Project Innerspace Inc
Project Innerspace Inc at a glance
In short: Project Innerspace Inc gave $649K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $81K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $649,493
- +606.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +300.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $81,187
- +76.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $81,220
- Total assets
- $17,786,701
- +265.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (38% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Project Innerspace Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Federation of American Scientists ($150K). Together the top 8 received $649K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 7 grants of 13 (54%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $92K (2023) to $649K (2024). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $649K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federation of American Scientists Washington, DC | Geode - Federal Grant from Doe | $150,000 |
| Jataware Washington, DC | Research and Development of Program Tools | $100,000 |
| American Association of Petroleum Geologists Tulsa, OK | Geode - Federal Grant from Doe | $97,900 |
| Southwest Research Institute San Antonio, TX | Research and Development of Program Tools | $85,000 |
| Rhodium Group LLC New York, NY | Strategy & Policy Development | $77,440 |
| Rice University Houston, TX | GEOMAP | $69,153 |
| University of Massachusetts Amherst Hadley, MA | Geode - Federal Grant from Doe | $45,000 |
| American Society of Mechanical Engineers New York, NY | Geode - Federal Grant from Doe | $25,000 |
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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 | $17,786,701 | $23,114,948 | $11,312,084 | $649,493 | 8 | $619,673 |
| 2023 | $4,864,858 | $7,587,403 | $3,589,552 | $91,948 | 2 | $14,469 |
| 2022 | $762,291 | $1,412,062 | $711,618 | $217,377 | 3 | — |
About Project Innerspace Inc
Based on IRS filings
Project Innerspace Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $17.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $649K. Net investment income was $620K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project Innerspace Inc is led by Jamie Beard, Founder & Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 6 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jamie Beard
Founder & Executive Director
Founder & Executive Director → President, Secretary & Executive Director, 2023
President, Secretary & Executive Director → Founder & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
50 hrs/week
$194K (2022) → $486K (2024)
Roger Aston Teague
Director of Innovation & Growth
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$157K (2024)
Taylor Mattie
Director of Technology
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$170K (2024)
Trent McFadyen
Director of Strategic Initiatives
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$164K (2024)
Kumar Garg
Director
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Drew Nelson
Vice President, Programs, Policy & Strategy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Michele Singer
Vice President, Operations & General Counsel
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$212K (2024)
Caroline De Bossart Lester
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $486K, to Jamie Beard (Founder & Executive Director). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Project Innerspace Inc
How much does Project Innerspace Inc give each year?
Project Innerspace Inc gave $649K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $92K across 2 grants.
What is Project Innerspace Inc's typical grant size?
Project Innerspace Inc's median grant in 2024 was $81,220, and its average grant was $81,187, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project Innerspace Inc give grants?
Project Innerspace Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 38% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (24%) and New York (16%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants) and New York, NY (2 grants).
Does Project Innerspace Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Project Innerspace Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Geode - Federal Grant from Doe" (4 grants).
Who are Project Innerspace Inc's largest grantees?
Project Innerspace Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Federation of American Scientists ($150,000), Jataware ($100,000) and American Association of Petroleum Geologists ($97,900), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Project Innerspace Inc?
Project Innerspace Inc reported $17.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23.1M.
What is Project Innerspace Inc?
Project Innerspace Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Boston, MA. It holds $17.8M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Project Innerspace Inc's EIN?
Project Innerspace Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3285334. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 7, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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