THE FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION IS DEDICATED TO RESTORING HEALTH, IMPROVING FUNCTION, MINIMIZING PAIN AND ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE FOR INDIVDUALS WITH DISABILITY THROUGH RESEARCH AND EDUCATION IN PHYSICAL MEDICINE AND REHABILITATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+4.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$85K
+41.7% YoY
Grant Count
7
+75.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
-19.0% YoY
About Foundation for Physical Medicine
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Physical Medicine is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in ROSEMONT, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $85K. Net investment income was $133K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,141,971 | $3,015,247 | $2,682,036 |
| Revenue | $398,965 | $431,420 | $430,156 |
| Expenses | $374,398 | $347,278 | $361,097 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $132,741 | $105,785 | $168,773 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Foundation for Physical Medicine
Encompass Mid-Career Investigator Research Grant
FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Gabriella E. Molnar-Swafford Pediatric PM&R Research Grant
FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Richard Materson ERF New Investigator Research Grants
FOUNDATION FOR PHYSICAL MEDICINE
Amount
US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Hugo Moser Research Institute ($25,000), University of Pittsburgh ($10,000), Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH PITTSBURGH, PA | MATERSON ERF RESEARCH GRANT | $10,000 |
| SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CHARLESTOWN, MA | MATERSON ERF RESEARCH GRANT | $10,000 |
| SPAULDING REHABILITATION HOSPITAL CHARLESTOWN, MA | MOLNAR PEDIATRIC PM&R RESEARCH GRANTS | $10,000 |
| HUGO MOSER RESEARCH INSTITUTE BALTIMORE, MD | ENCOMPASS MIDCAREER INVESTIGATOR RESEARCH GRANT | $25,000 |
| UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON CHICAGO, IL | MATERSON ERF RESEARCH GRANT | $10,000 |
| WEILL CORNELL MEDICAL COLLEGE NEW YORK, NY | MATERSON ERF RESEARCH GRANT | $10,000 |
| CHILDRENS HOSP PHILADELPHIA PHILADELPHIA, PA | MOLNAR PEDIATRIC PM&R RESEARCH GRANTS | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM WU MD MPH MBA | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| DIANA CARDENAS MD MHA | PAST-PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| ROSS ZAFONTE DO | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| FELICIA AMBROSE MD MS | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| M ELIZABETH SANDEL MD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ANDREW L SHERMAN MD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| KATHLEEN R BELL MD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ELLIOT J ROTH MD | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| MARK A HARRAST MD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| BRAD G KUROWSKI MD MS | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| HEIDI PRATHER DO | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| ROBERT J RINALDI MD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| RITA N AYYANGAR MD | DIRECTOR-AT-LARGE | 1 | — |
| PHYLLIS ANDERSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Foundation for Physical Medicine?
Foundation for Physical Medicine is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in ROSEMONT, IL. It holds $3.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Foundation for Physical Medicine?
As of 2024, Foundation for Physical Medicine holds $3.1M in total assets with $399K in annual revenue. It awarded 7 grants totaling $85K in 2024.
Where does Foundation for Physical Medicine operate?
Foundation for Physical Medicine has awarded grants in California, Colorado, Idaho, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah.
What size grants does Foundation for Physical Medicine award?
In 2024, Foundation for Physical Medicine awarded 7 grants totaling $85K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Foundation for Physical Medicine's EIN?
Foundation for Physical Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-3630273. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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