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Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc

Dedicated to applying the judeo-christian moral tradition to critical issues of public policy.

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90
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc

Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is a advocacy organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $7.4 million. EIN: 521162185.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
W06Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1980

Mission

Dedicated to applying the judeo-christian moral tradition to critical issues of public policy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE W06Z
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 16 SDG 16 · Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions Promote peaceful and inclusive societies, provide access to justice, and build effective institutions.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Program spending This charity: 74%
Peer average: 80%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 4.73%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.74
Program expenses$0.74 ($5.7 million)

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 90% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • Established in 1979, it predates 87% of the advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
  • Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 127,988 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1979 and has been operating for 47 years. Its EIN is 521162185. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 55 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('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 90/100.

Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1979 and has been active for 47 years.

Based on official tax filings, Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 74% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. 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.

Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights 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 $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 55 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Ethics and Public Policy Center 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.

According to GiveRadar's records, Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 74% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is a advocacy organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $7.4 million. EIN: 521162185. Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1979.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 74% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 521162185, 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
74% 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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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
34

Leadership

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Ryan T A•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (21)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$9.0M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
RFK Jr. Ignores 100+ Studies to Push Abortion Pill Ban—This Is the Mifepristone Explainer You Need - Ms. Magazine
Nov 2025
msmagazine.com
Strike Two for Chemical Abortion Pills: Ethics & Public Policy Center Finds Pills Are Neither Safe Nor Effective - SFL A
May 2025
www.studentsforlifeaction.org
Form filed
$8.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.4M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$3.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Neocons to Clinton: Launch War on Iraq (1998) - Informed Comment
Jun 2007
www.juancole.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights this charity 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

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 - 55 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 55 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1979
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc

What is Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc?
Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc is a advocacy organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $7.4 million. EIN: 521162185.
When was Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc founded?
Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc was founded in 1979.
Who leads Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc?
Ryan T Anderson serves as President.
Where is Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 74% of expenses go to program services.
Is Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc trustworthy?
Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521162185.
What is Ethics and Public Policy Center Inc's website?
http://www.eppc.org