OUR MISSION IS TO PROMOTE RESEARCH OF THE HIGHEST SCIENTIFIC QUALITY IN ORDER TO CONTRIBUTE TO A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF THE MIND, LEADING TO THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE HUMAN CONDITION, AND TO ALLEVIATE SUFFERING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$490K
-20.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$107K
-61.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$36K
-74.2% YoY
About Heffter Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Heffter Research Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in GREENWICH, CT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $490K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $107K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $490,260 | $618,660 | $1,233,990 |
| Revenue | $228,716 | $181,052 | $450,321 |
| Expenses | $232,786 | $406,528 | $1,025,409 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,060 | $6,567 | $2,173 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
15 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Heffter Research Institute
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Johns Hopkins University ($50,000), Sheppard Pratt Health System Inc ($45,645), Gordon Research Conferences ($11,310).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $50,000 |
| SHEPPARD PRATT HEALTH SYSTEM INC BALTIMORE, MD | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $45,645 |
| GORDON RESEARCH CONFERENCES EAST GREENWICH, RI | MEDICAL RESEARCH | $11,310 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GEORGE GREER | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DAVID E NICHOLS PHD | VICE PRESIDE | 0.5 | — |
| MARK A GEYER PHD | TREASURER | 0.5 | — |
| STEVEN GRANT PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES GROB MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| DENNIS J MCKENNA PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CHARLES D NICHOLS PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| JANIS PHELPS | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| KATRIN PRELLER PHD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| T CODY SWIFT | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CAREY TURNBULL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| CLAUDIA TURNBULL | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
| FRANZ X VOLLENWEIDER MD | DIRECTOR | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Heffter Research Institute?
Heffter Research Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Science & Technology, based in GREENWICH, CT. It holds $490K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Heffter Research Institute?
As of 2024, Heffter Research Institute holds $490K in total assets with $229K in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $107K in 2024.
Where does Heffter Research Institute operate?
Heffter Research Institute has awarded grants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New York, Rhode Island, Utah.
What size grants does Heffter Research Institute award?
In 2024, Heffter Research Institute awarded 3 grants totaling $107K — an average of about $36K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Heffter Research Institute's EIN?
Heffter Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-1073501. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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