The Humanist Foundation
The purpose of the Humanist Foundation is to assure the perpetual existence of the American humanist association as an educational organization in order that the humanist philosophy is understood and available for all people on earth.
The Humanist Foundation at a glance
In short: The Humanist Foundation gave $287K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $287K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $286,588
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $286,588
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $286,588
- Total assets
- $10,687,136
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Humanist Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Humanist Association ($287K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Humanist Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $258K (2023) to $327K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $287K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Humanist Association Washington, DC | Operational Support | $286,588 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,687,136 | $630,490 | $407,268 | $286,588 | 1 | $558,677 |
| 2023 | $10,236,196 | $209,620 | $356,853 | $258,472 | 1 | $155,127 |
| 2022 | $9,775,577 | $715,256 | $438,505 | $327,044 | 1 | $242,574 |
| 2021 | $11,222,611 | $513,519 | $400,516 | $299,128 | 1 | $496,871 |
| 2020 | $10,609,170 | $141,839 | $382,426 | $277,986 | 1 | $122,137 |
About The Humanist Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Humanist Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $287K. Net investment income was $559K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Humanist Foundation is led by Roy Speckhardt, President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); none of the 7 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Roy Speckhardt
President
Executive Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fish Stark
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lyle Simpson
Chair
Trustee → President & Chair, 2022
President & Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maha Kamal
Trustee
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
R. July Simpson
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Seidewitz
Vice President
Trustee → Vice President, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Tamayo
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Nicole Carr (2023) — Interim Executive Director
- Former: Raul Martinez (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: John Hooper (2021–2022) — Trustee
- Former: Nadya Dutchin (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Jennifer Kalmanson (2020–2021) — Trustee
- Former: Mike Werner (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Michelle Collins (2021) — Trustee
- Former: Suzanne Paul (2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about The Humanist Foundation
How much does The Humanist Foundation give each year?
The Humanist Foundation gave $287K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $258K across 1 grant.
How large is The Humanist Foundation?
The Humanist Foundation reported $10.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $630K.
What is The Humanist Foundation?
The Humanist Foundation is a public charity focused on Education, based in Washington, DC. It holds $10.7M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Humanist Foundation operate?
The Humanist Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is The Humanist Foundation's EIN?
The Humanist Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1534636. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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 2020 (received by the IRS August 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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