Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc (FASI) is a Boston-based public charity that supports research into food allergies. Its work is organized around understanding the biology of food allergies and accelerating discoveries that could improve diagnosis and treatment.
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc at a glance
In short: Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc gave $4.4M across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $436K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $4,364,449
- +50.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +42.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $436,445
- +5.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $360,923
- Total assets
- $7,792,816
- +22.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 990692, Boston, MA 02199
Phone: (617) 999-8561
Website: https://foodallergyscience.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Yale University ($1.4M). Together the top 10 received $4.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 12 grants of 39 (31%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 grants went to recipients in five states: Massachusetts received 45% of grant dollars, Connecticut 33%, New York 18%, Illinois 2%, and Arizona 2%. These figures describe the locations of the reported recipients.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc gives
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $400K (2021) to $6.7M (2023). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $4.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Research | $1,439,637 |
| The Rockefeller University New York, NY | Research | $773,905 |
| Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $494,868 |
| Harvard Medical School Boston, MA | Research | $392,434 |
| Massachusetts General Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $369,250 |
| Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Research | $352,595 |
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc Boston, MA | Research | $310,510 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Research | $100,000 |
| Arizona State University Tempe, AZ | Research | $75,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $56,250 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7,792,816 | $8,942,516 | $6,330,020 | $4,364,449 | 10 | $320,297 |
| 2024 | $6,340,472 | $6,661,862 | $4,694,655 | $2,898,557 | 7 | $386,556 |
| 2023 | $5,866,289 | $8,421,106 | $8,655,158 | $6,675,020 | 12 | $203,264 |
| 2022 | $5,192,150 | $6,469,443 | $7,441,715 | $6,303,703 | 9 | $11,021 |
| 2021 | $2,232,961 | $2,882,856 | $1,016,406 | $400,000 | 1 | $505 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
FASI’s stated mission is “to accelerate the development of breakthrough discoveries that will transform the lives of people living with food allergies.” It describes its research approach as data- and hypothesis-driven, seeking to understand the body’s response to food at the cellular and molecular level and to catalyze new diagnostics and therapeutics.
FASI’s 2025 grants were designated for research. Its grantees include universities and medical centers. For example, The Rockefeller University describes its work as basic and clinical research across the biomedical sciences, while Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center’s Obstetrics and Gynecology Foundation says it supports medical research and activities intended to improve public health. Northwestern University describes its mission as combining teaching, research, and student development.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2025, FASI reported 10 grants totaling $4,364,449. Grant amounts ranged from $56,250 to $1,439,637, with a median of $360,922.
The largest awards were $1,439,637 to Yale University, $773,905 to The Rockefeller University, $494,868 to Boston Children’s Hospital, $392,434 to Harvard Medical School, and $369,250 to Massachusetts General Hospital. Each was reported for research.
FASI’s 2024 filing describes a formal grant review process: its Scientific Advisory Board reviews the science and recommends whether funding should continue. Funded grantees are required to submit progress reports twice a year, and FASI reports meeting with labs every other month to discuss data and collaboration.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Carlos Bosques as CEO; Christopher John Beneduce Jr as principal scientist; and Nicole Yin Yee Lai as senior scientist. It lists Christine Olsen MD as board chair and director; Lesley Solomon MBA, Justine Levin-Allerhand PhD, Eric Edwards MD PhD, Erica Colleran, and Ning Drako as directors. Levin-Allerhand is also listed as treasurer.
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc is led by Carlos Bosques, CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 3 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Carlos Bosques
CEO
Senior Vice President Research → CEO, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$93K (2023) → $364K (2025)
Christine Olsen MD
Board Chair & Director
President → Board Chair & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Eric Edwards MD PhD
Director
Board Member → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justine Levin-Allerhand PhD
Treasurer & Director
Treasurer → Treasurer & Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lesley Solomon MBA
Director
Clerk → Director, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erica Colleran
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ning Drako
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christopher John Beneduce Jr.
Principal Scientist
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024) → $175K (2025)
Nicole Yin Yee Lai
Senior Scientist
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$160K (2025)
Former officers (3)
- Former: John Walter (2022–2024) — CEO
- Former: Kathryn S Todd (2023) — Director of Development
- Former: Dominic R Beal (2022) — Project Manager
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $364K, to Carlos Bosques (CEO). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc
How much does Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc give each year?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc gave $4.4M across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $2.9M across 7 grants.
What is Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's typical grant size?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's median grant in 2025 was $360,923, and its average grant was $436,445, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc give grants?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Connecticut (33%) and New York (18%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (5 grants).
Does Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (10 grants).
Who are Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's largest grantees?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Yale University ($1,439,637), The Rockefeller University ($773,905) and Boston Children's Hospital ($494,868), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 62% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc reported $7.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.9M.
What does Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc fund?
FASI’s stated mission is “to accelerate the development of breakthrough discoveries that will transform the lives of people living with food allergies.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check foodallergyscience.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's EIN?
Food Allergy Science Initiative Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1293789. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 23, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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