Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
The Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research (FSR) is the leading international organization dedicated to finding a cure for sarcoidosis and improving care for sarcoidosis patients through research, education, and support. Since its establishment in 2000, FSR has fostered over $7.5 million in sarcoidosis specific research efforts.
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research at a glance
In short: Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research gave $450K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $113K), top state Colorado. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- -46.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- -66.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $112,500
- +61.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $18,793,381
- +9.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Colorado (33% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
How to apply to Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Cardiac Sarcoidosis Grant
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
FSR Early Career Fellowship Grant
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Amount
US $150,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
FSR Pilot Grant
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Amount
US $100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Colorado Denver ($150K). Together the top 4 received $450K.
Grant Size Distribution
41 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 24 grants of 41 (59%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research gives
- Giving grew 28% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $283K (2023) to $838K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver Denver, CO | Research Fellowship | $150,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Cardiac Research Grant | $100,000 |
| University of Illinois Champaign, IL | Research Grant | $100,000 |
| Washington University School of Medicine Saint Louis, MO | Cardiac Research Grant | $100,000 |
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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 | $18,793,381 | $4,662,058 | $3,810,958 | $450,000 | 4 | $717,533 |
| 2024 | $17,183,158 | $13,585,865 | $3,368,016 | $838,461 | 12 | $364,032 |
| 2023 | $5,742,895 | $2,574,104 | $2,402,436 | $282,500 | 4 | $-22,783 |
| 2022 | $4,929,854 | $1,673,599 | $2,027,945 | $352,100 | 11 | $39,590 |
| 2021 | $6,004,041 | $2,385,283 | $1,728,967 | $363,505 | 10 | $253,123 |
| 2020 | $5,212,814 | $1,785,472 | $1,389,197 | $341,000 | 5 | $446,799 |
About Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
Based on IRS filings
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $18.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $450K. Net investment income was $718K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research is led by Mary E McGowan, President & CEO since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 18 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Mary E McGowan
President & CEO
Executive Director → CEO, 2021
CEO → President & CEO, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$61K (2020) → $298K (2025)
Mary Cobb
President
Director → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → President, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Fischer
Director of Operations
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$103K (2025)
Craig Lipset
Director
Vice President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leslie Serchuck
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Louise M. Perkins
Director
President → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emerson Randy Hall Jr.
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Raich
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Klingher
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette C. Cozier
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joan Levy
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Carlin
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
John Mockovciak
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Molly Flick
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tricha Shivas
Chief of Staff & Strategy
Chief Strategy Officer → Chief of Staff & Strategy, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$161K (2023) → $249K (2025)
Elise Hoover
Vice President of Research
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$150K (2025)
Calvin Harris
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Rosen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Michael A. Walrond Jr. (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: Heidi W. Junk (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Michael Kaplan (2021–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Jim Davis Jr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Yvette Cozier Dsc MPH (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Andrea Wilson (2020) — Director
- Former: Azmi Nabulsi (2020) — Director
- Former: Kirk Allen (2020) — Director
- Former: Louie Hondros (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: Mary Ellen Carroll (2020) — Director
- Former: Reading Wilson (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $298K, to Mary McGowan (President & CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research
How much does Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research give each year?
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research gave $450K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $838K across 12 grants.
What is Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's typical grant size?
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $112,500, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research give grants?
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's top state is Colorado, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (22%) and Illinois (22%).
Does Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research?
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research reported $18.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's EIN?
Foundation for Sarcoidosis Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4378232. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 4, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 5, 2024)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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