Heffter Research Institute Inc
Scientific research to relieve suffering and to understand the human mind.
Heffter Research Institute Inc at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $1,001
- -99.0% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $1
- -99.9% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $1,488
- -98.4% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Heffter Research Institute Inc
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Heffter Research Institute Inc
Who Heffter Research Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 9 (44%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2018 to 2020, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2020) to $2.7M (2018). In 2020 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Funding for medical and scientific research | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $1,001 | $1,488 | — | — | $1 |
| 2020 | $34,865 | $100,336 | $95,900 | $15,000 | 1 | $1,796 |
| 2018 | $2,149,038 | $2,935,988 | $2,967,385 | $2,687,433 | 8 | $251 |
About Heffter Research Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Heffter Research Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Santa Fe, NM. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2021. Net investment income was $1.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Heffter Research Institute Inc is led by Carey Turnbull, President since 2020 (on filings since 2018); none of the 12 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Carey Turnbull
President
Vice President → President, 2020
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
George R. Greer MD
Chair
President → Chair, 2020
On filings since 2018
$47K (2018) → $0 (2021)
Charles S Grob MD
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Dennis J McKenna PhD
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Franz X Vollenweider MD
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Mark A Geyer PhD
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Roland Griffiths PhD
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
T Cody Swift
Director
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Janis Phelps
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Claudia Turnbull
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
David E Nichols PhD
Vice President
Chair → Vice President, 2020
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
William A Linton
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Elizabeth Douglas Gordon (2018) — Director
- Former: Robert Barnhart (2018) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2021. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $44K, to George Greer (Chair).
Frequently asked questions about Heffter Research Institute Inc
What is Heffter Research Institute Inc?
Heffter Research Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Santa Fe, NM.
Where does Heffter Research Institute Inc operate?
Heffter Research Institute Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland, New York, Washington, Wisconsin.
What is Heffter Research Institute Inc's EIN?
Heffter Research Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0414512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2018 (received by the IRS March 11, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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