Open Society Policy Center Inc
501(c)(4)
98% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Thin reserves Declining revenue
Open Society Policy Center Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1997, with $157,180,674 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B, and it directs about 98% of spending to programs.
224 West 57th Street, New York, NY, 10019 EIN 52-2028955 Since 1997
Revenue (FY2024)
$157.2M
▼ 38.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$178.7M
Net assets
$6.3M
Employees
0
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →A+Program efficiency40% of the rating98% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Open Society Policy Center Inc: 98% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
CFinancial health25% of the rating0 mo reserves · -14% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Open Society Policy Center Inc: 0 mo reserves · -14% margin earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AGovernance25% of the rating5 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Open Society Policy Center Inc: 5 of 6 checks met earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Open Society Policy Center Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To promote social justice and human rights through domestic and foreign policy advocacy.
What they do
International: osaf furthers its social welfare activities through advocacy, coalition-building and grantmaking on a range of international policy areas, which in 2024 included the following: africa, asia, europe and eurasia, latin america, middle east and north africa, climate, energy, and environmental justice, corporate accountability, criminal justice, democracy, digital rights, drug policy, economic justice, finance and debt relief, health, human rights, racial, gender, and ethnic justice, and peace and security-related issues.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $139.0M (FY2020) to $157.2M (FY2024) across 5 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $7.3MNet assets $6.3M
Operating margin
-13.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$13.6M
Total liabilities
$7.3M
Net assets
$6.3M
Salaries & benefits
$0
0% of expenses
Board members
4
3 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $157,180,674▼38.8% | $178,663,592▼27.4% | $6,311,803▼77.1% | $13,608,256▼74.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $257,005,378▲7.1% | $246,246,513▲19.8% | $27,503,596▲70.9% | $52,865,786▲46.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $240,000,000▲22.4% | $205,511,896▼0.6% | $16,096,415▲183% | $36,100,367▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $196,000,000▲41.0% | $206,669,929▲42.9% | -$19,307,657▼113% | $37,304,586▲315% | 990 |
| 2020 | $139,000,000 | $144,593,206 | -$9,066,883 | $8,982,600 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Laleh Ispahani — $151,654 (0.08% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laleh Ispahani | Director, Executive Director | 13.74 | $151,654 |
| Micaela Fernandez Allen | Deputy Director | 12.21 | $89,477 |
| Maija Arbolino | Treasurer | 0.47 | $5,333 |
| Ruth Noemi Colon | Dir. of Ops & Cult. (until 12/31/24) | 0.54 | $3,329 |
| Debbie Fine | Secretary | 0.02 | $308 |
| Alexander Soros | Director | 0.02 | — |
| Andrea E Soros | Director | 0.02 | — |
| Gara Lamarche | Director | 0.02 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Ors Impact | Consulting Services | $950,000 |
| West End Strategy Team | Consulting Services | $600,000 |
| Agis Partners LLC | Consulting Services | $436,625 |
| Gsa and Co | Consulting Services | $388,580 |
| Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP | Legal Services | $356,759 |
Grants received · $989.1M total
5 grants to Open Society Policy Center Inc totaling $989.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fund For Policy Reform Inc | To provide general operating support | 2024 | $157,100,000 |
| Fund For Policy Reform Inc | General support | 2023 | $257,000,000 |
| Fund For Policy Reform Inc | General support | 2022 | $240,000,000 |
| Fund For Policy Reform Inc | General supp. | 2021 | $196,000,000 |
| Fund For Policy Reform Inc | General supp. | 2020 | $139,000,000 |
Grants made · $159.6M in FY2024
203 grants totaling $159.6M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Open Society Policy Center Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our American Future Action | To support non-partisan policy advocacy and civic engagement | $16,364,341 |
| America Votes | To support nonpartisan civic engagement | $9,000,000 |
| American Civil Liberties Union Inc | To support the grantee's social welfare activities | $5,560,000 |
| Drug Policy Action | To support the grantee's non-partisan social welfare activities | $5,000,000 |
| Workmoney Inc | To support the grantee's social welfare activities | $5,000,000 |
| Equis Labs | To support its social welfare activities to further latinx participation in democracy | $5,000,000 |
| Accelerate Action Inc | To support nonpartisan civic engagement | $4,200,000 |
| Floridians Protecting Freedom | To support nonpartisan policy advocacy in florida | $4,000,000 |
| Beyond Impact | To support the social welfare activities of the electoral justice project | $3,000,000 |
| Future Forward USA Action | To provide messaging support to nonpartisan advocacy efforts to protect rights and freedoms | $3,000,000 |
| Black Progressive Action Coalition | To support the grantees non-partisan social welfare activities | $2,500,000 |
| Way To Win Action Fund Incorporated | To support the social welfare activities on latinx rights and empowerment of the grantee's valiente fund, a project of the grantee that works to build latinx civic, economic, and cultural power | $2,250,000 |
| State Democracy Defenders Action | To support nonpartisan policy advocacy on election integrity | $2,000,000 |
| State Democracy Defenders Action | To support an independent, nonpartisan hub to combat complex and targeted attacks against actors in the pro-democracy and civil rights ecosystem | $2,000,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Action Fund Inc | To support certain nonpartisan policy advocacy | $2,000,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Open Society Policy Center Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Open Society Policy Center Inc is a 501(c)(4) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-2028955, based in New York, New York.
- What is Open Society Policy Center Inc's EIN?
- Open Society Policy Center Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-2028955.
- How much revenue does Open Society Policy Center Inc report?
- Open Society Policy Center Inc reported $157,180,674 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Open Society Policy Center Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Open Society Policy Center Inc spends about 98% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Open Society Policy Center Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Open Society Policy Center Inc B, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Open Society Policy Center Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Open Society Policy Center Inc's latest Form 990 is $151,654, paid to Laleh Ispahani (Director, Executive Director).
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Data for Open Society Policy Center Inc (EIN 52-2028955) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.