Act for NIH Foundation Inc
Act for NIH Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Washington, DC. It is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to advancing life-saving biomedical research by educating policymakers and the public about research undertaken by the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
Act for NIH Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Act for NIH Foundation Inc gave $364K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Texas. 74% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $363,750
- -6.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $19,145
- +8.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $18,000
- Total assets
- $2,684,263
- -18.8% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 74% first-time grantees (14 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Texas (20% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Act for NIH Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 300 New Jersey Avenue Nw 300, Washington, DC 20001
Phone: (202) 465-8710
Website: https://www.actfornih.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Act for NIH Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Adopt a Scientist ($50K). Together the top 10 received $291K.
Organizations only. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($26,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
88 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 76 grants of 88 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant dollars were distributed among recipients in several states. Texas, DC, and New York each accounted for 20%; New Jersey accounted for 14%; and Tennessee accounted for 13%.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Act for NIH Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
74%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 14 of 19 grantees (74%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $20K; repeat grants $18K. How we count
Medians: $14K first-time, $26K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $149K (2021) to $784K (2022). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $364K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt a Scientist Houston, TX | Support Cancer Research | $50,000 |
| Ozuah Family Foundation New Providence, NJ | Focus on Healthcare and Education | $50,000 |
| UT Foundation Knoxville, TN | To advance education and enhance research, teaching, scholarship, faculties, and facilities through financial support | $48,500 |
| 1 grant to individuals Recipients not named | — | $26,000 |
| Friends of Cancer Research Washington, DC | Cancer Research and Advocacy | $26,000 |
| Lasker Foundaiton New York, NY | Promote Recognition of Research Exellence | $26,000 |
| Research America Arlington, VA | Increased Public Understanding of Medical Research Benefits | $26,000 |
| Baylor College of Medicine Houston, TX | Create knowledge and apply science and discoveries to further education, healthcare, and community service locally and globally. | $18,000 |
| George Washington University Washington, DC | Increased Promotion of Public Health Education | $18,000 |
| Usagainst Alzheimers Washington, DC | Promote Alzheimers Awareness | $18,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,684,263 | $461,035 | $949,709 | $363,750 | 19 | $940,632 | $288,298 |
| 2023 | $3,305,449 | $146,260 | $1,114,326 | $389,626 | 22 | $1,124,115 | $109,361 |
| 2022 | $4,080,153 | $1,025,806 | $1,512,758 | $784,000 | 21 | $1,507,215 | $55,824 |
| 2021 | $4,647,939 | $4,073,327 | $544,507 | $148,800 | 11 | $277,130 | $29,176 |
| 2020 | $1,012,035 | $1,423,650 | $584,384 | $178,769 | 15 | — | — |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance life-saving biomedical research in the United States by educating the public about the importance of NIH research. It says it advocates for research into diseases and medical conditions to save lives and reduce illness and disability.
Its 2024 grants included support for cancer research and advocacy, medical research, health and public health education, and recognition of research excellence. Among its grantees, Friends of Cancer Research describes its mission as speeding life-saving treatments through collaboration on science, policy, and regulation. Baylor College of Medicine says it advances human health through patient care, research, education, and community services. Halo House Foundation says it provides low-cost temporary housing to cancer patients receiving active treatment in Houston.
Grantmaking
In 2024, the foundation reported 19 grants totaling $363,750. Grant amounts ranged from $1,000 to $50,000, with a median of $18,000. Notable grants included $50,000 to Adopt a Scientist for cancer research and $50,000 to Ozuah Family Foundation to focus on healthcare and education. Other grants included $48,500 to the UT Foundation to advance education and research, $26,000 each to Friends of Cancer Research and Research America, and $18,000 to Baylor College of Medicine.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing listed Jed Manocherian as chairman; Greg Manocherian as director; Dr. Sudip Parikh as secretary/treasurer; Richard Turman as president; and Rachel Pollock as vice president until May 8, 2024.
Act for NIH Foundation Inc is led by Richard Turman, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 5 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Richard Turman
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $164K (2024)
Jed Manocherian
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Manocherian
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Pollock
Vice President
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$90K (2021) → $56K (2024)
Sudip Parikh
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Debbie Forrest (2020) — Former President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $164K, to Richard Turman (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Act for NIH Foundation Inc
How much does Act for NIH Foundation Inc give each year?
Act for NIH Foundation Inc gave $364K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $390K across 22 grants.
What is Act for NIH Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Act for NIH Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $18,000, and its average grant was $19,145, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Act for NIH Foundation Inc that year got $20K on average.
Where does Act for NIH Foundation Inc give grants?
Act for NIH Foundation Inc's top state is Texas, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were District of Columbia (20%) and New York (20%). The most frequent recipient cities were Houston, TX (4 grants) and Washington, DC (4 grants).
Does Act for NIH Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 19 grants with a stated purpose on Act for NIH Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support.
Who are Act for NIH Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Act for NIH Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Adopt a Scientist ($50,000), Ozuah Family Foundation ($50,000) and UT Foundation ($48,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 1 grant to individuals ($26,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 41% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Act for NIH Foundation Inc?
Act for NIH Foundation Inc reported $2.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $461K.
What does Act for NIH Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is to advance life-saving biomedical research in the United States by educating the public about the importance of NIH research. It says it advocates for research into diseases and medical conditions to save lives and reduce illness and disability. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Act for NIH Foundation Inc?
The foundation states that it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Act for NIH Foundation Inc's EIN?
Act for NIH Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1130166. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Act for NIH Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Act for NIH Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/act-for-nih-foundation-inc-morg_01ac2851ebdc4929a9f023876f99675b
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