Federation of American Scientists
THE FEDERATION OF AMERICAN SCIENTISTS (FAS) IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED AND LOCATED IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. FAS' GENERAL PURPOSE IS TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC AND LEGISLATIVE INFORMATION TO THE PUBLIC AND GOVERNMENT.FAS' MAJOR SOURCES OF SUPPORT ARE GRANTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS. FAS' MAJOR PROGRAMS ARE:GLOBAL RISK; EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE; SCIENCE POLICY ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND DAY ONE PROJECT; EMERGING TECHNOLOGY; ENERGY; TALENT HUB; GOVERNMENT CAPACITY; SPECIAL PROJECTS.FAS EMBEDS SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, INNOVATION, AND EXPERIENCE INTO GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE IN ORDER TO BUILD A HEALTHY, SAFE, PROSPEROUS, AND EQUITABLE SOCIETY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.5M
+12.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$92K
Grant Count
3
Avg Grant Size
$31K
About Federation of American Scientists
Based on IRS filings
Federation of American Scientists is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $32.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $92K. Net investment income was $749K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $32,515,997 | $28,887,502 | $35,241,179 |
| Revenue | $29,395,631 | $11,455,084 | $28,862,818 |
| Expenses | $27,219,867 | $18,307,032 | $8,407,200 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $748,716 | $177,857 | $10,119 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILMAN LOUIE | CHAIR | 1 | — |
| ROSINA BIERBAUM | VICE CHAIR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL GERSTEIN | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JOHN BAILEY | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| CATHERINE LOTRIONTE | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ALLISON SCOTT | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JIM GATES | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| THERESA MAYER | MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| DANIEL CORREA | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER | 40 | $529,209 |
| MANIZHA NABIEVA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 40 | $145,345 |
| SARA SCHAPIRO | DIRECTOR OF SOCIAL INNOVATION | 40 | $239,236 |
| ERICA GOLDMAN | DIRECTOR OF SCIENCE POLICY | 40 | $171,201 |
| ANNETTE GERMANA | DIRECTOR OF STRATEGY | 40 | $192,163 |
| JOSHUA SCHOOP PRINCIPAL DIR | TECH & INNOVATION (THRU 3/22/24) | 40 | $215,014 |
| JOHN WHITMER | FELLOW | 40 | $201,029 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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