Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc
To conduct rigorous research that identifies what works to prevent violence against women and children.
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc at a glance
In short: Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc gave $149K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $149K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $149,301
- +334.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $149,301
- +334.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $149,301
- Total assets
- $80,933
- +52.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% 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 Violence Prevention Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stop It Now ($149K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2024) to $149K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $149K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stop It Now Northampton, MA | Collabration on Research Project | $149,301 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $80,933 | $848,675 | $829,147 | $149,301 | 1 |
| 2024 | $52,968 | $639,199 | $731,083 | $34,382 | 1 |
| 2023 | $146,787 | $478,174 | $386,171 | $57,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $20,332 | $144,120 | $124,003 | — | — |
About Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Gainesville, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $81K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $149K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc is led by Melissa Ralston, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Melissa Ralston
Executive Director
Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $117K (2025)
Joseph Mackey
Chair
Director → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler James
Chair to
Director → Vice President, 2024
Vice President → Chair to, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nadine Love
Director of Finance
Director of Finance & Opera → Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$51K (2024) → $61K (2025)
Holland Diz
Treasuer
Director → Treasuer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mona Sayedul Huq
Secretary
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Holly Diz (2024) — President
- Former: Mona Sayedul-Huq (2023) — Director
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 $117K, to Melissa Ralston (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc
How much does Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc give each year?
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc gave $149K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
How large is Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc?
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc reported $81K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $849K.
What is Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc?
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Gainesville, FL. It holds $81K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc operate?
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc's EIN?
Center for Violence Prevention Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0979357. 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
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 23, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 14, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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