Habitable
Habitable has a vision that all people and the planet thrive when the materials economy is in balance with nature. Our mission is to improve human and environmental health by creating bold, science-based solutions that inspire materials innovations to eliminate pollution, mitigate climate change, and create a more equitable future. Habitable is a leading organization reducing pollution by advocating for a reduction in the use of toxic chemicals and plastics throughout the supply chain as products are made, used, and disposed. Our five key strategies are: 1) build capacity for informed decisions, 2) drive market demand and adoption, 3) increase transparency and public disclosure, 4) reduce chemicals of concern use, and 5) decrease exposure to toxic chemicals.
Habitable at a glance
In short: Habitable gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $500K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $500,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $500,000
- +66.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $500,000
- Total assets
- $4,871,184
- +24.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Habitable funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Windward Fund ($500K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2023) to $500K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $500K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Windward Fund Washington, DC | Safer Chem Imp Fund | $500,000 |
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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 | $4,871,184 | $5,050,410 | $4,695,359 | $500,000 | 1 | $49,361 |
| 2023 | $3,899,744 | $5,243,853 | $4,159,206 | $300,000 | 1 | $37,785 |
| 2022 | $2,683,554 | $2,506,484 | $3,199,694 | — | — | $13,077 |
| 2021 | $3,387,656 | $4,018,225 | $2,966,022 | — | — | $3,816 |
| 2020 | $2,177,191 | $3,064,251 | $2,614,004 | — | — | $9,050 |
| 2019 | $1,938,827 | $2,794,314 | $2,594,699 | — | — | $6,840 |
About Habitable
Based on IRS filings
Habitable is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $500K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Habitable is led by Gina Ciganik, CEO on every filing since 2019; 7 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gina Ciganik
CEO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$161K (2019) → $196K (2024)
Monica Nakielski
Board Chair
Board Secretary → Board Vice C, 2021
Board Vice C → Board Chair, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bruce Green
COO & CTO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$148K (2019) → $148K (2024)
Stacy Glass - Chemforward
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$124K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Teresa McGrath - Chief
Research Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $169K (2024)
Rebecca Stamm
Principal Re
Senior Resea → Principal Re, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$101K (2022) → $115K (2024)
Heather McKenney - Chemforward Safe
Chemistry Le
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$134K (2023) → $191K (2024)
Lauren Stosur-Bassett - Chief Brand
Comms. Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$120K (2023) → $164K (2024)
Bradford Grant
Board Member
Board Vice C → Board Chair, 2020
Board Chair → Board Member, 2022
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brophy Christensen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Murali Selvaraj
Board Member
Board Treasurer → Board Vice C, 2022
Board Vice C → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carolyn Fine-Friedman
Board Secretary
Board Member → Board Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chrissa Pagitsas
Board Treasurer
Board Member → Board Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joiana Hooks
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nsedu Obot Witherspoon
Board Vice C
Board Member → Board Vice C, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dave Johnson
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Hodgdon
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sara Cederberg
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: Anjanette Green - Senior Director O. (2022–2023) — Product Tran
- Former: Anne Lebleu (2022–2023) — Board Treasurer
- Former: David Rapaport (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Lauren Heine - Chemforward (2020–2022) — Director & Sci
- Former: Mike Werner (2020–2022) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Ami Zota (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mydzung Chu (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: George Salah (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: William Walsh (2019–2021) — Board Secretary
- Former: Austin Wiebe - Senior Director Of (2021) — Comms & Mktg
- Former: Yianice Hernandez - Outgoing (2021) — Board Vice C
- Former: Yianice Hernandez (2019–2020) — Board Vice C
- Former: Joshua Ford - Chemforward (2020) — Technical Di
- Former: Amanda Kaminsky (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Linda Sorrento (2019) — Board Treasurer
- Former: Mary Davidge (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $196K, to Gina Ciganik (CEO). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Habitable
How much does Habitable give each year?
Habitable gave $500K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $300K across 1 grant.
How large is Habitable?
Habitable reported $4.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Habitable?
Habitable is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Washington, DC. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Habitable operate?
Habitable has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Habitable's EIN?
Habitable's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5036229. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 5, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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