Male Contraceptive Initiative
Male Contraceptive Initiative's mission is to empower men, and couples, to fully contribute to family planning goals by providing them the resources they need for reproductive autonomy.
Male Contraceptive Initiative at a glance
In short: Male Contraceptive Initiative gave $694K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $139K), mostly in Connecticut. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $693,500
- -83.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- -68.8% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $138,700
- -45.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $4,054,765
- +11.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Connecticut (58% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Male Contraceptive Initiative
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Male Contraceptive Initiative
Innovation Grants
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Trainee Support Program
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Youth Advisory Board (YAB) Project Grant
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Who Male Contraceptive Initiative funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacyl Pharmaceuticals ($400K). Together the top 5 received $694K.
Grant Size Distribution
45 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 17 grants of 45 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Male Contraceptive Initiative gives
- Giving fell 65% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $694K (2024) to $4.1M (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $694K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacyl Pharmaceuticals Old Greenwich, CT | Nonclinical Research | $400,000 |
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Nonclinical Research | $160,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Nonclinical Research | $100,000 |
| Anther Bozeman, MT | Technology Expansion | $23,500 |
| Chicago University Chicago, IL | Nonclinical Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4,054,765 | $3,708,482 | $2,174,820 | $693,500 | 5 | $22,836 |
| 2023 | $3,633,501 | $3,328,976 | $5,643,386 | $4,100,549 | 16 | $18,209 |
| 2022 | $4,328,005 | $1,901,609 | $2,724,504 | $1,990,875 | 7 | $2,925 |
| 2021 | $5,713,826 | $4,621,457 | $3,283,053 | $1,970,894 | 10 | $1,625 |
| 2020 | $3,960,921 | $4,886,190 | $2,307,150 | $1,295,000 | 7 | $574 |
About Male Contraceptive Initiative
Based on IRS filings
Male Contraceptive Initiative is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $694K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Male Contraceptive Initiative is led by Connie Moreadith, Chair since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Connie Moreadith
Chair
Director → Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Decaro
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pat Sadate-Ngatchou
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ray Benson
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kanbam Reddi
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Vahdat
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$140K (2020) → $153K (2024)
Former officers (9)
- Former: Carolyn Jenkins (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Gregory Kopf (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Blyth (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Rusnak (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: R Edward Benson (2022) — Director
- Former: Ted Benson (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: David Sokal (2020) — Director
- Former: Debbie OBrien (2020) — Director
- Former: Susan Sharpless (2020) — Treasurer
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 $153K, to Heather Vahdat (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Male Contraceptive Initiative
How much does Male Contraceptive Initiative give each year?
Male Contraceptive Initiative gave $694K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $4.1M across 16 grants.
What is Male Contraceptive Initiative's typical grant size?
Male Contraceptive Initiative's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $138,700, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Male Contraceptive Initiative give grants?
Male Contraceptive Initiative gives mostly in Connecticut: 58% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Minnesota (23%) and New York (14%).
Does Male Contraceptive Initiative give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Male Contraceptive Initiative's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Nonclinical Research" (4 grants).
Who are Male Contraceptive Initiative's largest grantees?
Male Contraceptive Initiative's largest 2024 grantees include Sacyl Pharmaceuticals ($400,000), University of Minnesota ($160,000) and Cornell University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 95% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Male Contraceptive Initiative?
Male Contraceptive Initiative reported $4.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.7M.
What is Male Contraceptive Initiative?
Male Contraceptive Initiative is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Durham, NC. It holds $4.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Male Contraceptive Initiative's EIN?
Male Contraceptive Initiative's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-1124856. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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