Society for Science and the Public
Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 530196483 · Private foundation
Society for Science and the Public is a private foundation based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its indexed IRS Form 990-PF summary (FY2020) reports $4.2M in grants paid and $102.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 149 individual grants from this funder — $1.4M awarded across 2017–2024 — including its support for education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Society for Science and the Public funds
Society for Science and the Public's giving carries a documented focus on education, higher education, k-12 education.
Populations it has supported include older adults.
Selected grant examples
Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bronx High School of Science SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | Bronx, NY | $34K | 2018 |
| Jericho Senior High School SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | Jericho, NY | $22K | 2018 |
| Montgomery Blair High School SCIENCE COMPETITION AWARD | Rockville, MD | $22K | 2018 |
How to apply for funding from Society for Science and the Public
Society for Science and the Public's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at societyforscience.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Society for Science and the Public
- Does Society for Science and the Public accept grant applications?
- Society for Science and the Public's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
- What does Society for Science and the Public fund?
- Society for Science and the Public's grants focus on education. Example recipients include Bronx High School of Science, Jericho Senior High School, Montgomery Blair High School. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Society for Science and the Public give in grants?
- Society for Science and the Public reported $4.2M in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $1.4M over 149 grants.
- Where is Society for Science and the Public located?
- Society for Science and the Public is based in Washington, District of Columbia. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 530196483.
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