Alternatives Research and Development Fo
THE MISSION OF THE ARDF IS TO FUND AND PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, VALIDATION AND ADOPTION OF NON-ANIMAL METHODS IN BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH, PRODUCT TESTING, AND EDUCATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$16.8M
+18.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$304K
+44.6% YoY
Grant Count
9
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$34K
-3.6% YoY
About Alternatives Research and Development Fo
Based on IRS filings
Alternatives Research and Development Fo is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JENKINTOWN, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $16.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 9 grants totaling $304K. Net investment income was $896K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $16,848,676 | $14,204,946 | $11,875,792 |
| Revenue | $2,129,417 | $750,868 | $859,795 |
| Expenses | $834,489 | $634,425 | $581,268 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $896,388 | $673,249 | $526,141 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
35 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Alternatives Research and Development Fo
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School ($40,000), Michigan State University ($40,000), Duke University School of Medicine ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS CHAN MEDICAL SCHOOL WORCESTER, MA | DR. TIEN-CHAN HSIEH RESEARCH GRANT COMPUTATIONAL DISCOVERY OF LONG NON-CODING RNAS AS NOVEL RELAPSE RISK BIOMARKERS FOR PEDIATRIC ACUTE LYMPHOBLASTIC LEUKEMIA | $40,000 |
| RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER CHICAGO, IL | DR. RACHEL MILLER RESEARCH GRANT MODELING JOINT PAIN USING AN ANIMAL-FREE SYSTEM ON A CHIP | $39,996 |
| MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY EAST LANSING, MI | DR. AITOR AGUIRRE RESEARCH GRANT NEW HUMAN MODELS FOR THE STUDY OF ATRIAL FIBRILLATION | $40,000 |
| DUKE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE DURHAM, NC | DR. WONJAE LEE RESEARCH GRANT DEVELOPING HUMAN CELL-BASED GLIOBLASTOMA MODELS FREE FROM ANIMAL DERIVATIVES | $40,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SEATTLE, WA | DR. LAURA CRISA RESEARCH GRANT MODELING HUMAN BONE MARROW ENGRAFTMENT AND HEMATOPOIESIS IN A MICRO-FLUIDIC PLATFORM | $40,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON MADISON, WI | DR. MATTHEW BROWN RESEARCH GRANT IN VITRO TRANSPLANTATION MODELING USING INDUCED PLURIPOTENT STEM CELL-DERIVED GRAFTS | $40,000 |
| BETH ISRAEL DEACONESS MEDICAL CENTER BOSTON, MA | DR. RAMASWAMY KRISHNAN RESEARCH GRANT A HUMAN PRECISION-CUT LUNG SLICE-BASED PLATFORM FOR FIBROTIC DRUG DISCOVERY | $40,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA CEDAR FALLS, IA | DR. NILDA RODRIGUEZ RESEARCH GRANT - DEVELOPING A MODEL TO STUDY LIPID BODIES AND SEX-DEPENDENT IMMUNE RESPONSES IN HUMAN MONOCYTE-DERIVED MACROPHAGES | $17,915 |
| AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR CELLULAR AND COMPUTATIONAL TOXICOLOGY GAITHERSBURG, MD | SPONSORHIP OF ASCCT MEETING EVENT | $5,697 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUE A LEARY | PRESIDENT | 12 | $20,000 |
| LUKE KLEIN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| NADIA S ADAWI | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| ROBERT FINN | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| FRANCIS KRAFCHIK DECEASED IN 2024 | BOARD MEMBER | 0.5 | — |
| JOSEPH LUDWIG | VICE PRESIDENT | 0.5 | — |
| AARON MCINTYRE | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| DENISE COWIE | SECRETARY | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alternatives Research and Development Fo?
Alternatives Research and Development Fo is a nonprofit organization focused on Environment & Animals, based in JENKINTOWN, PA. It holds $16.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Alternatives Research and Development Fo?
As of 2024, Alternatives Research and Development Fo holds $16.8M in total assets with $2.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 9 grants totaling $304K in 2024.
Where does Alternatives Research and Development Fo operate?
Alternatives Research and Development Fo has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Iowa, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Michigan, North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington, Wisconsin.
What size grants does Alternatives Research and Development Fo award?
In 2024, Alternatives Research and Development Fo awarded 9 grants totaling $304K — an average of about $34K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Alternatives Research and Development Fo's EIN?
Alternatives Research and Development Fo's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2740843. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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