OVERPOPULATION THREATENS THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE EVERYWHERE. POPULATION CONNECTION IS THE NATIONAL GRASSROOTS POPULATION ORGANIZATION THAT EDUCATES YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADVOCATES PROGRESSIVE ACTION TO STABILIZE WORLD POPULATION AT A LEVEL THAT CAN BE SUSTAINED BY EARTH'S RESOURCES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$40.1M
+20.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.0M
-41.8% YoY
Grant Count
16
+166.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$126K
-78.2% YoY
About Population Connection
Based on IRS filings
Population Connection is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $40.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $2.0M. Net investment income was $951K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $40,126,528 | $33,416,163 | $27,050,255 |
| Revenue | $17,044,460 | $16,287,942 | $11,280,805 |
| Expenses | $13,400,882 | $13,247,644 | $12,721,808 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $951,152 | $708,165 | $371,682 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
55 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Population Connection Action Fund ($1,500,000), Kakenya's Dream ($115,000), African Education Program ($50,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| POPULATION CONNECTION ACTION FUND WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $1,500,000 |
| AFRICAN EDUCATION PROGRAM WAYNE, PA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| CONSERVATION THROUGH PUBLIC HEALTH WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| GIRL UP INITIATIVE UGANDA GOLETA, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| GREEN 20 WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| THE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT INC WASHINGTON, DC | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| GREENLATINOS BOULDER, CO | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| KAKENYA'S DREAM ARLINGTON, VA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $115,000 |
| LEMUR LOVE ORGANIZATION SAN DIEGO, CA | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| WINGS ST PAUL, MN | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $50,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESTELLE RABONI | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BRYCE HACH | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| BOB PETTAPIECE | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| RODRIGO BARILLAS | SECRETARY (UNTIL 10/2024) | 2 | — |
| KEVIN WHALEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AMY DICKSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARK HATHAWAY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AARON ALLEN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SACHU CONSTANTINE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| AARON DANNENBERG | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRUCE FALLICK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| GLADYS KALEMA-ZIKUSOKA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SEEMA MOHAPATRA | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MELVINE OUYO | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HEATHER SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| ELEANOR UNSWORTH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MARY BETH WEINBERGER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JOHN SEAGER | PRESIDENT & CEO | 33.71 | $340,506 |
| PAMELA WASSERMAN | SR. VP FOR EDUCATION | 37.5 | $251,879 |
| SHAUNA SCHERER | SR. VP FOR ADVANCEMENT | 35.66 | $248,067 |
| MARIA OROZCO | SR. VP OF ADMINISTRATION/CFO | 35.13 | $254,029 |
| BRIAN DIXON | SR. VP FOR MEDIA & GOV. REL. | 16.53 | $255,155 |
| MARIAN STARKEY | VP FOR COMMUNICATIONS | 37.28 | $197,630 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Population Connection?
Population Connection is a nonprofit organization focused on Social Science, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $40.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Population Connection?
As of 2024, Population Connection holds $40.1M in total assets with $17.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $2.0M in 2024.
Where does Population Connection operate?
Population Connection has awarded grants in Arizona, California, Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Vermont.
What size grants does Population Connection award?
In 2024, Population Connection awarded 16 grants totaling $2.0M — an average of about $126K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Population Connection's EIN?
Population Connection's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-1703155. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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