NSF International
NSF International is a global not-for-profit public health and safety organization with a mission to improve human and planet health.
NSF International at a glance
In short: NSF International gave $112K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $112,420
- -40.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $16,060
- -31.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $521,858,934
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who NSF International funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Michigan ($32K). Together the top 7 received $112K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 38 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How NSF International gives
- Giving fell 35% 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 $112K (2024) to $246K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $112K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $31,895 |
| University of Toledo Foundation Toledo, OH | General Support | $30,000 |
| Partnership for Food Safety Educati Arlington, VA | General Support | $10,525 |
| United Way for Se Michigan Detroit, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| The Womens Center of Se Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Shelter Assoc of Washtenaw CO Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
| Food Gatherers Ann Arbor, MI | General Support | $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 | $521,858,934 | $203,119,566 | $176,788,512 | $112,420 | 7 | $2,550,477 |
| 2023 | $515,655,754 | $191,928,817 | $158,403,910 | $188,496 | 8 | $8,316,074 |
| 2022 | $495,626,450 | $167,846,470 | $153,842,161 | $246,251 | 7 | $3,439,331 |
| 2021 | $495,740,429 | $159,455,428 | $152,196,832 | $172,745 | 8 | $4,060,973 |
| 2020 | $484,914,450 | $123,475,391 | $107,041,086 | $169,772 | 8 | $1,213,770 |
About NSF International
Based on IRS filings
NSF International is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Ann Arbor, MI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $521.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $112K. Net investment income was $2.6M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NSF International is led by Pedro Sancha, President Ceobod Member since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 23 of 26 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Pedro Sancha
President Ceobod Member
President Ceoboard Member → President Ceobod Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$641K (2022) → $1.9M (2024)
Thomas W. Glasgow Jr.
Board Member Chairman
Board Member → Board Member Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
7 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $237K (2024)
David Trosin
Senior Director Global Cert
Genearl Manager & Dietary Supplements → Senior Director Global Certifica, 2022
Senior Director Global Certifica → Senior Director Global Cert, 2024
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$207K (2020) → $377K (2024)
Josh Delos Reyes
Cpo Interim Senior Director Hr
Senior Director Human Resources → Chief People Officer Interim, 2023
Chief People Officer Interim → Cpo Interim Senior Director Hr, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$270K (2022) → $351K (2024)
Balaji Kandaday
Senior Director It Applications
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$273K (2023) → $336K (2024)
Theresa Bellish
Senior Director Water
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$335K (2024)
Tom Sheeran
Senior Director Enterprise Program
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$374K (2024)
David R. Purkiss
Vice President Global Water
Vice President & Water Systems → Vice President Global Water Division, 2022
Vice President Global Water Division → Vice President Global Water, 2024
On filings since 2020
38 hrs/week
$1.1M (2020) → $835K (2024)
Elisabeth A. Hagen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$80K (2020) → $220K (2024)
Joan R. Menke-Schaenzer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $208K (2024)
John D. Graham
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $218K (2024)
Mary Jane England
Board Member to
Board Member → Board Member to, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $144K (2024)
Peer F. L. Daamen
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$89K (2020) → $210K (2024)
Ethelbert A. Williams
Board Member
Board Member → Baord Member, 2022
Baord Member → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$88K (2021) → $181K (2024)
Lichun L. Ma
Vice President Cicio to
Vice President & CIO → Vice President Cicio, 2022
Vice President Cicio → Vice President Cicio to, 2024
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$764K (2021) → $1.7M (2024)
Scott C. Morris
Senior Vice President Emlabssvp Imlabs
Vice President Global Laboratories → Senior Vice President Emerging Marketslaborat, 2023
Senior Vice President Emerging Marketslaborat → Senior Vice President Emlabssvp Imlabs, 2024
On filings since 2021
38 hrs/week
$68K (2021) → $990K (2024)
David Lonza
Vice President Global Ls to
Vice President Global Health Sciences → Vice President Global Ls to, 2024
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$189K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Sean C. Etheridge
Vice President Chief Legal Officer
On filings since 2022
38 hrs/week
$243K (2022) → $677K (2024)
Jose Luis Borrero
Vice President CFO
Vice President Chief Financial Officer → Vice President CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
38 hrs/week
$272K (2023) → $646K (2024)
Todd R. Gleason
Board Member
Board Member From → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
$37K (2023) → $132K (2024)
Cynthia Kadela
Vice President Cpo Started
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$378K (2024)
Dean Bergy
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
Melissa Cash
Vice President CCO Started
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
$177K (2024)
Nancy Lurker
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Christopher Malone
Vice President Food Retail & Assurance
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Krol
Vice President Food Supply Chain Solutions
New on the 2024 filing
38 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (32)
- Former: Angelo A. Petrillo (2020–2023) — Vice President Global Sales to
- Former: John A. Rowley (2020–2023) — Vice President Global Food to
- Former: Karen A. Kreza (2020–2023) — Vice President Chief Hr Officer to
- Former: Michael P. Walsh (2020–2023) — Vice President CFO to
- Former: Nancy E. Bauer (2020–2023) — Corporate Secretary to
- Former: Richard E. Rabbideau (2020–2023) — Board Member to
- Former: Richard K. Riederer (2020–2023) — Board Member to
- Former: Stacie Rampe (2021–2023) — Senior Director Hr to
- Former: Phillip Pierce (2022–2023) — Senior Director Audit
- Former: Bosco Ramirez (2023) — Senior Director Laboratories
- Former: Savraj Narwal (2023) — Chief Commercial Officer Interim
- Former: Ronnie Timothy Myers (2021–2022) — Senior Director Performance Mkt
- Former: Heather Taylor To (2022) — Vice President Global Health Sciences in & Vice President Chief Marketing Officer I
- Former: Jahon Hobbeheydar To (2022) — Vice President Chief Strategy & Innovati
- Former: Julie L. Timmer To (2022) — Vice President Chief Legal Officer
- Former: Kevan P. Lawlor To (2022) — President Ceoboard Member
- Former: Martin Lush To (2022) — Vice President Health Sciences
- Former: Collette Laforce (2020–2021) — Vice President & CMO
- Former: Joel Schellhammer (2020–2021) — Vice President & Csio
- Former: Julie Timmer (2020–2021) — Vice President & General Counsel
- Former: Kannappan Manickam (2020–2021) — Senior Director of Bus Apps, Traqtion & Informatics
- Former: Kevan P. Lawlor (2020–2021) — President, CEO & Board Member
- Former: Martin Lush (2020–2021) — Vice President & Health Sciences
- Former: Thomas Chestnut (2020–2021) — Vice President & COO
- Former: Dave Purkiss (2021) — Vice President & Water Systems
- Former: Jessica Pantages (2021) — Chief Communications Officer
- Former: Paul Anderson (2021) — Senior Managing Director & Na Laboratory Ops.
- Former: Bob K. Lindsey (2020) — Senior Bus Development Manager
- Former: Elizabeth Jones (2020) — Vice President & Marketing
- Former: Lesley Ma (2020) — Vice President & CIO
- Former: Robert E. Rhodes II (2020) — Senior Bus Development Manager
- Former: Sharon B. Devine (2020) — Global Director & Communications
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 $1.9M, to Pedro Sancha (President Ceobod Member). 23 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about NSF International
How much does NSF International give each year?
NSF International gave $112K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $188K across 8 grants.
What is NSF International's typical grant size?
NSF International's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,060, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does NSF International give grants?
NSF International gives mostly in Michigan: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (27%) and Virginia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Ann Arbor, MI (4 grants).
Does NSF International give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of NSF International's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (7 of 7) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are NSF International's largest grantees?
NSF International's largest 2024 grantees include University of Michigan ($31,895), University of Toledo Foundation ($30,000) and Partnership for Food Safety Educati ($10,525), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 64% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is NSF International?
NSF International reported $521.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $203.1M.
What is NSF International?
NSF International is a public charity focused on Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness & Relief, based in Ann Arbor, MI. It holds $521.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is NSF International's EIN?
NSF International's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 38-1428955. 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 November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 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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