Nonprofit · EIN 81-1689167
CENTER FOR US POLICY
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $43,008 | $78,644 | -$35,636 | $6,786 | $0 | $6,786 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $87,034 | $130,954 | -$43,920 | $42,422 | $0 | $42,422 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $43,000
- Investment income
- $8
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $66,392
- Occupancy
- $7,980
- Printing, publications and postage
- $13
- Other expenses
- $4,259
- Program services (functional)
- $74,291
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $42,422
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,786
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $6,786
- Cash, savings and investments
- $6,786
- Gross receipts
- $43,008
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael C Barnes Esq | Chairman | 8 | $0 |
| Meredith L Shelton | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marsha Stanton PhD RN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ronne Ostby MA | Director | 2 | $0 |
| LaTonya Pinkard M Ed | Director | 2 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael C Barnes Esq | Chairman | 8 | $0 |
| Meredith L Shelton | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Marsha Stanton PhD RN | Director | 1 | $0 |
| Ronne Ostby MA | Director | 1 | $0 |
| LaTonya Pinkard M Ed | Director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1455 PENNSYLVANIA AVE NW STE 400, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-1017
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 3000 K Street NW Suite 270, Washington DC 20007
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Michael Barnes, 3000 K Street NW Suite 270, Washington DC 20007
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Michael Barnes, Chairman
- Website
- www.centerforuspolicy.org
Mission
The Center for U.S. Policy (CUSP) is a non-partisan research and education organization dedicated to enhancing the health, safety, and economic opportunity of all Americans. In 2024, the organization focused heavily on supporting lawful patient access to controlled medications and substance use disorder prevention, interventions, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support. For more information, read our Program Service Accomplishments in this 990 and view our work products at www.centerforuspolicy.org and warmhandoff.org.
Program accomplishments
- Research and analysis: CUSP's 2024 research and analysis advanced the public interest by 1) providing support to the not-for-profit National Recovery Friendly Workplace (RFW) Institute's inaugural national RFW employer certification program 2) helping shape the Institute's consensus on RFW definitions and certification standards, and 3) and collaborating in the development of several substance use disorder prevention resources, such as fact sheets on psilocybin, ketamine, and MDMA.Expenses $62,466
- Education and outreach: CUSP's 2024 educational initiatives delivered public benefit by 1) convening accomplished drug policy professionals from across the nation to foster networking, creativity, and collaboration; 2) contributing subject matter knowledge and experience to curriculum development for the Rx & Illicit Drug Summit; 3) moderating a congressional briefing on the use of AI in health care; and 4) educating professionals and raising public awareness about the national RFW certification program. CUSP's representation on the advisory board of the Rx & Illicit Drug Summit, the board of directors of the Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association, and the editorial board of the Journal of Opioid Management enabled the organization to 5) share educational insights with legislatures, attorneys, other policy professionals, health care practitioners, academics, students, and service providers in the substance use disorder prevention, intervention, treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support fields.Expenses $9,046
- Awareness: CUSP's 2024 awareness activities included 1) publishing educational content and public awareness resources on centerforuspolicy.org and warmhandoff.org; 2) tracking and reporting on state warm handoff legislation and executive actions; and 3) participating in a RealPharma podcast to discuss the substance use disorder (SUD) crisis and related topics, such as the lack of parity in health insurance plans, the role of prescribers, the need for treatment and recovery support, the potential for decriminalization, the economic impact of SUDs, and the US-centric nature of the problem.Expenses $2,779
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 81-1689167
- 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
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
- Category (NTEE)
- Health care (E86)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,786
- Income (IRS master file)
- $43,008
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $43,008 | $78,644 | $6,786 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $87,034 | $130,954 | $42,422 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Michael Barnes | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-1689167).
Questions about CENTER FOR US POLICY
- What is the EIN of CENTER FOR US POLICY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CENTER FOR US POLICY is 81-1689167.
- Is CENTER FOR US POLICY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to CENTER FOR US POLICY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CENTER FOR US POLICY file?
- Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
- When is the next return of CENTER FOR US POLICY due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CENTER FOR US POLICY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of CENTER FOR US POLICY?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Michael Barnes.
- Who are the officers and directors of CENTER FOR US POLICY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 5 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does CENTER FOR US POLICY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $43,008, expenses of $78,644 and total assets of $6,786 at year end.
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