Population Council does not meet the following 1 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 3 (Frequency and Attendance of Board Meetings)
An organization shall have a minimum of three evenly spaced meetings per year of the full governing body with a majority in attendance, with face-to-face participation. A conference call of the full board can substitute for one of the three meetings of the governing body. For all meetings, alternative modes of participation are acceptable for those with physical disabilities.
Population Council does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors held two meetings in 2019.
Population Council meets the remaining 19 Standards for Charity Accountability.
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Year, State Incorporated
1952, NY
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Affiliates
Population Council Kenya
PC Consulting Population Council Consulting Private Limited (India)
Population Center Pakistan
Population Council Institute (India)
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Stated Purpose
"to improve the health and well-being of current and future generations around the world and to help achieve a humane, equitable, and sustainable balance between people and resources."
Population Council reports that it conducts research to address health and development issues across more than 50 countries. The organization partners with national health ministries, government agencies, and nonprofits to produce research that informs policies and programs worldwide. Population Council's research includes efforts to end female genital mutilation, improve educational access for indigenous girls, provide access to contraceptive devices and reproductive health services, and expand access to HIV services.
For the year ended December 31, 2019, Population Council's program expenses were:
Social and behavioral sciences |
$46,100,666 |
Biomedical research |
$11,600,683 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$57,701,349 |
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Other
Fundraising costs were 1% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $54,153,038 are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Population Council's audited financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2019.
Source of Funds |
Grants and contributions |
$54,153,038 |
Royalties |
$23,224,814 |
Investment return, net |
$19,341,357 |
Other income |
$152,518 |
Total Income |
$96,871,727 |
- Programs: 82%
- Administrative: 18%
- Fundraising: Less than 1%
Total Income |
$96,871,727 |
Program expenses |
$57,701,349 |
Fundraising expenses |
$661,742 |
Administrative expenses |
$12,419,800 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$70,782,891 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$26,088,836 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$106,630,678 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$-777,305 |
Ending Net Assets |
$131,942,209 |
Total Liabilities |
$37,917,673 |
Total Assets |
$169,859,882 |
Note 1: As noted in the above financial section, "other changes in net assets" refers to net periodic benefit costs other than service cost (-$314,317) and postretirement benefit changes other than net periodic benefit cost (-$462,988).
Note 2: According to Population Council's 2019 IRS Form 990, the organization received $12,633 in donated vehicles.