Association of Clinical Research Organizations
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Association of Clinical Research Organizations at a glance
In short: Association of Clinical Research Organizations gave $210K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $210,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- Average grant
- $30,000
- Median grant
- $20,000
- Total assets
- $3,293,943
- -3.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (24% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Association of Clinical Research Organizations funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Smart Cures Clinical Research LLC ($50K). Together the top 7 received $210K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 7 (86%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $210K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Cures Clinical Research LLC Anaheim, CA | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $50,000 |
| K2 Medical Research LLC Maitland, FL | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $40,000 |
| Preferred Primary Care Physicians Inc Cansonsburg, PA | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $40,000 |
| Nebraska Cancer Specialists Omaha, NE | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $20,000 |
| Brooklyn Clinical Research Brooklyn, NY | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $20,000 |
| Superior Clinical Research LLC Clayton, NC | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $20,000 |
| Randomize Now Peachtree City, GA | To increase clinical trial participant diversity at their site. | $20,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,293,943 | $2,313,761 | $2,437,532 | $210,000 | 7 | $151,261 |
| 2023 | $3,426,449 | $2,469,015 | $2,091,418 | — | — | $94,015 |
| 2022 | $2,990,221 | $2,348,771 | $1,983,993 | — | — | $19,625 |
| 2021 | $2,656,292 | $2,241,906 | $1,872,014 | — | — | $239 |
| 2020 | $2,239,714 | $2,144,736 | $1,688,132 | — | — | $1,403 |
About Association of Clinical Research Organizations
Based on IRS filings
Association of Clinical Research Organizations is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $210K. Net investment income was $151K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Association of Clinical Research Organizations is led by Douglas Peddicord, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 15 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Douglas Peddicord
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peyton Howell
Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2023
Vice Chair → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Verst
Past Chair
Past Chair → Board Member, 2021
Board Member → Past Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ari Feldman
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cassandra Kennedy
Board Member
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Gregor
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karen Kaucic
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Greg Licholai
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Reilly
Vice Chair
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Moneymaker
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Seema Verma
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gadi Saarony
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jim Corrigan
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Schmidt
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Crowley
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (18)
- Former: Henry Levy (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Henry McNamara (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jackie Kent (2020–2023) — Past Chair
- Former: Paul Kirchgraber (2020–2023) — Chair
- Former: Steve Cutler (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Chris Firky (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Brooks (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Scott Connor (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Schmidt (2023) — Board Member
- Former: David Coman (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Johnston PhD (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Roger Smith (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Suresh Kaata (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matt McCarty (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Alistair Macdonald (2020–2021) — Past Chair
- Former: Diarmaid Cunningham (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Joe Eazor (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Jason Meggs (2020) — Board Member
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 Association of Clinical Research Organizations
How much does Association of Clinical Research Organizations give each year?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations gave $210K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Association of Clinical Research Organizations's typical grant size?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations's median grant in 2024 was $20,000, and its average grant was $30,000, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Association of Clinical Research Organizations give grants?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations's top state is California, with 24% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and Pennsylvania (19%).
Does Association of Clinical Research Organizations give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Association of Clinical Research Organizations's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Association of Clinical Research Organizations's largest grantees?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations's largest 2024 grantees include Smart Cures Clinical Research LLC ($50,000), K2 Medical Research LLC ($40,000) and Preferred Primary Care Physicians Inc ($40,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Association of Clinical Research Organizations?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations reported $3.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Association of Clinical Research Organizations?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations is a public charity focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in Washington, DC. It holds $3.3M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Association of Clinical Research Organizations's EIN?
Association of Clinical Research Organizations's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0542064. 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
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 6, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Association of Clinical Research Organizations funds
Community Improvement & Capacity Building Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Leveling-Up Award $1,000 · Due October 25, 2026
- Arnold F. Keller, Jr. Grant for New Initiatives/Program Expansion $25,000 · Due October 27, 2026
- Wausau Marathon County Impact Grants (Community Foundation of North Central Wisconsin) $1,000 to $100,000 depending on the scope of the project · Due October 27, 2026
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