The Society for the Study of Evolution
The Society for the Study of Evolution promotes evolutionary biology research, education, application, outreach, and community building in an equitable and globally inclusive manner.
The Society for the Study of Evolution at a glance
In short: The Society for the Study of Evolution gave $160K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $23K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $160,304
- +11.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,901
- +27.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $6,656,303
- +15.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (45% 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 Society for the Study of Evolution
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from The Society for the Study of Evolution
Graduate Research Excellence Grant (GREG) - Rosemary Grant Advanced Award
The Society for the Study of Evolution
Amount
US $2,000 - US $3,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Society for the Study of Evolution: W. D. Hamilton Award Grant
The Society for the Study of Evolution
Amount
Up to US $1,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Theodosius Dobzhansky Prize Grant
The Society for the Study of Evolution
Amount
US $5,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The Society for the Study of Evolution funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Duke University ($73K). Together the top 7 received $160K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 28 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The Society for the Study of Evolution gives
- Giving grew 22% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2020) to $160K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $160K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Duke University Durham, NC | Stipend | $72,581 |
| Whio Management LLC Madison, WI | Stipend | $40,617 |
| Reed College Portland, OR | Stipend | $12,000 |
| College of Charleston Foundation Charleston, SC | Stipend | $10,000 |
| The Regents of the University of California Oakland, CA | AWARD | $9,498 |
| University of Georgia Research Foundation Inc Athens, GA | AWARD | $8,465 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | AWARD | $7,143 |
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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 | $6,656,303 | $2,478,435 | $1,801,445 | $160,304 | 7 | $379,798 |
| 2023 | $5,779,904 | $1,390,940 | $1,277,981 | $143,360 | 8 | $153,585 |
| 2022 | $5,042,149 | $1,644,193 | $1,274,895 | $111,241 | 5 | $140,714 |
| 2021 | $5,834,706 | $948,080 | $609,320 | $131,622 | 7 | $267,102 |
| 2020 | $5,269,801 | $673,767 | $429,827 | $7,000 | 1 | $135,046 |
About The Society for the Study of Evolution
Based on IRS filings
The Society for the Study of Evolution is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in St. Louis, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $6.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $160K. Net investment income was $380K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Society for the Study of Evolution is led by Anne Charmantier, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 2 of 19 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Anne Charmantier
President
President-Elect → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Rundle
Executive Vice President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $15K (2024)
Jason Wolf
Editor-In-Chief
On filings since 2023
11 hrs/week
$10K (2023) → $41K (2024)
Sarah Schaack
Secretary
On filings since 2021
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Courtney Murren
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Zamudio
Past President
President Elect → President, 2023
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Regina Baucom
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robin Tinghitella
Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amber Rice
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danielle Edwards
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Wagner
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Whitlock
Vice President
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Driver
Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carol Boggs
President-Elect
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Haosu Cong
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maria Del Rosario Castaneda
Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Munoz
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Chen
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Sanchez Guillen
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: Tracey Chapman (2020–2023) — Editor-In-Chief
- Former: Laura Galloway (2021–2023) — Past President
- Former: Liz Alter (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Maria Orive (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Hanna Kokko (2022–2023) — Vice President
- Former: Henry Arenas Castro (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Daniel Bolnick (2023) — Member
- Former: Andrea Case (2020–2022) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Joel McGlothlin (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Lynda Delph (2020–2022) — Past President
- Former: Nicole Valenzuela (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Leonie Moyle (2021–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Angelica Cibrian-Jaramillo (2022) — Member
- Former: Daniel Blonick (2022) — Member
- Former: Chris Caruso (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Ophelie Ronce (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Ruth Shaw (2020–2021) — Past President
- Former: Sally Chang (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Stacey Smith (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Suzanne Edmands (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Liz Carlen (2021) — Member
- Former: Amy Angert (2020) — Member
- Former: Andrea Sweigart (2020) — Member
- Former: Aneil Agrawal (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Elizabeth Lange (2020) — Member
- Former: John Stinchcombe (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Rausher (2020) — Past 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $41K, to Jason Wolf (Editor-In-Chief). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Society for the Study of Evolution
How much does The Society for the Study of Evolution give each year?
The Society for the Study of Evolution gave $160K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $143K across 8 grants.
What is The Society for the Study of Evolution's typical grant size?
The Society for the Study of Evolution's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $22,901, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Society for the Study of Evolution give grants?
The Society for the Study of Evolution's top state is North Carolina, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Wisconsin (25%) and Oregon (7%).
Does The Society for the Study of Evolution give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Society for the Study of Evolution's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Stipend" (4 grants) and "Award" (3 grants).
Who are The Society for the Study of Evolution's largest grantees?
The Society for the Study of Evolution's largest 2024 grantees include Duke University ($72,581), Whio Management LLC ($40,617) and Reed College ($12,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Society for the Study of Evolution?
The Society for the Study of Evolution reported $6.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is The Society for the Study of Evolution?
The Society for the Study of Evolution is a public charity focused on Social Science, based in St. Louis, MO. It holds $6.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Society for the Study of Evolution's EIN?
The Society for the Study of Evolution's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-6121424. 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 September 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 21, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 30, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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