Generation Atomic
Generation Atomic's mission is to inspire and empower advocates for a world powered by clean atomic energy.
Generation Atomic at a glance
In short: Generation Atomic gave $214K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $71K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $214,110
- +22.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,370
- -18.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $65,810
- Total assets
- $156,540
- -65.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Generation Atomic funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was New PCI Corp ($139K). Together the top 3 received $214K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 6 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $48K (2022) to $214K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $214K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New PCI Corp San Francisco, CA | Ongoing research on nuclear power plants in japan & france | $139,000 |
| Airminers San Mateo, CA | Education on Atomic Energy and Carbon Removal | $65,810 |
| North American Young Generation in Nuclear Inc Charlotte, NC | Professional Development & Public Information | $9,300 |
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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 | $156,540 | $732,027 | $1,046,762 | $214,110 | 3 | — |
| 2023 | $454,293 | $1,144,424 | $1,025,712 | $175,035 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $141,852 | $647,833 | $584,410 | $48,069 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $78,843 | $310,927 | $282,845 | $103,437 | Total only | — |
| 2020 | $50,999 | $108,796 | $88,240 | — | — | $3,630 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Generation Atomic
Based on IRS filings
Generation Atomic is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Paul, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $214K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Generation Atomic is led by Eric G. Meyer, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Eric G. Meyer
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $58K (2024)
Heather Hoff
Board Chair
Board Member → President, 2022
President → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Canon Bryan
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Grecheck
Board Member
Board Member → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Simon-Pearson
Board Member
Board Member Start August → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Nick Touran (2020–2023) — Board Member
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $58K, to Eric G Meyer (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Generation Atomic
How much does Generation Atomic give each year?
Generation Atomic gave $214K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $175K across 2 grants.
What is Generation Atomic's typical grant size?
Generation Atomic's median grant in 2024 was $65,810, and its average grant was $71,370, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Generation Atomic give grants?
Generation Atomic gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Generation Atomic give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Generation Atomic's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Generation Atomic?
Generation Atomic reported $157K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $732K.
What is Generation Atomic?
Generation Atomic is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Saint Paul, MN. It holds $157K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Generation Atomic's EIN?
Generation Atomic's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4500446. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 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 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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