Population Reference Bureau Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Population Reference Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Washington, District of Columbia, registered in 1938, with $11,745,158 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
1111 19th St Nw Ste 400, Washington, DC, 20036 EIN 53-0214030 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2023)
$11.7M
▼ 5.9% vs prior year
Social Science median: $380K
Expenses (FY2023)
$12.2M
Net assets
$10.0M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Population Reference Bureau Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · -4% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Population Reference Bureau Inc: 10 mo reserves · -4% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Population Reference Bureau Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Population Reference Bureau Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 1111 19th St Nw Ste 400, Washington, DC, 20036
- City
- Washington
- State
- District of Columbia
- Category
- Social Science
- Subcategory
- Social Science Research
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $9.9M (FY2013) to $11.7M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $4.5MNet assets $10.0M
Operating margin
-3.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$14.5M
Total liabilities
$4.5M
Net assets
$10.0M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $11,745,158▼5.9% | $12,190,648▼14.2% | $10,034,355▲8.8% | $14,492,358▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $12,479,322▼6.3% | $14,209,567▼13.5% | $9,221,317▼10.1% | $14,827,367▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2021 | $13,316,487▼19.6% | $16,430,821▼0.3% | $10,254,622▼26.4% | $12,232,018▼30.8% | 990 |
| 2020 | $16,562,453▲19.6% | $16,484,676▲24.8% | $13,923,681▲22.2% | $17,681,286▲3.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $13,850,654▲12.8% | $13,205,389▲14.2% | $11,398,831▲14.8% | $17,114,389▲21.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $12,284,340▲12.6% | $11,560,416▲6.3% | $9,926,105▼6.0% | $14,062,151▼6.7% | 990 |
| 2017 | $10,905,079▲22.9% | $10,879,005▲18.8% | $10,555,228▲4.7% | $15,067,995▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $8,874,091▲6.3% | $9,157,354▲6.5% | $10,083,107▲12.4% | $14,271,361▲17.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $8,349,476▼20.9% | $8,602,192▼18.6% | $8,970,167▲1.6% | $12,101,642▲0.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $10,556,962▲6.9% | $10,567,306▲11.1% | $8,828,285▼6.4% | $12,051,895▼9.9% | 990 |
| 2013 | $9,872,336 | $9,512,656▼0.6% | $9,431,819▲13.9% | $13,371,289▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $9,566,361▲9.6% | $8,278,436▲14.6% | $11,767,403▲6.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $8,724,927▲6.7% | $7,226,264▲19.4% | $11,014,284▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,173,507 | $6,053,799 | $9,955,868 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6.7M total
25 grants to Population Reference Bureau Inc totaling $6.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Sciences | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Population Council Inc | Social & behavioral science | 2023 | $115,698 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $6,250 |
| Population Council Inc | Social & behavioral science | 2022 | $95,659 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2022 | $82,529 |
| New Venture Fund | Civil rights, social action, advocacy | 2022 | $10,000 |
| Population Council Inc | Social & behavioral science | 2021 | $191,510 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2021 | $169,958 |
| Lucile Packard Foundation For Childrens Health | Kidsdata | 2020 | $1,700,000 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2020 | $365,856 |
| Population Council Inc | Social & behavioral science | 2020 | $244,962 |
| Population Council Inc | — | 2019 | $362,224 |
| New Venture Fund | International development and foreign affairs | 2019 | $55,700 |
| New Venture Fund | International development and foreign affairs | 2019 | $55,700 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2019 | $35,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Population Reference Bureau Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Population Reference Bureau Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 53-0214030, based in Washington, District of Columbia. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Population Reference Bureau Inc's EIN?
- Population Reference Bureau Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 53-0214030.
- How much revenue does Population Reference Bureau Inc report?
- Population Reference Bureau Inc reported $11,745,158 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Population Reference Bureau Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Population Reference Bureau Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Population Reference Bureau Inc (EIN 53-0214030) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.