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Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc

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The Center For Effective Philanthropy

Advocacy & Civil Rights Cambridge, MA EIN 043523528 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc

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

Founded
Headquarters
Cambridge, MA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
T02
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2000

Mission

Cep provides data, feedback, programs, and insights to help individual and institutional donors improve their effectiveness. We do this work because we believe effective donors, working collaboratively and thoughtfully, can profoundly contribute to creating a better and more just world.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T02
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.03%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Cambridge, MA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2000 and has been operating for 26 years. Its EIN is 043523528. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 89/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $14M in annual revenue. 111 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. 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 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 89/100.

Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc is located in Cambridge, MA, United States. The organization was established in 2000 and has been active for 26 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc has $14M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $14M in annual revenue. The organization has 111 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc. 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 Effective Philanthropy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

Cep provides data, feedback, programs, and insights to help individual and institutional donors improve their effectiveness. We do this work because we believe effective donors, working collaboratively and thoughtfully, can profoundly contribute to creating a better and more just world. Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2000.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $14M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 043523528, 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
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

PH
Phillip Buchanan
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AL
Alyse D••••••
VP, PEOPLE & CULTURE/ OFFICER
AM
Amber B••••••
Director & ASSESSMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES
AN
Andrea D• F•••••
Director & ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING & COMMUNICATIONS
AN
Anthony R•••••••••
Director
AU
Austin L•••
SENIOR DIRECTOR
BR
Brian P•••••
SOFTWARE ARCHITECT, SERVICES AND YOUTHTRUTH
CH
Christy P•••••
Director
EL
Elisha S•••• A••••••••
VP, RESEARCH (FROM 06/23)
EL
Ellie B•••••
VP, RESEARCH
FA
Fay T••••••
Director
GR
Grace N••••••••
VP, PROGRAMMING & EXTERNAL RELATIONS/ OFFICER
GR
Grant O•••••••
BOARD CHAIR
HI
Hilary P•••••••••
Director
JE
Jennifer V•••• W••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, YOUTHTRUTH/ OFFICER
JE
Jennifer W••••
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, YOUTHTRUTH
JE
Jesus G•••••
Director
JI
Jimmy S•••••• J•
Director
KE
Kelvin T•••••
Director
KE
Kevin B•••••
VP, ASSESSMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES/ OFFICER
LA
Latida S••••
Director
LE
Lee A•••••••• R••••
Director
MA
Marinella B•••••••••
Director & ASSESSMENT & ADVISORY SERVICES
MO
Molly H••••••••
CLERK/SEN. EXEC. ASSIST. TO THE PRES
NA
Naomi O•••••••
Director & RESEARCH
PA
Paul B••••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$14.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$13.7M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$13.7M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$21.1M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc This page 79 $14.2 million -
United Way of Greater New Haven Inc 89 $14.9 million -
Community Foundation of St Joseph County Inc 89 $61.3 million -
Center for Community Inclusion Inc 89 $13.7 million -
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation 89 $15.5 million -
United Way of Metropolitan Chicago Inc 89 $47.1 million 0%
Community Foundation of Southern Wisconsin Inc 89 $15.9 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 111 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 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 Effective Philanthropy Inc

What is Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc?
Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cambridge, United States. Cep provides data, feedback, programs, and insights to help individual and institutional donors improve their effectiveness. We do this work because we believe effective donors, working collaboratively and thoughtfully, can profoundly contribute to creating a better and more just world.
When was Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc founded?
Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc was founded in 2000.
Who leads Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc?
Phillip Buchanan serves as President.
Where is Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc located?
Headquartered in Cambridge, United States.
What is Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc trustworthy?
Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 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 Effective Philanthropy Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 043523528.
What is Center for Effective Philanthropy Inc's website?
http://www.cep.org