Ibis Reproductive Health Inc
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc is a public charity based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, formed in 2002. It advances sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health through research and partnerships, and its 2025 filing says its work reaches more than 30 countries on six continents.
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc at a glance
In short: Ibis Reproductive Health Inc gave $1.1M across 13 grants in 2025 (avg $85K), top state California. 62% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,107,995
- +25.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 13
- +62.5% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $85,230
- -22.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $16,477,466
- +97.7% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 62% first-time grantees (8 of 13, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- California (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ibis Reproductive Health Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 2067 Massachusetts Avenue 320, Cambridge, MA 02140
Phone: (617) 349-0040
Website: https://ibisreproductivehealth.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ibis Reproductive Health Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University ($280K). Together the top 10 received $1.1M.
Grant Size Distribution
43 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 17 grants of 43 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Ibis’s 2025 filing says its work touches more than 30 countries on six continents and that it has offices in South Africa and the United States. In its 2025 grantmaking, the largest shares of grant dollars went to recipients in California (33%), Utah (28%), and Washington, DC (16%), followed by Maryland (7%) and Texas (5%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 13 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Ibis Reproductive Health Inc open to new grantees?
62%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 8 of 13 grantees (62%) were first-time recipients. With only 13 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $74K; repeat grants $103K. How we count
Medians: $53K first-time, $35K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $272K (2020) to $1.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 13 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Research Project | $279,874 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Research Project | $209,136 |
| Advocates for Youth Washington, DC | Research Project | $174,000 |
| Planned Parenthood Association of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Research Project | $105,976 |
| Abuzz LLC Frederick, MD | Research Project | $73,000 |
| Afiya Center Dallas, TX | Research Project | $55,000 |
| Sister Song Inc Atlanta, GA | Research Project | $50,000 |
| Regents of University of California San Francisco Oakland, CA | Research Project | $44,900 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Research Project | $35,000 |
| National Network of Abortion Funds Beaverton, OR | Research Project | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $16,477,466 | $13,211,654 | $7,549,049 | $1,107,995 | 13 | $264,894 |
| 2024 | $8,336,285 | $6,891,021 | $7,426,132 | $883,119 | 8 | $306,226 |
| 2023 | $9,182,537 | $5,222,410 | $7,179,059 | $389,561 | 6 | $204,834 |
| 2022 | $11,001,980 | $8,152,493 | $7,926,009 | $758,212 | 8 | $51,206 |
| 2021 | $10,779,818 | $7,740,674 | $6,428,899 | $729,393 | 8 | $8,466 |
| 2020 | $9,540,493 | $6,803,602 | $5,990,651 | $271,602 | 5 | $71,246 |
| 2019 | $8,469,867 | $5,945,126 | $6,416,919 | $301,916 | 4 | $143,639 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Ibis’s mission is to drive change through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. Its website identifies abortion access as a top priority and also describes work on contraception, linking reproductive health and HIV services, and other areas relevant to women’s and girls’ sexual and reproductive health.
The 2025 filing identifies universities, nonprofits, and other approved service providers among grant recipients. Examples include Advocates for Youth, whose stated mission is to partner with young people and adult allies to advance youth bodily autonomy and sexual health equity; Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, which says it works to empower Utahns to make informed sexual-health choices and access quality care and education; and National Network of Abortion Funds, which says it works toward a world where reproductive options are valued, accessible, and stigma-free. Euki Inc., which received a grant, describes its mission as advancing sexual and reproductive health education.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, Ibis reported 13 grants totaling $1,107,995. Grant amounts ranged from $10,400 to $279,874, with a median of $50,000. The listed grant purposes were research projects.
Among the largest grants were $279,874 to Stanford University, $209,136 to the University of Utah, $174,000 to Advocates for Youth, $105,976 to Planned Parenthood Association of Utah, and $73,000 to Abuzz LLC. Other reported grants included $55,000 to Afiya Center, $50,000 to SisterSong Inc, $44,900 to the Regents of the University of California, San Francisco, $35,000 to the University of Chicago, $30,000 to National Network of Abortion Funds, $25,000 to Making Space LLC, and $15,709 to Mount Holyoke College.
The 2025 filing says U.S. grants are governed by contracts with reporting requirements, and staff maintain ongoing communication with recipients and periodically travel to project locations to monitor progress and collaborate on research. For grants and other assistance outside the United States, the filing describes reviewing disbursement documentation and periodically visiting foreign locations to check that funds are used properly.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Fatimah Gifford as chair. Kellie Doucette served as treasurer through November 2025, and Jay Zussman served as treasurer as of November 2025. Regina Tames served as clerk through June 2025; Dr. Thoai Ngo served as clerk through November 2025; and Elizabeth Beth McClain served as clerk as of November 2025.
Other directors listed were Paull Hejinian, director emeritus; Brigitte Amiri; Aida Manduley; and Claire Mawisa.
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc is led by Kelly Blanchard, President since 2020 (on filings since 2019); 11 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Blanchard
President
Director & President → President, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$221K (2019) → $252K (2025)
Fatimah Gifford
Chair
Director → Chair From December, 2022
Chair From December → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Williams
Director Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administration → Director Finance & Administrator, 2020
On filings since 2019
36 hrs/week
$119K (2019) → $142K (2025)
Victoria Nichols
Project Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$116K (2023) → $130K (2025)
Brigitte Amiri
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claire Mawisa
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aida Manduley
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karthik Srinivasan
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Evelyne Opondo
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lucia Berro Pizzarossa
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Britt Wahlin
Vice President Development & Public Af
Vice President Development & Public → Vice President Development & Public Affairs, 2022
Vice President Development & Public Affairs → Vice President Development & Public Af, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$139K (2019) → $160K (2025)
Caitlin E. Gerdts
Vice President Research
Vice President of Research → Vice President Research, 2020
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$153K (2019) → $186K (2025)
Heidi Moseson-Lidow
Senior Research Scientist
Associate → Senior Research Scientist, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$110K (2019) → $140K (2025)
Terri-Ann M. Thompson
Senior Research Scientist
Senior Associate → Senior Research Scientist, 2021
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$108K (2019) → $144K (2025)
Amelia Wu
Vice President Strategy & Operations
Vice President for Strategy & Operations → Vice President Strategy & Operations, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $173K (2025)
Sarah Baum
Senior Research Scientist
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$117K (2022) → $140K (2025)
Alexandra Wollum
Research Scientist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$117K (2025)
Deladem Nai
Vice President for Africa Programs
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Kellie Doucette
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paull Hejinian
Director Emeritus
Member Emeritus → Director, 2023
Director → Director Emeritus, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thoai Ngo
Clerk
Chair → Director, 2023
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Beth McClain
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Tames
Clerk
Director → Clerk, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jay Zussman
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: Anu Manchikanti Gomez (2019–2024) — Clerk
- Former: Tshego Bessenaar (2023–2024) — Vice President for Africa Programs
- Former: Emily Lapointe (2024) — Development Director
- Former: Dee Redwine (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Faustina Fynn-Nyame (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Ruvani T. Jayaweera (2022–2023) — Research Scientist
- Former: Suzanne Ehlers (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Mx Jay Sussman (2022) — Director
- Former: Carmen Barroso (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Chor (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Clarie Mawisa (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Ann Furedi (2019) — Director
- Former: John Santelli (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $252K, to Kelly Blanchard (President). 11 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ibis Reproductive Health Inc
How much does Ibis Reproductive Health Inc give each year?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc gave $1.1M across 13 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $883K across 8 grants.
What is Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's typical grant size?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $85,230, across 13 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ibis Reproductive Health Inc that year got $74K on average.
Where does Ibis Reproductive Health Inc give grants?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's top state is California, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Utah (28%) and District of Columbia (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (2 grants) and Oakland, CA (2 grants).
Does Ibis Reproductive Health Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 13 grants with a stated purpose on Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Project" (13 grants).
Who are Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's largest grantees?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Stanford University ($279,874), University of Utah ($209,136) and Advocates for Youth ($174,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Ibis Reproductive Health Inc?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc reported $16.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $13.2M.
What does Ibis Reproductive Health Inc fund?
Ibis’s mission is to drive change through bold, rigorous research and principled partnerships that advance sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health worldwide. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ibis Reproductive Health Inc?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ibisreproductivehealth.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's EIN?
Ibis Reproductive Health Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0382773. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 10, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 17, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 27, 2026)
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