Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians
The Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians (BNGAP) mission is to help diverse medical students and residents become aware of academic medicine as a career option and to provide them with the resources to further explore and potentially embark on an academic medicine career.
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians at a glance
In short: Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $7K), top state District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $29,625
- -24.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $7,406
- -43.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $6,000
- Total assets
- $719,855
- +19.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (41% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians
BNGAP Chapter of the Year Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Mid-Year BNGAP Pre-Faculty Development Conference National Leadership Awards
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The George Washington University ($12K). Together the top 4 received $30K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2022) to $39K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $30K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The George Washington University Washington, DC | Payment for Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship Project. | $12,000 |
| Albany Medical College Albany, NY | Payment for Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship Project. | $6,000 |
| UT Health Houston Houston, TX | Payment for Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship Project. | $6,000 |
| The University of Arizona Chandler, AZ | Josiah macy jr grant allocation in the support of consultant for the national center. | $5,625 |
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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 | $719,855 | $393,195 | $277,156 | $29,625 | 4 | — |
| 2023 | $600,615 | $236,180 | $183,233 | $39,025 | 3 | $61 |
| 2022 | $555,990 | $309,027 | $175,426 | $5,500 | Total only | $68 |
| 2021 | $415,827 | $198,619 | $100,234 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $164,548 | $52,440 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians
Based on IRS filings
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians is a public charity focused on Health, based in Rye Brooke, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $720K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $30K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians is led by John P. Sanchez, President on every filing since 2021; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
John P. Sanchez
President
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $30K (2024)
Nicholas Brutus
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2023
20 hrs/week
$11K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Dennis J. Spencer MD PhD
Secretary
Treasurer → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Edward J. Callahan PhD
Co-Treasurer
Secretary → Co-Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nelson Felix Sanchez MD
Vice President
Vice President → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Valerie Romero-Leggott
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2021
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cheryl Brewster
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rosa Lee
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ray Lucas (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Raymond Lucas (2022) — Director · Filing note: Began 3102022
- Former: Cheryl Brewster Ed D. (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Andrea Garcia M. D. M. S. (2020) — Director
- Former: Dennis J. Spencer M. D. Ph D. (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Edward J. Callahan Ph D. (2020) — Secretary
- Former: Hector C. Perez M. D. M. S. (2020) — Director
- Former: Hyacinth R. C. Mason Ph D. M. Ph (2020) — Director
- Former: John Paul Sanchez M. D. M. Ph (2020) — President
- Former: Louisa Holaday M. D. (2020) — Director
- Former: Nelson Felix Sanchez M. D. (2020) — Vice President
- Former: Valerie Romeroleggott M. D. (2020) — 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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to John P Sanchez (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians
How much does Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians give each year?
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians gave $30K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $39K across 3 grants.
What is Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians's typical grant size?
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians's median grant in 2024 was $6,000, and its average grant was $7,406, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians give grants?
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians's top state is District of Columbia, with 41% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were New York (20%) and Texas (20%).
Does Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Payment for Academic Medicine Writing Fellowship Project." (3 grants).
How large is Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians?
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians reported $720K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $393K.
What is Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians?
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians is a public charity focused on Health, based in Rye Brooke, NY. It holds $720K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians's EIN?
Building the Next Generation of Academic Physicians's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-3330126. 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
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 18, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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