The Century Foundation Inc
The Century Foundation is a progressive, independent think tank that conducts research, develops solutions, and drives policy change to make people's lives better. We pursue economic, racial, gender, and disability equity in education, health care, and workforce. The century international team conducts policy research and makes recommendations that build on the Century Foundation's historical commitment to international peace and security.
The Century Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: The Century Foundation Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $25K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $75,000
- -71.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $25,000
- -51.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $59,134,048
- -3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (87% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Century Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ancient Song Inc ($40K). Together the top 3 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 39 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Century Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 79% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2025) to $495K (2023). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ancient Song Inc Brooklyn, NY | Program Support - Economy and Jobs | $40,000 |
| Urban Manufacturing Alliance Inc New York, NY | Program Support - Economy and Jobs | $25,000 |
| LCTCS Foundation Baton Rouge, LA | Berle Environmental Integrity Award | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $59,134,048 | $11,870,864 | $13,696,059 | $75,000 | 3 | $3,455,489 |
| 2024 | $61,192,201 | $8,576,981 | $12,442,527 | $259,500 | 5 | $2,140,846 |
| 2023 | $58,694,529 | $10,190,622 | $11,634,049 | $494,590 | 8 | $1,958,366 |
| 2022 | $56,784,803 | $10,089,202 | $10,207,215 | $362,949 | 15 | $3,690,256 |
| 2021 | $67,804,599 | $9,318,085 | $8,666,740 | $238,750 | 8 | $3,288,745 |
About The Century Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Century Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $59.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $3.5M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Century Foundation Inc is led by Mark Zuckerman, President on every filing since 2021; 7 of 17 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mark Zuckerman
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$341K (2021) → $350K (2025)
Stephan Lallinger
Executive Director of Next
Executive Director of Next → Executive Director of Next100, 2024
Executive Director of Next100 → Executive Director of Next, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$162K (2023) → $198K (2025)
Julie Margetta Morgan
President
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bradley Abelow
Chair
Trustee & Chair → Chair, 2022
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Emily McGrath
Director of Workforce Policy
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$173K (2024) → $206K (2025)
Jacob Hacker
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Alter
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Harris-Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Aisha Mills
Trustee
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Metzl
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Younger
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Sahulka
Chief Operating Officer
Chief Operations Officer → Chief Operating Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$78K (2021) → $270K (2025)
Ishmeet Sahni
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$165K (2023) → $231K (2025)
Lucy Muirhead
Chief Strategy Officer
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$163K (2023) → $187K (2025)
Michele Ann Evermore
Senior Fellow
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$181K (2025)
Heather Howard
Secretary
Trustee → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Damon A. Silvers
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (16)
- Former: John B. King Jr. (2021–2024) — Trustee
- Former: Julie P. Kashen Senior Fellow (2024) — Director & Women's Economic Justice
- Former: Alexander Morgan Capron (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Alicia H. Munnell (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Damon A. Slivers (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: George Miller (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Sonal Shah (2021–2023) — Trustee
- Former: Richard Kahlenberg (2022–2023) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Robert Shireman (2022–2023) — Senior Fellow & Director Higher Excellence
- Former: Conor Williams (2022) — Senior Fellow
- Former: Emma Vadehra (2022) — Senior Fellow & Executive Director of Next100
- Former: Jamila Taylor (2022) — Senior Fellow & Director Healthcare Reform
- Former: Anne Milgram (2021) — Trustee
- Former: J. Robert Kerrey (2021) — Trustee · Filing note: Resigned 102020
- Former: Melissa Harris Perry (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Patricia Kozu (2021) — Chief Operations Officer · Filing note: Resigned 42021
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 $350K, to Mark Zuckerman (President, Thru March 2025). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Century Foundation Inc
How much does The Century Foundation Inc give each year?
The Century Foundation Inc gave $75K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $260K across 5 grants.
What is The Century Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
The Century Foundation Inc's median grant in 2025 was $25,000, and its average grant was $25,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Century Foundation Inc give grants?
The Century Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 87% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (13%).
Does The Century Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Century Foundation Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is The Century Foundation Inc?
The Century Foundation Inc reported $59.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.9M.
What is The Century Foundation Inc?
The Century Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in New York, NY. It holds $59.1M in total assets as of 2025.
What is The Century Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Century Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1624235. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 5, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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