Nonprofit · EIN 56-2307147
PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20004
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $467,971,224 | $392,066,052 | $75,905,172 | $1,463,583,948 | $323,515,248 | $1,140,068,700 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $408,893,947 | $380,100,942 | $28,793,005 | $1,350,161,416 | $339,059,689 | $1,011,101,727 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $415,231,323 | $361,371,516 | $53,859,807 | $1,291,194,460 | $358,710,246 | $932,484,214 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $381,215,334
- Program service revenue
- $76,678
- Investment income
- $85,676,610
- Net rental income
- $83,873
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $41,231,641
- Other revenue
- $1,002,602
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $159,837,945
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $4,332,585
- Other salaries and wages
- $119,757,632
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $159,538,052
- Professional fundraising fees
- $34,594
- Legal fees
- $1,317,127
- Accounting fees
- $400,778
- Occupancy
- $5,983,808
- Travel
- $6,969,690
- Depreciation
- $4,832,133
- Program services (functional)
- $343,585,156
- Management and general (functional)
- $41,464,802
- Fundraising (functional)
- $7,016,094
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,350,161,416
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,463,583,948
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $323,515,248
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,140,068,700
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $171,540,672
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,255,440,128
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,109,268,099
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $30,800,601
- Gross unrelated business income
- $812,538
- Gross receipts
- $1,345,215,657
- Employees
- 901
- Volunteers
- 13
- Year formed
- 2002
- State of legal domicile
- PA
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan K Urahn | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 49 | $1,234,510 | $51,721 |
| Ralph R Leslie | EVP, COO and CFO Officer | 49.5 | $608,653 | $53,873 |
| R James G McMillan | SVP, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary Officer | 48 | $580,015 | $71,757 |
| Michael Caudell-Feagan | EVP, Chief Program Officer Key employee | 50 | $591,754 | $47,758 |
| Melissa Skolfield | EVP, External Affairs Key employee | 49.5 | $564,154 | $70,009 |
| Thomas Dillon | SVP, Environment Highest-paid employee | 50 | $476,645 | $83,945 |
| Priya Bery | SVP, Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 49 | $464,442 | $77,515 |
| Joel Wiginton | SVP, Government Relations Highest-paid employee | 50 | $371,295 | $69,451 |
| Lester Baxter | SVP, Strategy Highest-paid employee | 50 | $360,768 | $76,828 |
| Kil Huh | SVP, Government Performance Highest-paid employee | 50 | $358,550 | $76,607 |
| Sarah Senno | VP, Finance and Treasurer Officer | 49.5 | $297,689 | $70,904 |
| Christopher Jones | Director and Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Clayton Rose PhD | Director (start 7/2024) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| David Williams | Director (start 7/2024) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Diana Farrell | Director (start 4/2025) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
9 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry P Becton Jr | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| J Howard Pew II | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Joseph N Pew V | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Mary Catharine Pew MD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Raynard Kington MD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Robert H Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Sandy Ford Pew | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Susan W Catherwood | Director (End 9/2024) Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Willa Seldon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 21 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan K Urahn | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 49 | $1,185,982 | $54,190 |
| Ralph Leslie | EVP, COO and CFO Officer | 50 | $584,494 | $54,892 |
| Melissa Skolfield | EVP, External Affairs Key employee | 49.5 | $545,735 | $68,222 |
| R James G McMillan | SVP, General Counsel/Corp Secretary Officer | 48 | $552,948 | $56,612 |
| Michael Caudell-Feagan | EVP, Chief Program Officer Key employee | 50 | $561,999 | $42,448 |
| Tamera Luzzatto | SVP, Gov't Relations (end 6/23) Highest-paid employee | 50 | $556,782 | $32,471 |
| Priya Bery | SVP, Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 49 | $500,984 | $78,033 |
| Thomas Dillon | SVP, Environment Highest-paid employee | 50 | $456,071 | $83,451 |
| Lester Baxter | SVP, Strategy Highest-paid employee | 50 | $350,308 | $75,240 |
| Kil Huh | SVP, Government Performance Highest-paid employee | 50 | $347,470 | $65,764 |
| Sarah Senno | VP, Finance and Treasurer Officer | 49.5 | $282,392 | $69,791 |
| Christopher Jones | Director and Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry P Becton Jr | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert H Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan W Catherwood | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Raynard Kington MD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| J Howard Pew II | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph N Pew V | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Catharine Pew MD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Ford Pew | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Willa Seldon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Susan K Urahn | President and CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 49 | $1,130,539 | $50,815 |
| Ralph Leslie | EVP, COO and CFO Officer | 50 | $562,577 | $51,049 |
| Melissa Skolfield | EVP, External Affairs Key employee | 49.5 | $516,380 | $64,252 |
| R James G McMillan | SVP, General Counsel/Corp Secretary Officer | 48 | $535,040 | $42,448 |
| Michael Caudell-Feagan | EVP, Chief Program Officer Key employee | 50 | $524,263 | $39,606 |
| Priya Bery | SVP, Partnerships Highest-paid employee | 49 | $431,085 | $71,846 |
| Tamera Luzzatto | SVP, Government Relations Highest-paid employee | 50 | $448,173 | $40,854 |
| Thomas Dillon | SVP, Environment Highest-paid employee | 50 | $380,699 | $72,730 |
| Michael Thompson | SVP, Gov't Performance (end 3/22) Highest-paid employee | 50 | $368,999 | $44,890 |
| Thomas Wathen | VP, Environment Highest-paid employee | 50 | $327,280 | $65,286 |
| Sarah Senno | VP, Finance and Treasurer Officer | 49.5 | $273,839 | $67,005 |
| Linda Bartlett | SVP, Finance and CFO (end 1/22) Key employee | 50 | $319,350 | $9,718 |
| Rebecca W Rimel | Former President and CEO Former | 0 | $123,125 | $17,288 |
| Christopher Jones | Director and Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Henry P Becton Jr | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert H Campbell | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan W Catherwood | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Raynard Kington MD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| J Howard Pew II | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph N Pew V | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary Catharine Pew MD | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandy Ford Pew | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| Willa Seldon | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 901 E STREET NW, WASHINGTON, DC 20004-2037
- In care of
- % LINDA BARTLETT
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Susan K Urahn, 901 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20004
- Signed the 990
- Susan K Urahn, President and CEO
- Phone
- (202) 552-2000
- Website
- www.pew.org
- Return prepared by
- KPMG LLP
Mission
Founded in 1948, The Pew Charitable Trusts uses data to make a difference. Pew addresses the challenges of a changing world by illuminating issues, creating common ground, and advancing ambitious projects that lead to tangible progress. Pew applies a rigorous, analytical approach to improve public policy, inform the public and invigorate civic life.
Program accomplishments
- Improving public policy. We study and promote nonpartisan policy solutions for pressing and emerging problems affecting the American public and the global community.Expenses $240,804,599 · grants $73,391,529 · revenue $59,238
- 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.Expenses $61,272,378 · grants $44,938,237
- 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.Expenses $41,508,179 · grants $41,508,179
- Conference center revenuerevenue $17,440
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
- 56-2307147
- 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
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,463,583,948
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,345,215,657
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $467,971,224 | $392,066,052 | $1,463,583,948 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2024 | $408,893,947 | $380,100,942 | $1,350,161,416 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $415,231,323 | $361,371,516 | $1,291,194,460 | XML |
| 990-T | June 2023 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | $341,410,426 | $376,487,152 | $1,234,434,483 | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-T | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | 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 56-2307147).
Questions about PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS
- What is the EIN of PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS is 56-2307147.
- Is PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS 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 PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS 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 PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS 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 PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Susan K Urahn.
- Who are the officers and directors of PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 24 people; 11 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,234,510 (Susan K Urahn, President and CEO).
- How much revenue does PEW CHARITABLE TRUSTS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $467,971,224, expenses of $392,066,052 and total assets of $1,463,583,948 at year end.
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