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American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated

Public charity · Grantmaker Rockville, MD EIN: 58-6032060 Website

The American society for pharmacology and experimental therapeutics (ASPET) is a 4,000 member scientific society whose members conduct basic and clinical pharmacological research and work for academia, government, large pharmaceutical companies, small biotech companies, and non-profit organizations.

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated at a glance

In short: American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated gave $276K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $55K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$276,000
-25.2% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
-73.7% vs 2023
Average grant
$55,200
+184.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$55,200
Total assets
$31,116,051
+2.9% vs 2023
Primary geography
California (20% 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 Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 5 recipients in 2024

LSU Health Shreveport: $55KLSU Health Shreveport$55KUthscsa: $55KUthscsa$55KWashington State University: $55KWashington State University$55KPacific University: $55KPacific University$55KUniversity of Arkansas: $55KUniversity of Arkansas$55K

The largest 2024 recipient was LSU Health Shreveport ($55K). Together the top 5 received $276K.

Grant Size Distribution

79 grants across all recorded years

72<$50K6$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 72 grants of 79 (91%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

18states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

ClevelandShreveportSpokaneAmherstAnn ArborChicagoGainesvilleGrand ForksPiscatawayPittsburghSan AnotnioChapel HillCharlotteForest GroveLansingTusconCharlottesvilleLa JollaAustinCincinnati

How American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated gives

  • Giving grew 46% 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

$0$100K$200K$300K$400K22 grants2020 17 grants2021 16 grants2022 19 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $144K (2022) to $369K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $276K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
LSU Health Shreveport Shreveport, CAInstitutional Surf Award$55,200
Uthscsa San Anotnio, TXInstitutional Surf Award$55,200
Washington State University Spokane, WAInstitutional Surf Award$55,200
Pacific University Forest Grove, ORInstitutional Surf Award$55,200
University of Arkansas Fayetteville, ARInstitutional Surf Award$55,200
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$31,116,051$6,734,604$7,360,722$276,0005$2,477,137
2023$30,249,773$5,712,373$7,144,205$369,00019$1,405,014
2022$29,344,018$4,463,274$5,114,519$144,00016$571,075
2021$33,893,150$7,613,751$4,699,167$189,00017$2,834,787
2020$30,160,576$4,904,674$4,608,155$328,20022$873,614

About American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated

Based on IRS filings

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated is a public charity focused on Health, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $276K. Net investment income was $2.5M.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated is led by Namandje Bumpus, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 9 of 18 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Namandje Bumpus

    President

    President Elect → President Elect & Then President, 2023

    President Elect & Then President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    $550 (2020) → $0 (2024)

  • Catherine Fry

    Education Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $119K (2020) → $160K (2024)

  • Melissa Huston

    Meetings Director

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    $113K (2020) → $155K (2024)

  • Maria Pasho

    Journal Director

    Publications Director → Journal Director, 2023

    On filings since 2021

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2021) → $162K (2024)

  • Lynne Harris

    Marketing Director

    Director of Marketing → Marketing Director, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $106K (2022) → $167K (2024)

  • Carter Alleman

    Govt Affairs & Science Pol Director

    On filings since 2023

    40 hrs/week

    $147K (2023) → $157K (2024)

  • David Jackson

    Executive Officer

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $242K (2022) → $327K (2024)

  • Nina Isoherranen

    Councilor

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    $800 (2024)

  • Robert Stanley

    Chief Financial Officer

    On filings since 2022

    40 hrs/week

    $116K (2022) → $210K (2024)

  • Xinxin Ding

    Secretary, Treasurer & Then Past Secretary

    Secretary & Treasurer Elect → Secretary, Treasurer Elect, Then Secretary & Treasurer, 2023

    Secretary, Treasurer Elect, Then Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Then Past Secretary, 2024

    On filings since 2022

    5 hrs/week

    $35K (2022) → $26K (2024)

  • Carol L. Beck

    President Elect

    Past Secretary & Treasurer → Past Secretary, Treasurer & Then President Elect, 2023

    Past Secretary, Treasurer & Then President Elect → President Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kathryn Cunningham

    Past Secretary & Treasurer

    Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, Treasurer & Then Past Secretary, 2023

    Secretary, Treasurer & Then Past Secretary → Past Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Randy Hall

    Councilor & Then President Elect

    Councilor → Councilor & Then President Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • John Traynor

    Councilor, Then Secretary & Treasurer Elect

    Councilor → Councilor, Then Secretary & Treasurer Elect, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael L. Jarvis

    Past President

    President → President & Then Past President, 2023

    President & Then Past President → Past President, 2024

    On filings since 2021

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Pam Hornby

    Secretary, Treasurer Elect, Then Secretary & Treasurer

    Secretary & Treasurer Elect → Secretary, Treasurer Elect, Then Secretary & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Amy Arnold

    Councilor

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kenneth Tew

    Councilor, Then Secretary & Treasurer Elect

    New on the 2024 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (14)
  • Former: Margaret E. Gnegy (2020–2023) — Past Predident
  • Former: Charles France (2020–2022) — Past President
  • Former: Mary-Ann Bjornsti (2020–2022) — Past Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Cecilia Stoute (2022) — Sales & Licencing
  • Former: Jin Zhang (2020–2021) — Past Secretary & Treasurer
  • Former: Judith Siuciak (2020–2021) — Executive Director
  • Former: Matthew Hilliker (2020–2021) — Chief Financial Officer
  • Former: Suzie Thompson (2020–2021) — Director of Marketing
  • Former: Wayne L. Backes (2020–2021) — Past President
  • Former: Tyler Lamb (2021) — Director of Science Policy
  • Former: Alan V. Smrcka (2020) — Councilor
  • Former: Christopher Keene (2020) — Content Licensing & Sales
  • Former: Edward T. Morgan (2020) — Past President
  • Former: Richard Dodenhoff (2020) — Journals 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.

Compensation Overview

From 2024 IRS filing

David Jackson — Executive Officer: $327KDavid JacksonExecutive Officer$327KRobert Stanley — Chief Financial Officer: $210KRobert StanleyChief Financial Officer$210KLynne Harris — Marketing Director: $167KLynne HarrisMarketing Director$167KMaria Pasho — Journal Director: $162KMaria PashoJournal Director$162KCatherine Fry — Education Director: $160KCatherine FryEducation Director$160KCarter Alleman — Govt Affairs & Science Pol Director: $157KCarter AllemanGovt Affairs & Science Pol…$157KMelissa Huston — Meetings Director: $155KMelissa HustonMeetings Director$155KXinxin Ding — Sec/Treas, Then Past Sec/Treas: $26KXinxin DingSec/Treas, Then Past Sec/Treas$26KNina Isoherranen — Councilor: $800Nina IsoherranenCouncilor$800

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $327K, to David Jackson (Executive Officer). 9 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated

How much does American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated give each year?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated gave $276K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $369K across 19 grants.

What is American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's typical grant size?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's median grant in 2024 was $55,200, and its average grant was $55,200, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated give grants?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (20%) and Washington (20%).

Does American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Institutional Surf Award" (5 grants).

Who are American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's largest grantees?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's largest 2024 grantees include LSU Health Shreveport ($55,200), Uthscsa ($55,200) and Washington State University ($55,200), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated reported $31.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.

What is American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated is a public charity focused on Health, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $31.1M in total assets as of 2024.

What is American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's EIN?

American Society for Pharmacology & Experimental Therapeutics Incorporated's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-6032060. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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