Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc
Glioblastoma Research Organization, inc. Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that raises awareness and funds for new global, cutting-edge research to help find a cure for glioblastoma.
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc at a glance
In short: Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc gave $145K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $36K), top state California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $145,000
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $36,250
- -23.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $35,000
- Total assets
- $1,432,059
- +96.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (34% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Cedars-Sinai Medical Center ($50K). Together the top 4 received $145K.
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 6 grants of 11 (55%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc gives
- Giving grew 190% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2022) to $190K (2024). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $145K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | To Support Glioblastoma Research. | $50,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center Houston, TX | To Support Glioblastoma Research. | $40,000 |
| Lenox Hill Hospital New York, NY | To Support Glioblastoma Research. | $30,000 |
| Health Research Alliance Greensboro, NC | To Support Glioblastoma Research. | $25,000 |
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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 | $1,432,059 | $1,804,767 | $1,112,732 | $145,000 | 4 | $29,361 |
| 2024 | $728,675 | $1,025,244 | $807,776 | $190,000 | 4 | $3,270 |
| 2023 | $492,941 | $832,005 | $480,261 | $100,000 | 2 | — |
| 2022 | $134,493 | $281,490 | $260,309 | $50,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $113,336 | $191,134 | $148,124 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $70,268 | $124,082 | $111,728 | — | — | — |
About Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc
Based on IRS filings
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc is a public charity, based in Miami, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $145K. Net investment income was $29K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc is led by Amber Barbach, Founder & Executive Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 3 of 6 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amber Barbach
Founder & Executive Director
Founder & CEO → Founder & Executive Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $108K (2025)
Azul M. Diez
Development Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$105K (2025)
Marvin Lew
Director
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yonatan Bardash
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elissa Barbach
Vice President
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$2K (2020) → $19K (2025)
Kylie Barnes
Secretary
Director → Special Projects Manager, 2021
Special Projects Manager → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Katherine Snedeker (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Luisa Melo (2021) — Vice President
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 $108K, to Amber Barbach (Founder and Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc
How much does Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc give each year?
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc gave $145K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $190K across 4 grants.
What is Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc's typical grant size?
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc's median grant in 2025 was $35,000, and its average grant was $36,250, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc give grants?
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc's top state is California, with 34% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Texas (28%) and New York (21%).
Does Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Glioblastoma Research." (4 grants).
How large is Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc?
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc reported $1.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.8M.
What is Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc's EIN?
Glioblastoma Research Organization Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2388861. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 21, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 18, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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