named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Little Black Book of Junk Science
Publication listing and debunking common myths and misinformation in environmental and health claims.
Priorities magazine
Biannual publication featuring articles on science, health, regulation, and pseudoscience, aimed at educating the public and policymakers.
Scientific publications on health and policy
Peer-reviewed and consumer-level books and reports on issues including concussions, salt intake, tobacco harm reduction, and chemophobia.
What's The Story? series
Consumer-friendly Q&A brochures on topics like GMOs, fracking, and radiation, designed for public education and distribution.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
- Conducts and publishes scientific research on health and science topicsProduces original research and analysis on a range of scientific issues including ADHD, ultra-processed foods, artificial sweeteners, creatine supplementation, hepatitis C drug development, and environmental health impacts from hydraulic fracturing. Research includes systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trial summaries, and historical scientific documentation.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Disseminates science education content through articles, books, and podcastsRepublishes and produces accessible science communication materials including articles, books, and podcast episodes on topics such as brain health, animal behavior, retirement, and summer safety. Content is designed for consumer audiences and draws on neuroscience, evolutionary biology, and public health research.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Advocates for evidence-based public health and regulatory policiesEngages in public commentary and media discussions to critique federal health agency policies, including FDA decisions on vaccine recommendations and staffing reductions at the CDC, NIH, and FDA. Emphasizes risks of replacing human oversight with AI in regulatory contexts and promotes critical thinking in public discourse.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$796K
Contributions & grants$739K93%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$57K7%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.09M
Program expenses70%
Admin / overhead17%
Fundraising12%
Salaries & benefits$729K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$539K
Cash$161K
Investments$370K
Liabilities$57K
Net assets$482K
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -19.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENRY MILLER | DISTINGUISHED FELLOW | 40 | $170K |
| THOMAS DJ GOLAB | PRESIDENT | 40 | $160K |
| JONATHAN BLOOM | DIR. OF CHEM. & PHARM. SCI | 40 | $143K |
| CHEYL E MARTIN | DIR. OF OPS./SECRETARY | 40 | $132K |
board members · 8
- DANIEL T STEIN MD — TRUSTEE
- MICK HITCHCOCK PHD — TRUSTEE
- NAN AS HAYWORTH MD — TRUSTEE
- NIGEL M BARK MD — CHAIRMAN UNTIL 6/24/TRUS. AS OF 6/24
- PETER PANKEY — CHAIRMAN AS OF 6/24
- STEPHEN MODZELEWSKI — VC UNTIL 6/24/TRUSTEE AS OF 6/24
- STEPHEN T WHELAN — TRUSTEE UNTIL 6/24/VC AS OF 6/24
- TANYA DORHOUT — TUSTREE UNTIL 6/24/TREAS. AS OF 6/24
relationships · 22
Who they work with
- AAP Government — Referenced as a medical organization that continues to recommend vaccination for pregnant women.
- ACOG Government — Referenced as a medical organization that continues to recommend vaccination for pregnant women.
- American Academy of Neurology Government — Referenced the organization's promotion of a 2025 study on artificial sweeteners and cognitive decline.
- BMJ Partner — Published an umbrella review on ADHD interventions in collaboration with the organization.
- Better Within Partner — References neuroscience research published in the Substack publication Better Within.
- Bill Wirtz Partner — Collaborated on a public discussion about regulatory reform and its impact on public health.
- Dr. Liza Lockwood Partner — Collaborates as a guest expert on the Moms Podcast Takeover to discuss science-based summer health guidance.
- FDA Government — Regulatory body that approved tradipitant for motion sickness.
- Genetic Literacy Project Partner — Former managing editor of the Genetic Literacy Project, Cameron English, is now Executive Vice President at ACSH.
- Humans vs. Retirement Partner — References and recommends content from the Substack publication Humans vs. Retirement on retirement-related psychological issues.
- Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) Partner — Cites Dr. Christopher Murray, Director of IHME, as senior author of the referenced Lancet study.
- Internal Revenue Code Government — Organized under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- International Agency for Research on Cancer Government — Analyzed IARC's classification process for diesel exhaust and lung cancer.
- Lars Partner — Collaborates on discussions about artificial intelligence and its societal implications.
- Like Cats and Dogs Partner — Collaborates with or references content from the Substack publication Like Cats and Dogs on animal behavior topics.
- McGill University Office for Science and Society (OSS) Partner — Reprints articles from the OSS website with permission.
- NIH Government — Funds academic scientists whose fundamental biological research contributed to hepatitis C drug discovery.
- Novo Nordisk Foundation Government — Discussed in relation to its funding of research on food classification systems, prompting critical commentary from ACSH.
- OSS Partner — Reprints articles from the OSS website to disseminate scientific content
- PLOS ONE Partner — Published a study on social media content accuracy related to ADHD in collaboration with the organization.
- The Lancet Psychiatry Partner — Published a study on ADHD medication adherence in collaboration with the organization.
- University of São Paulo Partner — Referenced as the institution behind the NOVA classification system, with which ACSH engages critically in its analysis.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Behavioral and Biological Force Analysismethodology: behavioral_biological_analysisBy examining everyday behaviors through biological and behavioral science, the organization uncovers underlying drivers of human choices, because surface-level explanations often miss root causes shaped by evolution and neurochemistry.
- Complementary Nutrition Science Frameworksmethodology: complementary_frameworksBy integrating both nutrient-based and processing-based approaches, the organization produces a more nuanced understanding of dietary health impacts, because each framework captures different aspects of food's biological effects.
- Evidence-Based Evaluation Frameworkmethodology: evidence_based_medicineBy applying rigorous scientific standards—such as biological plausibility, study replication, and methodological rigor—to assess health claims, the organization produces more reliable public health guidance, because isolated or poorly designed studies often generate misleading conclusions.
- Policy Analysis Grounded in Scientific Consensusmethodology: evidence_based_policyBy evaluating public health policy through the lens of established scientific expertise and evidence synthesis, the organization strengthens regulatory decision-making, because reliance on consensus reduces the influence of politicization and anecdotalism.
- Science Communication to Counter Misinformationmethodology: science_communicationBy translating complex scientific findings into accessible public content, the organization increases public understanding and resistance to misinformation, because clarity and context reduce susceptibility to fear-based or pseudoscientific narratives.