Ulse Inc
Ulse Inc is an Evanston, Illinois-based public charity, formed in 2019. It develops and publishes consensus standards intended to support the safety and sustainability of products, technologies, and services, and provides public education about evolving safety risks.
Ulse Inc at a glance
In short: Ulse Inc gave $212K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state District of Columbia. 82% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $211,515
- -62.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,229
- -51.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $12,500
- Total assets
- $4,508,329,813
- +115.4% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 82% first-time grantees (9 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Ulse Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 1603 Orrington Ave Suite Unit 17, Evanston, IL 60201
Phone: (224) 714-0919
Website: https://ulse.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Ulse Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National League of Cities ($50K). Together the top 10 received $204K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 29 (72%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
ULSE is based in Evanston, Illinois. Its 2024 grants went to organizations in multiple states and the District of Columbia. The largest shares of grant dollars by recipient location were in DC (41%), Virginia (16%), New York (10%), Washington (9%), and Maine (9%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Ulse Inc open to new grantees?
82%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 9 of 11 grantees (82%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $16K; repeat grants $36K. How we count
Medians: $12K first-time, $36K repeat.
- 18% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2022–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $212K (2024) to $559K (2023). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $212K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National League of Cities Washington, DC | General Support | $50,000 |
| League of American Wheelmen Inc Washington, DC | General Support | $37,500 |
| American National Standards Institute New York, NY | General Support | $22,000 |
| Daryl and Shirley Jenkins Foundation Longview, WA | General Support | $20,000 |
| North American Bike-Share Association Portland, ME | General Support | $19,000 |
| International Association of Fire Chiefs Inc McLean, VA | General Support | $12,500 |
| National Society of Black Engineers Alexandria, VA | General Support | $12,153 |
| Atlanta Regional Commission Atlanta, GA | General Support | $10,362 |
| Safe Routes to School National Fairfax, VA | General Support | $10,000 |
| Phoenix Society for Burn Survivors Kentwood, MI | General Support | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,508,329,813 | $92,256,605 | $71,744,742 | $211,515 | 11 | $63,519,061 |
| 2023 | $2,092,621,786 | $709,404,028 | $62,444,671 | $559,200 | 14 | $682,675,548 |
| 2022 | $1,340,148,729 | $1,619,625,676 | $39,794,315 | $381,950 | 4 | $1,592,614,258 |
| 2021 | $855,524,075 | $7,835,147,366 | $5,930,940 | — | — | $200,000,554 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
ULSE’s filing says it develops standards through a collaborative process involving experts, regulators, industry representatives, and consumers, and publishes educational resources to help the public understand safety risks. Its website describes its broader work as standards development and adoption, safety education, and advocacy for policies that advance safety.
The filing’s corporate giving guidelines identify support for communities where ULSE employees live and work; organizations committed to safe living and working environments; STEM education; diversity, equity and inclusion; United Nations Sustainable Development and UN Global Compact principles; and corporate social responsibility and sustainability.
The 2024 recipients included organizations with varied missions. The National League of Cities describes its mission as representing and promoting cities as centers of opportunity, governance, and leadership. The American National Standards Institute says it works to promote voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems. The International Association of Fire Chiefs says it advances the fire service. The National Society of Black Engineers says it works to increase minority participation and access to engineering. Safe Routes to School National says it advances safe walking and bicycling to and from schools and in daily life.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, ULSE reported 11 grants totaling $211,515. Grant amounts ranged from $8,000 to $50,000, with a median of $12,500. The largest awards included $50,000 to the National League of Cities, $37,500 to the League of American Wheelmen Inc., $22,000 to the American National Standards Institute, $20,000 to the Daryl and Shirley Jenkins Foundation, and $19,000 to the North American Bike-Share Association. Each listed grant was designated for general support.
The filing says grant use is monitored through review and approval by an organization officer. No grant application process or policy on unsolicited requests is stated in the available information.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists the following officers and directors:
- R. Robinson — EVP & CFO, UL Solutions
- T. Brady — former board member
- T. Rivelli — SVP, CLO, corporate secretary
- R. Blaustein — SVP, CFO
- D. Steel — executive director of ULSE
- R. Borger — SVP, CHRO
- J. Shannon — board member
- M. Murray — VP, legal & corporate affairs
- K. Denis — head of communications
- D. Concepcion — VP, controller
Ulse Inc is led by G. Borlase, Interim Executive Director of Ulse since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 24 of 27 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
G. Borlase
Interim Executive Director of Ulse
Director- Standards Program → Vice President & Standards Program, 2022
Vice President & Standards Program → Interim Executive Director of Ulse, 2023
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$17K (2021) → $421K (2024)
D. Steel
Executive Director of Ulse
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$381K (2022) → $716K (2024)
D. Wroth
Senior Director, Technology & Systems
Director- Data Science → Director of Technology & Syste, 2023
Director of Technology & Syste → Senior Director, Technology & Systems, 2024
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$18K (2021) → $349K (2024)
D. Jordan
Director & Standards Programs
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$230K (2022) → $314K (2024)
D. Sheeran
Director, Finance Planning & Analysis
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$302K (2024)
J. Wolfe Jr.
Director & Strategic Initiatives
New on the 2024 filing
60 hrs/week
$320K (2024)
S. Nazemi
Senior Director, It Infrastructure & Ops
New on the 2024 filing
30 hrs/week
$290K (2024)
J. Canfield
Vice President of Strategy
Vice President → Vice President of Strategy, 2022
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$17K (2021) → $403K (2024)
J. Shannon
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
6 hrs/week
$41K (2022) → $186K (2024)
P. Piqueira
Vice President & Senior Advisor
Vice President → Vice President & Snr Advisor, 2023
Vice President & Snr Advisor → Vice President & Senior Advisor, 2024
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$20K (2021) → $185K (2024)
R. Borger
Senior Vice President & Chro
Vice President of Hr → Senior Vice President & Chief Hr Officer, 2023
Senior Vice President & Chief Hr Officer → Senior Vice President & Chro, 2024
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$286K (2022) → $528K (2024)
S. Bird
Vice President & International Standards
Director- Int Standards → Vice President & Int Standards, 2022
Vice President & Int Standards → Vice President & International Standards, 2024
On filings since 2021
60 hrs/week
$17K (2021) → $368K (2024)
T. Rivelli
Senior Vice President, Clo & Corporate Secretary
Senior Vice President, Clo & Secretary → Senior Vice President, Clo & Corporate Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
30 hrs/week
$48K (2021) → $888K (2024)
D. Concepcion
Vice President & Controller
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$111K (2022) → $417K (2024)
D. McKnight
Head of Partnerships
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$26K (2022) → $360K (2024)
J. Wittenberg
Board Member
Trustee → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
6 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $165K (2024)
K. Denis
Head of Communications
On filings since 2022
60 hrs/week
$20K (2022) → $420K (2024)
R. Blaustein
Senior Vice President & CFO
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$517K (2022) → $840K (2024)
B. Long
Vice President & Legal Affairs
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$318K (2023) → $421K (2024)
L. Rohrbaugh
Head of Insights & Policy
Head of Insights → Head of Insights & Policy, 2024
On filings since 2023
60 hrs/week
$225K (2023) → $296K (2024)
M. Murray
Vice President, Legal & Corporate Affairs
Vice President, Legal & Corporate Affair → Vice President, Legal & Corporate Affairs, 2024
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$328K (2023) → $452K (2024)
P. Khoury
Board Member
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
$44K (2024)
V. Modekurti
Senior Vice President & CIO
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$329K (2023) → $397K (2024)
V. Patel
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$214K (2023) → $293K (2024)
K. Szczech
Senior Vice President & Treasurer - Ul Solutions
A. Treasurer → Senior Vice President & Treasurer, 2022
Senior Vice President & Treasurer → Senior Vice President & Treasurer - Ul Solutions, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
R. Robinson
Executive Vice President & CFO - Ul Solutions
Executive Director & Treasurer → Senior Vice President & CFO, 2022
Senior Vice President & CFO → Executive Vice President & CFO - Ul Solutions, 2023
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
T. Brady
Former Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Former Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: E. West (2021–2023) — Vice President & Assistant Secretary - Ul Solutions
- Former: R. Olesen (2021–2023) — Standards Manager
- Former: S. Brooks (2021–2023) — Director Standards Operations
- Former: R. Myers (2023) — Director & Standards Programs
- Former: J. Musso (2022) — Standards Program Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 $888K, to T Rivelli (SVP, CLO, Corporate Secretary). 24 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Ulse Inc
How much does Ulse Inc give each year?
Ulse Inc gave $212K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $559K across 14 grants.
What is Ulse Inc's typical grant size?
Ulse Inc's median grant in 2024 was $12,500, and its average grant was $19,229, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Ulse Inc that year got $16K on average.
Where does Ulse Inc give grants?
Ulse Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Virginia (16%) and New York (10%). The most frequent recipient cities were Washington, DC (2 grants).
Does Ulse Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Ulse Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Who are Ulse Inc's largest grantees?
Ulse Inc's largest 2024 grantees include National League of Cities ($50,000), League of American Wheelmen Inc ($37,500) and American National Standards Institute ($22,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 52% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Ulse Inc?
Ulse Inc reported $4.5B in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $92.3M.
What does Ulse Inc fund?
ULSE’s filing says it develops standards through a collaborative process involving experts, regulators, industry representatives, and consumers, and publishes educational resources to help the public understand safety risks. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Ulse Inc?
Ulse Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check ulse.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Ulse Inc's EIN?
Ulse Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 30-1211139. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Ulse Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/ulse-inc-morg_71d4dc0d07cf403a85087a1b71fa28e8
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