Dysimmune Diseases Foundation
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation is a private foundation based in Lexington, Massachusetts. Its 2024 filing describes support for medical and clinical research, including research on IVIG care and research at Down Syndrome clinic institutions and universities.
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation at a glance
In short: Dysimmune Diseases Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024 (avg $72K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,073,747
- +66.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 15
- +87.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $71,583
- -11.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,500
- Total assets
- $396,583
- +291.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Dysimmune Diseases Foundation
- How to Apply
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The filing lists proposals for medical research to advance IVIG care as the required materials. Awards are restricted to IVIG research. The filing identifies Dr. Sohail Masood as the person to contact.
- Review Cycle
- November 30; the filing does not specify a year.
- Deadline
- November 30; the filing does not specify a year.
- Contact
Application contact: Dr Sohail Masood
Mailing address: 405 Waltham Street Pmb 326, Lexington, MA 02421-7934
Phone: (850) 596-0946
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Dysimmune Diseases Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Regents Univ of California ($100K). Together the top 3 received $195K.
Organizations only. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($878,666), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
56 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 31 grants of 56 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Massachusetts (48%), California (34%), Maryland (9%), Michigan (6%), and New York (3%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 15 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Dysimmune Diseases Foundation gives
- Giving grew 73% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2023 it paid out well above its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $619K (2021) to $1.1M (2024). In 2024 it made 15 grants totaling $1.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 12 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $878,666 |
| Regents Univ of California Oakland, CA | medical research | $100,000 |
| Trustees of Boston University Boston, MA | medical research | $57,581 |
| MGH - Down Syndrome Congress Burlington, MA | medical research and clinic | $37,500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $396,583 | $1,390,731 | $1,095,550 | $1,073,747 | 15 | — | $24,231 |
| 2023 | $101,402 | $500,045 | $676,184 | $643,500 | 8 | $643,500 | $4,925 |
| 2022 | $277,541 | $873,086 | $782,033 | $716,883 | 11 | — | $19,700 |
| 2021 | $186,488 | $904,704 | $810,313 | $618,908 | 9 | — | $19,700 |
| 2020 | $92,107 | $1,010,015 | $974,313 | $811,800 | 13 | — | $4,925 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Dysimmune Diseases Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s filing describes funding scientists conducting IVIG research and research at Down Syndrome clinic institutions and universities engaged in medical research. It does not state a separate mission.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $1,073,747 through 15 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $3,000 to $250,000, with a median of $37,500. Notable grants included $250,000 to Tufts Medical Center for medical research, $100,000 to Regents University of California for medical research, and $57,581 to Trustees of Boston University for medical research. It also awarded $200,000 and $145,000 to individual recipients for medical research.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sohail Masood as President and Aslam Masood as CFO and Treasurer.
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation is led by Sohail Masood PRESIDENT, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Sohail Masood PRESIDENT
President
New on the 2024 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aslam Masood
CFO & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Sohail Masood (2020–2023) — President
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 Dysimmune Diseases Foundation
How much does Dysimmune Diseases Foundation give each year?
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation gave $1.1M across 15 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $644K across 8 grants.
What is Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's typical grant size?
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $37,500, and its average grant was $71,583, across 15 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does Dysimmune Diseases Foundation give grants?
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's top state is Massachusetts, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. The next largest states were California (34%) and Maryland (9%).
Does Dysimmune Diseases Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 15 grants with a stated purpose on Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical Research" (14 grants).
Who are Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's largest grantees?
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Regents Univ of California ($100,000), Trustees of Boston University ($57,581) and MGH - Down Syndrome Congress ($37,500), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It also paid 12 grants to individuals ($878,666), which are not listed by name. Together they received 18% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Dysimmune Diseases Foundation?
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation reported $397K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What does Dysimmune Diseases Foundation fund?
The foundation’s filing describes funding scientists conducting IVIG research and research at Down Syndrome clinic institutions and universities engaged in medical research. It does not state a separate mission. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Dysimmune Diseases Foundation?
The filing lists proposals for medical research to advance IVIG care as the required materials. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
How much is Dysimmune Diseases Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Dysimmune Diseases Foundation reported a distributable amount of $24K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's EIN?
Dysimmune Diseases Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-1477924. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 2, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 25, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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