Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc
Protecting our air, water and open spaces. We investigate problems, craft solutions, educate the public and decision-makers and help the public make their voices heard in local, state, and national debates over the quality of our environment. The corporation is organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes as allowed by section 501c3 of the internal revenue code, including, for such purposes, identifying, researching, analyzing, and pursuing solutions to problems of consumer protection, environmental preservation, corporate and governmental responsibility, and other issues affecting the social welfare of the people of Pennsylvania and the nation, and to cooperate with other public interest groups.
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc at a glance
In short: Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $100K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $100,000
- -30.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +107.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $3,660,889
- +15.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Center for Public Interest ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc gives
- Giving grew 109% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $13K (2021) to $145K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Center for Public Interest Boston, MA | General Support | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,660,889 | $855,797 | $844,427 | $100,000 | 1 | — |
| 2024 | $3,160,400 | $821,381 | $712,406 | $144,500 | 3 | $5,974 |
| 2023 | $3,317,434 | $1,012,720 | $781,431 | $73,396 | 2 | $25,204 |
| 2022 | $2,903,830 | $1,072,502 | $579,935 | $47,772 | 2 | $273 |
| 2021 | $2,241,719 | $806,254 | $643,330 | $12,500 | 1 | $18,531 |
| 2020 | $2,361,897 | $1,366,966 | $704,764 | $15,000 | 1 | $43,931 |
About Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc
Based on IRS filings
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Philadelphia, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc is led by David Masur, President & Executive Director since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Masur
President & Executive Director
President & Executive Director → Presidentexecutive Director, 2023
Presidentexecutive Director → President & Executive Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ajayi Harris
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erika Staaf Strassburger
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Doug O'Malley
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jenne Turner
Director
On filings since 2024
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christine Lindstrom
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Haynes
Clerk
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc
How much does Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc give each year?
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc gave $100K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $145K across 3 grants.
How large is Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc?
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $856K.
What is Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc?
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Philadelphia, PA. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc operate?
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania.
What is Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc's EIN?
Pennenvironment Research & Policy Center Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 05-0530668. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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