Center for Science in the Public
THE CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST IS AMERICA'S FOOD AND HEALTH WATCHDOG. CSPI ENVISIONS A HEALTHY POPULATION WITH REDUCED IMPACT AND BURDEN OF PREVENTABLE DISEASES AND AN EQUITABLE FOOD SYSTEM THAT MAKES HEALTHY, SUSTAINABLE FOOD ACCESSIBLE TO ALL. CSPI VALUES INDEPENDENCE, SCIENTIFIC RIGOR, AND TRANSPARENCY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$44.3M
+10.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.3M
-11.1% YoY
Grant Count
19
-24.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$67K
+17.0% YoY
About Center for Science in the Public
Based on IRS filings
Center for Science in the Public is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $44.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 19 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $796K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $44,277,891 | $40,185,567 | $42,108,388 |
| Revenue | $19,796,365 | $16,181,828 | $36,719,898 |
| Expenses | $17,289,504 | $18,005,982 | $18,820,314 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $796,400 | $868,778 | $709,010 |
| 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
58 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Center for Science in the Public
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Bay Area Community Resources ($182,780), Interfaith Public Health Network ($138,500), The Center for Black Health & Equity ($120,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| AFRITHRIVE SILVER SPRING, MD | POWERBUILDING FOR BLACK IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE COMMUNITIES TO MAKE DECISIONS ON HOW THEY | $60,000 |
| APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOONE, NC | ASSESS THE IMPACTS OF UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEED INCOME (GI) ON FOOD SECURITY AND NUTRITION SECURITY AMONG BLACK WOMEN WITH LOW-INCOMES AND THEIR FAMILIES PARTICIPATING IN THE GEORGIA RESILIENCE AND OPPORTUNITY FUND (GRO) GI PILOT, IN HER HANDS (IHH) | $50,000 |
| CO-OP DAYTON DAYTON, OH | SUPPORTING THE GEM CITY MARKET POWERBUILING INITIATIVE | $60,000 |
| EQUITY ALLIANCE GROUP STOCKTON, CA | SUPPORT ADVOCACY OF A HEALTHY FOOD RETAIL POLICY CAMPAIGN IN STOCKTON, CA | $90,750 |
| KEEP YOUR FAITH CORPORATION CHARLESTON, WV | CAMPAIGN TO SECURE SNAP STRETCH FUNDING IN WEST VIRGINIA | $30,000 |
| GOOD WORK INSTITUTE KINGSTON, NY | DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN THEIR POWERBUILDING CAPACITY TO PURSUE LARGER-SCALE STORYTELLING AND TO DEVELOP A COMMUNITY-CENTERED ADVOCACY AGENDA | $60,000 |
| THE HARKIN INSTITUTE DES MOINES, IA | SECURING A SNAP WAIVER IN IOWA | $39,000 |
| MOMSRISING EDUCATION FUND BELLEVUE, WA | MOBILIZE MOMS ACROSS NORTH CAROLINA TO RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE BENEFITS OF SCHOOL MEALS FOR ALL | $75,000 |
| MISSION EDGE SAN DIEGO SAN DIEGO, CA | CHANGE THE PROCUREMENT PRACTICES, NUTRITIONAL STANDARDS AND GUIDELINES, MEAL SERVICE AND PREPARATION FOR THOSE WITHIN INCARCERATED SPACES AND THOSE RECENTLY RELEASED FROM INCARCERATION | $25,000 |
| REAL FOOD FOR KIDS MCLEAN, VA | CONTINUE WORK TO SECURE A SNAP DEMONSTRATION PROJECT WAIVER IN ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA WITH A PRODUCE INCENTIVE/SSB DISINCENTIVE | $75,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY T BASSETT | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| PHYLLIS R LANTOS | TREASURER | 1.25 | — |
| WILLIAM CORR | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| DENISE M ELLIOTT | VICE CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| SUZANNE HESS | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| GIRIDHAR MALLYA | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| MICHAEL A NUTTER | CHAIR | 1.25 | — |
| DAVID ROUSSEAU | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| JANE SCHMITZ | SECRETARY | 1.25 | — |
| WILLIAM SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| LYNN SILVER CHALFIN | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| ROBIN CAIOLA | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| SUSHMA PALMER | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| JAMES SULLIVAN | DIRECTOR | 1.25 | — |
| PETER LURIE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $282,165 |
| MONICA WILSON | DIRECTOR OF FINANCE | 40 | $134,170 |
| BONNIE LIEBMAN | DIRECTOR OF NUTRITION | 40 | $208,292 |
| ANUPAMA JOSHI | DIRECTOR | 40 | $203,664 |
| SARA GHAITH | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $193,234 |
| LISA MANKOFSKY | DIRECTOR OF LITIGATION | 40 | $190,514 |
| JENNIFER GREEN-HOLMES | DIR OF BUSINESS OPERATIONS | 40 | $178,840 |
| JENA WELNA | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $164,151 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Center for Science in the Public?
Center for Science in the Public is a nonprofit organization focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $44.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Center for Science in the Public?
As of 2024, Center for Science in the Public holds $44.3M in total assets with $19.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 19 grants totaling $1.3M in 2024.
Where does Center for Science in the Public operate?
Center for Science in the Public has awarded grants in California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia.
What size grants does Center for Science in the Public award?
In 2024, Center for Science in the Public awarded 19 grants totaling $1.3M — an average of about $67K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Science in the Public's EIN?
Center for Science in the Public's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7122879. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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