Organic Reactions Inc
Organic Reactions Inc is a private foundation based in East Lansing, Michigan. Its 2024 filing reports grants for higher chemistry education, including support for universities and chemistry-related organizations.
Organic Reactions Inc at a glance
In short: Organic Reactions Inc gave $29K across 14 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), top state District of Columbia. 7% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,125
- -4.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 14
- -6.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,080
- +1.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,000
- Total assets
- $2,353,143
- +4.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 7% first-time grantees (1 of 14, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (28% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Organic Reactions Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 578 S Shaw Lane, East Lansing, MI 48824-1322
Phone: (517) 353-0834
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Organic Reactions Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was ACS-Adams Award ($5K). Together the top 10 received $23K.
Grant Size Distribution
73 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 73 grants of 73 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in multiple states. The largest reported recipient-state shares were DC (28%), Michigan (14%), and Tennessee (14%); Massachusetts and Pennsylvania each received 7%. The listed 2024 grantees also include organizations in Alabama, North Carolina, and Virginia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 14 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Organic Reactions Inc open to new grantees?
7%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 14 grantees (7%) were first-time recipients. With only 14 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 7 points. First grants averaged $2K; repeat grants $2K. How we count
Medians: $2K first-time, $2K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $19K (2020) to $45K (2022). In 2024 it made 14 grants totaling $29K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ACS-Adams Award Washington, DC | Higher Chemistry Education | $4,625 |
| Brandeis University Waltham, MA | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| Ewoc Division of Organic Chem Washington, DC | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| Hope College Holland, MI | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| Penn State University Universtiy Park, PA | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| Queens College | Higher Chemistry Educational | $2,000 |
| University of Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| Vanderbilt-Johnston Nashville, TN | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| NC State Raleigh, NC | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
| Old Dominion Norfolk, VA | Higher Chemistry Education | $2,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,353,143 | $250,907 | $148,283 | $29,125 | 14 | $106,974 | $75,160 |
| 2023 | $2,251,296 | $198,246 | $153,194 | $30,625 | 15 | $100,685 | $46,175 |
| 2022 | $2,206,888 | $408,224 | $200,419 | $44,875 | 14 | $145,996 | $41,711 |
| 2021 | $1,997,389 | $405,243 | $177,715 | $37,000 | 15 | $137,642 | $35,185 |
| 2020 | $1,770,348 | $265,679 | $153,425 | $18,654 | 15 | — | $18,688 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants list higher chemistry education as the purpose of the awards. Among its grantees, Hope College describes its mission as educating students for leadership and service through liberal arts programs in the context of the historic Christian faith. Brandeis University describes its mission as advancing the humanities, arts, and social, natural, and physical sciences, while providing broad and critical education.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 14 grants totaling $29,125. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $4,625, with a median of $2,000. The largest listed award was $4,625 to ACS-ADAMS AWARD for higher chemistry education. Other listed awards included $2,000 each to Brandeis University, Hope College, and Michigan State University, as well as chemistry-related organizations and other universities.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2024 filing are Scott Denmark (BOD), Robert E Maleczka (Treasurer), P Andrew Evans (President), Barry B Snider (Secretary), Marissa Kozlowski (BOD), Dr Angie R Angeles (BOD), Professor Steven M Weinreb (Executive ED), Professor Kevin H Shaughnessy (Editor-in-Ch), and Professor Robert E Maleczka Jr (Treasurer-EL).
Organic Reactions Inc is led by P. Andrew Evans, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
P. Andrew Evans
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Professor Steven M. Weinreb
Executive Executive Director
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Barry B. Snider
Secretary
Treasurer → Bod, 2021
Bod → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Marissa Kozlowski
Bod
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Scott Denmark
Bod
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Angie R. Angeles
Bod
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Professor Kevin H. Shaughnessy
Editor-In-Ch
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Professor Robert E. Maleczka Jr.
Treasurer-El
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Robert E. Maleczka
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jeffrey B. Press (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Martin Eastgate (2020–2023) — Bod
- Former: Peter Wipf (2020–2022) — Bod
- Former: Andre B. Charette (2020–2021) — Bod
- Former: Dennis Hall (2020–2021) — Bod
- Former: Amos Smith III (2020) — Bod
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.
Frequently asked questions about Organic Reactions Inc
How much does Organic Reactions Inc give each year?
Organic Reactions Inc gave $29K across 14 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $31K across 15 grants.
What is Organic Reactions Inc's typical grant size?
Organic Reactions Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,000, and its average grant was $2,080, across 14 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Organic Reactions Inc that year got $2K on average.
Where does Organic Reactions Inc give grants?
Organic Reactions Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 28% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and Tennessee (14%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (3 grants) and Nashville, TN (2 grants).
Does Organic Reactions Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 14 grants with a stated purpose on Organic Reactions Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Higher Chemistry Education" (13 grants).
Who are Organic Reactions Inc's largest grantees?
Organic Reactions Inc's largest 2024 grantees include ACS-Adams Award ($4,625), Brandeis University ($2,000) and Ewoc Division of Organic Chem ($2,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 30% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Organic Reactions Inc?
Organic Reactions Inc reported $2.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $251K.
What does Organic Reactions Inc fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants list higher chemistry education as the purpose of the awards. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Organic Reactions Inc?
The foundation states that it 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 Organic Reactions Inc's EIN?
Organic Reactions Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-6052299. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Organic Reactions Inc 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.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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