Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation
To promote, support, and facilitate meritorious biomedical and health services research and education activities conducted by investigators at the phoenix va health care system that contribute to improve healthcare for veterans and the general public.
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation at a glance
In short: Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation gave $750K across 8 grants in 2025 (avg $94K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $749,824
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 8
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $93,728
- +22.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $103,731
- Total assets
- $3,748,889
- +15.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Arizona ($209K). Together the top 8 received $750K.
Grant Size Distribution
23 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 12 grants of 23 (52%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation gives
- Giving grew 2275% 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 $32K (2022) to $750K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $750K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Arizona Tucson, AZ | Equipment Programming for Lifshitz Dod VCR Research Project | $209,068 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Development of Virtual Cognitive Rehabilitation Software | $169,180 |
| Dignity Health Los Angeles, CA | Validation and Development of Nanoliposomes | $115,764 |
| Phoenix Va Health Care System Phoenix, AZ | Ipa's foundation effort and employee expenditures on va sponsored projects | $110,961 |
| University of California Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Research of Glucose Variations | $96,500 |
| Midwestern University Downers Grove, IL | Validation and development of nanoliposomes for neuroprotection in stroke | $25,425 |
| Vandeventer Place Research Foundation Cottleville, MO | Anti-Medin Immunotherapy for Vascular Again and Related Dementias | $16,500 |
| The Mitre Corporation McLean, VA | The impact of registered dietitian staffing and nutrition practices in high-risk cancer patients | $6,426 |
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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 | $3,748,889 | $3,292,673 | $2,809,742 | $749,824 | 8 | $72,152 |
| 2024 | $3,239,155 | $2,972,485 | $3,042,304 | $611,028 | 8 | $86,742 |
| 2023 | $3,412,241 | $2,116,292 | $2,414,378 | $338,126 | 3 | $69,537 |
| 2022 | $3,586,404 | $1,796,371 | $1,638,597 | $31,577 | 2 | $25,670 |
| 2021 | $3,375,798 | $1,867,362 | $1,878,816 | $100,103 | 2 | $21,206 |
| 2020 | $3,593,536 | $2,775,894 | $2,147,563 | $379,795 | 5 | $30,545 |
About Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 8 grants totaling $750K. Net investment income was $72K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is led by Jeremy Greene, Executive Director on every filing since 2022; 1 of 10 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jeremy Greene
Executive Director
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$100K (2022) → $131K (2025)
Samuel M. Aguayo
Board Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Parrington
Board Member
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Shakaib Rehman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robyn Chase
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rose Connor
Board Member
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Megan Babcock
Board Member
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Steven Sample
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elijah Ditter
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vicki Callahan
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Bryan Matthews (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Negin Nekahi (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: John Buterbaugh (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Han Won (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Judy Gausman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alyshia Smith (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrea Kamenca (2020–2021) — Executive Director
- Former: Negin Blattman (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Michael Welsh (2021) — Board Member
- Former: James Johnson (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Jean Gurga (2020) — Board Member
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 $131K, to Jeremy Greene (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation
How much does Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation give each year?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation gave $750K across 8 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $611K across 8 grants.
What is Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's typical grant size?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $103,731, and its average grant was $93,728, across 8 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation give grants?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation gives mostly in Arizona: 65% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (28%). The most frequent recipient cities were Los Angeles, CA (2 grants).
Does Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's largest grantees?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include University of Arizona ($209,068), Arizona State University ($169,180) and Dignity Health ($115,764), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.3M.
What is Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's EIN?
Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0907729. 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
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 4, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 17, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 29, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 31, 2022)
Live grants for the work Arizona Veterans Research and Education Foundation funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Medical Research Grants- Resubmission Grants Up to US $25,000 · Due November 12, 2026
- Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant Up to US $50,000 · Due November 13, 2026
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
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