Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc
The Concussion Legacy Foundation's mission is to support athletes, veterans, and all affected by concussions and cte; achieve smarter sports and safer athletes through education and innovation; and to end cte through prevention and research.
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc gave $360K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $360K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $359,862
- +267.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $359,862
- +267.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $359,862
- Total assets
- $4,294,311
- +9.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Boston University ($360K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 6 (83%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 436% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $56K (2020) to $360K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $360K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boston University Boston, MA | Research Grants | $359,862 |
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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 | $4,294,311 | $3,931,570 | $3,928,182 | $359,862 | 1 | $82,095 |
| 2023 | $3,941,346 | $3,086,611 | $3,251,027 | $97,970 | 1 | $47,556 |
| 2022 | $3,924,360 | $2,255,809 | $2,709,753 | $167,089 | 2 | $2,143 |
| 2021 | $3,944,208 | $3,493,800 | $2,144,824 | $67,132 | 1 | $2,514 |
| 2020 | $2,612,828 | $1,592,364 | $1,757,966 | $56,176 | 1 | $10,564 |
About Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boston, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $360K. Net investment income was $82K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc is led by Christopher Nowinski, CEO on every filing since 2020; 3 of 16 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christopher Nowinski
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$219K (2020) → $345K (2024)
Peter Carfagna
President & Director
President & Director → Vice President & Director, 2023
Vice President & Director → President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dale Yake
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shane Bannon
Treasurer & Director
Director → Treasurer & Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tara Rockefeller
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Cantu
Secretary & Director
Director → Secretary & Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Corcoran
Vice President & Director
Director → Vice President & Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Scott Blackburn
Director
Treasurer & Director → President & Director, 2023
President & Director → Director, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Mackey
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Allan Walsh
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Campigotto-Harrison
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lt Jason Redman
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fitzhenry
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard H. Carmona
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julia Manning
Chief of Staff & Communications
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $166K (2024)
Samantha Carrie Bureau
Administration
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$145K (2024)
Former officers (12)
- Former: Barbara Piette (2020–2023) — Secretary & Director
- Former: Brian Dunphy (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Matthew S. Collier (2023) — Director
- Former: Michael Cola (2023) — Director
- Former: Angela Harrison (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Barbara Jones (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Liz Nicholson (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Matt Collier (2020–2022) — Vice President & Director
- Former: Mike Cola (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Richard Hussey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tyler Maland (2020–2021) — Chief Impact Officer
- Former: Doug Warren (2020) — Treasurer & 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 $345K, to Christopher Nowinski (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc
How much does Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc give each year?
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc gave $360K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $98K across 1 grant.
How large is Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc?
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.9M.
What is Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc?
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Boston, MA. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc operate?
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN?
Concussion Legacy Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0689904. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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 September 27, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 22, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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