Gradian Health Systems Inc
Gradian Health Systems Inc is a private foundation focused on Health, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $23.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $164K. Net investment income was $605.
Gradian Health Systems Inc at a glance
In short: Gradian Health Systems Inc gave $164K across 8 grants in 2024 (avg $20K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $163,872
- +265.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 8
- +60.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $20,484
- +128.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $9,493
- Total assets
- $23,292,515
- -30.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (0% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Gradian Health Systems Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Medical Stores Department ($55K). Together the top 8 received $164K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 41 grants of 47 (87%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 8 itemized grants.
Cities
How Gradian Health Systems Inc gives
- Giving fell 81% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $40K (2022) to $881K (2021). In 2024 it made 8 grants totaling $164K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Stores Department | To support critical care for patients at the hospital | $55,125 |
| Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre | To support surgical care for patients at the hospital | $54,944 |
| Soroti Regional Referral Hospital | To support surgical care for patients at the hospital | $23,844 |
| King Faisal Hospital | To support critical care for patients at the hospital | $12,118 |
| Lagos University Teaching Hospital | To support critical care for patients at the hospital | $6,868 |
| Kisoro District Hospital | To support critical care for patients at the hospital | $5,250 |
| Emilio Mzena Memorial Hospital | To support critical care for patients at the hospital | $5,250 |
| Beloved Asheville Asheville, NC | To Support of Respirators for Hurriance Helene | $473 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $23,292,515 | $383,014 | $8,575,041 | $163,872 | 8 | $8,035,689 | $605 |
| 2023 | $33,468,920 | $17,213,211 | $8,609,735 | $44,815 | 5 | $7,732,165 | $3,116 |
| 2022 | $24,785,942 | $9,199,421 | $9,748,733 | $39,527 | 3 | $8,226,416 | $4,140 |
| 2021 | $21,514,567 | $7,272,178 | $8,049,134 | $880,585 | 16 | $7,701,313 | $109 |
| 2020 | $22,822,016 | $15,142,022 | $7,408,707 | $207,474 | 15 | — | $1,934 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Gradian Health Systems Inc is led by Lina Sayed, CEO & Director since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lina Sayed
CEO & Director
CEO → CEO & Director, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$281K (2020) → $389K (2024)
James H. Simons
Chairperson
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Ellis Acker
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marilyn H. Simons
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nils Daulaire
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marina Shmoukler
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Emmanuel Montier Vp Of Finance (2023) — Administrator
- Former: Emmanuel Montier (2021–2022) — Vice President of Finance & Administrator
- Former: Andrew Gyenes (2020) — Treasurer
- Former: David Etll (2020) — COO & Director
- Former: Stephen Rudy (2020) — CEO & Director
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 $389K, to Lina Sayed (CEO/Director).
Frequently asked questions about Gradian Health Systems Inc
How much does Gradian Health Systems Inc give each year?
Gradian Health Systems Inc gave $164K across 8 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $45K across 5 grants.
What is Gradian Health Systems Inc's typical grant size?
Gradian Health Systems Inc's median grant in 2024 was $9,493, and its average grant was $20,484, across 8 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Does Gradian Health Systems Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 8 grants with a stated purpose on Gradian Health Systems Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To Support Critical Care for Patients at the Hospital" (5 grants).
Who are Gradian Health Systems Inc's largest grantees?
Gradian Health Systems Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Medical Stores Department ($55,125), Kilimanjaro Christian Medical Centre ($54,944) and Soroti Regional Referral Hospital ($23,844), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 82% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Gradian Health Systems Inc?
Gradian Health Systems Inc reported $23.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $383K.
What is Gradian Health Systems Inc?
Gradian Health Systems Inc is a private foundation focused on Health, based in New York, NY. It holds $23.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Gradian Health Systems Inc operate?
Gradian Health Systems Inc has awarded grants in North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Virginia.
What is Gradian Health Systems Inc's EIN?
Gradian Health Systems Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2092828. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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