Foundation for Translational Science
Foundation for Translational Science is a private foundation, based in El Segundo, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $488K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $24K.
Foundation for Translational Science at a glance
In short: Foundation for Translational Science gave $24K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $24K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $24,200
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $24,200
- -8.7% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $24,200
- Total assets
- $487,811
- -5.6% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Foundation for Translational Science funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund ($24K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Foundation for Translational Science gives
- Giving fell 22% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 108% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). 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 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $24K (2026) to $40K (2019). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $24K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA | Charitable | $24,200 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $487,811 | $41 | $29,070 | $24,200 | 1 | $26,660 | — | $24,740 |
| 2025 | $516,840 | $41 | $30,099 | $26,500 | 1 | $28,299 | — | $26,195 |
| 2024 | $546,898 | $385 | $31,898 | $29,093 | 1 | $30,508 | — | $27,711 |
| 2023 | $578,411 | $490 | $39,891 | $30,916 | 1 | $31,766 | — | $29,943 |
| 2022 | $617,812 | $64 | $34,022 | $32,097 | 1 | $33,072 | — | $31,891 |
| 2021 | $651,770 | $77 | $35,776 | $32,708 | 1 | — | — | $33,636 |
| 2019 | $724,043 | $7,413 | $43,885 | $40,000 | 1 | — | $5,688 | $37,311 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Foundation for Translational Science reported a distributable amount of $25K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Foundation for Translational Science is led by Patrick Soon-Shiong, CEO & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2019); none of the 9 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Patrick Soon-Shiong
CEO & Director
President & Director → CEO & Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Annette Shapiro
CFO & Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gene Rothstein
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Iris Rothstein
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joel Shapiro MD
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Iacocca Hentz
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Shapiro
Director
Chairman & Director → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Caden
Secretary & Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Theodore Seidman
Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "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 Translational Science
How much does Foundation for Translational Science give each year?
Foundation for Translational Science gave $24K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $27K across 1 grant.
How large is Foundation for Translational Science?
Foundation for Translational Science reported $488K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $27K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $25K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Foundation for Translational Science operate?
Foundation for Translational Science has awarded grants in Massachusetts.
What is Foundation for Translational Science's EIN?
Foundation for Translational Science's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4163870. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 3, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS July 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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