Pew Charitable Trusts
88% goes to programs $2 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Pew Charitable Trusts is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 2003, with $467,971,224 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 88% of spending to programs.
901 E Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20004 EIN 56-2307147 Since 2003
Revenue (FY2024)
$468.0M
▲ 14.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$392.1M
Net assets
$1.1B
Employees
901
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating88% to programs · $2 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 Pew Charitable Trusts: 88% to programs · $2 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating35 mo reserves · +16% 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 Pew Charitable Trusts: 35 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 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 Pew Charitable Trusts: 6 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 Pew Charitable Trusts: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Improving public policy, informing the public, and invigorating civic life.
What they do
Invigorating civic life. we support national initiatives that encourage civic participation. in our hometown of philadelphia, we support organizations that create a thriving arts and culture community and institutions that enhance the well-being of the region's neediest citizens.
Informing the public. we support the information initiatives of pew research center, our washington, d.c.-based charitable subsidiary. the center is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan, non-advocacy organization that uses impartial, fact-based public-opinion polling and other research tools to track important issues and trends.
Contact & location
- Address
- 901 E Street Nw, Washington, DC, 20004
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $327.9M (FY2013) to $468.0M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $323.5MNet assets $1.1B
Operating margin
16.2%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.5B
Total liabilities
$323.5M
Net assets
$1.1B
Salaries & benefits
$159.5M
41% of expenses
Board members
13
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $467,971,224▲14.4% | $392,066,052▲3.1% | $1,140,068,700▲12.8% | $1,463,583,948▲8.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $408,893,947▼1.5% | $380,100,942▲5.2% | $1,011,101,727▲8.4% | $1,350,161,416▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $415,231,323▲21.6% | $361,371,516▼4.0% | $932,484,214▲10.6% | $1,291,194,460▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $341,410,426▼0.6% | $376,487,152▲8.2% | $843,208,437▼15.5% | $1,234,434,483▼11.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $343,505,223▼0.9% | $347,830,439▼1.1% | $997,761,079▲12.5% | $1,399,134,993▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $346,765,756▼2.5% | $351,552,064▲2.3% | $887,202,941▼1.4% | $1,299,222,104▲0.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $355,688,959▲5.3% | $343,642,823▼6.3% | $899,416,696▲2.1% | $1,296,392,214▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2017 | $337,873,774▲0.7% | $366,751,233▲16.9% | $880,831,107▼1.1% | $1,260,502,217▼1.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $335,419,119▼52.8% | $313,720,096▲0.7% | $890,927,590▲8.5% | $1,273,723,150▲4.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $710,716,507▲114% | $311,528,613▼2.7% | $821,306,881▲92.0% | $1,223,828,489▲48.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $331,467,728▲1.1% | $320,034,290▲8.3% | $427,851,697▼2.5% | $823,502,691▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $327,878,042 | $295,592,385▼3.7% | $438,857,604▲11.3% | $809,837,967▲7.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $307,065,604▼9.7% | $394,158,972▲13.6% | $753,245,419▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $339,908,658▲22.5% | $347,075,545▼19.4% | $736,550,594▼7.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $277,462,275▲7.2% | $430,695,537▲13.4% | $792,265,099▲5.3% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $258,909,146 | $379,662,254 | $752,424,802 | 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: Susan K Urahn — $1,234,510 (0.31% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susan K Urahn | President and Ceo | 49 | $1,234,510 |
| Ralph R Leslie | Evp, Coo and Cfo | 49.5 | $608,653 |
| Michael Caudell-feagan | Evp, Chief Program Officer | 50 | $591,754 |
| R James G Mcmillan | Svp, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary | 48 | $580,015 |
| Melissa Skolfield | Evp, External Affairs | 49.5 | $564,154 |
| Thomas Dillon | Svp, Environment | 50 | $476,645 |
| Priya Bery | Svp, Partnerships | 49 | $464,442 |
| Joel Wiginton | Svp, Government Relations | 50 | $371,295 |
| Lester Baxter | Svp, Strategy | 50 | $360,768 |
| Kil Huh | Svp, Government Performance | 50 | $358,550 |
| Sarah Senno | Vp, Finance and Treasurer | 49.5 | $297,689 |
| Christopher Jones | Director and Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Clayton Rose Phd | Director (start 7/2024) | 3 | — |
| David Williams | Director (start 7/2024) | 3 | — |
| Diana Farrell | Director (start 4/2025) | 3 | — |
| Henry P Becton Jr | Director | 3 | — |
| J Howard Pew II | Director | 3 | — |
| Joseph N Pew V | Director | 3 | — |
| Mary Catharine Pew Md | Director | 3 | — |
| Raynard Kington Md | Director | 3 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Berlin Rosen Ltd | Coalition Building and Policy Consulting | $2,104,174 |
| Ls Europe - Logos Sprl | Coalition Building and Policy Consulting | $1,529,670 |
| Velir Studios | Website Services | $1,502,141 |
| Htc Global Services Inc | It Consulting | $1,457,727 |
| Education Development Center Inc | Program Implementation | $1,092,409 |
Grants received · $1.3B total
109 grants to Pew Charitable Trusts totaling $1.3B, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pew Memorial Trust | To provide support to the pew charitable trusts | 2024 | $166,433,201 |
| J Howard Pew Freedom Tr | To provide support to the pew charitable trusts | 2024 | $34,192,962 |
| Mabel Pew Myrin Trust | To provide support to the pew charitable trusts | 2024 | $21,018,536 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund For Wealth Management Inc | Medical / public services | 2024 | $1,399,500 |
| Windward Fund | Environmental programs | 2024 | $1,000,000 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | Philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations, philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking foundations, agriculture & food, environment | 2024 | $565,577 |
| Breakthrough Energy Action Inc | Policy development | 2024 | $250,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Draft proposal for mpa designation of salas y gomez and nazca ridges | 2024 | $91,782 |
| Multiplier | Transmission solutions for a clean energy future | 2024 | $77,000 |
| Community Foundation of Jackson Hole | Corridors, connectivity, and crossings conference | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $19,004 |
| Pew Memorial Trust | To provide support to the pew charitable trusts | 2023 | $220,753,821 |
| J Howard Pew Freedom Tr | To provide support to the pew charitable trusts | 2023 | $45,354,548 |
| Mabel Pew Myrin Trust | To provide support to the pew charitable trusts | 2023 | $27,881,470 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors Inc | General | 2023 | $1,689,500 |
Grants made · $140.6M in FY2024
535 grants totaling $140.6M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Pew Charitable Trusts →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pew Research Center | Information | $38,100,000 |
| Conservation International Foundation | Policy | $6,429,418 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Policy | $5,625,190 |
| Childrens Crisis Treatment Center Inc | Civic life | $3,500,000 |
| Trustees of Calder Gardens | Policy | $3,250,000 |
| Esperanza Health Center Inc | Civic life | $3,200,000 |
| Pro Publica Inc | Daf grant | $3,061,593 |
| Pew Research Center | Information | $2,500,000 |
| Heights Philadelphia | Civic life | $2,250,000 |
| Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania | Policy | $1,862,914 |
| National Conference of State Legislatures | Policy | $1,648,763 |
| President & Fellows of Middlebury College | Daf grant | $1,641,908 |
| R Street Institute | Policy | $1,500,000 |
| Ocean Foundation | Policy | $1,200,000 |
| Center For Families and Relationships | Civic life | $1,040,675 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Pew Charitable Trusts a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Pew Charitable Trusts is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 56-2307147, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Pew Charitable Trusts's EIN?
- Pew Charitable Trusts's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 56-2307147.
- How much revenue does Pew Charitable Trusts report?
- Pew Charitable Trusts reported $467,971,224 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Pew Charitable Trusts's spending goes to programs?
- Pew Charitable Trusts spends about 88% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Pew Charitable Trusts have?
- CharityIndex grades Pew Charitable Trusts A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Pew Charitable Trusts's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Pew Charitable Trusts's latest Form 990 is $1,234,510, paid to Susan K Urahn (President and Ceo).
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Data for Pew Charitable Trusts (EIN 56-2307147) 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.