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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.9M
+24.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$500K
+66.7% YoY
Grant Count
1
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$500K
+66.7% YoY
About Habitable
Based on IRS filings
Habitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grants totaling $500K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $4,871,184 | $3,899,744 | $2,683,554 |
| Revenue | $5,050,410 | $5,243,853 | $2,506,484 |
| Expenses | $4,695,359 | $4,159,206 | $3,199,694 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $49,361 | $37,785 | $13,077 |
| 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 1 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Windward Fund ($500,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WINDWARD FUND WASHINGTON, DC | SAFER CHEM IMP FUND | $500,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MONICA NAKIELSKI | BOARD CHAIR | 2 | — |
| NSEDU OBOT WITHERSPOON | BOARD VICE C | 2 | — |
| CHRISSA PAGITSAS | BOARD TREASU | 2 | — |
| CAROLYN FINE-FRIEDMAN | BOARD SECRET | 2 | — |
| MURALI SELVARAJ | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BROPHY CHRISTENSEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRADFORD GRANT | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOIANA HOOKS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SARA CEDERBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| RACHEL HODGDON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DAVE JOHNSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GINA CIGANIK | CEO | 40 | $196,384 |
| BRUCE GREEN | COO/CTO | 40 | $147,660 |
| TERESA MCGRATH - CHIEF | RESEARCH OFF | 40 | $169,201 |
| STACY GLASS - CHEMFORWARD | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $164,253 |
| HEATHER MCKENNEY - CHEMFORWARD SAFE | CHEMISTRY LE | 40 | $191,125 |
| LAUREN STOSUR-BASSETT - CHIEF BRAND | & COMMS. OFF | 40 | $163,600 |
| REBECCA STAMM | PRINCIPAL RE | 40 | $114,883 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Habitable?
Habitable is a nonprofit organization focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $4.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Habitable?
As of 2024, Habitable holds $4.9M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 1 grants totaling $500K in 2024.
Where does Habitable operate?
Habitable has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What size grants does Habitable award?
In 2024, Habitable awarded 1 grants totaling $500K — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.