Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc
To promote awareness of environmental issues.
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc at a glance
In short: Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc reported $157K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $157,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +946.7% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $416,469
- +6.8% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $445,608
- +83.9% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $419,153
- +44.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2024) to $312K (2022). In 2025 it reported $157K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Revitalize Community Development Corp Springfield, MA | To Promote Awareness of Environmental Issues. | $7,500 |
| Laminar Collective Cambridge, MA | To Promote Awareness of Environmental Issues. | $7,500 |
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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 | $416,469 | $445,608 | $419,153 | $157,000 | Total only | — |
| 2024 | $390,014 | $242,345 | $289,481 | $15,000 | 2 | $15 |
| 2023 | $432,009 | $291,325 | $243,788 | $137,389 | Total only | $1 |
| 2022 | $384,472 | $368,820 | $533,232 | $311,655 | Total only | $12 |
| 2021 | $548,884 | $368,361 | $225,732 | $20,332 | Total only | $34 |
| 2020 | $406,255 | $381,511 | $315,056 | $75,000 | Total only | $111 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc is a public charity, based in Somerville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $416K in total assets. In 2025, it reported $157K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc is led by Kenneth Geiser, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kenneth Geiser
President
President & Treasurer → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$500 (2020) → $0 (2025)
Carolyn Mugar
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Rossi
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rand Wilson
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carl Sussman
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joanie Parker
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Carolyn (2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc
How much does Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc give each year?
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc reported $157K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it gave $15K across 2 grants.
How large is Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc?
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc reported $416K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $446K.
Where does Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc operate?
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc's EIN?
Center for the Study of Public Policy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2449341. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 8, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 31, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 8, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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