Champions of Discovery
Champions of Discovery is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Dallas, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $182K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $105K. Net investment income was $10K.
Champions of Discovery at a glance
In short: Champions of Discovery gave $105K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $105,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $52,500
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $52,500
- Total assets
- $182,065
- -34.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (95% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Champions of Discovery funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was UT Southwestern Medical Center ($100K). Together the top 2 received $105K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 10 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Champions of Discovery gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+0%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 781% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $95K (2021) to $105K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $105K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Medical Research | $100,000 |
| The Children's IBD Center at Mount Sinai New York, NY | Medical Research | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $182,065 | $9,792 | $105,955 | $105,000 | 2 | $105,764 | $9,792 | $13,549 |
| 2024 | $278,228 | $13,744 | $105,966 | $105,000 | 2 | $105,966 | $13,744 | $17,678 |
| 2023 | $370,450 | — | $107,174 | $105,000 | 2 | $107,174 | — | $23,204 |
| 2022 | $477,624 | — | $106,310 | $105,000 | 2 | $106,310 | — | $28,041 |
| 2021 | $583,934 | — | $97,285 | $95,000 | 2 | $97,285 | — | $32,865 |
| 2020 | $681,219 | $50 | $105,002 | $105,000 | 2 | — | — | $38,068 |
| 2018 | $455,949 | $550,150 | $145,358 | $105,000 | 2 | — | — | $7,485 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Champions of Discovery reported a distributable amount of $14K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Champions of Discovery is led by Trevor Pearlman, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Trevor Pearlman
President
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Amy Davison
Director
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elaine Pearlman
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2018
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Champions of Discovery
How much does Champions of Discovery give each year?
Champions of Discovery gave $105K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $105K across 2 grants.
How large is Champions of Discovery?
Champions of Discovery reported $182K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $106K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $14K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What is Champions of Discovery?
Champions of Discovery is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Dallas, TX. It holds $182K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Champions of Discovery operate?
Champions of Discovery has awarded grants in New York, Texas.
What is Champions of Discovery's EIN?
Champions of Discovery's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-3562755. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS November 15, 2019)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 6, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Champions of Discovery funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- 2026 USS Translational Research Grant Up to $100,000 per year · Due October 24, 2026
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
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