Foundation for Orthopedic Research and

Grantmaker Phoenix, AZ EIN: 20-0574111

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available for 2021. As of 2021, the organization holds $82K in total assets. In 2021, it awarded 2 grants totaling $464K.

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and at a glance

In short: Foundation for Orthopedic Research and gave $464K across 2 grants in 2021 (avg $232K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.

Annual giving (2021)
$464,000
Grants made (2021)
2
Average grant
$232,000
Median grant
$232,000
Total assets
$81,577
Primary geography
Arizona (100% of itemized 2021 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2021 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2021; updated September 2026.

Who Foundation for Orthopedic Research and funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2021

Banner Health Foundation: $464K across 2 grantsBanner Health Foundation$464K · 2 grants

The largest 2021 recipient was Banner Health Foundation ($464K across 2 grants).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K1$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of 2021 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.

States

Cities

Phoenix

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K2 grants2021

In 2021 it made 2 grants totaling $464K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZFellowship Grant$400,000
Banner Health Foundation Phoenix, AZFellowship Grant$64,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2021$81,577$73,544$474,839$464,0002

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and is led by Samuel Harmsen, President on the 2021 filing; none of the 5 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.

Officers on the 2021 filing

  • Samuel Harmsen

    President

    New on the 2021 filing

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Keith Kocher

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Erikson

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Steve Seiler

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Todd Ellenbecker

    Director

    New on the 2021 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021. "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 Foundation for Orthopedic Research and

How much does Foundation for Orthopedic Research and give each year?

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and gave $464K across 2 grants in 2021, according to its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing.

How large is Foundation for Orthopedic Research and?

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and reported $82K in total assets on its 2021 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $74K.

What is Foundation for Orthopedic Research and?

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and is a nonprofit organization focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $82K in total assets as of 2021.

Where does Foundation for Orthopedic Research and operate?

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and has awarded grants in Arizona.

What is Foundation for Orthopedic Research and's EIN?

Foundation for Orthopedic Research and's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-0574111. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

Data update history

(1)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2021

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