Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Pepper Pike, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $577K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $15K. Net investment income was $7K.
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology at a glance
In short: Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $15K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,000
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $576,740
- +18.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University Southern California ($15K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 30% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. 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 $10K (2022) to $23K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University Southern California Los Angeles, CA | Immunology research lab studies | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $576,740 | $104,122 | $16,052 | $15,000 | 1 | $16,052 | $6,893 | $53,804 |
| 2023 | $488,670 | $108,827 | $16,011 | $15,000 | 1 | $16,011 | $3,694 | $32,553 |
| 2022 | $395,854 | $110,919 | $10,820 | $10,000 | 1 | $10,820 | $1,203 | $25,007 |
| 2021 | $295,755 | $118,840 | $23,460 | $22,740 | 2 | $720 | $286 | $26,796 |
| 2020 | $195,078 | $39,382 | $19,000 | $19,000 | 2 | — | $2,257 | $16,842 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology reported a distributable amount of $54K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology is led by Melvin E Medof MD, Trustee on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Melvin E Medof MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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 Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology
How much does Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology give each year?
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology gave $15K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $15K across 1 grant.
How large is Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology?
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology reported $577K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $16K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $54K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What is Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology?
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Pepper Pike, OH. It holds $577K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology operate?
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology has awarded grants in California, Ohio.
What is Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology's EIN?
Edward Medof Foundation for Excellence Immunology's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-0704185. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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