Californians for Population Stabilization
Californians for Population Stabilization (CAPS)works to formulate and advance policies and programs designed to stabilize the population of California, the US, and the world at levels that will preserve the environment and a good quality of life for all.
Californians for Population Stabilization at a glance
In short: Californians for Population Stabilization gave $423K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $423K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $423,489
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $423,489
- -37.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $423,489
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Californians for Population Stabilization funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NumbersUSA Education & Research Fnd ($423K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $423K (2024) to $678K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NumbersUSA Education & Research Fnd Arlington, VA | $423,489 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | — | $106,203 | $435,954 | $423,489 | 1 | — |
| 2023 | $323,132 | $123,901 | $994,600 | $677,904 | 1 | $24,947 |
| 2022 | $1,225,863 | $209,727 | $468,544 | — | — | $9,706 |
| 2021 | $1,603,801 | $641,031 | $504,998 | — | — | $10,768 |
| 2020 | $1,410,618 | $449,171 | $478,938 | — | — | $20,169 |
About Californians for Population Stabilization
Based on IRS filings
Californians for Population Stabilization is a public charity, based in Arlington, VA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $423K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Californians for Population Stabilization is led by Ben Zuckerman, Board President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ben Zuckerman
Board President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Dick Schneider
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Pasternack
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Shragg
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leon Kolankiewicz
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Toby White (2020–2023) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Judith Smith (2020–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Michael Rivera (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Ric Oberlink (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Stu Sherman (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Californians for Population Stabilization
How much does Californians for Population Stabilization give each year?
Californians for Population Stabilization gave $423K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $678K across 1 grant.
Where does Californians for Population Stabilization operate?
Californians for Population Stabilization has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Californians for Population Stabilization's EIN?
Californians for Population Stabilization's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2581509. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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