Group for Research and Assessment of
Group for Research and Assessment of is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Seattle, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $61K. Net investment income was $66K.
Group for Research and Assessment of at a glance
In short: Group for Research and Assessment of gave $61K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $30K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $60,969
- -44.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $30,485
- +10.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $30,485
- Total assets
- $3,402,415
- -5.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Group for Research and Assessment of funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Verona ($36K). Together the top 2 received $61K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 20 grants of 20 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Group for Research and Assessment of gives
- Giving fell 59% 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 $61K (2024) to $150K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $61K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Verona | 2024 Pilot Research Grant | $35,542 |
| University of Keele | 2024 Pilot Research Grant | $25,427 |
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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 | $3,402,415 | $1,617,167 | $1,881,527 | $60,969 | 2 | $1,817,457 | $65,830 |
| 2023 | $3,606,156 | $2,461,993 | $1,641,396 | $110,000 | 4 | $1,577,524 | $46,934 |
| 2022 | $2,805,173 | $1,387,568 | $1,681,027 | $145,000 | 5 | $1,624,094 | $39,214 |
| 2021 | $3,083,186 | $1,638,856 | $1,460,560 | $150,000 | 6 | $1,411,036 | $12,202 |
| 2020 | $2,901,578 | $2,475,518 | $1,484,284 | $85,000 | 3 | — | $40,095 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Group for Research and Assessment of is led by Arthur Kavanaugh, Co President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Arthur Kavanaugh
Co President
At Large → Co Vice President, 2022
Co Vice President → Co President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Merola
Co President
At Large → Co Vice President, 2022
Co Vice President → Co President, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Oliver Fitzgerald
Immediate Past President
Vice President → Co President, 2022
Co President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2020
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Philip Mease
Secretary & Treasurer
Treasurer → Secretary, 2022
Secretary → Secretary & Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Vinod Chandran
Co Vice President
At Large → Co Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
April Armstrong
Immediate Past President
Co President → Immediate Past President, 2024
On filings since 2022
0.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Coates
At Lrage
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Laura Savage
Co Vice President
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Luis Puig
At Lrage
New on the 2024 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Kristina Callis Duffin (2020–2023) — Immediate Past President
- Former: Philip Helliwell (2020–2021) — Immediate Past President
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.
Frequently asked questions about Group for Research and Assessment of
How much does Group for Research and Assessment of give each year?
Group for Research and Assessment of gave $61K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $110K across 4 grants.
How large is Group for Research and Assessment of?
Group for Research and Assessment of reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Group for Research and Assessment of?
Group for Research and Assessment of is a private foundation focused on Medical Research, based in Seattle, WA. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Group for Research and Assessment of operate?
Group for Research and Assessment of has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Oregon.
What is Group for Research and Assessment of's EIN?
Group for Research and Assessment of's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 32-0422495. 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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