Heart Failure Society of America Inc
Provide a platform to improve and expand heart failure care through collaboration, education, innovation, research and advocacy.
Heart Failure Society of America Inc at a glance
In short: Heart Failure Society of America Inc gave $254K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $64K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $254,190
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- Average grant
- $63,548
- Median grant
- $74,595
- Total assets
- $9,825,009
- -8.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (30% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated November 2026.
Who Heart Failure Society of America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Brigham and Womens Hospital ($75K). Together the top 4 received $254K.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 3 grants of 4 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $254K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham and Womens Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $75,000 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Research | $75,000 |
| Medstar Health Res Institute Columbia, MD | Research | $74,190 |
| Cleveland Clinic Foundation Independence, OH | Research | $30,000 |
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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 | $9,825,009 | $9,459,756 | $7,988,031 | $254,190 | 4 | $747,407 |
| 2024 | $10,733,696 | $4,153,877 | $6,725,459 | — | — | $302,075 |
| 2023 | $9,488,919 | $7,287,906 | $6,530,785 | — | — | $261,789 |
| 2022 | $8,901,645 | $7,434,656 | $6,705,408 | — | — | $215,334 |
| 2021 | $8,199,366 | $5,992,766 | $5,699,859 | — | — | $520,486 |
| 2020 | $7,812,989 | $3,971,938 | $3,864,572 | — | — | $119,928 |
About Heart Failure Society of America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Heart Failure Society of America Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rockville, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.8M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $254K. Net investment income was $747K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heart Failure Society of America Inc is led by John Barnes, CEO on every filing since 2020; 8 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John Barnes
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$547K (2020) → $473K (2025)
Ken Margulies
President
Director → President Elect, 2024
President Elect → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shauna Brown
Director of Educ.
Education Director → Director of Educ., 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$104K (2020) → $117K (2025)
Michelle Poinelli
Director of Dev't
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$100K (2021) → $135K (2025)
Kelly Ventura
Director of Membership
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$144K (2023) → $159K (2025)
Natalie Pierson
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Orly Vardeny
Director
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anekwe Onwuanyi
Director
On filings since 2023
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Martha Abshire Saylor
Director
On filings since 2024
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mitch Psotka
Director
On filings since 2024
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kavita Sharma
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joori Jeon
COO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$245K (2020) → $306K (2025)
Deborah Zeldow
Dir.-Scie & Research
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $164K (2025)
Kristine Fridgen
Vp-Meetings & Education
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$175K (2022) → $204K (2025)
Dawn Brennaman
Dir.-Patient Program
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$146K (2024) → $152K (2025)
Colleen McLlvennan
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Felker
Past President
President-Elect → President, 2024
President → Past President, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Givertz
President Elect
Director → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → President Elect, 2025
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Sweitzer
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: James Fang (2020–2024) — Past President
- Former: Laura Posnock (2020–2024) — Director of Mkting
- Former: John Teerlink (2020–2023) — Past President
- Former: Meredith Hurt (2021–2023) — Dir.-Journal Pub
- Former: Michelle Kittleson (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: Mark Drazner (2020–2022) — Imm. Past President
- Former: Mona Fiuzat (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Biykem Bozkurt (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Gregg C Fonarow (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jaime Abreu (2020–2021) — Executive Vice President
- Former: Maria Rosa Costanzo (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Nancy M Albert (2020–2021) — Past 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 $473K, to John Barnes (CEO). 8 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Heart Failure Society of America Inc
How much does Heart Failure Society of America Inc give each year?
Heart Failure Society of America Inc gave $254K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Heart Failure Society of America Inc's typical grant size?
Heart Failure Society of America Inc's median grant in 2025 was $74,595, and its average grant was $63,548, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Heart Failure Society of America Inc give grants?
Heart Failure Society of America Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 30% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Utah (30%) and Maryland (29%).
Does Heart Failure Society of America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Heart Failure Society of America Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (4 grants).
How large is Heart Failure Society of America Inc?
Heart Failure Society of America Inc reported $9.8M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $9.5M.
What is Heart Failure Society of America Inc?
Heart Failure Society of America Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Rockville, MD. It holds $9.8M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Heart Failure Society of America Inc's EIN?
Heart Failure Society of America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 06-1416238. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS September 21, 2026)
Live grants for the work Heart Failure Society of America Inc funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Melanoma Career Development Award (CDA)- New Application Grant Up to US $50,000 · Due November 13, 2026
- Annual Grants Up to $500,000 for translational/correlative grants; Up to $800,000 for clinical trials · Due November 15, 2026
- American Society of Pediatric Neurosurgeons Seed Grant Program $25,000 maximum for a 2-year award · Due November 15, 2026
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