Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
To improve the quality and quantity of science news reaching the public.
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc at a glance
In short: Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $125K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +525.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $125,000
- +525.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $125,000
- Total assets
- $2,083,592
- +16.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
Open Grants
13 open opportunities from Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
Cohn Prize
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Evert Clark/Seth Payne Award for Young Science Journalists Grant
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
Amount
US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF)
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
Amount
US $2,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism ($125K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $2K (2019) to $170K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $125K.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism Columbia, MO | 2024 Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship program | $125,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,083,592 | $757,415 | $732,041 | $125,000 | 1 | $68,542 |
| 2023 | $1,794,727 | $584,244 | $511,008 | $20,000 | 1 | $28,322 |
| 2022 | $1,717,544 | $556,073 | $688,373 | $170,075 | 2 | $53,144 |
| 2021 | $2,112,272 | $1,147,107 | $441,121 | $100,000 | 1 | $76,533 |
| 2020 | $1,313,304 | $275,680 | $278,598 | $1,500 | Total only | $62,839 |
| 2019 | $1,101,303 | $395,641 | $431,432 | $1,500 | Total only | $52,006 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
Based on IRS filings
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $125K. Net investment income was $69K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc is led by Rosalind Reid, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 2 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rosalind Reid
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
32 hrs/week
$123K (2019) → $108K (2024)
Meaghan Parker
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
32 hrs/week
$27K (2024)
Robin Lloyd
President
Vice President → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Boyle
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Kearney
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
CELESTE LeCOMPTE
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cristine Russell
Director
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Vergano
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Debbie Ponchner
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Blum
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Harris
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maggie Koerth
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Czerne Reid
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Trevett
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Stone
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ashley Smart
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Betsy Mason
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christie Aschwanden
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Tariq J. Malik (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Lin (2022) — Director
- Former: Kenneth P. Trevett (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Thomas Lin (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Maggie Koerth-Baker (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $108K, to Rosalind Reid (Executive Director (Resigned Sept 2024)). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc
How much does Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc give each year?
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc gave $125K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $20K across 1 grant.
How large is Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc?
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $757K.
What is Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc?
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc operate?
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Missouri, Utah.
What is Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc's EIN?
Council for the Advancement of Science Writing Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1953314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 30, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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