Human Cell Atlas Inc
To support the development of a global collaboration among researchers to develop a comprehensive reference map of all human cells as a basis for understanding human health and diagnosing, monitoring and treating disease; recommend best practices concerning the storage, processing, and access of data collected through such efforts; and advance the pursuit of research and education in single cell and spatial genomics and related subjects, including proteomics and other "omics" fields.
Human Cell Atlas Inc at a glance
In short: Human Cell Atlas Inc gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $616K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,232,866
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $616,433
- +33.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $616,433
- Total assets
- $5,091,619
- +4.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (65% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Human Cell Atlas Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of California Santa Cruz ($797K). Together the top 2 received $1.2M.
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 2 grants of 4 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7K (2022) to $1.2M (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $1.2M.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of California Santa Cruz Santa Cruz, CA | Scientific Activities Support | $796,511 |
| The Broad Institute Inc Cambridge, MA | Scientific Activities Support | $436,355 |
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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 | $5,091,619 | $5,842,219 | $5,540,729 | $1,232,866 | 2 | $283,233 |
| 2024 | $4,856,353 | $4,478,565 | $4,533,154 | $926,364 | 2 | $224,311 |
| 2023 | $2,425,097 | $1,243,754 | $2,192,360 | $594,520 | Total only | $24,922 |
| 2022 | $3,625,449 | $2,802,464 | $1,106,023 | $7,216 | Total only | — |
| 2021 | $815,769 | $776,700 | $355,037 | — | — | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Human Cell Atlas Inc
Based on IRS filings
Human Cell Atlas Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cambridge, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $5.1M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $1.2M. Net investment income was $283K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Human Cell Atlas Inc's 2025 filing lists 11 officers; none of the 11 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Genevieve Almouzni
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Musa Mhlanga
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Piero Carninci
Director
On filings since 2021
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Fabian Theis
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ma'n Zawati
Director
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Daniel Macarthur
Director
New on the 2025 filing
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Aviv Regev
Co-Chair of the Board
Director & Co-Chair → Co-Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Randell
Secretary
On filings since 2021
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sarah Teichmann
Co-Chair of the Board
Director & Co-Chair → Co-Chair of the Board, 2024
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mary Davis
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Wilfred Steenbruggen
Data Protection Officer
Data Protection Ofc → Data Protection Officer, 2023
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jose Florez (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: John Marioni (2021–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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 Human Cell Atlas Inc
How much does Human Cell Atlas Inc give each year?
Human Cell Atlas Inc gave $1.2M across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $926K across 2 grants.
How large is Human Cell Atlas Inc?
Human Cell Atlas Inc reported $5.1M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.8M.
What is Human Cell Atlas Inc?
Human Cell Atlas Inc is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Cambridge, MA. It holds $5.1M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Human Cell Atlas Inc operate?
Human Cell Atlas Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Human Cell Atlas Inc's EIN?
Human Cell Atlas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 85-0847756. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 14, 2024)
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