Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc

WASHINGTON, DC EIN: 27-1678009 Website

IDEAS42 USES BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE - THE SCIENCE OF HUMAN BEHAVIOR - TO IMPROVE LIVES, BUILD BETTER SYSTEMS, AND DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE. WE WORK ACROSS MUTUALLY REINFORCING ISSUE AREAS INCLUDING: PROMOTING ACCESS TO QUALITY POST-SECONDARY EDUCATION AND HEALTHCARE, ADVANCING ECONOMIC AND LEGAL JUSTICE, AND STRENGTHENING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, WE ENVISION A FUTURE WHERE APPLIED BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE FOSTERS OPTIMAL HEALTH, EQUITABLE OPPORTUNITY, AND ENVIRONMENTS AND SYSTEMS THAT ARE SUSTAINABLE AND JUST FOR ALL - ESPECIALLY THOSE WITH THE LEAST.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing

Total Assets

$21.1M

-23.4% YoY

Annual Giving

$639K

+1402.6% YoY

Grant Count

+200.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$43K

+400.9% YoY

About Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc

Based on IRS filings

Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 15 grants totaling $639K. Net investment income was $603K.

Focus Areas

Social Science

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

New York $938K (41%)

District of Columbia $243K (11%)

Alabama $186K (8%)

Connecticut $173K (8%)

Massachusetts $159K (7%)

Georgia $122K (5%)

New Jersey $74K (3%)

Washington $72K (3%)

+7 more states

States

Alabama Arizona California Connecticut District of Columbia Georgia Massachusetts Maryland Minnesota North Carolina New Jersey New York Tennessee Texas Washington

Cities

AtlantaAustinBostonBremertonBronxColumbiaManalapanManalapan TownshipMarina Del ReyMemphisMontgomeryNew HavenNew YorkPhoenixRaleighSaint PaulSeattleSt PaulStaffordWashington

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue

Expenses

Qualifying Distributions

Net Investment Income

Metric	2024	2023	2022
Total Assets	$21,086,267	$27,537,104	$30,546,600
Revenue	$10,958,819	$23,951,203	$14,305,997
Expenses	$17,493,077	$18,019,969	$17,104,596
Qualifying Distributions	—	—	—
Net Investment Income	$602,904	$367,495	$7,561
Distributable Amount	—	—	—

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 10 recipients in 2024

Grant Size Distribution

35 grants across all recorded years

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include George Washington University ($200,000), Georgia Opportunity and Resilience Fund ($121,500), Hostos Community College Foundation ($64,100).

Recipient	Purpose	Amount
GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WASHINGTON, DC	IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$200,000
GEORGIA OPPORTUNITY AND RESILIENCE FUND ATLANTA, GA	COMMUNITY RESEARCH AND CO-DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER.	$121,500
HOSTOS COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION BRONX, NY	BEHAVIORAL DESIGN AND GAME DEVELOPMENT PARTNER	$64,100
NORTH SEATTLE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION SEATTLE, WA	BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$30,500
NAVICORE SOLUTIONS GARDEN STATE CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING INC MANALAPAN, NJ	PILOT IMPLEMENTATION AND DATA TRACKING	$30,000
LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES OF MN SAINT PAUL, MN	IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$27,500
ARROFI INC MARINA DEL REY, CA	IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$25,000
MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL INC STAFFORD, TX	BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$25,000
NATIONAL CENTER FOR FAMILY PHILANTHROPY (A DELAWARE CORPORATION) WASHINGTON, DC	DONOR RESEARCH AND DESIGN IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$25,000
SELF FINANCIAL INC AUSTIN, TX	BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER	$25,000

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

From 2024 filing

Name	Title	Hours	Compensation
BRIDGETTE GRAY	CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (FROM 2/24)	40	$281,468
PIYUSH TANTIA	CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER	40	$214,913
ANTOINETTE SCHOAR	DIRECTOR	1	—
DIANA TAYLOR	DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/24)	1	—
ENGLISH SALL	DIRECTOR	1	—
GEORGE OVERHOLSER	DIRECTOR	1	—
LARRY KANTOR	DIRECTOR	1	—
MICHAEL WARREN	DIRECTOR	1	—
STACEY HIGHTOWER	DIRECTOR	1	—
SUSAN SOBBOTT	DIRECTOR	1	—
NOZIPHO MBANJWA-TSHABALALA	DIRECTOR (FROM 6/24)	1	—
MELODY SCALES	CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER	40	$158,851
JOSHUA WRIGHT	EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (UNTIL 6/24)	40	$97,390
GARY DAVIS	CHIEF PEOPLE OFFICER (FROM 6/24)	40	$92,661
LESLIE HEILBRUNN	CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER (FROM 7/24)	40	$77,621
KATHERINE BOYER	CHIEF OF STAFF (FROM 11/24)	40	$29,306
EVELYN STARK	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$206,449
ALISSA FISHBANE	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$199,153
RACHEL TAYLOR	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$190,098
JANA SMITH	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$184,741
SCOTT STINSON	DIRECTOR, OPERATIONS (UNTIL 11/24)	40	$184,720
EMILY ZIMMERMAN	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$153,528
CAROLINA BETTER ROMERO	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$144,559
OMAR PARBHOO	MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$148,956
SHANNON MCAULIFFE	ASSOCIATE MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$140,077
JOHN ROBERTSON	MANAGING DIRECTOR (UNTIL 5/24)	40	$147,658
NICOLE FORBES	ASSOCIATE MANAGING DIRECTOR	40	$118,718

Subject Areas

Focus areas based on grantmaking activity

Social Science

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc?

Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $21.1M in total assets as of 2024.

How large is Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc?

As of 2024, Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc holds $21.1M in total assets with $11.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 15 grants totaling $639K in 2024.

Where does Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc operate?

Behavioral Ideas Lab Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Tennessee, Texas, Washington.