The Century Foundation Inc
Organization summary
Type of Nonprofit
Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.
Category: Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy N.E.C. (NTEE)
Donations to this organization are tax deductible.
Summary charts: organization finances over time
Revenue $8.58M (2024)
Expenses $12.4M (2024)
Total Assets $61.2M (2024)
Total Liabilities $4.2M (2024)
Tax Filings by Year
Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.
Fiscal Year Ending June
2024
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $6,127,352 |
71.4%
|
| Program Services | $303,232 |
3.5%
|
| Investment Income | $558,073 |
6.5%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $5,535 |
0.1%
|
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $1,582,773 |
18.5%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $16 |
0.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $724,026 |
5.8%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $6,279,087 |
50.5%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,192,201 | |
| Total Liabilities | $4,197,647 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Zuckerman (President) | $362,500 | $0 | $19,148 |
| Lisa Sahulka (Chief Operating Officer) | $266,073 | $0 | $42,182 |
| Ishmeet Sahni (Vice President Of Development) | $211,703 | $0 | $33,665 |
Document Links
990
Filed on May 15, 2025Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2023
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $8,074,065 |
79.2%
|
| Program Services | $150,693 |
1.5%
|
| Investment Income | $921,723 |
9.0%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $7,494 |
0.1%
|
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $1,036,643 |
10.2%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $4 |
0.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $635,033 |
5.5%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 | |
| Other Salaries and Wages | $5,837,627 |
50.2%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $58,694,529 | |
| Total Liabilities | $2,813,582 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Zuckerman (President) | $350,000 | $0 | $18,523 |
| Lisa Sahulka (Chief Operating Officer) | $219,894 | $0 | $34,357 |
| Richard Kahlenberg (Senior Fellow Thru Aug 2022) | $188,273 | $0 | $36,216 |
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990
Filed on May 15, 2024Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2022
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions | $6,279,268 |
62.2%
|
| Program Services | $112,192 |
1.1%
|
| Investment Income | $1,532,069 |
15.2%
|
| Bond Proceeds | $0 | |
| Royalties | $7,458 |
0.1%
|
| Rental Property Income | $0 | |
| Net Fundraising | $0 | |
| Sales of Assets | $2,158,187 |
21.4%
|
| Net Inventory Sales | $0 | |
| Other Revenue | $28 |
0.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Compensation | $597,606 |
5.9%
|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $57,988 |
0.6%
|
| Other Salaries and Wages | $5,034,985 |
49.3%
|
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $56,784,803 | |
| Total Liabilities | $589,514 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Related | Other |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Zuckerman (President) | $341,250 | $0 | $19,347 |
| Emma Vadehra (Senior Fellow/Ed Of Next100) | $204,720 | $0 | $19,990 |
| Lisa Sahulka (Chief Operating Officer) | $178,104 | $0 | $23,638 |
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990
Filed on June 5, 2023Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2021
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $5,552,710 |
59.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $3,141 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $1,114,641 |
12.0%
|
| Sales of Assets | $2,555,077 |
27.4%
|
| Other Income | $92,516 |
1.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $8,026,692 |
92.6%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $593,704 |
6.9%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $67,804,599 | |
| Total Liabilities | $461,908 |
Compensation
| Key Employees and Officers | Compensation | Other |
|---|---|---|
| Mark Zuckerman (President) | $341,250 | $17,993 |
| Emma Vadehra (Executive Director) | $188,704 | $10,365 |
| Jamila Taylor (Senior Fellow) | $177,145 | $31,190 |
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2022Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2020
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $4,809,464 |
84.0%
|
| Interest Revenue | $31,610 |
0.6%
|
| Dividends | $911,648 |
15.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | $0 | |
| Other Income | $64,122 |
1.1%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $8,382,199 |
97.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $325,000 |
3.8%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $55,835,968 | |
| Total Liabilities | $443,861 |
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990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2019
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2018
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2016
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2015
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $477,583 |
23.8%
|
| Interest Revenue | $1,741 |
0.1%
|
| Dividends | $771,410 |
38.5%
|
| Sales of Assets | $160,186 |
8.0%
|
| Other Income | $573,252 |
28.6%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $4,376,759 |
91.8%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $132,426 |
2.8%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $61,991,477 | |
| Total Liabilities | $401,835 |
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990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2014
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $439,837 |
6.2%
|
| Interest Revenue | $4,230 |
0.1%
|
| Dividends | $1,243,467 |
17.6%
|
| Sales of Assets | $5,055,988 |
71.5%
|
| Other Income | $319,408 |
4.5%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $3,905,489 |
89.4%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $294,502 |
6.7%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $66,605,119 | |
| Total Liabilities | $409,746 |
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990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2013
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $59,502 |
0.2%
|
| Interest Revenue | $1,063 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $1,068,779 |
3.9%
|
| Sales of Assets | $26,490,843 |
95.8%
|
| Other Income | $16,365 |
0.1%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $3,823,969 |
91.8%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $300,000 |
7.2%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $62,175,942 | |
| Total Liabilities | $360,679 |
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990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2012
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $546,546 |
32.6%
|
| Interest Revenue | $43 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $960,099 |
57.3%
|
| Sales of Assets | $152,439 |
9.1%
|
| Other Income | $12,156 |
0.7%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $3,881,124 |
91.6%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $345,680 |
8.2%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,903,077 | |
| Total Liabilities | $3,308,361 |
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990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2011
Extracted Financial Data
Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
| Notable Sources of Revenue | Percent of Total Revenue | |
|---|---|---|
| Contributions Received | $499,274 |
28.7%
|
| Interest Revenue | $233 |
0.0%
|
| Dividends | $1,005,874 |
57.8%
|
| Sales of Assets | $63 |
0.0%
|
| Other Income | $226,230 |
13.0%
|
| Notable Expenses | Percent of Total Expenses | |
|---|---|---|
| Charitable Disbursements | $3,821,083 |
95.7%
|
| Compensation of Officers* | $368,536 |
9.2%
|
| * Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%. | ||
| Assets/Debt | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $41,265,561 | |
| Total Liabilities | $688,041 |
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990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2010
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2009
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2008
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2007
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2006
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2005
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2004
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2003
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
Fiscal Year Ending June
2002
No Extracted Financial Data
Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.
Document Links
990-PF
Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance
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