Science and Technology Futures Inc
Science and Technology Futures, inc.'s mission is to identify and support scientists, engineers, and other innovators with an interest in shaping the national/global research agenda. We foster, support, promote, and conduct programs, projects, and activities designed to develop and accelerate scientific and technological research and innovation in the public interest, including, without limitation, through administering research grant programs, whitepaper competitions, scientific agenda-setting activities, and fiscal sponsorship of other mission-aligned organizations.
Science and Technology Futures Inc at a glance
In short: Science and Technology Futures Inc gave $3.0M across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $607K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $3,037,137
- +820.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $607,427
- +452.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $110,000
- Total assets
- $2,792,145
- -72.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Science and Technology Futures Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Align Foundation ($2.4M). Together the top 5 received $3.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 8 (63%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $330K (2024) to $3.0M (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $3.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Align Foundation Covina, CA | General Support | $2,360,016 |
| Convergent Research Inc Alameda, CA | General Support | $433,783 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | General Support | $110,000 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | General Support | $110,000 |
| Institute for Space Science and Development Hastings on Hudson, NY | General Support | $23,338 |
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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 | $2,792,145 | $1,043,829 | $8,027,633 | $3,037,137 | 5 | $243,884 |
| 2024 | $10,179,786 | $5,080,056 | $3,411,598 | $330,000 | 3 | $272,579 |
| 2023 | $8,073,696 | $7,361,436 | $1,883,645 | — | — | $14,318 |
| 2022 | $2,492,376 | $2,500,004 | $45,554 | — | — | — |
About Science and Technology Futures Inc
Based on IRS filings
Science and Technology Futures Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $3.0M. Net investment income was $244K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Science and Technology Futures Inc is led by Nicholas Gjokaj, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 8 of 12 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Nicholas Gjokaj
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
17 hrs/week
$56K (2023) → $75K (2025)
Laura Deming
President
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Kelly
Program Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$188K (2023) → $229K (2025)
Martin Borch Jensen
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Baranowski
Program Manager
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$144K (2024) → $136K (2025)
Aviv Spinner
Learning Fellow
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$195K (2025)
Bijoy Desai
Technical Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2025)
Corey Hudson
Head of Data
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$186K (2025)
Kayla Young
Chief of Staff
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$158K (2025)
Zachary Sisson
Data Engineer
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$101K (2025)
Anastasia Gamick
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jose Luis Ricon
Vice President & Secretary
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Tj Burnette (2023–2024) — Program Manager
- Former: Rachel Fenn (2024) — Program Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $229K, to Peter Kelly (Program Director (Thru 11/25)). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Science and Technology Futures Inc
How much does Science and Technology Futures Inc give each year?
Science and Technology Futures Inc gave $3.0M across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $330K across 3 grants.
What is Science and Technology Futures Inc's typical grant size?
Science and Technology Futures Inc's median grant in 2025 was $110,000, and its average grant was $607,427, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Science and Technology Futures Inc give grants?
Science and Technology Futures Inc gives mostly in California: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Science and Technology Futures Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Science and Technology Futures Inc's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (5 of 5) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are Science and Technology Futures Inc's largest grantees?
Science and Technology Futures Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Align Foundation ($2,360,016), Convergent Research Inc ($433,783) and California Institute of Technology ($110,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 96% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Science and Technology Futures Inc?
Science and Technology Futures Inc reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What is Science and Technology Futures Inc?
Science and Technology Futures Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Science and Technology Futures Inc's EIN?
Science and Technology Futures Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3129122. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 10, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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