Cayman Biomedical Research Institute
Preselected recipients only
Cayman Biomedical Research Institute is a private foundation in Ann Arbor, Michigan. In tax year 2024 it gave $260,642 in 31 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $134,500. 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$260,642
- Number of grants31
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$134,500
- Assets$538,425
- New grantees44%
Giving in 2024 was down from $528,213 the year before.
44% 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 | $528,213 | 29 | $448,440 |
| 2024 | $260,642 | 31 | $538,425 |
How to apply
Cayman Biomedical 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Cayman Biomedical Research Institute funds
Where it gives
Its US grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Tennessee. It also paid $167,450 in 10 grants to recipients outside the US.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | $60,000 |
| Michigan | 7 | $17,562 |
| New Mexico | 1 | $5,000 |
| Ohio | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $2,000 |
| Texas | 5 | $1,880 |
| West Virginia | 2 | $750 |
| Maryland | 1 | $500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $250 |
| Virginia | 1 | $250 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Karolinska Institute | Research grant | $134,500 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center | Research grant | $60,000 |
| Universitatsklinikum Carl Gustav Carus | Research grant | $30,000 |
| University of Michigan | Research grant | $9,754 |
| The College of Wooster | Research grant | $5,000 |
| University of New Mexico | Research grant | $5,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Grant funding | $3,000 |
| Girl Scouts | Grant funding | $2,000 |
| The Barth Foundation | Grant funding | $2,000 |
| Cayman Kids Science Academy | Grant funding | $1,308 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $680 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $500 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $400 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $400 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $400 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $400 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $400 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $300 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $300 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $250 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $250 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $250 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $250 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $200 |
| Individual | Travel grant | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Kirk M Maxey MD
- Stephen Barrett
- Ines Morano
- Karla Yurgaites
- Jeff Johnson
- Genia Richards
Questions people ask
Does Cayman Biomedical Research Institute accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Cayman Biomedical Research Institute give?
$260,642 in tax year 2024, across 31 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Cayman Biomedical Research Institute?
Its 2024 filing lists Kirk M Maxey MD (President/Director), Stephen Barrett (Director), Ines Morano (Director) and Karla Yurgaites (Secretary) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Cayman Biomedical Research Institute fund?
Based on its grants, mainly science and research, international and education.