AABB Foundation Inc
To fund research, education, and related initiatives in the field of blood and biotherapies.
AABB Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: AABB Foundation Inc gave $600K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $600,000
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +36.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $19,932,151
- +5.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (17% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to AABB Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- December 1, 2026 (Early-Career Scientific Research Grants Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from AABB Foundation Inc
Who AABB Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was American Red Cross ($100K). Together the top 6 received $600K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $439K (2023) to $600K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $600K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Red Cross Washington, DC | Scientific Research Grant | $100,000 |
| Brigham & Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Scientific Research Grant | $100,000 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Scientific Research Grant | $100,000 |
| The University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Scientific Research Grant | $100,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Scientific Research Grant | $100,000 |
| University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | Scientific Research Grant | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19,932,151 | $1,447,507 | $1,473,644 | $600,000 | 6 | $960,889 |
| 2023 | $18,839,516 | $4,104,234 | $1,451,397 | $439,050 | 6 | $2,531,637 |
| 2022 | $16,572,479 | $15,737,223 | $45,716 | — | — | $100,715 |
About AABB Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
AABB Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $19.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $600K. Net investment income was $961K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
AABB Foundation Inc is led by Debra BenAvram, Chief Executive Officer since 2024 (on filings since 2022); 2 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debra BenAvram
Chief Executive Officer
CEO & Aabb → Chief Executive Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Zimmerman
Executive Director, Foundation, Chief Committee & Engmt. Officer
New on the 2024 filing
11.3 hrs/week
$104K (2024)
Jose A Cancelas
President & Director
President → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Schafer
President
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Sapia
Foundation Director
New on the 2024 filing
37.5 hrs/week
$150K (2024)
Aaron A R Tobian
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brian Gannon
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Meghan Delaney
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Dunbar
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sally A Campbell-Lee
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Delisa English
Secretary
Treasurer → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Hagins
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kunal Chavan
CFO & CIO
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Grogan
Chief Operating Officer
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Chris Hrouda (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Dana Devine (2022–2023) — Secretary
- Former: James D. Gorham (2022–2023) — President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $150K, to Jason Sapia (Foundation Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about AABB Foundation Inc
How much does AABB Foundation Inc give each year?
AABB Foundation Inc gave $600K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $439K across 6 grants.
What is AABB Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
AABB Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $100,000, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does AABB Foundation Inc give grants?
AABB Foundation Inc's top state is District of Columbia, with 17% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (17%) and North Carolina (17%).
Does AABB Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 6 grants with a stated purpose on AABB Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Scientific Research Grant" (6 grants).
Who are AABB Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
AABB Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include American Red Cross ($100,000), Brigham & Womens Hospital ($100,000) and Duke University ($100,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 50% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is AABB Foundation Inc?
AABB Foundation Inc reported $19.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is AABB Foundation Inc?
AABB Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Bethesda, MD. It holds $19.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is AABB Foundation Inc's EIN?
AABB Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-1553314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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