Act for Nih Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Act for Nih Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Washington, District of Columbia. In tax year 2024 it gave $363,750 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $18,000 and the largest $50,000. 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$363,750
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$18,000
- Largest grant$50,000
- Assets$2.7 million
- New grantees74%
Giving in 2024 was down from $410,216 the year before.
74% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $410,216 | 22 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $363,750 | 19 | $2.7 million |
How to apply
Act for Nih Foundation Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Act for Nih Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Texas.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | 4 | $73,250 |
| District of Columbia | 4 | $72,000 |
| New York | 4 | $72,000 |
| New Jersey | 1 | $50,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $48,500 |
| Virginia | 1 | $26,000 |
| Maryland | 2 | $20,000 |
| California | 1 | $1,000 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt A Scientist | Support cancer research | $50,000 |
| Ozuah Family Foundation | Focus on healthcare and education | $50,000 |
| Ut Foundation | To advance education and enhance research, teaching, scholarship, faculties, and facilities through financial support | $48,500 |
| Cu Calendar Ny - Colombia University | Focus on education in the matters of medicine | $26,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | Cancer research and advocacy | $26,000 |
| Lasker Foundaiton | Promote recognition of research exellence | $26,000 |
| Research America | Increased public understanding of medical research benefits | $26,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine | Create knowledge and apply science and discoveries to further education, healthcare, and community service locally and globally. | $18,000 |
| George Washington University | Increased promotion of public health education | $18,000 |
| Usagainst Alzheimers | Promote alzheimers awareness | $18,000 |
| American Association for the Advancement of Science | Increases support broad spectrum public health programs | $10,000 |
| Brooklyn Children's Theatre | Bring together students of diverse backgrounds to learn and grow through collaborative art and musical theatre | $10,000 |
| Foundation for Nih | Create and lead alliances and public-private partnerships that advance breakthrough biomedical discoveries and improve the quality of peoples lives. | $10,000 |
| Jewish Foundation | Community philanthropy | $10,000 |
| Southfork Natural History | Enhance citizen engagement with nature of long island's south fork | $10,000 |
| University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center | To eliminate cancer through exceptional programs that integrate patient care, research and prevention | $3,000 |
| Halo House Foundation | Provide temporary affordable housing to those seeking treatment at texas medical center | $2,250 |
| Jonah's GSD 1B Research Foundation | Increasing support for funding of gsd research | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation | Focus on providing free services that address critical needs of people with ms | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Jed Manocherian
- Greg Manocherian
- Dr Sudip Parikh
- Richard Turman
- Rachel Pollock
Questions people ask
Does Act for Nih Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Act for Nih Foundation Inc give?
$363,750 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $18,000.
Who runs Act for Nih Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Jed Manocherian (Chairman), Greg Manocherian (Director), Dr Sudip Parikh (Secretary/Treasurer) and Richard Turman (President) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Act for Nih Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, science and research and education.