Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge
Public dissemination of traditional thoughts and current advances in the understanding of health, education and human development.
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge at a glance
In short: Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $200K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $200,000
- -61.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $200,000
- -23.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $200,000
- Total assets
- $902,804
- +8.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Hoopoe Share Literacy Fund ($200K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 5 (40%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge gives
- Giving grew 1900% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2022) to $525K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $200K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Hoopoe Share Literacy Fund San Francisco, CA | See Part IV | $200,000 |
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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 | $902,804 | $320,205 | $295,570 | $200,000 | 1 | $14,328 |
| 2024 | $835,820 | $473,033 | $576,290 | $525,000 | 2 | $17,423 |
| 2023 | $857,289 | $320,894 | $383,924 | $250,000 | 1 | $10,690 |
| 2022 | $953,800 | $410,722 | $221,396 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,630 |
| 2021 | $739,621 | $861,351 | $567,552 | — | — | $-690 |
| 2020 | $452,558 | $780,555 | $643,060 | — | — | $1,101 |
About Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge
Based on IRS filings
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $903K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $200K. Net investment income was $14K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge is led by Sally Mallam, President since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sally Mallam
President
Executive Director → President, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$60K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Jonathan Russell
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Charles Swencionis
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Sasseen
Director
President → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Safia Shah
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Caudill-Slosberg
Director
New on the 2025 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane DeHaven
Secretary
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melvin Raff
CFO
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Margaret Caudill Slossberg (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Jill Barnes (2020–2022) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge
How much does Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge give each year?
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge gave $200K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $525K across 2 grants.
How large is Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge?
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge reported $903K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $320K.
What is Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge?
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $903K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge operate?
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge has awarded grants in California, Tennessee.
What is Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge's EIN?
Institute for the Study of Human Knowledge's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1705600. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 21, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 5, 2026)
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