Public Policy Lab Inc
Public Policy Lab Inc is a Brooklyn, New York-based public charity that designs policies and public services with people and public servants. It works with government agencies, institutions, foundations, service providers, research centers, and communities to improve how public services are delivered.
Public Policy Lab Inc at a glance
In short: Public Policy Lab Inc gave $345K across 21 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), top state New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $345,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 21
- Average grant
- $16,429
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $1,065,413
- +0.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (30% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Public Policy Lab Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 20 Jay Street Suite 203, Brooklyn, NY 11201
Phone: (646) 535-6535
Website: https://publicpolicylab.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Public Policy Lab Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Agriculture Pollution Innovat ($25K). Together the top 10 received $235K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization says it works locally and nationally, with partners in New York City and across the United States. Among its 2024 grant dollars, the largest recipient-state shares were New York (30%), Massachusetts (14%), Minnesota (10%), Virginia (10%), and Texas (7%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 21 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 21 grants totaling $345K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture Pollution Innovat Austin, MN | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Aquasaic Corporation Somerville, MA | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Cambio Labs Astoria, NY | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Ezana Technologies LLC Cypress, TX | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Keratin Nails LLC Albertson, NY | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Lulo Ventures Brooklyn, NY | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Maps Benfit Corp Saddle Brook, NJ | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Shannyn Smith LLC Belmont, MA | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| The Undivide Project Alexandria, VA | Research and Development | $25,000 |
| Agate Health Inc Coon Rapids, MN | Research and Development | $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 | $1,065,413 | $4,249,465 | $4,404,207 | $345,000 | 21 | $11,703 |
| 2023 | $1,060,182 | $2,673,689 | $2,387,320 | — | — | $3,381 |
| 2022 | $842,415 | $1,718,014 | $1,713,920 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $521,209 | $1,493,150 | $1,419,424 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $616,927 | $1,218,772 | $1,127,956 | — | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization states that its mission is to design policies and programs that help poor and marginalized Americans build better lives. It says it partners with government agencies, philanthropies, NGOs, and the communities they serve, using ethnographic research, human-centered design, rapid prototyping, and formative evaluation.
Its stated work includes policy design, research and evaluation, community engagement, and service design. The 2024 filing describes projects involving broader access to federal seed funding for innovators from historically underrepresented communities; policy and health-systems improvement with and for older adults; and support networks for formerly incarcerated students returning to New York City.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the organization reported 21 grants totaling $345,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $25,000, with a median of $10,000. The listed grant purposes were research and development.
The largest listed grants were $25,000 each to Agriculture Pollution Innovat (Austin, Minnesota), Aquasaic Corporation (Somerville, Massachusetts), Cambio Labs (Astoria, New York), Ezana Technologies LLC (Cypress, Texas), Keratin Nails LLC (Albertson, New York), Lulo Ventures (Brooklyn, New York), Maps Benfit Corp (Saddle Brook, New Jersey), Shannyn Smith LLC (Belmont, Massachusetts), and The Undivide Project (Alexandria, Virginia).
No application process, application materials, eligibility restrictions, or deadline are stated.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Chelsea Mauldin as executive director and Shanti Matthew as managing director. It also lists Rajesh Kottamasu (SP Design and Stra), John Buckley (Design Strateg Dir), Andrew Eickmann (SP for POLICY&RESE), Deborah Marton (director), Bryan Boyer (board chair), John Payne (director), Miya Osaki (secretary), and Keith White (treasurer).
Public Policy Lab Inc is led by Chelsea Mauldin, Executive Director since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 10 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Chelsea Mauldin
Executive Director
Executive Director & Treasurer → Executive Director & Director, 2022
Executive Director & Director → Executive Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$146K (2020) → $191K (2024)
Bryan Boyer
Board Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2022
Treasurer → Board Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shanti Matthew
Managing Director
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$125K (2021) → $149K (2024)
John Buckley
Design Strateg Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$114K (2022) → $127K (2024)
Deborah Marton
Director
Chair → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Payne
Director
Director → Chair, 2022
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Miya Osaki
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$20K (2022) → $0 (2024)
Andrew Eickmann
Sp for Policy & Rese
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$137K (2023) → $138K (2024)
Rajesh Kottamasu
Sp Design & Stra
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$133K (2024)
Keith White
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Gibson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Natalia Radywyl (2021) — Research Director
- Former: Natalie Sims (2021) — Design Director
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 $191K, to Chelsea Mauldin (Exec Dir.). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Public Policy Lab Inc
How much does Public Policy Lab Inc give each year?
Public Policy Lab Inc gave $345K across 21 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Public Policy Lab Inc's typical grant size?
Public Policy Lab Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $16,429, across 21 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Public Policy Lab Inc give grants?
Public Policy Lab Inc's top state is New York, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (14%) and Minnesota (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Brooklyn, NY (2 grants).
Does Public Policy Lab Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 21 grants with a stated purpose on Public Policy Lab Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research and Development" (21 grants).
Who are Public Policy Lab Inc's largest grantees?
Public Policy Lab Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Agriculture Pollution Innovat ($25,000), Aquasaic Corporation ($25,000) and Cambio Labs ($25,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 22% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Public Policy Lab Inc?
Public Policy Lab Inc reported $1.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What does Public Policy Lab Inc fund?
The organization states that its mission is to design policies and programs that help poor and marginalized Americans build better lives. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Public Policy Lab Inc?
Public Policy Lab Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check publicpolicylab.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Public Policy Lab Inc's EIN?
Public Policy Lab Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4631171. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 20, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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