Reflective Inc
Reflective is a research non-profit organization focused on equipping the world with the data and tools needed to make informed decisions about stratospheric aerosol injection (SAI), fast enough to matter.
Reflective Inc at a glance
In short: Reflective Inc gave $248K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $83K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $248,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $82,667
- Median grant
- $93,000
- Total assets
- $2,971,622
- +860.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Reflective Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cornell Engineering ($125K). Together the top 3 received $248K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 3 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $248K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell Engineering Ithaca, NY | Stratospheric Aerosol Research Efforts | $125,000 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Support Dept of Computer Science | $93,000 |
| Uc San Diego Foundation La Jolla, CA | Emulating Stratospheric Aerosol Injection | $30,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,971,622 | $3,646,000 | $894,959 | $248,000 | 3 |
| 2023 | $309,476 | $375,000 | $172,674 | — | — |
About Reflective Inc
Based on IRS filings
Reflective Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Francisco, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $248K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Reflective Inc is led by Dakota Gruener, President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dakota Gruener
President
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$131K (2023) → $331K (2024)
Douglas Macmartin
Secretary
On filings since 2023
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nan Ransohoff
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $331K, to Dakota Gruener (President).
Frequently asked questions about Reflective Inc
How much does Reflective Inc give each year?
Reflective Inc gave $248K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Reflective Inc's typical grant size?
Reflective Inc's median grant in 2024 was $93,000, and its average grant was $82,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Reflective Inc give grants?
Reflective Inc gives mostly in New York: 50% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (50%).
Does Reflective Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Reflective Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Reflective Inc?
Reflective Inc reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Reflective Inc?
Reflective Inc is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in San Francisco, CA. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Reflective Inc's EIN?
Reflective Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2809510. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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