nery

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kamel Ayadi

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mondli Makhanya

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Shaikha Abdulla Al-Misnad

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Suet-Fern Lee

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Margaret McKeown

    Director

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Chu

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Antony Cook

    Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gerold W. Libby

    General Counsel & Secretary

    Secretary & General Counsel → Secretary, 2021

    Secretary → General Counsel & Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    $14K (2020) → $12K (2024)

  • Richard Schorr

    Chief Financial Officer

    Chief Financial & Administrator → Chief Financial Officer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    37.5 hrs/week

    $202K (2020) → $260K (2024)

  • Amy Gryskiewicz

    Chief of Staff

    On filings since 2022

    37.5 hrs/week

    $136K (2022) → $159K (2024)

  • James Van Der Klok

    Chief of Philanthropical P

    Chief of Philanthropical Partnerships → Chief of Philanthropical P, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    37.5 hrs/week

    $242K (2022) → $262K (2024)

  • Mark Lewis

    Chief of Public Sector Par

    Chief of Public Sector Partnerships → Chief of Public Sector Par, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    37.5 hrs/week

    $169K (2023) → $199K (2024)

  • Alejandro Ponce-Rodriguez

    Chief Research Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    37.5 hrs/week

    $251K (2024)

  • Tanya Weinberg Yahana

    Chief Communication Officer

    New on the 2024 filing

    37.5 hrs/week

    $177K (2024)

  • Deborah Enix-Ross

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Mark D. Agrast

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Judy Perry Martinez

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nancy Ward

    Vice President

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (7)
  • Former: Alejandro Ponce (2020–2023) — Chief Research Officer
  • Former: Tanya Weinberg (2022–2023) — Chief Communication Officer
  • Former: Theodore Piccone (2020–2022) — Chief Engagement Officer
  • Former: Timothy Kessler (2021–2022) — Country Director
  • Former: Adam Bodnar (2022) — Director
  • Former: Paul Fisher (2021) — Former Chief Development Officer
  • Former: Matthew Harman (2020) — Chief Communications Officer

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

Elizabeth Andersen — Executive Director: $359KElizabeth AndersenExecutive Director$359KJames Van Der Klok — Chief of Philanthropical P: $262KJames Van Der KlokChief of Philanthropical P$262KRichard Schorr — Chief Financial Officer: $260KRichard SchorrChief Financial Officer$260KAlejandro Ponce-Rodriguez — Chief Research Officer: $251KAlejandro…Chief Research Officer$251KMark Lewis — Chief of Public Sector Par: $199KMark LewisChief of Public Sector Par$199KTanya Weinberg Yahana — Chief Communication Office: $177KTanya Weinberg YahanaChief Communication Office$177KAmy Gryskiewicz — Chief of Staff: $159KAmy GryskiewiczChief of Staff$159KGerold W Libby — General Counsel & Secretary: $12KGerold W LibbyGeneral Counsel & Secretary$12K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $359K, to Elizabeth Andersen (Executive Director). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about World Justice Project

How much does World Justice Project give each year?

World Justice Project gave $20K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.

How large is World Justice Project?

World Justice Project reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.

What is World Justice Project?

World Justice Project is a public charity focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Washington, DC. It holds $11.3M in total assets as of 2024.

Where does World Justice Project operate?

World Justice Project has awarded grants in District of Columbia.

What is World Justice Project's EIN?

World Justice Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0359097. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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