The Population Institute Inc
Population education - the Population Institute's mission is to improve sexual and reproductive health and wellbeing of people and the planet.
The Population Institute Inc at a glance
In short: The Population Institute Inc gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $173K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,039,864
- +222.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $173,311
- +7.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,832
- Total assets
- $14,014,097
- +17.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (96% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Population Institute Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from The Population Institute Inc
Who The Population Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was State Voices ($734K). Together the top 6 received $1.0M.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 13 (46%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Population Institute Inc gives
- Giving grew 829% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $29K (2020) to $1.0M (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $1.0M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| State Voices Washington, DC | Population Education | $734,000 |
| Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars Washington, DC | Population Conference | $172,500 |
| Foreign Policy Magazine Washington, DC | Population Conference | $75,000 |
| University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI | Population Research | $22,664 |
| Venture Strategies for Health & Development Berkeley, CA | Population Conference | $20,700 |
| Devex Media Company Washington, DC | Population Research | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $14,014,097 | $5,575,187 | $3,382,604 | $1,039,864 | 6 | $323,302 |
| 2023 | $11,912,974 | $4,126,946 | $2,210,490 | $322,500 | 2 | $32,648 |
| 2022 | $9,666,700 | $2,365,257 | $1,566,503 | $155,000 | 2 | $97,406 |
| 2021 | $9,084,053 | $4,293,203 | $1,462,879 | $111,895 | 2 | $45,976 |
| 2020 | $6,029,162 | $1,726,163 | $1,804,370 | $28,500 | 1 | $80,401 |
| 2019 | $6,051,656 | $1,227,372 | $2,449,199 | $85,000 | 3 | $53,223 |
About The Population Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Population Institute Inc is a public charity, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $323K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Population Institute Inc is led by Kathleen A. Mogelgaard, President & CEO on every filing since 2021; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kathleen A. Mogelgaard
President & CEO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$123K (2021) → $232K (2024)
William N. Ryerson
Chair
On filings since 2019
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eman Sleem
Director of Finance & Administrator
Director of Finance & Administration → Director of Finance & Administrator, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $118K (2024)
Jennifer Wetter
Director of Public Policy
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$120K (2022) → $136K (2024)
Elizabeth Piper
Director of Development
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$121K (2023) → $153K (2024)
Heidi Worley
Communications Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$124K (2024)
Itang Young
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Williams
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Clarence Moniba
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kristina Hare Lyons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jotham Muzinguzi
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Earl Babbie
Secretary
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jerri Lea Shaw
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Robert J Walker (2019–2021) — President & CEO
- Former: Jennie Wetter (2021) — Director of Public Policy
- Former: Jeff Burrow (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $232K, to Kathleen a Mogelgaard (President & CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Population Institute Inc
How much does The Population Institute Inc give each year?
The Population Institute Inc gave $1.0M across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $323K across 2 grants.
What is The Population Institute Inc's typical grant size?
The Population Institute Inc's median grant in 2024 was $48,832, and its average grant was $173,311, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Population Institute Inc give grants?
The Population Institute Inc gives mostly in District of Columbia: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does The Population Institute Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on The Population Institute Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Population Conference" (3 grants).
Who are The Population Institute Inc's largest grantees?
The Population Institute Inc's largest 2024 grantees include State Voices ($734,000), Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars ($172,500) and Foreign Policy Magazine ($75,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Population Institute Inc?
The Population Institute Inc reported $14.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.6M.
What is The Population Institute Inc's EIN?
The Population Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-0899578. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 8, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 31, 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 October 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 22, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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