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The Population Council Inc

New York, New York  ·  EIN 131687001  ·  Private foundation

The Population Council Inc is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $4.8M in grants paid and $165.9M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 97 individual grants from this funder — $24.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for health care. Below is its full funding profile.

$4.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$165.9M
Total assets
97
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Population Council Inc funds

The Population Council Inc's giving carries a documented focus on health care.

Health Care

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Population Council Inc, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD$2.1M2018
Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids FoundationWashington, DC$1.4M2018
Administrators of the Tulane Educational
BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH; SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
New Orleans, LA$1.4M2022
Tulane University
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE; BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
New Orleans, LA$1.3M2023
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA$1.2M2018
Futures Group International LLCDurham, NC$998K2018
Futures InstituteGlastonbury, CT$984K2018
Tulane University
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE
New Orleans, LA$870K2020
Tulane UniversityNew Orleans, LA$817K2019
Futures Group International LLCDurham, NC$747K2019
Johns Hopkins UniversityBaltimore, MD$744K2019
Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids FoundationWashington, DC$685K2019
Unc Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC$620K2018
Tulane University
SOCIAL & BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE; BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH
New Orleans, LA$500K2024
University of North Carolina at Chapel HillChapel Hill, NC$476K2019

The Population Council Inc giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$10.8M
2019$5.5M
2020$2.8M
2022$2.5M
2023$2.2M
2024$920K

How to apply for funding from The Population Council Inc

The Population Council Inc's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at popcouncil.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Population Council Inc

Does The Population Council Inc accept grant applications?
The Population Council Inc's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Population Council Inc fund?
The Population Council Inc's grants focus on health care. Recent recipients include Johns Hopkins University, Elisabeth Glaser Pediatric Aids Foundation, Administrators of the Tulane Educational. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Population Council Inc give in grants?
The Population Council Inc reported $4.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $24.7M over 97 grants.
Where is The Population Council Inc located?
The Population Council Inc is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 131687001.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Population Council Inc's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Population Council Inc. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.