Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation
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Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation at a glance
In short: Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation gave $204K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $102K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $204,331
- +736.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $102,166
- Median grant
- $102,166
- Total assets
- $1,828,959
- +115.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Northeastern University ($196K). Together the top 2 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2021) to $204K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $204K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northeastern University Boston, MA | General Purpose | $195,807 |
| International Association of Emergency Managers Falls Church, VA | General Purpose | $8,524 |
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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 | $1,828,959 | $3,508,996 | $2,630,153 | $204,331 | 2 | $66,809 |
| 2023 | $847,791 | $2,316,579 | $1,597,802 | $24,425 | Total only | $67,148 |
| 2022 | $192,398 | $726,259 | $759,260 | — | — | $259 |
| 2021 | $38,929 | $350,022 | $341,768 | $5,824 | Total only | $22 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation
Based on IRS filings
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Austin, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $204K. Net investment income was $67K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation is led by Lauren Ancel Myers, President on every filing since 2021; 3 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Ancel Myers
President
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $180K (2024)
Molly Pieroni
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
$144K (2021) → $0 (2024)
Georgia Thomsen
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$215K (2023) → $225K (2024)
Erin Huddleston
Senior Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$127K (2024)
Philip Siegel
Secretary
On filings since 2021
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $225K, to Georgia Thomsen (Executive Vice President). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation
How much does Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation give each year?
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation gave $204K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it reported $24K in grants paid.
How large is Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation?
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.5M.
What is Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation?
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Austin, TX. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation operate?
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Virginia.
What is Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation's EIN?
Center for Advanced Preparedness and Threat Response Simulation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1538563. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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