Cellmates on the Run Foundation
Cellmates on the Run Foundation is a public charity based in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 2016, it supports research scientists and physicians working toward a functional cure for diabetes, and raises awareness of type 1 diabetes through events.
Cellmates on the Run Foundation at a glance
In short: Cellmates on the Run Foundation reported $688K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $687,634 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +10.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $2,344,120
- -9.5% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $588,193
- +67.7% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $16,945
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $829,554
- +3.8% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Cellmates on the Run Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 1074 W Taylor Street Ste 233, Chicago, IL 60607
Phone: (312) 547-1105
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Cellmates on the Run Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $44K (2021) to $688K (2025). In 2025 it reported $688K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Chicago, IL | — | $60,334 |
| Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Network | — | $60 |
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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 | $2,344,120 | $588,193 | $829,554 | $687,634 | Total only | $16,945 |
| 2024 | $2,590,696 | $350,759 | $799,478 | $621,717 | Total only | $33,886 |
| 2023 | $3,154,976 | $329,800 | $889,263 | $60,394 | 2 | $64,385 |
| 2022 | $3,594,170 | $1,249,704 | $336,162 | $141,053 | 3 | $41,026 |
| 2021 | $2,679,980 | $382,931 | $172,268 | $44,086 | Total only | $63,791 |
| 2020 | $2,491,654 | $273,228 | $421,721 | — | — | $33,976 |
| 2019 | $2,619,999 | $695,988 | $385,464 | — | — | $44,188 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation states its mission is to support a global collaboration of research scientists to functionally cure diabetes. Its stated activities include supporting research scientists and physicians, raising awareness of type 1 diabetes through events, and assisting with the purchase of research equipment.
The foundation reports that allogeneic islet-cell transplantation was approved by the FDA in 2023 as a treatment option for brittle type 1 diabetes. It identifies testing encapsulated islets without long-term immunosuppression and developing a renewable source of glucose-responsive insulin-secreting cells as next goals.
Grantmaking
The 2023 filing reports two grants totaling $60,394, with an average of $30,197 per grant. The 2024 and 2025 filings each report zero grants. No grantee names or grant amounts by recipient are provided here.
The foundation’s website describes fundraising activities, including the Cellmates on the Run marathon team and community fundraisers.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Officers and directors listed on the 2025 filing are Brigitte Oberholzer, director; John Dine, director; Jill Dine, executive director; Amy Cogswell, director; and Helen Jung, treasurer. The foundation’s website also identifies Jill Dine as executive director of the Chicago Diabetes Project.
Cellmates on the Run Foundation is led by Jill Dine, Executive Director on every filing since 2021; none of the 5 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jill Dine
Executive Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
$25K (2021) → $0 (2025)
John Dine
Director
Trustee → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brigitte Oberholzer
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Cogswell
Director
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Helen Jung
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Sara Carlson (2023) — Director - Treasurer
- Former: Jennifer Cook (2019–2022) — Director - Treasurer
- Former: B Oberholzer (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: James Peksa (2019–2020) — Trustee
- Former: M Le Peska (2019–2020) — Executive Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $25K, to Jill Dine (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cellmates on the Run Foundation
How much does Cellmates on the Run Foundation give each year?
Cellmates on the Run Foundation reported $688K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $622K in grants paid.
How large is Cellmates on the Run Foundation?
Cellmates on the Run Foundation reported $2.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $588K.
What does Cellmates on the Run Foundation fund?
The foundation states its mission is to support a global collaboration of research scientists to functionally cure diabetes. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Cellmates on the Run Foundation?
Cellmates on the Run Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Cellmates on the Run Foundation's EIN?
Cellmates on the Run Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-4181048. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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