Center for Human Appearance
IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH BIRTH DEFECTS, POST TRAUMATIC INJURIES, POST CANCER DEFECTS AND OTHER APPEARANCE RELATED PROBLEMS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
+4.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$828K
-23.7% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$414K
-23.7% YoY
About Center for Human Appearance
Based on IRS filings
Center for Human Appearance is a nonprofit organization, based in PHILADELPHIA, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $828K. Net investment income was $27K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,574,704 | $1,512,900 | $1,458,920 |
| Revenue | $1,002,465 | $1,206,722 | $947,902 |
| Expenses | $940,661 | $1,152,742 | $1,063,327 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $26,508 | $24,313 | $564 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Center for Human Appearance
Nancy Lurie Marks Prize for Autism Research
CENTER FOR HUMAN APPEARANCE
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Penn Medicine CAREs Grant Program
CENTER FOR HUMAN APPEARANCE
Amount
Varies (quarterly distribution of ~$54,000 across multiple projects)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The University of Pennsylvania ($523,599), Children's Surgical Associates ($304,312).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | RESEARCH/EDUCATION | $523,599 |
| CHILDREN'S SURGICAL ASSOCIATES PHILADELPHIA, PA | RESEARCH/EDUCATION | $304,312 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH M SERLETTI MD | PRESIDENT | 10 | — |
| JESSE TAYLOR MD | FIRST VICE PRESIDENT/TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JAMES A KATOWITZ MD | SECOND VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| PETER D QUINN DMD MD | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Center for Human Appearance?
As of 2024, Center for Human Appearance holds $1.6M in total assets with $1.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 2 grants totaling $828K in 2024.
Where does Center for Human Appearance operate?
Center for Human Appearance has awarded grants in Pennsylvania.
What size grants does Center for Human Appearance award?
In 2024, Center for Human Appearance awarded 2 grants totaling $828K — an average of about $414K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Center for Human Appearance's EIN?
Center for Human Appearance's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-2536726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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