Data & Society Research Institute Inc
Data & Society Research Institute, inc. Advances public understanding of the social and cultural implications of data-centric technologies and automation. Through interdisciplinary research and engagement, the institute works to ensure that knowledge guides development and governance of technology.
Data & Society Research Institute Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,147,685
- -1.0% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $6,606,356
- +12.8% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $65,806
- -13.4% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $6,671,515
- +12.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Data & Society Research Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (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
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University Washington, DC | Technology and Society Program | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $10,147,685 | $6,606,356 | $6,671,515 | — | — | $65,806 |
| 2024 | $10,252,716 | $5,857,465 | $5,940,967 | — | — | $75,950 |
| 2023 | $10,378,825 | $5,887,346 | $5,480,082 | $50,000 | 1 | $46,731 |
| 2022 | $10,624,558 | $3,287,575 | $5,250,530 | — | — | $3,220 |
| 2021 | $13,144,930 | $6,193,473 | $4,708,252 | — | — | $3,812 |
| 2020 | $10,964,763 | $6,459,971 | $5,678,647 | — | — | $15,609 |
About Data & Society Research Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Data & Society Research Institute Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $10.1M in total assets. Net investment income was $66K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Data & Society Research Institute Inc is led by Janet Haven, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 7 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Janet Haven
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $209K (2025)
Charlton McIlwain
Board President
Director → Board Secretary, 2022
Board Secretary → Board President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ania Calderon
Managing Director, Strategy & Engagement
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$162K (2025)
Charley Johnson
Program Director Public Tech Leadership Collaborat
Program Director & Disinformation Action Lab → Program Director & Public Tech Leadership Collabora, 2022
Program Director & Public Tech Leadership Collabora → Program Director Public Tech Leadership Collaborat, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$109K (2020) → $128K (2025)
Aiha Nguyen
Program Director & Labor Futures
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$104K (2021) → $131K (2025)
Brian Chen
Policy Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$121K (2024) → $132K (2025)
Sona Rai
Director of Communications & Marketing
Director of Communications → Director of Communications & Marketing, 2025
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024) → $182K (2025)
Catherine Bracy
Director
Director → Board Treasurer, 2022
Board Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Cohn
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Suresh Venkatasubramanian
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Miller
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Lee
COO & CFO
Chief Operating Officer → COO & CFO, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$146K (2023) → $179K (2025)
Ellen Pao
Board Treasurer
Director → Board Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Raina Kumra
Board Secretary
Director → Board Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Patrick Davison (2024) — Associate Director of Research
- Former: Danah Boyd (2020–2023) — Board President & Director
- Former: Sareeta Amrute (2020–2023) — Principal Researcher & Program Director
- Former: Amanda Lenhart (2021–2023) — Program Director, Health & Data
- Former: Jenna Burrell (2023) — Director of Research
- Former: Alexander Macgillivray (2020–2022) — Board Secretary
- Former: Anil Dash (2020–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Samantha Hinds (2020–2022) — Director, Communications & Creative Engagement
- Former: Alondra Nelson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Mary Madden (2020) — Research Lead, Health & Tech Engagement
- Former: Stacy Abder (2020) — Chief Operations Officer
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
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $209K, to Janet Haven (Executive Director). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Data & Society Research Institute Inc
How large is Data & Society Research Institute Inc?
Data & Society Research Institute Inc reported $10.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.6M.
What is Data & Society Research Institute Inc?
Data & Society Research Institute Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in New York, NY. It holds $10.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Data & Society Research Institute Inc operate?
Data & Society Research Institute Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Data & Society Research Institute Inc's EIN?
Data & Society Research Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-2904827. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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