The Population Council Inc
WE GENERATE IDEAS, PRODUCE EVIDENCE, AND DESIGN SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS AROUND THE WORLD. WE TAKE A MULTIDISCIPLINARY, INTERGENERATIONAL, LIFE-CYCLE APPROACH THAT CONTRIBUTES TO (SEE SCHEDULE O)FOUR GLOBAL GOALS, INCLUDING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THEM:1. ENSURE SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH, RIGHTS, AND CHOICES2. EMPOWER ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO REACH THEIR FULL POTENTIAL3. ACHIEVE GENDER EQUALITY AND EQUITY4. PURSUE JUSTICE IN THE FACE OF CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL CHANGES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$181.9M
+2.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$920K
-58.5% YoY
Grant Count
8
-42.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$115K
-27.4% YoY
About The Population Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Population Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $181.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $920K. Net investment income was $8.1M.
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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 | $181,906,020 | $177,154,058 | $178,236,628 |
| Revenue | $53,782,783 | $67,206,599 | $81,596,015 |
| Expenses | $62,500,124 | $79,500,577 | $60,500,117 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,052,784 | $3,321,860 | $27,972,698 |
| 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 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
75 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Tulane University ($500,165), Oak Crest Institute of Science ($164,799), Seattle Children's Hospital ($110,420).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CORNELL UNIVERSITY ITHACA, NY | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $19,921 |
| EMORY UNIVERSITY ATLANTA, GA | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $62,876 |
| LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $5,244 |
| OAK CREST INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE MONROVIA, CA | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $164,799 |
| PATH SEATTLE, WA | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $5,130 |
| SEATTLE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL SEATTLE, WA | BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $110,420 |
| TULANE UNIVERSITY NEW ORLEANS, LA | SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE; BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH | $500,165 |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY | SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE | $51,179 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RANA A HAJJEH EL-KEBBI | PRESIDENT (BEG 09/2024) | 35 | $219,827 |
| DARCY BRADBURY | CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| NYOVANI MADISE | VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN KAGAN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| EDITH ASIBEY | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PAPE GAYE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MINA GEROWIN | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| WANDA OLSON | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY M SPIELER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| FRANSJE VAN DER WAALS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| KAYE WELLINGS | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| CARMENCITA WHONDER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| GEORGINA CASWELL | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| MANOJ GOPALAKRISHNA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| INDRE ROCKEFELLER | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| JONATHAN SHAKES | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| PARFAIT ELOUNDOU-ENYEGUE | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| DAVID SERWADDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH ABRAMS | TRUSTEE (BEG 09/2024) | 1 | — |
| JAMES E SAILER | VICE PRESIDENT & EXEC DIRECTOR, CBR | 35 | $376,787 |
| ANTONY DUTSON | VICE PRESIDENT, CF&A/CFO | 35 | $396,353 |
| PATRICIA C VAUGHAN | VP, GENERAL COUNSEL & SECRETARY | 35 | $379,393 |
| HARRIET BIRUNGI | VP, INT'L PROGRAMS (THRU 04/24) | 40 | $340,505 |
| THOAI D NGO | VICE PRESIDENT, SBSR (THRU 10/24) | 35 | $280,708 |
| BRID T DEVLIN | CHIEF SCIENTIFIC OFFICER, CBR | 35 | $423,136 |
| LISA HADDAD | MEDICAL DIRECTOR | 35 | $320,130 |
| JEREMY NUTTALL | SR DIRECTOR, PRECLINICAL SCIENCES | 35 | $271,627 |
| BRUCE VARIANO | SR SCI. & DIR OF CMC | 35 | $260,736 |
| ANITA GARG | SENIOR DIRECTOR | 35 | $280,921 |
| JULIA M BUNTING THRING | FORMER PRESIDENT | — | $318,047 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Population Council Inc?
The Population Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on International, Foreign Affairs & National Security, based in NEW YORK, NY. It holds $181.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Population Council Inc?
As of 2024, The Population Council Inc holds $181.9M in total assets with $53.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $920K in 2024.
Where does The Population Council Inc operate?
The Population Council Inc has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Washington.
What size grants does The Population Council Inc award?
In 2024, The Population Council Inc awarded 8 grants totaling $920K — an average of about $115K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Population Council Inc's EIN?
The Population Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-1687001. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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