Society of Family Planning Research Fund
The Society of Family Planning Research Fund was a public charity based in Denver, Colorado, that supported research on abortion and contraception. Its 2023 filing marked its final return and stated that its program merged into the Society of Family Planning effective January 1, 2023; the fund therefore appears to have wound down as a separate organization.
Society of Family Planning Research Fund at a glance
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Society of Family Planning Research Fund
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 18342, Denver, CO 80218
Phone: (866) 584-6758
Website: https://societyfp.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from Society of Family Planning Research Fund
Honoring Community-Based Organizations as Knowledge Generators
Society of Family Planning Research Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Innovations in Medication Abortion Service Delivery
Society of Family Planning Research Fund
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Researching the implementation of over-the-counter oral contraceptives Grant
Society of Family Planning Research Fund
Amount
Up to US $175,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Society of Family Planning Research Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
153 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 90 grants of 153 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Is Society of Family Planning Research Fund open to new grantees?
24%
first-time grantees, 2022
In 2022, 6 of 25 grantees (24%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $31K; repeat grants $26K. How we count
Medians: $25K first-time, $13K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2022). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $676K (2022) to $3.0M (2021). In 2022 it made 25 grants totaling $676K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Emory University Atlanta, GA | Changemakers | $60,000 |
| Regents of the University of Nebraska Omaha, NE | Changemakers | $60,000 |
| University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Changemakers | $59,609 |
| Trustees of the University of Illinois Chicago, IL | Changemakers | $56,351 |
| Regents of the University of California San Fran San Francisco, CA | Changemakers, Emerging Scholars | $55,687 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Changemakers | $55,091 |
| Ibis Reproductive Health Cambridge, MA | Changemakers | $52,143 |
| Rutgers The State University of New Jersey RBHS Piscataway, NJ | Changemakers | $50,116 |
| Regents of the University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Changemakers, Contraceptive equity | $31,000 |
| Temple University Beasley School of Law Philadelphia, PA | Changemakers | $28,914 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The 2023 filing is identified as the organization’s final return. The supplied financial series covers 2020–2022.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $11,877,263 | $996,314 | $4,805,755 | $676,167 | 25 | $75,729 |
| 2021 | $16,028,030 | $4,701,443 | $4,801,629 | $3,044,825 | 33 | $137,766 |
| 2020 | $20,402,911 | $6,449,912 | $4,668,687 | $2,619,312 | 48 | $262,049 |
| 2019 | $31,020,625 | $7,358,221 | $12,705,945 | $2,168,261 | 47 | $115,973 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The fund’s stated mission was to provide support for abortion and contraception research. Its filing lists small and large research grants, career development awards for junior investigators, mid-career mentors, and trainees, multi-state research project grants, community-based participatory research grants, and interdisciplinary innovation grants.
The fund supported universities, health institutions, and research organizations. For example, Emory University received a grant; its stated mission is to create, preserve, teach, and apply knowledge in the service of humanity. IBIS Reproductive Health received a grant and describes its mission as advancing sexual and reproductive autonomy, choices, and health through research and partnerships.
Grantmaking
In 2022, the fund reported 25 grants totaling $676,167. The average grant was about $27,047. Selected 2022 recipients included Emory University ($60,000), the University of Texas at San Antonio ($59,609), Oregon Health & Science University Foundation ($55,091), IBIS Reproductive Health Inc. ($52,143), and Temple University ($28,914).
The Society of Family Planning website describes a process for identifying research priorities, developing funding opportunities, and announcing them broadly. The fund’s filing states that its program merged into the Society of Family Planning effective January 1, 2023. The website lists later opportunities under the Society of Family Planning, not as application instructions for the now-merged fund.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The fund’s 2023 filing lists Angela Dempsey as president, Anitra Beasley as treasurer, and Megan Kavanaugh as secretary. Listed at-large members include Bhavik Kumar, Nerys Benfield, Sadia Haider, Blair Darney, Aileen Gariepy, Alisa Goldberg, and Kate Shaw.
The filing states that the fund and the Society of Family Planning had the same board members and executive director before and after the merger.
Society of Family Planning Research Fund is led by AMANDA J DENNIS DrPH MBE, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
AMANDA J DENNIS DrPH MBE
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
35 hrs/week
$156K (2020) → $0 (2023)
Angela Dempsey MD MPH
President
At-Large Member → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Kavanaugh PhD
Secretary
At-Large Member & Chair of Governor → Secretary, 2020
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sadia Haider MD MPH
At-Large Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aileen Gariepy MD MPH MHS
At-Large Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alisa Goldberg MD MPH
At-Large Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anitra Beasley MD MPH
Treasurer
At-Large Member → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Blair Darney PhD MPH
At-Large Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kate Shaw MD MS
At-Large Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nerys Benfield MD MPH
At-Large Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Crystal Tyler PhD MPH
At-Large Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Bryant MD MSCR
At-Large Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Cansino MD MPH
At-Large Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bhavik Kumar MD MPH
At-Large Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri-Ann Thompson PhD
At-Large Member
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: Lisa Harris MD MPH (2019–2022) — At-Large Member
- Former: Kelli Stidman Hall Phd Ms (2020–2022) — At-Large Member
- Former: Brandon Hill PhD (2021–2022) — At-Large Member
- Former: Jennifer O'Donnell (2021–2022) — Senior Director of Research
- Former: Maggie Baker (2021–2022) — Senior Finance & Administrator Manager
- Former: Neel Pandya (2022) — Director of Clinical Affairs A
- Former: Rhea Beddoe (2022) — Director of Community Engageme
- Former: Tessa Madden MD MPH (2019–2021) — President
- Former: Tina Raine-Bennett MD (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Tschann (2021) — Senior Clinical Affairs Manager
- Former: David Hubacher PhD (2019–2020) — At-Large Member
- Former: WENDY V NORMAN MD MHSc (2020) — At-Large Member
- Former: Amanda J. Dennis (2019) — Executive Director
- Former: Angela Dempsey Md Mp (2019) — At-Large Member
- Former: Eve Espey MD MPH (2019) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Joseph E. Potter PhD (2019) — At-Large Member
- Former: Kelli Stidman Hall Ph (2019) — At-Large Member
- Former: Mary Fjerstad Rn Np (2019) — At-Large Member
- Former: Nerys Benfield Md Mp (2019) — At-Large Member
- Former: Sonya Borrero Md Ms (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Stephanie Teal Md Mp (2019) — President & Chair of Executive Cmte.
- Former: Wendy V. Norman MD (2019) — At-Large Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2022 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2022 filing was $196K, to AMANDA J DENNIS DrPH MBE (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Society of Family Planning Research Fund
What does Society of Family Planning Research Fund fund?
The fund’s stated mission was to provide support for abortion and contraception research. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Society of Family Planning Research Fund?
Society of Family Planning Research Fund has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check societyfp.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Society of Family Planning Research Fund's EIN?
Society of Family Planning Research Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5176910. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2023.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 29, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2023
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