Metrolab Network Inc
Metrolab Network is a non-profit that drives positive impact in communities by empowering collaboration between two critical public institutions: local government and universities. The challenges cities and counties face are complex, and to create transformative change metrolab brings together an ecosystem of research and doers.
Metrolab Network Inc at a glance
In short: Metrolab Network Inc gave $445K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $445K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $445,092
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $445,092
- Median grant
- $445,092
- Total assets
- $423,022
- -51.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Metrolab Network Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Federation of American Scientists ($445K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $445K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of American Scientists Washington, DC | To Support Scientific Research | $445,092 |
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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 | $423,022 | $403,398 | $1,019,699 | $445,092 | 1 | $905 |
| 2024 | $869,706 | $697,338 | $889,416 | — | — | $1,699 |
| 2023 | $1,104,641 | $1,140,128 | $715,902 | — | — | $478 |
| 2022 | $685,455 | $616,899 | $617,312 | — | — | $78 |
| 2021 | $720,587 | $563,254 | $568,942 | — | — | $76 |
| 2020 | $781,843 | $942,665 | $596,810 | — | — | $2,676 |
About Metrolab Network Inc
Based on IRS filings
Metrolab Network Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $423K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $445K. Net investment income was $905.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Metrolab Network Inc is led by Kathleen Burns, Executive Director on the 2025 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kathleen Burns
Executive Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$67K (2025)
Daniel Correa
Chair
Bod Member → Director, 2021
Director → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emily Yates
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Lightman
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Schenk
Vice Chair
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Lusk
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Kate Burns (2022–2024) — Executive Director
- Former: Lisa Camp (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Santiago Garces (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Bill Fulton (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Debra Lam (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michael Mattmiller (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Rick Stafford (2022) — Director
- Former: Kimberly D. Lucas (2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Ben Levine (2020) — Executive Director
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
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $67K, to Kathleen Burns (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Metrolab Network Inc
How much does Metrolab Network Inc give each year?
Metrolab Network Inc gave $445K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Metrolab Network Inc?
Metrolab Network Inc reported $423K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $403K.
What is Metrolab Network Inc?
Metrolab Network Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $423K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Metrolab Network Inc operate?
Metrolab Network Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Metrolab Network Inc's EIN?
Metrolab Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-2626675. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 17, 2026)
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