The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc
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The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc at a glance
In short: The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $34K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $33,708
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $33,708
- -1.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $33,708
- Total assets
- $1,831,919
- -0.2% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cornell University ($34K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc gives
- Giving grew 63% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $14K (2023) to $34K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $34K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | Graduate Assistant Tuition and Fellowships | $33,708 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,831,919 | $1,867,896 | $2,022,067 | $33,708 | 1 | $30,091 |
| 2024 | $1,835,003 | $1,762,449 | $2,086,006 | $34,186 | 1 | $19,580 |
| 2023 | $1,893,590 | $1,931,164 | $2,163,028 | $14,130 | 1 | $16,472 |
| 2022 | $2,079,231 | $2,044,383 | $2,140,532 | $20,638 | 1 | $27,134 |
| 2021 | $2,242,674 | $2,259,670 | $2,126,506 | $34,169 | 1 | $45,358 |
About The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Ithaca, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $34K. Net investment income was $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc is led by Jonathon Schuldt Ex-Officio, Executive Director on every filing since 2024; 3 of 24 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jonathon Schuldt Ex-Officio
Executive Director
On filings since 2024
15 hrs/week
$6K (2024) → $6K (2025)
Robert Shapiro
Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Enns
Director
Executive Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
$66K (2021) → $0 (2025)
Kathleen Weldon Ex-Officio
Director of Data Operations
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$103K (2024) → $108K (2025)
Anna Greenberg
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryn Rachel McCammon Rosenfeld
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Juliana Menasce Horowitz
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lee M. Miringoff
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Limor Peer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Liz Hamel
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael X. Delli Carpini
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Belden
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Cho
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Timothy Johnson
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom W. Smith
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Hutchings
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ceilyn Boyd
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Wilson
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kabir Khanna
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jack Sousa
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Giarlo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brett Powell Ex-Officio
Associate Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$114K (2024) → $120K (2025)
Gary Langer
Vice Chairman
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kyley McGeeney
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Duane L. Berlin (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: William Block (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Brett Powell (2021–2023) — Associate Director
- Former: Douglas Rivers (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jonathon Schuldt (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Kathleen Weldon (2021–2023) — Director of Data Operations
- Former: Susan Pinkus (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ann Green (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Murray Edelman (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Kelly Musick (2021) — Director
- Former: Mark Hugo Lopez (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $120K, to Brett Powell Ex-Officio (Associate Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc
How much does The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc give each year?
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc gave $34K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
How large is The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc?
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc reported $1.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc?
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc is a public charity focused on public and societal benefit, based in Ithaca, NY. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc operate?
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc has awarded grants in New York.
What is The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc's EIN?
The Roper Center for Public Opinion Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0173238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 2021 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 21, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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