Glioblastoma Foundation Inc
The Glioblastoma Foundation is dedicated to finding a cure for glioblastoma by funding research and drug development, supporting patients and families, and raising national awareness of this devastating brain cancer. Through these integrated programs, the foundation accelerates scientific discovery, empowers patients with information and resources, and educates the public about the urgent need for better treatments and improved outcomes.
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Glioblastoma Foundation Inc gave $89K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $22K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,251
- -62.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $22,313
- -62.0% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $14,626
- Total assets
- $3,662,658
- +47.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (56% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Glioblastoma Foundation Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Glioblastoma Foundation Inc
Who Glioblastoma Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York ($50K). Together the top 4 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 19 (68%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Glioblastoma Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2020) to $235K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York New York, NY | Glioblastoma Research | $50,000 |
| John Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Glioblastoma Research | $17,685 |
| Northwestern University Evanston, IL | Glioblastoma Research | $11,566 |
| Congress of Neurological Surgeons Schaumburg, IL | Glioblastoma Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,662,658 | $2,055,218 | $1,833,664 | $89,251 | 4 | $2,803 |
| 2023 | $2,482,026 | $1,699,784 | $1,411,492 | $235,000 | 4 | $8,094 |
| 2022 | $1,781,399 | $1,471,550 | $853,578 | $180,000 | 3 | $-41,832 |
| 2021 | $1,523,936 | $1,253,574 | $703,351 | $112,000 | 4 | $-48,519 |
| 2020 | $1,140,681 | $958,672 | $323,928 | $45,000 | 4 | $115,774 |
About Glioblastoma Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc is led by Gita Kwatra, CEO on every filing since 2022; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Gita Kwatra
CEO
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$202K (2022) → $292K (2024)
Neelam Kwatra
President
On filings since 2022
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Madan Kwatra
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Austin
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cameron West
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Gita Kwatra Pharmd MBA (2020–2021) — CEO
- Former: Neelam Kwatra Ma (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Erin O'Reilly PhD (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Paula Trzepacz MD (2021) — Advisory Board Member
- Former: Sallie E. Krewer (2021) — Advisory Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $292K, to Gita Kwatra (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Glioblastoma Foundation Inc
How much does Glioblastoma Foundation Inc give each year?
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc gave $89K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $235K across 4 grants.
What is Glioblastoma Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $14,626, and its average grant was $22,313, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Glioblastoma Foundation Inc give grants?
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc gives mostly in New York: 56% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Illinois (24%) and Maryland (20%).
Does Glioblastoma Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Glioblastoma Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Glioblastoma Research" (4 grants).
How large is Glioblastoma Foundation Inc?
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Glioblastoma Foundation Inc?
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Durham, NC. It holds $3.7M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Glioblastoma Foundation Inc's EIN?
Glioblastoma Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2849764. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 16, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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