Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine
Support the American college of medical genetics and genomics' (ACMG) educational mission to "translate genes into health" by raising funds to attract the next generation of medical geneticists and genetic counselors, to sponsor important research and to promote information about medical genetics.
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine at a glance
In short: Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine gave $203K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $25K), top state South Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $202,500
- -5.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $25,313
- -29.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $16,250
- Total assets
- $3,524,087
- -20.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- South Carolina (32% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation ($65K). Together the top 8 received $203K.
Grant Size Distribution
28 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 28 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine gives
- Giving fell 29% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $203K (2024) to $732K (2019). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $203K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation Greenwood, SC | Medical Fellowship | $65,000 |
| Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary Somerville, MA | Medical Fellowship | $37,500 |
| University of Colorado Denver, CO | Medical Fellowship | $18,750 |
| Johns Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Medical Fellowship | $16,250 |
| Oregon Health & Science University Portland, OR | Medical Fellowship | $16,250 |
| The Research Institute at Nationwide Children's Hospital Columbus, OH | Medical Fellowship | $16,250 |
| UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA | Medical Fellowship | $16,250 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Medical Fellowship | $16,250 |
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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 | $3,524,087 | $622,219 | $1,535,415 | $202,500 | 8 | $116,970 |
| 2023 | $4,410,233 | $1,821,908 | $835,586 | $215,000 | 6 | $323,758 |
| 2022 | $3,370,243 | $1,409,009 | $758,603 | $230,000 | 5 | $59,808 |
| 2021 | $4,114,026 | $1,600,164 | $702,023 | $283,631 | 5 | $88,420 |
| 2020 | $3,151,168 | $982,286 | $908,079 | $405,635 | 4 | $29,410 |
| 2019 | $2,116,821 | $869,825 | $1,260,140 | $731,923 | 7 | $55,783 |
About Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine
Based on IRS filings
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine is a public charity, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $203K. Net investment income was $117K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine is led by Melanie Wells, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2019); 9 of 23 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melanie Wells
CEO
Chief Operating Officer → COO Then CEO, 2023
COO Then CEO → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2019
3.8 hrs/week
$148K (2019) → $330K (2024)
Nancy J. Mendelsohn
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2022
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Dahlroth
Snr Director of Meetings & Exhibits
New on the 2024 filing
$148K (2024)
Karl Moeller
Director of Development
New on the 2024 filing
35 hrs/week
$180K (2024)
Kathleen Moran
Director of Communications
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
$183K (2024)
Michelle McClure
Director of Public Policy
New on the 2024 filing
$150K (2024)
Aleksandar Rajkovic
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Tilstra
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rong Mao
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sucheta Bhatt
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Harry Ostrer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Lu
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katie Johansen Taber
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Shaffer
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn Jones
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Pitro
CFO
Chief Financial Officer → CFO, 2024
On filings since 2022
1.5 hrs/week
$195K (2022) → $210K (2024)
Lynn Fleisher
General Counsel
Legal Counsel → General Counsel, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
$210K (2023) → $182K (2024)
Alexis Morgan
COO
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
$163K (2024)
Amy Brower
Associate Project Director & Nbs
New on the 2024 filing
$184K (2024)
Bruce R. Korf
Past President
President → Immediate Past President, 2023
Immediate Past President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2019
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brynn Levy
President-Elect
Director → President-Elect, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Elsea
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madhuri Hegde
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (22)
- Former: David A. Whiteman (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Evan Jones (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Marc Williams (2020–2023) — Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Nasha Fitter (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan Klugman (2022–2023) — Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Alex Rajkovic (2023) — Director
- Former: Matt Rabinowitz (2023) — Director
- Former: Mira Irons (2023) — Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Madhuri Hedge (2019–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Rabinowtiz (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Maximilian Muenke (2019–2022) — Chief Executive Officer
- Former: Robert G. Best (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Anthony Gregg (2019–2021) — Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Louanne Hudgins (2019–2021) — Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Philip Febbo (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Michael S. Watson (2019–2020) — Former Executive Director
- Former: Art L. Beaudet (2019) — Director
- Former: Brian E. Ward (2019) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Gerald Feldman (2019) — Ex-Officio Representative
- Former: Laurel Estabrook (2019) — Director
- Former: Rodney Howell (2019) — Past President
- Former: Thomas Erickson (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $330K, to Melanie Wells (CEO). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine
How much does Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine give each year?
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine gave $203K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $215K across 6 grants.
What is Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's typical grant size?
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's median grant in 2024 was $16,250, and its average grant was $25,313, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine give grants?
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's top state is South Carolina, with 32% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (19%) and Colorado (9%).
Does Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Fellowship" (8 grants).
Who are Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's largest grantees?
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's largest 2024 grantees include Greenwood Genetic Center Foundation ($65,000), Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary ($37,500) and University of Colorado ($18,750), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine?
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $622K.
What is Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's EIN?
Acmg Foundation for Genetic and Genomic Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1841165. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 18, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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