Bionj Inc
Bionj, inc. Is a powerful network of 400 member companies representing research-based life sciences companies and stakeholders. Because patients can't wait, we are dedicated to propelling the rich innovation ecosystem in the New Jersey region to stimulate and support innovation, improve and save lives, and lower the hurdles of healthcare and advancements for society. As the industry's voice in New Jersey, we fulfill our mission by ensuring that: science is supported, companies are created, drugs are developed and patients are paramount.
Bionj Inc at a glance
In short: Bionj Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $7K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $7,200
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,200
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $7,200
- Total assets
- $1,000,781
- -34.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Bionj Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Biotechnology Council of NJ Pac ($7K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Bionj Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). 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 $7K (2020) to $7K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $7K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Biotechnology Council of NJ Pac Trenton, NJ | Fund Political Contributions | $7,200 |
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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 | $1,000,781 | $3,792,288 | $4,010,775 | $7,200 | 1 | $44,919 |
| 2023 | $1,534,100 | $3,493,103 | $3,573,025 | $7,200 | 1 | $29,904 |
| 2022 | $1,672,375 | $3,338,822 | $3,189,901 | $7,200 | 1 | $2,829 |
| 2021 | $1,523,454 | $2,659,046 | $2,569,331 | $7,200 | 1 | $300 |
| 2020 | $1,433,739 | $2,657,111 | $2,848,737 | $7,200 | 1 | $28,631 |
About Bionj Inc
Based on IRS filings
Bionj Inc is a public charity, based in Trenton, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7K. Net investment income was $45K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Bionj Inc is led by Debbie Hart, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; none of the 22 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Debbie Hart
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emer Leahy
Chair
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anthony S. Marucci
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher J. Schaber
Board Member
Chair → Immediate Past Chair, 2022
Immediate Past Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Oakes
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jayne C. Gershkowitz
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Maki
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Scott Megaffin
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sol J. Barer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Spiro Rombotis
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan L. Levinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Lewis
Board Member
Board Member → Chair, 2022
Chair → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carrie Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Mortko
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Ann Miller
Board Member
President & CEO → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher Cozic
Board Member
Executive Vice President & Chief People → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Klein
Board Member
CEO → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Schoen
Board Member
Chief of Staff & Special Advisor → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Samuele Butera
Vice Chair
President Pulmonary Hypertensi → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alexandra C. Gruener
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Zamboldi
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wendy Short Bartie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (25)
- Former: Alan L. Rubino (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew L. Pecora (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeffrey A. Nau (2020–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Marco Taglietti (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Michelle Korfin (2020–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Navneet Puri (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stuart W. Peltz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Daniel J. O'Connor JD (2021–2023) — Chair
- Former: James Sapirstein R. Ph MBA (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Monika A. Vnuk MD (2021–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Matthew Roden Ph D. (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kelly Watson (2023) — Senior Partner & Vice President
- Former: Leverne Marsh (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Regina Appolon (2023) — Lobbyist
- Former: Angela Bechan (2020–2022) — Vice Chair
- Former: Christian Kopfli Esq. (2020–2022) — Board Memebr
- Former: Leigh Anne Leas (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Mitzi Conners (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Tom Cavanaugh (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Anu Gupta (2022) — Board Member
- Former: David Jimnez (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Sonia Delgado (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Steven Cohen JD (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Matthew Roden PhD (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Amadou Diarra (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 Bionj Inc
How much does Bionj Inc give each year?
Bionj Inc gave $7K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $7K across 1 grant.
How large is Bionj Inc?
Bionj Inc reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.8M.
Where does Bionj Inc operate?
Bionj Inc has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Bionj Inc's EIN?
Bionj Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3284393. 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 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 3, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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