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Public rights project (prp) closes the gap between the promise of our laws and the lived reality of marginalized communities. We work hand in hand with local, state, …

Social Services Oakland, CA EIN: 884139028 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Public Rights Project

Public Rights Project provides litigation support and legal resources to local governments so they can advance and protect civil rights.

Founded
Headquarters
Oakland, CA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
R20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

Public rights project (prp) closes the gap between the promise of our laws and the lived reality of marginalized communities. We work hand in hand with local, state, and tribal governments across the u.s. To equitably enforce laws that protect people's civil and human rights.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 69%
Peer average: 79%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.69
Program$0.69

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Public Rights Project has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 75% of the 8,121 social services charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 73 places it in the top 25% of the 15,199 social services charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (2 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Public Rights Project is a registered social services nonprofit based in Oakland, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 884139028. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $7M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Public Rights Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 884139028. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Public Rights Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('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 90/100.

Public Rights Project is located in Oakland, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Public Rights Project has $7M in annual revenue. It allocates 69% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 79% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Public Rights Project is classified as a Social Services 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 $7M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Public Rights Project. 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, Public Rights Project 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 69% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 79%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Public Rights Project provides litigation support and legal resources to local governments so they can advance and protect civil rights. Public Rights Project is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 69% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 79%. Its annual revenue of $7M is well above the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Public Rights Project are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Public Rights Project is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 884139028, 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
69% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
45

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

JI
Jill H••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Republicans OK report criticizing attorney general over privately funded legal fellows - WPR
Apr 2026
www.wpr.org
Form filed
$6.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Should I Stay or Should I Go Again? Public Service During an Unfriendly Federal Administration - American Constitution S
Dec 2024
www.acslaw.org
Form filed
$8.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Public Rights Project: Rethinking How Prosecutors Protect & Serve Their Communities - Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Oct 2018
chanzuckerberg.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 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • 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 · 2017
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Public Rights Project

What is Public Rights Project?
Public Rights Project is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Oakland, United States. Public Rights Project provides litigation support and legal resources to local governments so they can advance and protect civil rights.
When was Public Rights Project founded?
Public Rights Project was founded in 2017.
Who leads Public Rights Project?
Jill Habig serves as CEO.
Where is Public Rights Project located?
Headquartered in Oakland, CA, United States.
What is Public Rights Project's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 69% of expenses go to program services.
Is Public Rights Project trustworthy?
Public Rights Project has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Public Rights Project's registration number?
IRS EIN: 884139028.
What is Public Rights Project's website?
https://www.publicrightsproject.org/