Nonprofit · EIN 52-1162185
ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $8,993,921 | $7,649,941 | $1,343,980 | $12,935,860 | $1,771,404 | $11,164,456 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $8,448,820 | $7,319,063 | $1,129,757 | $11,794,341 | $2,396,032 | $9,398,309 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $8,327,195
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $355,063
- Net rental income
- $130,518
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $18,683
- Other revenue
- $311,663
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $317,473
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $1,178,321
- Other salaries and wages
- $2,481,430
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,501,518
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26,577
- Accounting fees
- $100,055
- Occupancy
- $416,103
- Travel
- $385,313
- Depreciation
- $1,115
- Program services (functional)
- $5,667,609
- Management and general (functional)
- $1,271,479
- Fundraising (functional)
- $710,853
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $11,794,341
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,935,860
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,771,404
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,164,456
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,718
- Publicly traded securities
- $8,276,499
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,126,930
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,037,526
- Gross receipts
- $10,744,362
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 1979
- State of legal domicile
- DC
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN WHELAN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $499,039 | $62,620 |
| RYAN T ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $448,462 | $52,753 |
| MITCHELL S MUNCY | EXECUTIVE VP Officer | 40 | $236,799 | $38,752 |
| ERIC KNIFFIN | FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $181,731 | $44,889 |
| MARY HASSON | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $171,989 | $50,357 |
| AARON KHERIATY | FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $169,769 | $34,577 |
| RACHEL MORRISON | FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,616 | $21,666 |
| GEORGE WEIGEL | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $145,384 | $15,368 |
| JOSHUA GOOD | FORMER PROGRAM DIRECTOR Former | 40 | $119,646 | $20,836 |
| ROB HAYS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GEORGE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DECOSIMO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN BORK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC COHEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD DAHL | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEONARD LEO | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WILFRED MCCLAY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BARB VAN ANDEL-GABY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARTIN WHELAN | VICE PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $425,000 | $58,774 |
| RYAN T ANDERSON | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $371,446 | $49,007 |
| JOSHUA GOOD | PROGRAM DIRECTOR Key employee | 40 | $197,423 | $40,777 |
| MARY HASSON | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $186,644 | $51,169 |
| ERIC KNIFFIN | FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $168,269 | $32,280 |
| GEORGE WEIGEL | SENIOR FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $140,000 | $15,749 |
| RACHEL MORRISON | FELLOW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $123,758 | $18,417 |
| MITCHELL S MUNCY | EXECUTIVE VP (AS OF OCT 2023) Officer | 40 | $35,068 | $6,202 |
| ROB HAYS | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ROBERT GEORGE | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH DECOSIMO | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MARY ELLEN BORK | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILLIAM BURLEIGH | BOARD OF DIRECTOR (THRU MARCH 2024) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIC COHEN | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HOWARD DAHL | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LEONARD LEO | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WILFRED MCCLAY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BARB VAN ANDEL-GABY | BOARD OF DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1730 M ST NW STE 910, WASHINGTON, DC 20036-4548
- In care of
- % THE ORGANIZATION
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RYAN T ANDERSON, 1730 M STREET NW 910, WASHINGTON, DC 20036
- Signed the 990
- RYAN T ANDERSON, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (202) 682-1200
- Website
- WWW.EPPC.ORG
- Return prepared by
- HAN GROUP LLC
Mission
EPPC IS DEDICATED TO APPLYING THE JUDEO-CHRISTIAN MORAL TRADITION TO CRITICAL ISSUES OF PUBLIC POLICY. EPPC AND ITS SCHOLARS WORK TO INFLUENCE POLICYMAKERS AND TRANSFORM THE CULTURE THROUGH THE WORLD OF IDEAS.
Program accomplishments
- THE DAVID NETWORKTHE DAVID NETWORK IS ESTABLISHED EXCLUSIVELY TO FURTHER CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROMOTING IDEAS TOWARDS SOCIETAL RENEWAL, HUMAN FLOURISHING, AND SUPPORTING FREE-SPEECH PRINCIPLES.Expenses $907,234 · grants $317,473
- ADMINISTRATIVE STATE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECTTHE ADMINISTRATIVE STATE ACCOUNTABILITY PROJECT ADVOCATES FOR AN AUTHENTIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMAN PERSON IN THE DRAFTING, IMPLEMENTATION, AND ROLLBACK OF GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS. EMPHASIZING A SOUND UNDERSTANDING OF THE LEGAL PROTECTIONS AMERICANS ARE ENTITLED TO, INCLUDING RELIGIOUS FREEDOM, HEALTH CARE RIGHTS OF CONSCIENCE, AND THE RIGHT TO LIFE, PROJECT SCHOLARS ENGAGE IN THE AGENCY RULEMAKING PROCESS BY PROVIDING LEGAL AND POLICY EXPERTISE ON PROPOSED REGULATIONS, SUBMITTING PUBLIC COMMENTS, MEETING WITH GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, AND EQUIPPING OTHERS TO PARTICIPATE.Expenses $742,206
- THE CONSTITUTION, THE COURTS, AND THE CULTURE THE CONSTITUTION, THE COURTS, AND THE CULTURE EXPLORES THE PROPER ROLE OF THE COURTS AND PROMOTES PRINCIPLES OF CONSTITUTIONAL ORIGINALISM AND JUDICIAL RESTRAINT. IT FOCUSES ON WHAT IS AT STAKE FOR AMERICAN CULTURE WRIT LARGE-FOR THE ABILITY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE TO ENGAGE IN RESPONSIBLE SELF-GOVERNMENT AND TO MAINTAIN THE "INDISPENSABLE SUPPORTS" OF "POLITICAL PROSPERITY" THAT GEORGE WASHINGTON (AND OTHER FOUNDERS) UNDERSTOOD "RELIGION AND MORALITY" TO BE.Expenses $567,268
- OTHER PROGRAMSExpenses $3,450,901
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 52-1162185
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1980
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Public and societal benefit (W06Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,935,860
- Income (IRS master file)
- $10,744,362
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $8,993,921 | $7,649,941 | $12,935,860 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $8,448,820 | $7,319,063 | $11,794,341 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $7,393,414 | $6,097,879 | $10,415,547 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $6,575,080 | $5,264,126 | $7,232,773 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 52-1162185).
Questions about ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC
- What is the EIN of ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC is 52-1162185.
- Is ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1980.
- Are donations to ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names RYAN T ANDERSON.
- Who are the officers and directors of ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 18 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $499,039 (MARTIN WHELAN, VICE PRESIDENT).
- How much revenue does ETHICS AND PUBLIC POLICY CENTER INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $8,993,921, expenses of $7,649,941 and total assets of $12,935,860 at year end.
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