Convergent Research Inc
The organization is a Delaware non-profit, non-stock corporation formed exclusively for charitable, educational and scientific purposes. In furtherance of such purposes, the organization will foster, support, promote, and conduct programs, projects, and activities designed to develop and accelerate scientific and technological research and innovation in the public interest, including, without limitation, through incubating research projects and facilitating collaborations to build essential research tools and resources that can be deployed broadly for the public benefit.
Convergent Research Inc at a glance
In short: Convergent Research Inc gave $219K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $73K), mostly in Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $219,077
- -48.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $73,026
- -82.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,000
- Total assets
- $108,005,415
- +26.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (77% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Convergent Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carnegie Mellon University ($169K). Together the top 3 received $219K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 5 (60%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $32K (2022) to $425K (2023). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $219K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | General Support | $169,077 |
| Cornell University Ithaca, NY | General Support | $30,000 |
| California Institute of Technology Pasadena, CA | General Support | $20,000 |
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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 | $108,005,415 | $72,426,908 | $47,527,392 | $219,077 | 3 | $866,551 |
| 2023 | $85,511,113 | $100,177,078 | $30,152,575 | $425,456 | 1 | $251,340 |
| 2022 | $9,047,793 | $11,258,027 | $6,496,686 | $31,969 | 1 | $6 |
About Convergent Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Convergent Research Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $108.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $219K. Net investment income was $867K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Convergent Research Inc is led by Adam Marblestone, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2022; 7 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Adam Marblestone
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$89K (2022) → $431K (2024)
William Busa
CEO - Eve Bio
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$274K (2023) → $339K (2024)
Henry Lee
CEO - Cultivarium
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$342K (2024)
Tom Kalil
Chair
Chair → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anastasia Gamick
Chief Operating Officer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$63K (2022) → $360K (2024)
David Lansky
General Counsel
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$373K (2023) → $407K (2024)
William Biederman
CTO - Forest Neurotech
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$302K (2023) → $472K (2024)
Tyson Aflalo
Cso - Forest Neurotech
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$330K (2024)
Cheryl Martin
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Morgan Levine
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Murray
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Megan Blewett
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Andrew Payne (2023) — CEO - E11 Bio
- Former: Nikolai Slavov (2023) — CEO - Pti
- Former: Megan Belwett (2022) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 $472K, to William Biederman (CTO - Forest Neurotech). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Convergent Research Inc
How much does Convergent Research Inc give each year?
Convergent Research Inc gave $219K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $425K across 1 grant.
What is Convergent Research Inc's typical grant size?
Convergent Research Inc's median grant in 2024 was $30,000, and its average grant was $73,026, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Convergent Research Inc give grants?
Convergent Research Inc gives mostly in Pennsylvania: 77% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were New York (14%) and California (9%).
Does Convergent Research Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Convergent Research Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (3 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Convergent Research Inc?
Convergent Research Inc reported $108.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $72.4M.
What is Convergent Research Inc?
Convergent Research Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $108.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Convergent Research Inc's EIN?
Convergent Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3013217. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 7, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS June 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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