Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
Advancing the understanding, safe use, and positive impact of chemistry to society.to accomplish the mission, the foundation will support the following goals:1. Provide information and participate in education that promotes the safe production, distribution, and use of chemistry.2. Support and promote scientific research for science-based public policy for chemicals management.3. Support initiatives demonstrating chemistry's contribution and benefits to society.
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives at a glance
In short: Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives gave $554K across 9 grants in 2024 (avg $62K), top state Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $554,100
- -31.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 9
- +12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $61,567
- -39.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $4,585,072
- +42.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (33% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Toxstrategies LLC ($182K). Together the top 9 received $554K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 15 grants of 27 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives gives
- Giving grew 654% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $74K (2021) to $809K (2023). In 2024 it made 9 grants totaling $554K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Toxstrategies LLC Katy, TX | An honorarium for dr. Michael dourson's collaboration to develop a research perspectives publication "beyond key characteristics of carcinogens: an improved approach for integrating mechanistic data in cancer risk monographs" | $182,100 |
| American Institute of Chemical Engineers New York, NY | For the benefit of hbcu week 2024 college fair | $87,000 |
| Summit Strategy Group LLC Los Altos, CA | Support the water and health advisory council in analyzing various drinking water policies | $85,000 |
| University of Rochester Rochester, NY | To support the research proposed by dr. Alison elder entitled analysis of airborne microplastics in outdoor environments and to support the research proposed by dr. Samantha romanick entitled characterization of highly referenced commercial monodispersed microplastics test materials | $75,000 |
| The Pennsylvania State University University Park, PA | To support research proposed by dr. Xiaoshi zhang entitled understanding lower size limits of microplastics and challenges for their dectection in complex samples | $50,000 |
| Serve Your City Washington, DC | To benefit education programs, such as back to school bash | $35,000 |
| Lakind Associates LLC Catonsville, MD | To support creating and sustaining successful public - private partnerships for environmental monitoring programs: principles and elements | $20,000 |
| Chemical Educational Foundation Arlington, VA | To Support You Be the Chemist Challenge | $10,000 |
| Health and Environmental Sciences Institute Washington, DC | Support to advance scientific research and promoting sound risk assessment practices that protect public health | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,585,072 | $3,026,010 | $1,994,708 | $554,100 | 9 | $146,103 |
| 2023 | $3,228,808 | $741,004 | $1,974,464 | $808,600 | 8 | $57,610 |
| 2022 | $4,229,565 | $1,779,208 | $780,386 | $133,000 | 3 | $306 |
| 2021 | $3,334,871 | $2,190,170 | $503,737 | $73,500 | 3 | $170 |
| 2020 | $1,544,596 | $1,333,453 | $1,420,573 | $278,462 | 4 | $1,704 |
About Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $554K. Net investment income was $146K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives is led by Robert J. Simon Jr., Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Robert J. Simon Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Stevens
Program Director & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard A. Becker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. West
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles Franklin
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Krchnak
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stewart Harris
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vasilios Papaioannou
Trustee
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Gooding
Secretary
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kathryn St John (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Laura Brust (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives
How much does Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives give each year?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives gave $554K across 9 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $809K across 8 grants.
What is Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's typical grant size?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's median grant in 2024 was $50,000, and its average grant was $61,567, across 9 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives give grants?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's top state is Texas, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (29%) and California (15%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's largest grantees?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's largest 2024 grantees include Toxstrategies LLC ($182,100), American Institute of Chemical Engineers ($87,000) and Summit Strategy Group LLC ($85,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives reported $4.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.0M.
What is Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's EIN?
Foundation for Chemistry Research and Initiatives's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1945222. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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