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Center for Individual Rights

Provide free legal representation to citizens when gov't tramples their rights.

Social Services Washington, DC EIN 521600481 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Center for Individual Rights

CIR is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to the defense of individual liberties against the increasingly aggressive and unchecked authority of federal and state governments.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R600
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1989

Mission

Provide free legal representation to citizens when gov't tramples their rights.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R600

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 0%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 7.67%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
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 Individual Rights is a registered social services nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its EIN is 521600481. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 40 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Center for Individual Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 89/100.

Center for Individual Rights is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.

Based on official tax filings, Center for Individual Rights has $3M in annual revenue. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Center for Individual Rights is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 40 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Center for Individual Rights. 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 Individual Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (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.

CIR is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to the defense of individual liberties against the increasingly aggressive and unchecked authority of federal and state governments. Center for Individual Rights is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1988.

Among social services charities registered in United States: Center for Individual Rights's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Center for Individual Rights are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Center for Individual Rights is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521600481, 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
0% to programs
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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

TO
Todd F Gaziano
President

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Adam W••••
Director
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James M••• E••
CHAIRMAN/TREASURER
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James P•••••••
Director
JA
James P••••••
Director
JE
Jeremy R•••••
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
MA
Mark V••••••
Director
MI
Michael R•••••
SECRETARY/GENERAL COUNSEL
PA
Paul M•••••••• E••
Director
RO
Robert P G•••••
Director
TE
Terence P•••
President
TE
Terence P••• E••
PRESIDENT & Director
TO
Todd F G••••••
PRESIDENT/DIRECTOR (FROM AUG 2023)
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$2.8M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$1.8M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$1.5M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$2.0M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Center for Individual Rights This page 89 $2.8 million -
Association of the Bar of the City of … 89 $9.7 million 1%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of Santa Cruz County 89 $2.4 million -
Arkansas Civil Liberties Union Foundation Incorporated 89 $1.5 million -
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation of Kansas 89 $3.2 million -
Alianza Norco 89 $1.0 million -
Casa of Jackson County Inc 89 $1.3 million -
Cherokee Child Advocacy Council Inc 89 $1.5 million -
Collective Heritage Institute 89 $5.3 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 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 40 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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
Programmatic detail
Specific cause areas not yet tagged

Methodology

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Quick facts about Center for Individual Rights

What is Center for Individual Rights?
Center for Individual Rights is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. CIR is a nonprofit public interest law firm dedicated to the defense of individual liberties against the increasingly aggressive and unchecked authority of federal and state governments.
When was Center for Individual Rights founded?
Center for Individual Rights was founded in 1988.
Who leads Center for Individual Rights?
Todd F Gaziano serves as President.
Where is Center for Individual Rights located?
Headquartered in Washington, United States.
What is Center for Individual Rights's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Center for Individual Rights trustworthy?
Center for Individual Rights has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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 Individual Rights's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521600481.
What is Center for Individual Rights's website?
http://www.cir-usa.org