The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc
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The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc at a glance
In short: The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc reported $232K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $232,442 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +643.2% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $1,045,609
- +144.2% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $1,398,231
- +10.9% vs 2022
- Net investment income (2023)
- $256
- +1728.6% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $780,763
- -31.5% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2022) to $246K (2020). In 2023 it reported $232K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Spectrum Management Association Dallas, TX | Standards development | $25,000 |
| DC Strategic Solutions Clearwater Beach, FL | Advocacy for safer medications for veterans | $6,275 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,045,609 | $1,398,231 | $780,763 | $232,442 | Total only | $256 |
| 2022 | $428,141 | $1,261,342 | $1,139,455 | $31,275 | 2 | $14 |
| 2021 | $306,254 | $848,015 | $973,839 | $169,750 | 1 | $12 |
| 2020 | $432,078 | $705,627 | $599,989 | $245,633 | Total only | $16 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc
Based on IRS filings
The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2023, it reported $232K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $256.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc is led by Betsy E Lehrfeld, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 3 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Betsy E Lehrfeld
President
Secretary → Secretary Treasurer Director, 2022
Secretary Treasurer Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Denise Lewis Premschak
Treasurer
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Vlahos
Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: James S Turner (2020–2022) — President Director
- Former: Jeri Smith Fornara (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc
How much does The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc give each year?
The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc reported $232K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it gave $31K across 2 grants.
How large is The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc?
The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
Where does The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc operate?
The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc has awarded grants in Florida, New Jersey, Texas.
What is The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc's EIN?
The National Institute for Science Law and Public Policy Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1314021. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 13, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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