American Brain Tumor Association
Mission statement the mission of the American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis. We do this through interactions and engagement with brain tumor patients and their families; collaborations with allied groups and organizations; and the funding of brain tumor research. Impact statement founded in 1973, the American Brain Tumor Association was the first national non-profit organization committed to funding brain tumor research and providing information and education for all brain tumor types across all age groups.
American Brain Tumor Association at a glance
In short: American Brain Tumor Association gave $187K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $37K), mostly in North Carolina. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $187,000
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $37,400
- +52.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $9,409,673
- -4.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (60% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to American Brain Tumor Association
Open Grants
7 open opportunities from American Brain Tumor Association
Basic Research Fellowships
American Brain Tumor Association
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Brain Tumor Funders' Collaborative - Liquid Biopsy Grants
American Brain Tumor Association
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Discovery Grants
American Brain Tumor Association
Amount
$50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who American Brain Tumor Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Health Research Alliance ($100K). Together the top 5 received $187K.
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 22 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How American Brain Tumor Association gives
- Giving grew 120% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $85K (2022) to $187K (2025). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $187K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Health Research Alliance Raleigh, NC | Research Grant | $100,000 |
| Society of Neuro Oncology (SNO) Houston, TX | Research Fellowships | $35,000 |
| Central Brain Tumor Registry of the US Hinsdale, IL | Research Grant | $30,000 |
| Brain Tumor Epidemiology Consortium (BTEC) Durham, NC | Research Grant | $13,000 |
| American Association for Cancer Research Philadelphia, PA | Research Grant | $9,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $9,409,673 | $7,403,007 | $7,771,139 | $187,000 | 5 | $339,096 |
| 2024 | $9,844,227 | $6,796,203 | $7,832,840 | $123,000 | 5 | $303,898 |
| 2023 | $10,672,619 | $8,081,509 | $7,466,751 | $85,000 | 4 | $97,709 |
| 2022 | $8,840,964 | $7,131,173 | $6,022,399 | $85,000 | 4 | $136,742 |
| 2021 | $8,022,705 | $6,207,028 | $5,074,334 | $175,000 | 4 | $300,701 |
| 2020 | $6,990,288 | $5,291,225 | $5,034,248 | $165,000 | 3 | $139,140 |
About American Brain Tumor Association
Based on IRS filings
American Brain Tumor Association is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $187K. Net investment income was $339K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Brain Tumor Association is led by Kelly Sitkin, President & CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 5 of 14 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Kelly Sitkin
President & CEO
Chief Development Officer → President & CEO, 2025
On filings since 2020
38.8 hrs/week
$171K (2020) → $242K (2025)
Bob Kruchten
Chair
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phillip Samuels
Senior Director of Finance
On filings since 2021
38.8 hrs/week
$103K (2021) → $121K (2025)
Debra Robins
Director Corporate & Fdn. Relations
On filings since 2024
38.8 hrs/week
$113K (2024) → $116K (2025)
Mindee J. Plugues
Director
Director → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Berger
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charles K. Schafer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nathan Musgrove
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Willmarth
Chief Mission Officer
On filings since 2020
38.8 hrs/week
$152K (2020) → $202K (2025)
Leslie Crouch
Chief Development Officer
New on the 2025 filing
38.8 hrs/week
$147K (2025)
Ram Subramanian
Immediate Past Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Danny Monson
Vice Chair
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Srisupen Andersen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Aguilar
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: James Reilly (2020–2024) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Ralph DeVitto (2020–2024) — President & CEO
- Former: Patti Tsai-Steiner (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Carla Varner (2020–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Colleen O'Malley (2020–2023) — Senior Director, Mktg & Committee
- Former: Brandon Starkoff (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Jacqueline Lemke (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Brian Olson (2020) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Deborah Robins (2020) — Director, Corporate & Fndtn. Giving
- Former: Susannah Davis (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $242K, to Kelly Sitkin (President & CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about American Brain Tumor Association
How much does American Brain Tumor Association give each year?
American Brain Tumor Association gave $187K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $123K across 5 grants.
What is American Brain Tumor Association's typical grant size?
American Brain Tumor Association's median grant in 2025 was $30,000, and its average grant was $37,400, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Brain Tumor Association give grants?
American Brain Tumor Association gives mostly in North Carolina: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Texas (19%) and Illinois (16%).
Does American Brain Tumor Association give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Brain Tumor Association's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (4 grants).
Who are American Brain Tumor Association's largest grantees?
American Brain Tumor Association's largest 2025 grantees include Health Research Alliance ($100,000), Society of Neuro Oncology (SNO) ($35,000) and Central Brain Tumor Registry of the US ($30,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 88% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is American Brain Tumor Association?
American Brain Tumor Association reported $9.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.4M.
What is American Brain Tumor Association's EIN?
American Brain Tumor Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7286648. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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