Denver, CO

Center for Policy Research

EIN 84-0849945

Housing, Food & Basic Needs Foster Care, Adoption & Child Welfare Children & youth Survivors of violence Low-income

Mission

The Center for Policy Research (CPR) conducts rigorous research, evaluation, and technical assistance to strengthen public systems and expand opportunity for families facing economic and social barriers.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Center for Policy Research

Founded in 1981 by Dr. Jessica Pearson, the Center for Policy Research is a Denver-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides policy research, program evaluation, and technical assistance to government agencies, courts, and community organizations. CPR focuses on evidence-building and equitable, practice-oriented solutions in areas that affect families and children, including fatherhood and family wellbeing, child support and domestic violence safety, and interventions to prevent youth homelessness. The organization serves as a national evaluator and technical assistance partner on multi-state federal grants and demonstration projects, producing policy reports, implementation guides, and tools to inform practice and policy.

Notable achievements

Long-running federal partnerships

Served as the lead research and evaluation partner on multiple multi-year federal initiatives (e.g., Fatherhood Research & Practice Network, OCSE SAVES cooperative agreement, and the Children’s Bureau YARH Pathways evaluation), securing major federal awards and sustaining multi-state demonstration projects.

Influential, peer-facing publications

Published a steady stream of evidence syntheses, evaluation reports, and policy briefs (including high-profile analyses on fatherhood policy and program models) used by practitioners, state agencies, and federal programs to inform policy and implementation decisions.

Statewide evaluation impact

Designed and led rigorous summative and formative evaluations of interventions at scale (for example, the Colorado Pathways rollout across dozens of counties), generating practical implementation manuals and evaluation findings aimed at preventing youth homelessness among youth with foster care experience.

At a glance

Total assets: $4.8M
Annual revenue: $2.4M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 84-0849945
Location: Denver, CO
Website: centerforpolicyresearch.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Designated lead evaluator and technical assistance partner on competitive federal cooperative agreements and grants, reflecting recognition by HHS, OCSE, and the Children’s Bureau.

Established partnerships with state child welfare and child support agencies and with national practice networks, demonstrating trusted standing among government and practitioner audiences.

Maintains an active public web presence with regular, recent publications and annual IRS Form 990 filings showing ongoing operations and public support.

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