Human Engineering Laboratory Inc
To further by research, test, measurements, publication and teaching, an understanding of human beings and of their actions, both as individuals and in groups, to make the results thereof available to the public.
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc at a glance
- Total assets
- $21,300
- -14.3% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $459,399
- -4.2% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $455,513
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Human Engineering Laboratory Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $68K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johnson O'Connor Research Foundation Inc Boston, MA | Support | $67,536 |
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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 | $21,300 | $459,399 | $455,513 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $24,855 | $479,443 | $466,225 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $30,399 | $268,031 | $457,014 | $67,536 | 1 | $1,359 |
| 2021 | $304,855 | $553,974 | $281,398 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $31,558 | $261,360 | $415,414 | — | — | — |
About Human Engineering Laboratory Inc
Based on IRS filings
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $21K in total assets.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc is led by Anne Steiner, President & Treasurer since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Steiner
President & Treasurer
Trustee & President → President & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alice Campbell
Trustee & Board Chairperson
Trustee, Chair & Assistant Treasurer → Trustee & Board Chair, 2022
Trustee & Board Chair → Trustee & Board Chairperson, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Brown
Director of Finance
On filings since 2023
34 hrs/week
$83K (2023) → $114K (2024)
David Ransom
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ellen Leifer
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Bowker
Trustee
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jensen
Trustee & Vice President of Operations
Vice President & Director of Operations → Trustee, Vice President & Director of Operations, 2021
Trustee, Vice President & Director of Operations → Trustee & Vice President of Operations, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Casa A. Wilson
Lab & Marketing Director
Director of Special Projects & Marketing → Lab & Marketing Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rob Townes
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen A. Greene
Lab Director & Director
Lab Director & Director of Public Relations → Lab Director & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Fitzgerald
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Trustee, Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary, 2023
Assistant Treasurer & Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$105K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Former officers (6)
- Former: Derek C. Johnson (2020–2023) — Director of Finance
- Former: Holly Wilhelm (2020–2023) — Secretary & Research Coordinator
- Former: Chris Condon (2022–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Jeffrey Wyatt (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Wendy Bigelow (2020–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Frank Stowell (2020–2021) — Trustee & Vice Chair
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 $114K, to Peter Brown (Director of Finance).
Frequently asked questions about Human Engineering Laboratory Inc
How large is Human Engineering Laboratory Inc?
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc reported $21K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $459K.
What is Human Engineering Laboratory Inc?
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in Boston, MA. It holds $21K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Human Engineering Laboratory Inc operate?
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Human Engineering Laboratory Inc's EIN?
Human Engineering Laboratory Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-2149000. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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