Support field science research (archaeology, paleontology, etc) across the world through the use of field schools and training for college students
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$7K
-91.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$160K
+55.3% YoY
Grant Count
4
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
+16.4% YoY
About Center for Field Sciences
Based on IRS filings
Center for Field Sciences is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $6,795 | $77,912 | $22,148 |
| Revenue | $645,937 | $503,673 | $210,569 |
| Expenses | $639,094 | $425,761 | $188,421 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,585 | $2,645 | $2 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Center for American Archaeology ($61,750), University of Mississippi Medical Center ($48,545), Indiana University of Pennsylvania ($35,310).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for American Archaeology Kampsville, IL | Funding to run two archaeology field schools | $61,750 |
| Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County Los Angeles, CA | Funding to run a zooarchaeology field school at the museum | $14,600 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS | Funding to run the MS Asylum Hill bioarchaeology field school | $48,545 |
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania Indiana, PA | Funds to run the Lake Erie underwater archaeology field school | $35,310 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ran Boytner | Executive Director | 60 | $77,500 |
| Jane Buikstra | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Amy Guick | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jack Hobson | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Jennifer Mack | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Tim Fisher | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Donn Grenda | Treasurer | 4 | — |
| Giulia Saltini Semerari | Secretery | 4 | — |
| Ruth Tringham | Board Chair | 4 | — |
Subject Areas
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Field Sciences?
Center for Field Sciences is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. It holds $7K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Field Sciences?
As of 2024, Center for Field Sciences holds $7K in total assets with $646K in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $160K in 2024.
Where does Center for Field Sciences operate?
Center for Field Sciences has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Mississippi, Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Center for Field Sciences award?
In 2024, Center for Field Sciences awarded 4 grants totaling $160K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Field Sciences's EIN?
Center for Field Sciences's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-4119862. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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