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Center for Public Justice

The mission of the center for public justice is to serve god, advance justice, and transform public life as we seek to equip citizens, develop leaders, and shape …

Alexandria, VA EIN 510153566 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Center for Public Justice

No organisational description on file yet. The metadata below comes directly from the official registry.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, VA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1975

Mission

The mission of the center for public justice is to serve god, advance justice, and transform public life as we seek to equip citizens, develop leaders, and shape policy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.
SDG 4 SDG 4 · Quality Education Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 81%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 2.86%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.81
Program expenses$0.81 ($2.9 million)
81% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Public Justice is a registered education nonprofit based in Alexandria, VA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1974 and has been operating for 52 years. Its EIN is 510153566. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $5M in annual revenue. 44 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Public Justice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 81% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Center for Public Justice is located in Alexandria, VA, United States. The organization was established in 1974 and has been active for 52 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Public Justice has $5M in annual revenue. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for education charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Public Justice is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $5M in annual revenue. The organization has 44 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Public Justice. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Center for Public Justice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 81% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 86%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

The mission of the center for public justice is to serve god, advance justice, and transform public life as we seek to equip citizens, develop leaders, and shape policy. Center for Public Justice is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1974.

Among education charities registered in United States: Center for Public Justice's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 81% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $5M is comparable to the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Center for Public Justice are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Public Justice is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 510153566, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
81% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

ST
Stephanie Summers
CEO

Officers & trustees (15)

Source: Public filings

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Denise S••••••••
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Ivy K••••• L••
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Jeffery W B•••••
TRUSTEE
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Jesse C••••••••
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Jessica J••••••
TRUSTEE
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John B•••
CHAIR
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Justin B•••••
TRUSTEE
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Kathy P••••••
VICE CHAIR
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Kelly T•••
TREASURER
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Matt R••••••
SECRETARY
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Ryan V•••••
TRUSTEE
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Stephanie S••••••
CEO
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Terry W••••••••
TRUSTEE
YV
Yvette S••••••
TRUSTEE
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$5.0M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$4.6M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.0M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$3.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.9M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other education in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for Public Justice This page 93 $5.0 million 81%
Lowell Whiteman School 93 $8.0 million 90%
Norman Howard School Inc 93 $6.0 million 86%
Monroe Christian School Society 93 $2.4 million 87%
Cypress School of San Francisco 93 $5.5 million 85%
Childrens Own School Inc 93 $1.8 million 85%
Cardinal Community Academy 93 $2.9 million 80%
Gentry Academy 93 $4.9 million 90%
Willow Hill School Inc 93 $4.9 million 89%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 44 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Profile completeness
80%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for Public Justice

What is Center for Public Justice?
Center for Public Justice is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Alexandria, United States. The mission of the center for public justice is to serve god, advance justice, and transform public life as we seek to equip citizens, develop leaders, and shape policy.
When was Center for Public Justice founded?
Center for Public Justice was founded in 1974.
Who leads Center for Public Justice?
Stephanie Summers serves as CEO.
Where is Center for Public Justice located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, United States.
What is Center for Public Justice's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 81% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Public Justice trustworthy?
Center for Public Justice has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Center for Public Justice's registration number?
IRS EIN: 510153566.
What is Center for Public Justice's website?
http://www.cpjustice.org