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NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS

EIN 52-0914250 WILLIAMSBURG, VA

Revenue 2023
$104,338,175
Expenses 2023
$102,040,636

Program services were 91.5% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

As filed

Subsection
03
NTEE code
I50B
Classification
1000
Street
300 NEWPORT AVE

These codes are the IRS's own and are shown exactly as filed. What each one means is in the Business Master File documentation (opens in a new tab).

Other organizations at this address

12 other organizations in the IRS Business Master File list the same street address. matched by us

We match the street line and ZIP code as the IRS gives them, ignoring case and outer spaces and nothing else, so "AVE" and "AVENUE" count as different streets and this list can miss some. A shared address can mean related organizations or a shared office, but it can also be a registered agent, a mail drop or a service provider holding mail for unrelated clients. It is not, by itself, evidence that two organizations are connected.

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

SINCE 1971, THE NATIONAL CENTER FOR STATE COURTS (THE CENTER) PARTNERS WITH STATE COURTS IN THEIR EVOLUTION INTO MODERN GOVERNMENTAL INSTITUTIONS AND HELPS TO INTRODUCE EFFICIENCY AND COST-EFFECTIVENESS INTO THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE TO ENSURE IMPARTIALITY AND ACCOUNTABILITY. THE CENTER PROVIDES RESEARCH AND TECHNOLOGY SERVICES BOTH DOMESTICALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY. IT PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO STATE COURTS THROUGH CONSULTING, SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE FOR INFORMATION SHARING WITHIN THE COURT COMMUNITY, IDENTIFIES EMERGING COST-CUTTING PRACTICES, DEVELOPS COST BENEFIT ANALYSIS FOR COURT OPERATIONS, AND DESIGNS LEADERSHIP TRAINING/EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR STATE COURT LEADERS. THE CENTER IS EDUCATING A NEW GENERATION OF COURT LEADERS, PROVIDING STATE-OF-THE-ART RESOURCES TO COURT EXECUTIVES, AND ENSURING THAT THE STATE JUDICIARIES BECOME EFFECTIVE PARTNERS WITH THE LEGISLATIVE AND EXECUTIVE BRANCHES OF GOVERNMENT.

Activities or mission (Part I)

IMPROVING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE THROUGH RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND DIRECT SERVICES.

  • INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS - THE CENTER CONDUCTED APPROXIMATELY 75 PROJECTS IN 2023 IN DIVERSE AREAS INCLUDING JUDICIAL GOVERNANCE, JUDICIAL EDUCATION, COURT TECHNOLOGY, ACCESS TO JUSTICE, ETHICS, INTEGRITY AND ANIT CORRUPTION, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, JUVENILE JUSTICE AND TRANSNATIONAL AND ORGANIZED CRIME. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, TRAINING AND TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE JUSTICE SYSTEMS AND SERVICES AROUND THE WORLD. ACCESS TO JUSTICE.

    Expenses $66,669,384 · Revenue $444,170

  • DIRECT SERVICES TO STATE AND LOCAL COURTS - THE CENTER SERVES AS A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RESOURCE FOR THE ADAPTATION OF IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COURTS THROUGH CONSULTING. THE CENTER PERFORMED APPROXIMATELY 210 INDIVIDUAL STATE CONTRACTS IN MANY AREAS, INCLUDING FOSTER CARE, HUMAN RESOURCES, AUTOMATION, BUDGET AND FINANCIAL ISSUES, JURIES, FACILITIES PLANNING, CASEFLOW MANAGEMENT AND COURT INTERPRETATION.

    Expenses $15,645,825 · Revenue $11,641,013

  • CLEARINGHOUSE ACTIVITIES - THE CENTER SERVES AS A CLEARINGHOUSE THROUGH WHICH MEMBERS OF THE COURT COMMUNITY AND OTHERS INTERESTED IN COURTS CAN EXCHANGE INFORMATION AND ENCOURAGE IMPROVEMENTS IN STATE COURTS ADMINISTRATION. SPECIFIC SERVICES ARE: DISTRIBUTION OF COURT-RELATED PUBLICATIONS, COURT ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT SERVICES, GOVERNMENT RELATIONS, AND INFORMATION SERVICES.

    Expenses $5,000,615 · Revenue $3,196,816

  • RESEARCH PROGRAMS - PROGRAM DELIVERS ITS SERVICES IN DATA QUALITY, GOVERNANCE, AND ANALYSIS - TURNING DATA INTO USEFUL, ACTIONABLE INFORMATION, HELP COURTS PREPARE FOR THE FUTURE THROUGH TRENDSPOTTING, ANTICIPATING CHALLENGES AND NEEDS.

    Expenses $3,715,877 · Revenue $2,098,555

  • EDUCATIONAL AND TRAINING - PROGRAMS PROVIDES COURSES AND TRAINING FOR COURT COMMUNITY.

    Expenses $2,362,134 · Revenue $1,122,749

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Officers and directors · 2023

As listed in Part VII of the 2023 return, in the order the filer printed them. Each return names its own; this is not a roster the organization keeps with us.

  • Mary C McQueen

    PRESIDENT AND CEO

    Total calculated
    $399,445
    From this org
    $354,256
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $45,189
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $351,536
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,720
    Deferred
    $31,769
    Nontaxable benefits
    $13,420
    Filer's total
    $399,445
  • Michael L Buenger

    EXEC. VP & CHIEF OPER. OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $313,123
    From this org
    $264,421
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $48,702
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $262,282
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,139
    Deferred
    $24,906
    Nontaxable benefits
    $23,796
    Filer's total
    $313,123
  • Elizabeth O'Donnell

    CFO/TREASURER - UNTIL 11/2023

    Total calculated
    $252,666
    From this org
    $217,026
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $35,640
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $115,579
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $101,447
    Deferred
    $19,736
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,904
    Filer's total
    $252,666
  • Pamela Casey

    VP RESEARCH

    Total calculated
    $248,397
    From this org
    $209,442
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $38,955
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $205,327
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $4,115
    Deferred
    $19,112
    Nontaxable benefits
    $19,843
    Filer's total
    $248,397
  • Jesse Rutledge

    VP EXTERNAL AFFAIRS

    Total calculated
    $242,210
    From this org
    $210,306
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $31,904
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $209,820
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $486
    Deferred
    $18,982
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,922
    Filer's total
    $242,210
  • Amy McDowell

    CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER/SECRETARY

    Total calculated
    $223,106
    From this org
    $201,736
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,370
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $201,250
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $486
    Deferred
    $18,113
    Nontaxable benefits
    $3,257
    Filer's total
    $223,106
  • Deborah A Mason

    VP AND CHIEF ADMIN. OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $239,272
    From this org
    $204,324
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,948
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $200,209
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $4,115
    Deferred
    $19,320
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,628
    Filer's total
    $239,272
  • Jeffrey A Apperson

    VP OF INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS

    Total calculated
    $235,961
    From this org
    $214,115
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $21,846
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $210,000
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $4,115
    Deferred
    $18,900
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,946
    Filer's total
    $235,961
  • John Meeks

    VP OF INSTITUTE FOR COURT MANAG.

    Total calculated
    $228,086
    From this org
    $194,088
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $33,998
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $191,949
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,139
    Deferred
    $18,577
    Nontaxable benefits
    $15,421
    Filer's total
    $228,086
  • Timothy M Hughes

    INTERNATIONAL MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $217,493
    From this org
    $188,129
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $29,364
    Hours/week
    40

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $185,990
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $2,139
    Deferred
    $16,837
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,527
    Filer's total
    $217,493
  • Paul Florenz

    CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER

    Total calculated
    $210,791
    From this org
    $171,688
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $39,103
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $170,295
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $1,393
    Deferred
    $16,386
    Nontaxable benefits
    $22,717
    Filer's total
    $210,791
  • Danielle Hirsch

    COURT SERVICES MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $199,053
    From this org
    $180,709
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,344
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $180,385
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $324
    Deferred
    $16,235
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,109
    Filer's total
    $199,053
  • Nora Sydow

    COURT SERVICES MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $197,985
    From this org
    $163,842
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $34,143
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $163,356
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $486
    Deferred
    $15,771
    Nontaxable benefits
    $18,372
    Filer's total
    $197,985
  • Kristen Trebil Halbersma

    COURT SERVICES MANAGING DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $194,183
    From this org
    $175,717
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $18,466
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $175,231
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $486
    Deferred
    $15,771
    Nontaxable benefits
    $2,695
    Filer's total
    $194,183
  • Edward Danso

    INTERIM CFO - AS OF 11/2023

    Total calculated
    $178,439
    From this org
    $152,178
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $26,261
    Hours/week
    37.5

    Schedule J breakdown matched by us

    Base
    $148,063
    Bonus
    $0
    Other
    $4,115
    Deferred
    $13,500
    Nontaxable benefits
    $12,761
    Filer's total
    $178,439
  • Anna Balckburne-Rigsby

    CHAIR - AS OF 08/2023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Loretta H Rush

    CHAIR - UNTIL 08/2023, DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Greg Sattizahn

    VICE CHAIR - AS OF 08/2023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Karl R Hade

    VICE CHAIR - UNTIL 08/2023, DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1.5
  • Barry P Barbash

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Reginald J Brown

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Russell R Brown III

    DIRECTOR - UNTIL 08/2023

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Christopher W Dell

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Deirdre Dunham

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1
  • Matthew B Durrant

    DIRECTOR

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    1

The first 25 listed. Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those. A Schedule J breakdown is as filed: base pay, bonus, other, deferred compensation and nontaxable benefits from this organization, with any from related organizations beside each, and the filer's own total. It is shown with the Part VII listing of the same name on the same return. The form gives no key between the two, so that pairing is ours, and is marked matched by us. Earlier years are each on their own filing page.

Filings

  • 2023
    Revenue
    $104,338,175
    Expenses
    $102,040,636
    Contributions
    $85,589,877
    Grants paid
    $0
  • 2022
    Revenue
    $94,686,225
    Expenses
    $87,841,304
    Contributions
    $75,975,328
    Grants paid
    $0

The four totals the IRS asks for on Part I of the Form 990, as filed. A dash means the figure was not present on the return — not that it was zero.

Other returns filed

  • 2023 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2022 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2021 · 990

    Revenue
    $62,114,284
    Expenses
    $61,014,812
    Assets (EOY)
    $45,713,604
  • 2021 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2020 · 990

    Revenue
    $55,178,370
    Expenses
    $54,667,208
    Assets (EOY)
    $41,032,163
  • 2020 · 990-T

    Revenue
    not reported
    Expenses
    not reported
    Assets (EOY)
    not reported
  • 2019 · 990

    Revenue
    $75,254,938
    Expenses
    $74,833,885
    Assets (EOY)
    $41,140,223
  • 2018 · 990

    Revenue
    $73,365,044
    Expenses
    $73,640,791
    Assets (EOY)
    $38,200,815
  • 2017 · 990

    Revenue
    $62,543,517
    Expenses
    $63,016,389
    Assets (EOY)
    $39,701,500
  • 2016 · 990

    Revenue
    $61,884,774
    Expenses
    $62,063,136
    Assets (EOY)
    $38,467,248

Nonprofiteer parses Forms 990, 990-EZ and 990-PF, in a window of recent tax years. These returns are recorded from the IRS e-file index, so their figures were extracted by that index rather than read from the return here — treat them as a different source from the filings above, not as more of the same record. A dash means the index carries no figure; Form 990-T listings carry none at all. Showing the 10 most recent; the API carries the rest.

Grants made

No itemized grants to organizations. Schedule I is filed only by organizations that granted more than $5,000 to a recipient, so most filers have none.

Grants received

The 10 largest by cash amount. The API serves every itemized grant.

Other IRS files

Auto-Revocation List

Not listed. The IRS publishes this list for organizations whose exemption was automatically revoked for failing to file for three consecutive years.

Publication 78

Listed as of 13 October 2026, under deductibility PC.

These are two separate IRS files on two separate schedules, shown as published and not reconciled with each other. Neither is a statement about whether a contribution is deductible today: 19,245 organizations appear in Publication 78 while the IRS's own revocation file lists them as currently revoked, more than half of those revoked before 2019. Absence from Publication 78 is evidence of nothing, and presence is not evidence either. Verify current status with the IRS before relying on it.

What this page reflects

The registration facts above come from the IRS Business Master File published 13 October 2026 and read 29 October 2026, for every organization at once. Returns through tax year 2023, the newest we have parsed for this organization.