Dana's Angels Research Trust
Danas Angels Research Trusts mission is furthering medical research, medical education,or medical or hospital care for the treatment of Niemann-Pick type C disease or similargenetic diseases
Dana's Angels Research Trust at a glance
In short: Dana's Angels Research Trust gave $195K across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $28K), top state Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $195,315
- +32.1% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- -12.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $27,902
- +50.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $21,000
- Total assets
- $854,769
- +1.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Illinois (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Dana's Angels Research Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Rush University Medical Center ($58K). Together the top 6 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 22 grants of 29 (76%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How Dana's Angels Research Trust gives
- Giving grew 50% 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 $53K (2020) to $195K (2024). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Rush University Medical Center Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $57,500 |
| Hide & Seek Foundation Long Beach, CA | Medical Research | $53,895 |
| Washington & Lee University Lexington, VA | Medical Research Internships | $32,920 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $21,000 |
| University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | Medical Research | $12,500 |
| University of Florida Foundation Gainesville, FL | Medical Research | $12,500 |
| Nat'l Institutes of Health Bethesda, MD | Medical Research | $5,000 |
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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 | $854,769 | $248,804 | $238,873 | $195,315 | 7 | $48,869 |
| 2023 | $844,838 | $203,700 | $207,530 | $147,901 | 8 | $27,079 |
| 2022 | $848,668 | $227,648 | $213,258 | $153,511 | 6 | $2,847 |
| 2021 | $834,278 | $469,284 | $184,598 | $130,000 | 6 | $-61 |
| 2020 | $549,592 | $191,316 | $101,087 | $53,000 | 2 | $1,147 |
About Dana's Angels Research Trust
Based on IRS filings
Dana's Angels Research Trust is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Greenwich, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $855K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $49K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dana's Angels Research Trust's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Andrea M Marella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Krauss
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria Pope Kessel
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Norman Bryn
Trustee
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip D Marella
Trustee
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sonny Grosso (2020) — Trustee
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 Dana's Angels Research Trust
How much does Dana's Angels Research Trust give each year?
Dana's Angels Research Trust gave $195K across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $148K across 8 grants.
What is Dana's Angels Research Trust's typical grant size?
Dana's Angels Research Trust's median grant in 2024 was $21,000, and its average grant was $27,902, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dana's Angels Research Trust give grants?
Dana's Angels Research Trust's top state is Illinois, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (28%) and Virginia (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
Does Dana's Angels Research Trust give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on Dana's Angels Research Trust's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (6 grants).
Who are Dana's Angels Research Trust's largest grantees?
Dana's Angels Research Trust's largest 2024 grantees include Rush University Medical Center ($57,500), Hide & Seek Foundation ($53,895) and University of Illinois Chicago ($33,500 across 2 grants), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 74% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dana's Angels Research Trust?
Dana's Angels Research Trust reported $855K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Dana's Angels Research Trust?
Dana's Angels Research Trust is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Greenwich, CT. It holds $855K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Dana's Angels Research Trust's EIN?
Dana's Angels Research Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-6528048. 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 October 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 30, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 12, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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