CERN Foundation
CERN Foundation is a private foundation, based in Zionsville, IN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5K.
CERN Foundation at a glance
In short: CERN Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2020 (avg $5K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $4,651
- -95.3% vs 2019
- Grants made (2020)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2019
- Average grant
- $4,651
- -90.7% vs 2019
- Median grant
- $4,651
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who CERN Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was Society for Neuro-oncology ($5K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2020 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $5K (2020) to $100K (2019). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $5K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society for Neuro-oncology Houston, TX | Oncology Fellowship | $4,651 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $26,599 | $67,417 | $4,651 | 1 | — |
| 2019 | $473,796 | $146,605 | $225,347 | $100,000 | 2 | $24,291 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
CERN Foundation is led by Chas Haynes, Executive Director on every filing since 2019; none of the 8 officers listed in 2020 report compensation.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Chas Haynes
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
$24K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Kimberly Wallgren
President & Chairperson of the Board
On filings since 2019
20 hrs/week
$20K (2019) → $0 (2020)
Dallas Mathile
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Hirakawa
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Tweel
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jake Wallgren
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Janice Mathile
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terri Armstrong
Board of Trustees
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $24K, to Chas Haynes (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about CERN Foundation
How much does CERN Foundation give each year?
CERN Foundation gave $5K across 1 grant in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2019 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
Where does CERN Foundation operate?
CERN Foundation has awarded grants in Texas.
What is CERN Foundation's EIN?
CERN Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3525721. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 16, 2020)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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