Econ Job Market Inc
Econ Job Market Inc. promotes the efficient exchange of information related to job postings, applications and letters of recommendation for the academic job market. Econ Job Market Inc. serves the community of academic economists and organizations that hire them, primarily non-profit institutions.
Econ Job Market Inc at a glance
In short: Econ Job Market Inc gave $123K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $62K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $123,000
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $61,500
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $61,500
- Total assets
- $464,695
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (70% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Econ Job Market Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of the Uc ($86K). Together the top 2 received $123K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 8 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Econ Job Market Inc gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $96K (2022) to $123K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $123K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the Uc La Jolla, CA | Support Research in Econ Dept | $86,000 |
| American Fdn for UBC Washington, DC | To Support Research in Econ Dept | $37,000 |
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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 | $464,695 | $224,185 | $224,216 | $123,000 | 2 | $140 |
| 2024 | $465,651 | $235,927 | $200,454 | $120,000 | 2 | $3,564 |
| 2023 | $430,637 | $262,859 | $168,649 | $103,000 | 2 | $2,023 |
| 2022 | $336,167 | $212,511 | $158,345 | $96,000 | 2 | $14 |
| 2021 | $281,416 | $170,182 | $112,044 | — | — | — |
About Econ Job Market Inc
Based on IRS filings
Econ Job Market Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $465K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $123K. Net investment income was $140.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Econ Job Market Inc is led by Joel Watson, CEO & CIO since 2022 (on filings since 2021); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Joel Watson
CEO & CIO
CEO → CEO & CIO, 2022
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Rust
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Otavio Bartalotti
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Abigail Adams
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Caterina Calsamiglia
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Schindler
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nobu Kiyotaki
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martin Osborne
Secretary & CIO
Secretary → Secretary & CIO, 2022
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$22K (2021) → $30K (2025)
Michael Lowry
CFO & CIO
CFO → CFO & CIO, 2022
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
$1K (2021) → $2K (2025)
Michael Peters
CIO
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Abigail Wozniak (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Antonio Cabrales (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Rosa Matzkin (2021–2024) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $30K, to Martin Osborne (Secretary & CIO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Econ Job Market Inc
How much does Econ Job Market Inc give each year?
Econ Job Market Inc gave $123K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $120K across 2 grants.
How large is Econ Job Market Inc?
Econ Job Market Inc reported $465K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $224K.
What is Econ Job Market Inc?
Econ Job Market Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in San Diego, CA. It holds $465K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Econ Job Market Inc operate?
Econ Job Market Inc has awarded grants in California, District of Columbia.
What is Econ Job Market Inc's EIN?
Econ Job Market Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0674706. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 7, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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