The Pew Charitable Trusts

EIN: 562307147 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Washington, DC

Total Revenue
$467,971,224
Total Expenses
$392,066,052
Total Assets
$1,463,583,948
Net Assets
$1,140,068,700
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2002
Legal Domicile
PA
Phone
2025522000
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

The Pew Charitable Trusts, founded in 2002, is a major nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $468.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 14% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. The organization ran a surplus of $75.9M, a strong 16% operating margin.

Mission

Improving public policy, informing the public, and invigorating civic life.

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Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $381,215,334
Program Service Revenue $76,678
Investment Income $85,676,610
Other Revenue $1,002,602
TOTAL REVENUE $467,971,224

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $159,837,945
Salaries & Benefits $159,538,052
Fundraising Expenses $7,016,094
Program Expenses $343,585,156
Other Expenses $72,655,461
TOTAL EXPENSES $392,066,052

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $467,971,224 $408,893,947 +0.1%
Expenses $392,066,052 $380,100,942 +0.0%
Net Income $75,905,172 $28,793,005 +1.6%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
12
Employees
901
Volunteers
13

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$2,969,122
Total Directors
14
$1,286,231
Key Employees
2
$1,273,675
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Christopher Jones Director and Board Chair 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan K Urahn President and CEO 49.0
Officer Director
$1,234,510 $51,721 $1,286,231
Clayton Rose PhD Director (start 7/2024) 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Williams Director (start 7/2024) 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diana Farrell Director (start 4/2025) 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Henry P Becton Jr Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
J Howard Pew II Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joseph N Pew V Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mary Catharine Pew MD Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Raynard Kington MD Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Robert H Campbell Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandy Ford Pew Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan W Catherwood Director (End 9/2024) 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Willa Seldon Director 3.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
R James G McMillan SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary 48.0
Officer
$580,015 $71,757 $651,772
Ralph R Leslie EVP, COO and CFO 49.5
Officer
$608,653 $53,873 $662,526
Sarah Senno VP, Finance and Treasurer 49.5
Officer
$297,689 $70,904 $368,593
Melissa Skolfield EVP, External Affairs 49.5
Key Emp
$564,154 $70,009 $634,163
Michael Caudell-Feagan EVP, Chief Program Officer 50.0
Key Emp
$591,754 $47,758 $639,512
Joel Wiginton SVP, Government Relations 50.0
Highest
$371,295 $69,451 $440,746
Kil Huh SVP, Government Performance 50.0
Highest
$358,550 $76,607 $435,157
Lester Baxter SVP, Strategy 50.0
Highest
$360,768 $76,828 $437,596
Priya Bery SVP, Partnerships 49.0
Highest
$464,442 $77,515 $541,957
Thomas Dillon SVP, Environment 50.0
Highest
$476,645 $83,945 $560,590
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $467,971,224 $392,066,052 $1,463,583,948 $75,905,172
2024 $408,893,947 $380,100,942 $1,350,161,416 $28,793,005
2023 $415,231,323 $361,371,516 $1,291,194,460 $53,859,807
2022 $341,410,426 $376,487,152 $1,234,434,483 $-35,076,726
2021 $343,505,223 $347,830,439 $1,399,134,993 $-4,325,216
2020 $346,765,756 $351,552,064 $1,299,222,104 $-4,786,308
2019 $355,688,959 $343,642,823 $1,296,392,214 $12,046,136
2018 $337,873,774 $366,751,233 $1,260,502,217 $-28,877,459
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