Effective Institutions Project Inc
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Effective Institutions Project Inc at a glance
In short: Effective Institutions Project Inc gave $42K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $21K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $42,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- Average grant
- $21,000
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $1,328,332
- +249.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Effective Institutions Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Third Plateau ($25K). Together the top 2 received $42K.
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
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $42K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Third Plateau Berkeley, CA | AI governance research project | $25,000 |
| Rethink Priorities San Francisco, CA | AI governance project | $17,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,328,332 | $1,693,304 | $727,915 | $42,000 | 2 |
| 2023 | $379,903 | $435,000 | $56,300 | — | — |
About Effective Institutions Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
Effective Institutions Project Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Albany, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $42K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Effective Institutions Project Inc is led by Ian David Moss, Chief Executive Officer & Secretary since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ian David Moss
Chief Executive Officer & Secretary
Secretary → Chief Executive Officer & Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
John Abodeely
Board President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Andrea Llanos Ordonez
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Orr
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Leslie Gross
Director
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Gaia Dempsey
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Nadia Gomes
Board Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $145K, to Ian David Moss (Chief Executive Officer and Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Effective Institutions Project Inc
How much does Effective Institutions Project Inc give each year?
Effective Institutions Project Inc gave $42K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Effective Institutions Project Inc?
Effective Institutions Project Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.7M.
What is Effective Institutions Project Inc?
Effective Institutions Project Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Albany, NY. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Effective Institutions Project Inc operate?
Effective Institutions Project Inc has awarded grants in California.
What is Effective Institutions Project Inc's EIN?
Effective Institutions Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2725003. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 15, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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