Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund
The organization seeks to aid in research for cure of pancreatic cancer. The charity seeks public contributions to further research in the study of pancreatic cancer, its causes and potential cures. Grants are made to universities and research groups to seek cancer cures for pancreatic cancer.
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund at a glance
In short: Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund gave $195K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $65K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $195,000
- +14.7% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $65,000
- +52.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $65,000
- Total assets
- $465,975
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (67% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was School of Medicine University of Texas Rio Grande Valley ($65K). Together the top 3 received $195K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 12 grants of 16 (75%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2023) to $200K (2021). In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $195K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| School of Medicine University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | Research for project titled novel therapeutic approach for pancreatic cancer | $65,000 |
| The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX | Funds to Aid in Research Efforts. | $65,000 |
| NYU Langone Health New York, NY | Funds to Aid in Research Efforts. | $65,000 |
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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 | $465,975 | $284,650 | $244,925 | $195,000 | 3 | $10,388 |
| 2024 | $426,250 | $215,102 | $238,797 | $170,000 | 4 | $10,279 |
| 2023 | $449,945 | $260,644 | $121,612 | $80,000 | 2 | $11,083 |
| 2022 | $310,913 | $225,605 | $228,773 | $180,000 | 3 | $8,667 |
| 2021 | $314,081 | $160,097 | $233,780 | $200,000 | 4 | $7,627 |
| 2020 | $387,764 | $174,660 | $235,545 | $185,000 | 3 | $6,413 |
| 2019 | $448,649 | $170,252 | $41,547 | — | — | $8,263 |
About Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund
Based on IRS filings
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Memphis, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $466K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $195K. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund is led by Alan Kosten, President since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan Kosten
President
Chairman → President, 2022
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Kosten
Chairman
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Goldberg
Secretary & Tresurer
On filings since 2019
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lorie Kosten
Vice President
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Marilyn Kosten (2019–2020) — Vice President
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund
How much does Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund give each year?
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund gave $195K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $170K across 4 grants.
What is Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund's typical grant size?
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund's median grant in 2025 was $65,000, and its average grant was $65,000, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund give grants?
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund gives mostly in Texas: 67% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (33%).
Does Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund?
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund reported $466K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $285K.
What is Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund?
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Memphis, TN. It holds $466K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund's EIN?
Herb Kosten Pancreatic Cancer Charitable Fund's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-1129030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 22, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS June 22, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 24, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 31, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 14, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
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