Cooley's Anemia Foundation
To enhance the quality of patients' lives while taking the necessary steps toward finding a cure for this fatal blood disease.
Cooley's Anemia Foundation at a glance
In short: Cooley's Anemia Foundation gave $250K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $50K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $250,000
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,000
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $7,568,909
- +18.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (20% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation: Clinical Research Projects in Thalassemia Grant
Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Amount
US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation: Clinical Trials in Thalassemia Cell & Gene Therapy Grant
Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Amount
Up to US $75,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Cooley’s Anemia Foundation: Research Fellowship Grant
Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Amount
Up to US $50,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Cooley's Anemia Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Regents of the University of CA ($50K). Together the top 5 received $250K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 19 grants of 21 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Cooley's Anemia Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−15%). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2023) to $293K (2022). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $250K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Regents of the University of CA Los Angeles, CA | — | $50,000 |
| Childrens Hospital of Philadelphi Philadelphia, PA | — | $50,000 |
| Lindsley F Kimball Research Institu New York Blood Center New York, NY | — | $50,000 |
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | — | $50,000 |
| University of MD Baltimore, MD | — | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,568,909 | $3,550,630 | $2,296,214 | $250,000 | 5 | $240,226 |
| 2024 | $6,376,996 | $2,812,580 | $2,224,356 | $200,000 | 4 | $239,526 |
| 2023 | $5,550,283 | $2,306,555 | $2,165,404 | $100,000 | 2 | $22,016 |
| 2022 | $5,144,098 | $3,029,482 | $1,903,459 | $292,711 | 5 | $-20,203 |
| 2021 | $4,659,141 | $1,565,758 | $1,703,072 | $250,000 | 5 | $89,521 |
| 2020 | $4,652,443 | $1,066,981 | $2,173,442 | $271,875 | 8 | $58,438 |
| 2019 | $5,160,832 | $2,248,215 | $2,099,709 | $162,500 | 5 | $45,881 |
About Cooley's Anemia Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Cooley's Anemia Foundation is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $7.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $250K. Net investment income was $240K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Cooley's Anemia Foundation is led by Ralph Colasanti, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 50 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Ralph Colasanti
President
Director → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amnish Goel
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Amy Celento
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Anthony J. Viola
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Cammie Brandofino
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Carmine Abruzzo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Christine Horton
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Dean Hernan
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Fusaro
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Frank Somma
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
James Ventola
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Di Trapani
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Sciame
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Zuraw
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Julia Cenzaprano
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Pouchie
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michael Presto
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Michelle Chieco-Lenz
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Paul Polo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Peter Chieco
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Phil Rutigliano
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Robert Ficarra
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Sarah Baqueri Connolly
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Teresa Tomaino
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Thomas A. Rotolo
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tom Watral
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Tracy Antonelli
Director
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Ben Li
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Josephine Flood
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Nunzio Cazzetta
Director
Member Emeritus → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Pranav Saha
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Radhika Sawh
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
William Pisano
Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jennie Rose Chieco
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Laurie Pizzo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Mary Ann Cervoni-Iaia
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Terri Difillipo
Director
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
John Mancino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Tantillo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Maria Saradpon
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Peter Pettinato Vmd
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Steve Milvid
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Valerie Mancino
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Yasmeen Anis-Shah
Director
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Craig Butler
Executive Di
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$153K (2019) → $164K (2025)
Amy Sullivan
Major Gifts
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Janet Kwiatkowski
Medical Advisor
Director → Medical Advisor, 2020
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Janice Cenzaprano
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Joseph Vigliotti
Vice President
Director → Treasurer, 2021
Treasurer → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Maria Hadjidemetriou
Secretary
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Former officers (21)
- Former: Alan Cohen (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Anthony Ferrino (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Antoni Foe (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Frank Tidona (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Shirley Cammilleri (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Thomas Cheng (2019–2024) — Director
- Former: Cindy Morrison (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Robert Aiello (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Terri Difilippo (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Joseph Ditrapani (2021) — Director
- Former: Laurie Messina (2021) — Director
- Former: Maryann Cervoni (2021) — Director
- Former: Michelle Lenz (2021) — Director
- Former: Chi Pham (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Frank Marzano (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Gianna Palminteri (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Josephine Bila (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Mary Ann Cervonia-Laia (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Richard Kirkendall (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Sharon Farrell Radonis (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Michael Diflippo (2019) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $164K, to Craig Butler (Executive Di). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Cooley's Anemia Foundation
How much does Cooley's Anemia Foundation give each year?
Cooley's Anemia Foundation gave $250K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $200K across 4 grants.
What is Cooley's Anemia Foundation's typical grant size?
Cooley's Anemia Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $50,000, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Cooley's Anemia Foundation give grants?
Cooley's Anemia Foundation's top state is California, with 20% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (20%) and New York (20%).
Who are Cooley's Anemia Foundation's largest grantees?
Cooley's Anemia Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Regents of the University of CA ($50,000), Childrens Hospital of Philadelphi ($50,000) and Lindsley F Kimball Research Institu New York Blood Center ($50,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Cooley's Anemia Foundation?
Cooley's Anemia Foundation reported $7.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is Cooley's Anemia Foundation's EIN?
Cooley's Anemia Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 11-1971539. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 8, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 29, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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