Accountability

Code of Ethics

The Pew Charitable Trusts holds itself to the highest standards of integrity, transparency and effectiveness. We have established policies to guide Pew's activities, including a conflict of interest policy for our board and employees and a code of ethics. Employees of Pew are obliged to report any possible violations of these policies to ensure that Pew maintains its uncompromising standards in its mission to serve the public interest. View our code of ethics.

Tax Information

In accordance with Pew's policy and to satisfy the disclosure requirements of the Internal Revenue Service, Pew makes available its three most recently filed annual information returns (IRS Form 990) and its application for tax exemption (IRS Form 1023). Please click below for copies of Pew’s most recently filed annual information returns: 

• 2007 Form 990 
• 2006 Form 990 Part 1 | 2006 Form Part 2  
• 2005 Form 990 Part 1 | 2005 Form 990 Part 2    

Also, view a copy of Pew’s application for tax exemption - Form 1023.

Copies of the three most recently filed annual information returns and Pew’s application for tax exemption may also be inspected during regular business hours at our offices in Philadelphia.

For further questions about Pew’s Form 990 or Form 1023, please contact:

Henry B. Bernstein Managing Director, Finance
The Pew Charitable Trusts
One Commerce Square
2005 Market Street, Suite 1700
Philadelphia, PA 19103-7077
tele: 215.575.9050
fax: 215.575.4939
e-mail: hbernstein@pewtrusts.org 

Financial Statement

This statement was published in Pew Prospectus in January 2008 and reflects our financials through the year ending June 2007.

Charitable Solicitation Disclosure

The Pew Charitable Trusts registers in each state in which it fundraises to the extent required by law. View List of Charitable Solicitation Disclosure Statements.