Mission
THE SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW (THE SHRIVER CENTER) IS AN ILLINOIS NOT-FOR-PROFIT CORPORATION THAT FIGHTS FOR RACIAL AND ECONOMIC JUSTICE BY ADVANCING LAWS AND POLICIES THAT CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIVES.
Public Charity
SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW
SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in CHICAGO, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $5.1M, expenses of $6.4M, total assets of $8.6M. Imperigo tracks 149 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $10.0M.
EIN: 363151279
CHICAGO, IL
Public Interest Law
NTEE: I83
Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$5.1M
Total Expenses$6.4M
Total Assets$8.6M
Grant Records149
Funding Total$10.0M
Filing Years2020–2024
Where $100 goes at Shriver Center on Poverty Law
How Shriver Center on Poverty Law divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 7 years.
$76
Programs
the work itself
$11
Management
running the organization
$13
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $76 for programs
$59
The shriver center's advocacy program pushes the law to be a conduit for economic and racial justice by challenging systemic inequities and setting precedents for change
$17
The shriver center's advocate resources and training program (art) trains lawyers, community organizers, and other activists to build the skills that are vital to advocacy for racial and…
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2024. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes
$374,000
PROTECT OUR CARE ILLINOIS - DEFENDING MEDICAID 2025, GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT (HEALTH ADVOCACY), ILLINOIS COALITION FOR FAIR HOUSING
$300,000
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$127,500
TO SUPPORT THE WORK OF SHRIVER CENTER ON POVERTY LAW
$100,000
FELLOWSHIP SUPPORT
$56,869
Showing up to 5 of 149 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
TREASURER
Abe Chernin
DIRECTOR
Angelique Strong Marks
SECRETARY
Annie Wallis
PRESIDENT
Audra Wilson
CHAIR
Chastity Lord
VP, COMMUNICATIONS
Dawn Raftery
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.1M | $6.4M | $8.6M |
| 2023 | $5.9M | $6.6M | $10.2M |
| 2022 | $5.0M | $6.2M | $11.1M |
| 2021 | $8.9M | $6.0M | $8.6M |
| 2020 | $5.4M | $6.3M | $6.4M |
Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue declined from $5.4M to $5.1M (-5%), with total assets most recently reported at $8.6M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.