Cardiovascular Research Foundation of
To improve the prognosis and quality of life of patients with cardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of at a glance
In short: Cardiovascular Research Foundation of gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $17,500
- +218.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,750
- +59.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,750
- Total assets
- $3,480,801
- +15.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (57% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cardiovascular Research Foundation of
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Cardiovascular Research Foundation of
Who Cardiovascular Research Foundation of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Heart Rhythm Society ($10K). Together the top 2 received $18K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cardiovascular Research Foundation of gives
- Giving grew 218% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $6K (2021) to $18K (2024). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $18K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Heart Rhythm Society Washington, DC | Best Research Abstract Award Support | $10,000 |
| Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography Arlington, VA | Best Research Abstract Award Support | $7,500 |
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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 | $3,480,801 | $1,165,001 | $734,916 | $17,500 | 2 | $173,502 |
| 2023 | $3,019,930 | $1,128,185 | $592,933 | $5,500 | 1 | $103,677 |
| 2022 | $2,375,503 | $559,378 | $612,478 | — | — | $43,284 |
| 2021 | $2,440,050 | $1,248,951 | $501,191 | $5,500 | 1 | $128,257 |
| 2020 | $1,690,053 | $386,402 | $347,220 | $17,500 | 2 | $12,600 |
About Cardiovascular Research Foundation of
Based on IRS filings
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of is a nonprofit organization, based in Beverly Hills, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $18K. Net investment income was $174K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of is led by Ronald P. Karlsberg MD, CEO & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 20 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ronald P. Karlsberg MD
CEO & President
CEO → CEO & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$30K (2021) → $50K (2024)
Peggy C. Frank
Secretary & Executive Director
Director → Secretary & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$59K (2020) → $5K (2024)
Bahador Mahboubi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Beverly Cohen
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Bryan Lewitt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Constance Towers Gavin
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Daryoush Mahboubi-Fardi
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Eddie Kandela
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Larry Gold
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Martin Wolff
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Maurice Lewitt
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Michael Weinper
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Moe Nozari
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Peter Rich
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Carlos Quesada MD
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
D. Gregory Scott
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Dan Stern
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Teresa Y. Freeborn
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Eli Gang MD
Vice President
Secretary & Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2024)
Gary Hampar
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$5K (2023) → $6K (2024)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Dennis Gregory Scott (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Harold L. Karpman MD (2020–2021) — Chairman & President
- Former: Peter E. Schwab (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Seymour S. Goldberg (2020–2021) — 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 $50K, to Ronald P Karlsberg MD (CEO/President). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cardiovascular Research Foundation of
How much does Cardiovascular Research Foundation of give each year?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of gave $18K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Cardiovascular Research Foundation of?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
Where does Cardiovascular Research Foundation of operate?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Virginia.
What is Cardiovascular Research Foundation of's EIN?
Cardiovascular Research Foundation of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4100028. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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