Coalition for National Trauma Research
The Coalition for National Trauma Research (CNTR) is a public charity based in San Antonio, Texas, formed in 2006. It coordinates multi-center trauma research and provides research-management support; its 2024 filing also reports grants to research institutions for trauma research services.
Coalition for National Trauma Research at a glance
In short: Coalition for National Trauma Research gave $456K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $46K), top state Washington. 10% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $455,888
- -18.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $45,589
- -2.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,493
- Total assets
- $1,040,559
- +76.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 10% first-time grantees (1 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (34% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Coalition for National Trauma Research
- How to Apply
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Submit a study idea through CNTR’s proposal process for Scientific Advisory Committee review. The website invites qualified investigators to submit proposals and notes that projects are considered based on factors including funding fit, institutional support, investigator track record, and protocol strength.
- Contact
Mailing address: 22819 Central Pr, San Antonio, TX 78255-2127
Phone: (210) 455-8038
Website: https://nattrauma.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Coalition for National Trauma Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Washington ($157K). Together the top 10 received $456K.
Grant Size Distribution
79 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 47 grants of 79 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
CNTR describes its work as national. Its 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (34%), Maryland (34%), Tennessee (11%), Texas (8%), and Pennsylvania (5%), among other states.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Coalition for National Trauma Research open to new grantees?
10%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 1 of 10 grantees (10%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $52K; repeat grants $45K. How we count
Medians: $52K first-time, $20K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $456K (2024) to $2.1M (2020). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $456K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Washington Seatle, WA | Funding for trauma research services | $156,930 |
| University of Maryland Baltimore, MD | Funding for trauma research services | $78,231 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Funding for trauma research services | $76,847 |
| Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville, TN | Funding for trauma research services | $51,684 |
| University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA | Funding for trauma research services | $21,000 |
| University of Alabama Birmingham, AL | Funding for trauma research services | $19,985 |
| US Army Institute of Surgical Research JBSA Sam Houston, TX | Funding for trauma research services | $14,661 |
| Christiana Care Health Services Inc Newark, DE | Funding for trauma research services | $13,462 |
| University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston Galveston, TX | Funding for trauma research services | $12,056 |
| The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio San Antonio, TX | Funding for trauma research services | $11,032 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,040,559 | $2,524,205 | $2,002,228 | $455,888 | 10 | $28,720 |
| 2023 | $589,031 | $1,804,787 | $1,723,049 | $559,893 | 12 | $28 |
| 2022 | $650,551 | $2,067,556 | $2,058,903 | $903,934 | 18 | $1,780 |
| 2021 | $700,417 | $2,906,343 | $2,825,626 | $1,369,740 | 19 | $109 |
| 2020 | $828,667 | $3,562,623 | $3,475,319 | $2,065,275 | 20 | $47 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
CNTR’s stated mission is to enhance trauma research in the United States by advocating for sustainable research funding, coordinating research across professional organizations spanning the continuum of injury care, and strengthening infrastructure for multi-center investigation. Its website describes work across areas including injury prevention, pre-hospital and hospital care, rehabilitation, long-term recovery, and trauma-system development.
The organization’s reported projects include work on the National Trauma Research Repository, a multi-site effort to improve prevention of venous thromboembolism in injured patients, and multi-institutional studies of burn treatments. Its 2024 grants went to universities, medical centers, and other research institutions for trauma research services. One grantee, Christiana Care Health Services, describes its mission as serving neighbors as “expert, caring partners” by creating innovative, effective, affordable, and equitable systems of care.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, CNTR reported 10 grants totaling $455,888. Grants ranged from $11,032 to $156,930, with a median of $20,492.
The largest reported grants were to the University of Washington ($156,930), the University of Maryland ($78,231), Johns Hopkins University ($76,847), Vanderbilt University Medical Center ($51,684), and the University of Pennsylvania ($21,000). Each was described as funding for trauma research services. Other 2024 recipients included the University of Alabama ($19,985), the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research ($14,661), Christiana Care Health Services ($13,462), the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston ($12,056), and the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio ($11,032).
CNTR invites qualified investigators to submit study ideas for Scientific Advisory Committee review. The committee considers mission relevance, fit with identified funding sources, institutional support, CNTR’s proposed role, and the strength of the initial study protocol. CNTR prioritizes proposals from investigators affiliated with member organizations. Its website describes support with study design, site identification, proposal writing, budgets, supporting documents, and post-award coordination. CNTR partners with investigators on applications to funding agencies rather than directly funding new projects.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Michelle Price as Executive Director; Pamela Bixby as Deputy Director; Monica Phillips as Senior Program Manager; and Cynthia Villarreal as Program Manager. Listed directors are Ben Zarzaur (Chair), Rachel Callcut (Vice Chair), John Kubasiak (Secretary/Treasurer), Eileen Bulger, Elliott Haut, and Raminder Nirula.
Coalition for National Trauma Research is led by Michelle Price, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 4 of 14 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Price
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$182K (2020) → $207K (2024)
Ben Zarzaur
Chair
Vice Chair → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eileen Bulger
Director
Chair → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elliott Haut
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Holmes
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Raminder Nirula
Director
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Kerby
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitchell Cohen
Director
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia Villarreal
Program Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Monica Phillips
Senior Program Manager
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$129K (2020) → $187K (2024)
Pamela Bixby
Deputy Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$131K (2020) → $178K (2024)
Angela Gibson
Secretary & Treasurer
Director → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Callcut
Vice Chair
Secretary & Treasurer → Director, 2022
Director → Vice Chair, 2023
On filings since 2020
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Kubasiak
Secretary & Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Bellal Joseph (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Margaret Knudson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Ronald Stewart (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $207K, to Michelle Price (Executive Director). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Coalition for National Trauma Research
How much does Coalition for National Trauma Research give each year?
Coalition for National Trauma Research gave $456K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $560K across 12 grants.
What is Coalition for National Trauma Research's typical grant size?
Coalition for National Trauma Research's median grant in 2024 was $20,493, and its average grant was $45,589, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Coalition for National Trauma Research that year got $52K on average.
Where does Coalition for National Trauma Research give grants?
Coalition for National Trauma Research's top state is Washington, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (34%) and Tennessee (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Baltimore, MD (2 grants).
Does Coalition for National Trauma Research give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Coalition for National Trauma Research's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Funding for trauma research services" (10 grants).
Who are Coalition for National Trauma Research's largest grantees?
Coalition for National Trauma Research's largest 2024 grantees include University of Washington ($156,930), University of Maryland ($78,231) and John Hopkins University ($76,847), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 68% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Coalition for National Trauma Research?
Coalition for National Trauma Research reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What does Coalition for National Trauma Research fund?
CNTR’s stated mission is to enhance trauma research in the United States by advocating for sustainable research funding, coordinating research across professional organizations spanning the continuum of injury care, and strengthening infrastructure for multi-center investigation. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Coalition for National Trauma Research?
Submit a study idea through CNTR’s proposal process for Scientific Advisory Committee review. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Coalition for National Trauma Research's EIN?
Coalition for National Trauma Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0170279. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS January 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 1, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 12, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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