Institute of Mental Chronometry
The Institute of Mental Chronometry is a private foundation based in Walnut Creek, California. Its 2024 grants supported educational research on cognitive ability, including research related to higher education, employment, genetics, and individual differences.
Institute of Mental Chronometry at a glance
In short: Institute of Mental Chronometry gave $492K across 42 grants in 2024 (avg $12K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $491,667
- +6.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 42
- +35.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $11,706
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,200
- Total assets
- $1,886,016
- -21.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (80% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Institute of Mental Chronometry
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 165 Lennon Lane 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: (925) 939-2500
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Institute of Mental Chronometry funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents of the University of Minnes ($385K across 2 grants). Together the top 3 received $445K.
Organizations only. It also paid 38 grants to individuals ($46,223), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
82 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 69 grants of 82 (84%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, 80% of grant dollars went to recipients in Minnesota and 12% to recipients in Texas. The filing also reports 1% for Michigan, 0% for Illinois, and 6% for an unspecified recipient state.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 42 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Institute of Mental Chronometry gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+19%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 482% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $222K (2020) to $492K (2024). In 2024 it made 42 grants totaling $492K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of Minnes Minneapolis, MN | Educational research on issues related to the role of cognitive ability in higher education and employment. | $213,938 |
| Regents of the University of Minnes Minneapolis, MN | Educational research furthering the understanding of genetics and individual differences in human cognitive ability. | $171,150 |
| Intl Society of Intelligence Resear San Antonio, TX | Educational research furthering the understanding of genetics and individual differences in human cognitive ability. | $60,000 |
| 38 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $46,223 |
| Christian Becker | Travel & lodging support for attendance at scientific conference pursuant to irs approved procedures | $356 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,886,016 | $196,408 | $717,707 | $491,667 | 42 | $666,505 | $196,408 | $138,186 |
| 2023 | $2,412,148 | $252,611 | $649,531 | $461,567 | 31 | $596,798 | $252,611 | $152,245 |
| 2022 | $2,810,068 | $111,395 | $577,099 | $385,935 | 3 | $527,006 | $111,395 | $181,229 |
| 2021 | $3,279,351 | $121,556 | $552,579 | $414,378 | 3 | $503,403 | $121,556 | $209,501 |
| 2020 | $3,719,789 | $150,167 | $387,779 | $221,826 | 3 | — | $150,167 | $199,220 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Institute of Mental Chronometry reported a distributable amount of $138K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The 2024 filing lists grants for educational research on cognitive ability and individual differences. It also lists travel and lodging support for individuals attending scientific conferences.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 42 grants totaling $491,667. Grant amounts ranged from $356 to $213,938, with a median of $1,200.
The largest grants included $213,938 and $171,150 to the Regents of the University of Minnesota for educational research related to cognitive ability, higher education, employment, genetics, and individual differences. The International Society of Intelligence Research received $60,000 for educational research on genetics and individual differences in human cognitive ability. The filing also lists multiple $1,700 grants for travel and lodging to attend scientific conferences.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists David J. Lubinski as president and director, Daniel J. Levy as secretary and director, and Douglas K. Detterman as director.
Institute of Mental Chronometry is led by David J. Lubinski, President & Director on every filing since 2020; all 3 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
David J. Lubinski
President & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Daniel J. Levy
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $35K (2024)
Douglas K. Detterman
Director
Vice President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$32K (2020) → $17K (2024)
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 $35K, to David J Lubinski (Pres/DIRECTOR). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute of Mental Chronometry
How much does Institute of Mental Chronometry give each year?
Institute of Mental Chronometry gave $492K across 42 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $462K across 31 grants.
What is Institute of Mental Chronometry's typical grant size?
Institute of Mental Chronometry's median grant in 2024 was $1,200, and its average grant was $11,706, across 42 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Institute of Mental Chronometry give grants?
Institute of Mental Chronometry gives mostly in Minnesota: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest state was Texas (12%). The most frequent recipient cities were Minneapolis, MN (2 grants).
Does Institute of Mental Chronometry give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 42 grants with a stated purpose on Institute of Mental Chronometry's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Institute of Mental Chronometry's largest grantees?
Institute of Mental Chronometry's largest 2024 grantees include Regents of the University of Minnes ($385,088 across 2 grants), Intl Society of Intelligence Resear ($60,000) and Christian Becker ($356), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 38 grants to individuals ($46,223), which are not listed by name. Together they received 91% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Institute of Mental Chronometry?
Institute of Mental Chronometry reported $1.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $667K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $138K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Institute of Mental Chronometry fund?
The 2024 filing lists grants for educational research on cognitive ability and individual differences. It also lists travel and lodging support for individuals attending scientific conferences. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Institute of Mental Chronometry?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Institute of Mental Chronometry's EIN?
Institute of Mental Chronometry's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2199617. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Institute of Mental Chronometry accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
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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