Public Rights Project
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, …
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Public Rights Project provides litigation support and legal resources to local governments so they can advance and protect civil rights.
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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 whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar social services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)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
- government registration
- financial records (2 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPublic 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.
Filing history
2 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
PUBLIC RIGHTS PROJECT is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (1)
Source: Public filings
1 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Republicans OK report criticizing attorney general over privately funded legal fellows - WPR
Should I Stay or Should I Go Again? Public Service During an Unfriendly Federal Administration - American Constitution Society
Public Rights Project: Rethinking How Prosecutors Protect & Serve Their Communities - Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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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
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 1 officer on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2017
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo 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/