CureSHANK has a singular purpose: To accelerate the development of treatments for Phelan-McDermid Syndrome and SHANK-related disorders. Our approach is to identify and fund projects that overcome critical barriers to successful drug development and to coordinate scientific efforts to improve efficiency and speed in the field.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.1M
+7.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$72K
+81.2% YoY
Grant Count
2
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
+81.2% YoY
About Cureshank
Based on IRS filings
Cureshank is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in LOS ANGELES, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $72K. Net investment income was $11K.
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 | $1,118,841 | $1,042,385 | $854,048 |
| Revenue | $597,811 | $464,972 | $487,302 |
| Expenses | $528,155 | $287,968 | $219,660 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,045 | $4 | $3 |
| 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 2 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Cureshank
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geraldine Bliss | President | 50 | — |
| Talya Emery Silva | Vice President | 50 | — |
| Abby Lievense | Treasurer | 20 | — |
| Laura Hinrichsen | Secretary | 10 | — |
| Grace Li | Director | 10 | — |
| Jenny Graham Beeson | Director | 10 | — |
| Laura Hinrichsen | Director | 10 | — |
| Paulina Rychenkova | Director | 5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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