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GRIN2B Foundation

Public charity · Grantmaker Niles, IL EIN: 82-1499966 Website

GRIN2B Foundation is a parent-run organization dedicated to furthering research on the grin2b gene and providing support and education to the small, but growing community of individuals and families impacted by a grin2b diagnosis.

GRIN2B Foundation at a glance

In short: GRIN2B Foundation gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$42,000
+40.0% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
1
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$42,000
+180.0% vs 2023
Median grant
$42,000
Total assets
$231,086
+20.7% vs 2023
Primary geography
Colorado (100% 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 GRIN2B Foundation

Next open deadline
November 1, 2026 (Patient Assistance Grant Program)

Who GRIN2B Foundation funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation: $42KChildren's Hospital ColoradoFoundation$42K

The largest 2024 recipient was Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation ($42K).

Grant Size Distribution

3 grants across all recorded years

3<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

3states

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

Cities

AtlantaAuroraDoylestown

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$20K$40K$60K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 2 grants2023 1 grant2024

From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $42K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $42K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Children's Hospital Colorado Foundation Aurora, COResearch Grant$42,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$231,086$233,410$193,831$42,0001
2023$191,507$202,773$137,046$30,0002
2022$125,779$145,910$151,802——
2021$131,671$117,333$86,040——
2020$100,378$104,986$86,457——

About GRIN2B Foundation

Based on IRS filings

GRIN2B Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Niles, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $231K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $42K.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

GRIN2B Foundation is led by Elissa Taylor-Bustillo, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 5 of 13 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Elissa Taylor-Bustillo

    Executive Director

    New on the 2024 filing

    20 hrs/week

    $21K (2024)

  • Elizabeth Marfia-Ash

    President

    On filings since 2020

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Katie Ingersoll

    Contractor - Graphic Desig

    Contractor - Graphic Designer → Contractor - Graphic Desig, 2024

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $1K (2023) → $4K (2024)

  • Ryan A. Barash

    Contractor - Intern

    On filings since 2023

    1 hr/week

    $2K (2023) → $1K (2024)

  • Suzan Georges Symcath Studios LLC

    Contractor

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    $1K (2024)

  • Tim Gillies Photography

    Contractor

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    $3K (2024)

  • Brittaney Crider

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Carole Quennessen

    Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Donna Campbell Dunn

    Vice President

    On filings since 2020

    5 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Lauren Hookings

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Phillip Ash

    Board Member

    On filings since 2020

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Daniel Reid

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Travis Price

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: Chrinstina San Inocengo (2023) — Contractor - Consultant

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

Elissa Taylor-Bustillo — Executive Director: $21KElissa Taylor-BustilloExecutive Director$21KKatie Ingersoll — Contractor - Graphic Desig: $4KKatie IngersollContractor - Graphic Desig$4KTim Gillies Photography — Contractor: $3KTim Gillies PhotographyContractor$3KRyan a Barash — Contractor - Intern: $1KRyan a BarashContractor - Intern$1KSuzan Georges Symcath Studios LLC — Contractor: $1KSuzan Georges Symcath…Contractor$1K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $21K, to Elissa Taylor-Bustillo (Executive Director). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.

Frequently asked questions about GRIN2B Foundation

How much does GRIN2B Foundation give each year?

GRIN2B Foundation gave $42K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $30K across 2 grants.

How large is GRIN2B Foundation?

GRIN2B Foundation reported $231K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $233K.

What is GRIN2B Foundation?

GRIN2B Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Niles, IL. It holds $231K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does GRIN2B Foundation operate?

GRIN2B Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Georgia, Pennsylvania.

What is GRIN2B Foundation's EIN?

GRIN2B Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1499966. 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

(2)

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 12, 2025)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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