The Glenn Foundation for Medical Research is a private 501(c)(3) foundation based in Edmond, Oklahoma. Founded in 1965 by Paul F. Glenn, the organization operates as a nonoperating private foundation dedicated to advancing the science of aging through strategic philanthropic support. The foundation maintains significant assets and distributes millions annually to support research institutions and investigators across the United States.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$180.9M
+0.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$10.5M
+30.4% YoY
Grant Count
18
+38.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$582K
-5.8% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's mission is to extend the healthy years of life through research on mechanisms of biology that govern normal human aging and its related physiological decline, with the objective of translating research into interventions that will extend healthspan with lifespan.
Primary funding focus areas include:
- Biology of aging and aging mechanisms
- Translational research in gerontology
- Healthspan extension
- Research on normal human aging processes
- Interventions to address age-related physiological decline
Grantmaking
The foundation supports research through multiple grant programs:
Grant Range
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Review Cycle
February 18, 2026
How to Apply
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation funds research institutions and investigators in the United States, with particular emphasis on California and Michigan.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Assets
- Total assets: $180.9 million to $206.8 million (figures vary by reporting source and year)
Annual Giving & Revenue
- Annual giving: $11.1 million (FY 2024)
- Total revenues: $16.8 million (FY 2024)
- Total expenses: $12.5 million (FY 2024)
Tax Status
- Tax-exempt since April 1995
- EIN: 86-0710305
- Contributions are tax-deductible
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $180,933,206 | $180,263,788 | $192,520,690 |
| Revenue | $16,761,614 | $5,608,931 | $23,653,368 |
| Expenses | $12,526,289 | $10,524,598 | $7,930,400 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $11,085,664 | $8,553,108 | $7,783,610 |
| Net Investment Income | $15,320,989 | $7,470,815 | $21,706,578 |
| Distributable Amount | $9,395,586 | $9,211,627 | $8,788,706 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
54 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Founder Paul F. Glenn (1930-2020) founded the Glenn Foundation for Medical Research in 1965. An only grandson of aging grandparents, Paul witnessed firsthand the challenges of aging and age-related diseases, which formed the basis of his philanthropic focus. He served on the Advisory Council of the National Institute on Aging and was a founding member of the Board of Directors of the American Aging Association, American Federation for Aging Research (AFAR), and a founding Trustee of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. The foundation is endowed to continue his mission.
The foundation is governed by 4 officers and trustees.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARK R COLLINS | PRESIDENT, DIRECTOR, ASST SECRETARY | 40 | $300,524 |
| K LEONARD JUDSON | CEO,SECRETARY,TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 20 | — |
| A RAY COPELAND | ASSISTANT TREASURER, DIRECTOR | 10 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The foundation has announced multiple grant programs and recipients in 2025, including:
Glenn Foundation for Medical Research grant programs provide ...2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research Postdoctoral Fellowships in Aging Research
Announcing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research ...Postdoctoral Fellowship Continuation Awards
Glenn Foundation Postdoctoral Fellowship Continuation Award2025 Glenn Foundation Discovery Award recipients
Announcing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research ...The foundation continues to actively fund aging research through its established grant programs and partnerships with major research institutions.
Announcing 2025 Glenn Foundation for Medical Research ...Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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