Public Safety Research Institute
Preselected recipients only
Public Safety Research Institute is a private foundation in Falls Church, Virginia. In tax year 2024 it gave $90,700 in 28 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$90,700
- Number of grants28
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$1.9 million
- New grantees7%
Giving in 2024 was down from $96,000 the year before.
7% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $96,000 | 30 | $1.7 million |
| 2024 | $90,700 | 28 | $1.9 million |
How to apply
Public Safety Research Institute says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Public Safety Research Institute funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 14 states, the most to New York.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2 | $21,500 |
| Maryland | 4 | $19,500 |
| District of Columbia | 2 | $13,000 |
| California | 5 | $10,000 |
| Connecticut | 6 | $5,700 |
| Missouri | 1 | $5,000 |
| Kentucky | 1 | $3,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $2,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $2,500 |
| Minnesota | 1 | $2,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| WorkBites | General support | $20,000 |
| National Food Museum | General support | $10,000 |
| Beyond Nuclear | General support | $7,000 |
| Nuclear Info Resources Service | General support | $7,000 |
| Veterans for Peace | General support | $5,000 |
| Whirlwind Wheelchair | General support | $4,000 |
| Appalachia Science in the Pub Int | General support | $3,000 |
| Beyond Pesticides | General support | $3,000 |
| Doctors Without Borders USA | General support | $3,000 |
| American Museum of Tort Law | General support | $2,500 |
| Center for Hlth Environ and Justice | General support | $2,500 |
| Oak Ridge Environ Peace Alliance | General support | $2,500 |
| Public Employees for Env Respn | General support | $2,500 |
| Akiing | General support | $2,000 |
| Childrens Advocacy Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Earth Island Institute | General support | $2,000 |
| Family Farm Defenders | General support | $2,000 |
| Indian Law Resource Center | General support | $2,000 |
| Clean Air Campaign | General support | $1,500 |
| Winchester Land Trust | General support | $1,300 |
| Alternative Radio | General support | $1,000 |
| Arizona Cntr for Law in the Pub Int | General support | $1,000 |
| Center on Race Poverty Environment | General support | $1,000 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | General support | $1,000 |
| Beardsley and Memorial Libarary | General support | $1,000 |
| Friends of Main Street Winsted | General support | $300 |
| Highland Lake Watershed Association | General support | $300 |
| Winsted Historical Society | General support | $300 |
Officers and trustees
- Ralph Nader
- Claire Nader
- Laura Nader
Questions people ask
Does Public Safety Research Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Public Safety Research Institute give?
$90,700 in tax year 2024, across 28 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Public Safety Research Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Ralph Nader (President Director), Claire Nader (Director) and Laura Nader (Director).
What does Public Safety Research Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and environment and conservation.