Diabetes Aid and Research Fund
The Organization supports continuing research into methodologies for treating diabetes and other degenerative diseases. It provides for medical services, medicines, and nutrional foods to the needy.
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund at a glance
In short: Diabetes Aid and Research Fund gave $31K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $15K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2021)
- $30,750
- +105.0% vs 2020
- Grants made (2021)
- 2
- Average grant
- $15,375
- Median grant
- $15,375
- Total assets
- $27,510
- -51.5% vs 2020
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Diabetes Aid and Research Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2021
The largest 2021 recipient was 3000 Club - Market on the Move ($20K). Together the top 2 received $31K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2021, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $48K (2019). In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $31K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 3000 Club - Market on the Move Phoenix, AZ | Program Support | $20,250 |
| Feed My Hungry Children Peoria, AZ | Program Support | $10,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $27,510 | $41,418 | $67,874 | $30,750 | 2 |
| 2020 | $56,694 | $96,351 | $72,074 | $15,000 | Total only |
| 2019 | $32,392 | $74,144 | $72,073 | $47,821 | Total only |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Diabetes Aid and Research Fund
Based on IRS filings
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $28K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund is led by Carol Zaksek, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carol Zaksek
President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
$6K (2019) → $0 (2021)
Barbara Zaksek
Director
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joyce Mayall
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Librandi
Vice President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2019 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2019 filing was $6K, to Carol Zaksek (President).
Frequently asked questions about Diabetes Aid and Research Fund
How much does Diabetes Aid and Research Fund give each year?
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund gave $31K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990. In 2020 it reported $15K in grants paid.
How large is Diabetes Aid and Research Fund?
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund reported $28K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $41K.
What is Diabetes Aid and Research Fund?
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $28K in total assets as of 2021.
Where does Diabetes Aid and Research Fund operate?
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Diabetes Aid and Research Fund's EIN?
Diabetes Aid and Research Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0920000. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2021.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS July 26, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 4, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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