Center for Field Sciences
Support field science research (archaeology, paleontology, etc) across the world through the use of field schools and training for college students
Center for Field Sciences at a glance
In short: Center for Field Sciences gave $101K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,770
- -37.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,385
- +25.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,385
- Total assets
- $158,673
- +2235.1% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (58% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for Field Sciences funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for American Archaeology ($58K). Together the top 2 received $101K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 10 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Center for Field Sciences gives
- Giving grew 40% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $72K (2022) to $160K (2024). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $101K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for American Archaeology Kampsville, IL | Support the operation of two Cultural Resource Management field schools | $58,360 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, MS | Support the operation of the Asylum Hill Bioarchaeology field school | $42,410 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $158,673 | $918,905 | $767,027 | $100,770 | 2 | $4,915 |
| 2024 | $6,795 | $645,937 | $639,094 | $160,205 | 4 | $7,585 |
| 2023 | $77,912 | $503,673 | $425,761 | $103,190 | 3 | $2,645 |
| 2022 | $22,148 | $210,569 | $188,421 | $72,000 | 1 | $2 |
About Center for Field Sciences
Based on IRS filings
Center for Field Sciences is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $159K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $101K. Net investment income was $5K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Field Sciences is led by Ran Boytner, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ran Boytner
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
65 hrs/week
$52K (2023) → $98K (2025)
Donn Grenda
Board Chair
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Giulia Saltini Semerari
Secretery
Board Member → Secretery, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Hobson
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Buikstra
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ruth Tringham
Treasurer
Board Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tim Fisher
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Guick
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Mack
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Emily Holt (2022) — Secretery
- Former: Jeff Meyer (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $98K, to Ran Boytner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Center for Field Sciences
How much does Center for Field Sciences give each year?
Center for Field Sciences gave $101K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $160K across 4 grants.
How large is Center for Field Sciences?
Center for Field Sciences reported $159K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $919K.
What is Center for Field Sciences?
Center for Field Sciences is a public charity focused on Education, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $159K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for Field Sciences operate?
Center for Field Sciences has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Mississippi, Pennsylvania.
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 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 28, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 18, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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