Leverage Research Inc
Leverage Research's mission is to aid scientific advance by supporting early stage science. We support early stage science by: (1) conducting in-depth academic research into the history of early scientific discoveries in order to understand the causes and principles which drive scientific advance, (2) conducting and supporting basic research in fields that have not yet attained the level of success enjoyed by the hard sciences, especially the social sciences, and (3) communicating our findings to scientists, funders, policy makers, and members of the interested public.
Leverage Research Inc at a glance
In short: Leverage Research Inc gave $130K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $65K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $129,898
- +177.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $64,949
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,949
- Total assets
- $7,556
- -83.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (61% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Leverage Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Quantum Biology Technology Institute ($80K). Together the top 2 received $130K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $47K (2023) to $130K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $130K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Quantum Biology Technology Institute Los Angeles, CA | — | $79,860 |
| Foundation for Future Aesthetics Celebration, FL | — | $50,038 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $7,556 | $392,590 | $430,580 | $129,898 | 2 |
| 2023 | $45,447 | $409,499 | $609,457 | $46,745 | 1 |
| 2022 | $94,998 | $349,229 | $343,153 | — | — |
| 2021 | $132,407 | $343,339 | $309,098 | — | — |
| 2020 | $91,081 | $175,028 | $260,740 | — | — |
About Leverage Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Leverage Research Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in St Petersburg, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $130K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Leverage Research Inc is led by Geoffrey Taylor Anders II, CEO, Chair & Treasurer since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 4 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Geoffrey Taylor Anders II
CEO, Chair & Treasurer
President → CEO, Chair & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$11K (2020) → $22K (2024)
Melinda Bradley
COO & Secretary
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$58K (2023) → $64K (2024)
Oliver Carefull
Board Member
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$66K (2023) → $0 (2024)
Nevin Freeman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Joseph Corabi (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kerry Vaughan (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Larissa Hesketh-Rowe (2021–2023) — COO & Treasurer
- Former: Kevin Wang (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: MELINDA McTEIQUE (2020) — Secretary
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 $64K, to Melinda Bradley (COO & Secretary). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Leverage Research Inc
How much does Leverage Research Inc give each year?
Leverage Research Inc gave $130K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $47K across 1 grant.
How large is Leverage Research Inc?
Leverage Research Inc reported $8K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Leverage Research Inc?
Leverage Research Inc is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in St Petersburg, FL. It holds $8K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Leverage Research Inc operate?
Leverage Research Inc has awarded grants in California, Florida.
What is Leverage Research Inc's EIN?
Leverage Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-3989386. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 19, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 18, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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