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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$61.2M
+4.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$260K
-47.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
-37.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$52K
-16.1% YoY
About The Century Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Century Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $61.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $260K. Net investment income was $2.1M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,192,201 | $58,694,529 | $56,784,803 |
| Revenue | $8,576,981 | $10,190,622 | $10,089,202 |
| Expenses | $12,442,527 | $11,634,049 | $10,207,215 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,140,846 | $1,958,366 | $3,690,256 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Urban Manufacturing Alliance Inc ($100,000), Philadelphia Legal Assistance Inc ($97,000), Ancient Song Inc ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| URBAN MANUFACTURING ALLIANCE INC NEW YORK, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT - ECONOMY AND JOBS | $100,000 |
| PHILADELPHIA LEGAL ASSISTANCE INC PHLADELPHIA, PA | PROGRAM SUPPORT - ECONOMY AND JOBS | $97,000 |
| ANCIENT SONG INC BROOKLYN, NY | PROGRAM SUPPORT - ECONOMY AND JOBS | $40,000 |
| AUTISTIC WOMEN & NONBINARY NETWORK LINCOLN, NE | PROGRAM SUPPORT - ECONOMY AND JOBS | $12,500 |
| COMMUNITY NETWORKING RESOURCES INC ALBUQUERQUE, NM | BERLE ENVIRONMENTAL INTEGRITY AWARD | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRADLEY ABELOW | CHAIR | 5 | — |
| HEATHER HOWARD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| DAMON A SILVERS | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JONATHAN ALTER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JACOB HACKER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MELISSA HARRIS-PERRY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JOHN B KING JR | TRUSTEE THRU DEC 2023 | 1 | — |
| AISHA MILLS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MARK ZUCKERMAN | PRESIDENT | 40 | $362,500 |
| LISA SAHULKA | CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER | 40 | $266,073 |
| ISHMEET SAHNI | VICE PRESIDENT OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $211,703 |
| LUCY MUIRHEAD | CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER | 40 | $175,260 |
| STEPHAN LALLINGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF NEXT100 | 40 | $190,041 |
| EMILY MCGRATH | DIRECTOR OF WORKFORCE POLICY | 40 | $173,051 |
| JULIE P KASHEN SENIOR FELLOW | & DIRECTOR, WOMEN'S ECONOMIC JUSTICE | 40 | $172,362 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Century Foundation Inc?
The Century Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $61.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Century Foundation Inc?
As of 2024, The Century Foundation Inc holds $61.2M in total assets with $8.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $260K in 2024.
Where does The Century Foundation Inc operate?
The Century Foundation Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Century Foundation Inc award?
In 2024, The Century Foundation Inc awarded 5 grants totaling $260K — an average of about $52K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
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 2021–2024.
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