CLL Global's mission is to abolish chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) as a threat to the life and health of patients by accelerating CLL research.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.6M
-3.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.5M
-8.5% YoY
Grant Count
5
+66.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$500K
-45.1% YoY
About CLL Global Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
CLL Global Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in HOUSTON, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M. Net investment income was $449K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,594,434 | $12,019,246 | $10,938,772 |
| Revenue | $3,057,835 | $2,535,609 | $1,719,451 |
| Expenses | $3,450,542 | $3,129,589 | $2,136,724 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $449,229 | $65,730 | $-973,897 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from CLL Global Research Foundation
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include UT MD Anderson Cancer Center ($1,510,000), Feinstein Institute for Medical Research ($490,000), Dana Farber Cancer Institute ($300,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UT MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | CLL research grant | $1,510,000 |
| Feinstein Institute for Medical Research Manhasset, NY | CLL research grant | $490,000 |
| Ohio State University Columbus, OH | CLL research grant | $100,000 |
| Dana Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | CLL research grant | $300,000 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | CLL research grant | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael J Keating | Founding Director | 2 | — |
| William Wierda | President & CEO | 4 | $16,406 |
| Phyllis Cohen | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Evans | Director | 1 | — |
| Louis Katopodis | Director | 1 | — |
| Diane Lee Kraitman | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Marschner | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Nichols | Director | 1 | — |
| William Plunkett | Director | 1 | — |
| Martin Raber | Director | 1 | — |
| Steve Winfield | Director | 1 | — |
| Sam Margaret Pace | CDO | 35 | $168,500 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CLL Global Research Foundation?
CLL Global Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in HOUSTON, TX. It holds $11.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is CLL Global Research Foundation?
As of 2024, CLL Global Research Foundation holds $11.6M in total assets with $3.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M in 2024.
Where does CLL Global Research Foundation operate?
CLL Global Research Foundation has awarded grants in Massachusetts, New York, Ohio, Texas, Washington.
What size grants does CLL Global Research Foundation award?
In 2024, CLL Global Research Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $2.5M — an average of about $500K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is CLL Global Research Foundation's EIN?
CLL Global Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0517430. 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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