Arthritis Research Coalition
The mission of the organization is to improve the quality of life of people living with arthritis through funding of research and education.
Arthritis Research Coalition at a glance
In short: Arthritis Research Coalition gave $325K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $163K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $325,000
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $162,500
- +18.2% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $162,500
- Total assets
- $157,142
- -24.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Arthritis Research Coalition funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Stanford University ($225K). Together the top 2 received $325K.
Grant Size Distribution
8 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 8 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Arthritis Research Coalition gives
- Giving grew 65% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $197K (2022) to $325K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $325K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | — | $225,000 |
| UC San Francisco Foundation San Francisco, CA | — | $100,000 |
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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 | $157,142 | $272,247 | $332,754 | $325,000 | 2 | — |
| 2024 | $207,556 | $354,931 | $282,959 | $275,000 | 2 | $2,967 |
| 2023 | $133,767 | $324,906 | $313,536 | $285,000 | 2 | $70,243 |
| 2022 | $196,342 | $276,625 | $219,922 | $197,400 | 2 | $69,821 |
| 2021 | $61,139 | $65,931 | $4,792 | — | — | — |
About Arthritis Research Coalition
Based on IRS filings
Arthritis Research Coalition is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Pacific Grove, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $157K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $325K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Arthritis Research Coalition is led by James Fuqua, Chairman on every filing since 2021; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Fuqua
Chairman
On filings since 2021
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Meckel MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Gellatly
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jane Russo
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lester Miller MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Lieberman MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Nutter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tammy Springer
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Fields
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Don Jackson
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan William
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anne Ajlouni
Director
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Barbara Bartels
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michelle DiFiore MD
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicholas Stienstra MD
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pierre Gonzalez
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samantha Weiss
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Janeen Tuitupou
Secretary & Treasurer
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2021
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Karen Curtis
Vice Chair
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Helen Stemler (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Stephanie Sorenson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Susan O'Brien (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Jennifer Rudisill (2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Loree Dowse (2022) — Director
- Former: Joe Sleckman (2021) — Director
- Former: Sharon McCarthy (2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Arthritis Research Coalition
How much does Arthritis Research Coalition give each year?
Arthritis Research Coalition gave $325K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $275K across 2 grants.
How large is Arthritis Research Coalition?
Arthritis Research Coalition reported $157K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $272K.
What is Arthritis Research Coalition?
Arthritis Research Coalition is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Pacific Grove, CA. It holds $157K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Arthritis Research Coalition operate?
Arthritis Research Coalition has awarded grants in California.
What is Arthritis Research Coalition's EIN?
Arthritis Research Coalition's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-2752635. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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 May 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 18, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 7, 2025)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 16, 2022)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 7, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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