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Cystinosis Research Network Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Lake Forest, IL EIN: 04-3323789 Website

The Cystinosis Research Network is an all volunteer, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting and advocating research, providing family assistance and educating the public and medical communities about cystinosis.

Cystinosis Research Network Inc at a glance

In short: Cystinosis Research Network Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$36,666
+3.3% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
+0.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$36,666
+3.3% vs 2023
Median grant
$36,666
Total assets
$604,986
+102.8% vs 2023
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.

How to apply to Cystinosis Research Network Inc

Who Cystinosis Research Network Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

The Regents of the University of CA: $37KThe Regents of the Universityof CA$37K

The largest 2024 recipient was The Regents of the University of CA ($37K).

Grant Size Distribution

7 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K3$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

2states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

Los AngelesBronxRochester

How Cystinosis Research Network Inc gives

  • Giving fell 75% 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

$0$100K$200K$300K1 grant2020 2 grants2021 2 grants2022 1 grant2023 1 grant2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2020) to $229K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $37K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
The Regents of the University of CA Los Angeles, CAResearch Grant$36,666
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsNet Investment Income
2024$604,986$646,021$356,700$36,6661$13,283
2023$298,290$511,051$690,537$35,4911$2,967
2022$505,368$346,267$537,436$229,2972$394
2021$679,647$543,210$412,057$149,2712$713
2020$540,033$527,497$200,789$33,6601$1,096

About Cystinosis Research Network Inc

Based on IRS filings

Cystinosis Research Network Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lake Forest, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $605K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $37K. Net investment income was $13K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Cystinosis Research Network Inc is led by Johnathan Dicks, President & V since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 14 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Johnathan Dicks

    President & V

    Vice President & Development → President & Vice President Development, 2022

    President & Vice President Development → President & V, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    16 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carol Hughes

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    7 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Gail Potts

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Herberth Sigler

    Director

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Jen Wyman

    Director

    Vice President & Family Support → Director, 2022

    On filings since 2020

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Fields Rothrock

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Megan Morrill

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    3 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Terri Schleuder

    Director

    On filings since 2022

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Marybeth Krummenacker

    Vice President Education

    Vice President, Education & Awareness → Vice President Education & Awareness, 2022

    Vice President Education & Awareness → Vice President Education, 2023

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Tim Wyman

    Treasurer

    Director → Treasurer, 2021

    On filings since 2020

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Karen Gledhill

    Secretary

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Kristina Sevel

    Vice President Research

    Director → Vice President Research, 2022

    On filings since 2021

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Chelsea Meschke

    Vice President Family Su

    Vice President Family Support → Vice President Family Su, 2023

    On filings since 2022

    2 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Clair Johnstone

    Executive Di

    On filings since 2023

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (11)
  • Former: Christy Greeley (2020–2023) — Executive Director & V
  • Former: Andrea Carr (2020–2021) — Director - Term
  • Former: Anna Pruitt (2020–2021) — Director - Term
  • Former: Clinton Moore (2020–2021) — President - Term
  • Former: Ina Gardener (2020–2021) — Secretary - Term
  • Former: Jenni Sexstone (2020–2021) — Treasurer - Term
  • Former: Jennifer Loglisci (2020–2021) — Director - Term
  • Former: John Maccarone (2020–2021) — Director - Term
  • Former: Kristen Stilke (2020–2021) — Director - Term
  • Former: Larry Thomas (2020–2021) — Director - Term
  • Former: Melanie Vachon (2020–2021) — Director - Term

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.

Frequently asked questions about Cystinosis Research Network Inc

How much does Cystinosis Research Network Inc give each year?

Cystinosis Research Network Inc gave $37K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $35K across 1 grant.

How large is Cystinosis Research Network Inc?

Cystinosis Research Network Inc reported $605K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $646K.

What is Cystinosis Research Network Inc?

Cystinosis Research Network Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in Lake Forest, IL. It holds $605K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does Cystinosis Research Network Inc operate?

Cystinosis Research Network Inc has awarded grants in California, New York.

What is Cystinosis Research Network Inc's EIN?

Cystinosis Research Network Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3323789. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 11, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 10, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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