American Neuromuscular Foundation
The American Neuromuscular Foundation was established to improve the quality of care for people with disorders of skeletal muscle, neuromuscular function, and central and peripheral nervous systems through the promotion of research and education and advancing public understanding of the disorders. It was organized to carry out the charitable, educational, and scientific activities of the American association of neuromuscular & electrodiagnostic medicine (AANEM).
American Neuromuscular Foundation at a glance
In short: American Neuromuscular Foundation gave $239K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $34K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $239,482
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $34,212
- +20.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $9,555,502
- +31.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (31% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
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Who American Neuromuscular Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Brigham and Women's Hospital Erika Williams Grant ($50K). Together the top 7 received $239K.
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 28 grants of 34 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How American Neuromuscular Foundation gives
- Giving grew 62% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $148K (2021) to $252K (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $239K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Brigham and Women's Hospital Erika Williams Grant Boston, MA | Research Grants | $50,000 |
| UCLA Box 957089 1125 Murphy Hall Los Angeles, CA | Research Grants | $50,000 |
| University of Florida Contracts and Grants Accounting Ser Atlanta, GA | Research Grants | $39,575 |
| The Research Institute of Nationwide Childrens Hospital Detroit, MI | Research Grants | $25,000 |
| General Hospital Corporation Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Research Grants | $25,000 |
| John Hopkins University Chicago, IL | Research Grants | $25,000 |
| University of Indiana Trustees of Indiana University Detroit, MI | Research Grants | $24,907 |
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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 | $9,555,502 | $2,849,038 | $821,411 | $239,482 | 7 | $461,452 |
| 2023 | $7,274,841 | $864,476 | $416,733 | $199,223 | 7 | $395,476 |
| 2022 | $6,618,527 | $644,928 | $427,189 | $251,958 | 7 | $301,560 |
| 2021 | $7,629,142 | $2,104,689 | $187,746 | $147,686 | 6 | $449,599 |
| 2020 | $5,628,605 | $296,787 | $269,449 | $209,371 | 7 | $196,514 |
About American Neuromuscular Foundation
Based on IRS filings
American Neuromuscular Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rochester, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $239K. Net investment income was $461K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
American Neuromuscular Foundation is led by Faye Chiou Tan, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Faye Chiou Tan
President
Secretary → President El, 2023
President El → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa D. Hobson-Webb
President El
Director & Finance → Finance Committee, 2022
Finance Committee → President El, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Sokol
It Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Laura Corrigan
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Samuel Bierner
Director
On filings since 2022
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Morren
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monika Krzesniak-Swinarska
Director
On filings since 2023
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Earl J. Craig
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ruple S. Laughlin
Director
New on the 2024 filing
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Schwinefus
Membership
Membership & Marketing Director → Membership, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirlyn Adkins
Executive Di
Executive Director → Executive Di, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Devon Rubin
Secretary
Finance Committee → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2021
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Jones
Mtg & Corporate
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Millie Suk
Hlth & Pol
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Robert Irwin (2020–2024) — Director · Filing note: Term ended end 102024
- Former: Benjamin Warfel (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Term ended end 102024
- Former: Michael Cartwright (2021–2024) — Director · Filing note: Term ended end 102024
- Former: Anthony Chiodo (2020–2023) — Historian
- Former: Amber Vocelle (2023) — Young Leader
- Former: Michael Skolka (2023) — Young Leader
- Former: Barry McLeish (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Bonnie Weigert (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ghazala Hayat (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Ileana Howard (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Norbury (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pushpa Narayanaswami (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John England (2021–2022) — Finance Committee
- Former: Kathleen Kennelly (2021–2022) — Finance Committee
- Former: Kevin Nelson (2021–2022) — Finance Committee
- Former: Peter Grant (2021–2022) — Finance Committee
- Former: John Kincaid (2022) — Director
- Former: Holli Horak (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Yuen So (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Dianna Quan (2020) — Director -
- Former: Michael Munin (2020) — Director -
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.
Frequently asked questions about American Neuromuscular Foundation
How much does American Neuromuscular Foundation give each year?
American Neuromuscular Foundation gave $239K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $199K across 7 grants.
What is American Neuromuscular Foundation's typical grant size?
American Neuromuscular Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $34,212, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does American Neuromuscular Foundation give grants?
American Neuromuscular Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 31% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (21%) and Michigan (21%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants) and Detroit, MI (2 grants).
Does American Neuromuscular Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on American Neuromuscular Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grants" (7 grants).
Who are American Neuromuscular Foundation's largest grantees?
American Neuromuscular Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Brigham and Women's Hospital Erika Williams Grant ($50,000), UCLA Box 957089 1125 Murphy Hall ($50,000) and University of Florida Contracts and Grants Accounting Ser ($39,575), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 58% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is American Neuromuscular Foundation?
American Neuromuscular Foundation reported $9.6M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.8M.
What is American Neuromuscular Foundation?
American Neuromuscular Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rochester, MN. It holds $9.6M in total assets as of 2024.
What is American Neuromuscular Foundation's EIN?
American Neuromuscular Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 41-1826063. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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