Institute for Molecular Medicine
The mission of the Institute for Molecular Medicine is to contribute to the understanding of and the prevention and cure of catastrophic human chronic diseases, such as autoimmune diseases, fatigue illnesses, rheumatic diseases, cancer, AIDS, and infectious and genetic diseases. This will be accomplished through innovative basic and translational reasearch programs.
Institute for Molecular Medicine at a glance
In short: Institute for Molecular Medicine gave $276K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $69K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $275,972
- -29.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $68,993
- -47.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $71,785
- Total assets
- $1,048,315
- -22.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- California (62% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Molecular Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Southern CA ($88K). Together the top 4 received $276K.
Grant Size Distribution
13 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 13 (38%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Institute for Molecular Medicine gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (−1%). 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 $208K (2020) to $486K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $276K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern CA Los Angeles, CA | Subaward for Research Performance | $88,457 |
| University of CA Irvine Irvine, CA | Subaward for Research Performance | $82,485 |
| Banner Health Phoenix, AZ | Subaward for Research Performance | $61,085 |
| University of Miami Coral Gables, FL | Subaward for Research Performance | $43,945 |
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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 | $1,048,315 | $4,743,988 | $4,733,779 | $275,972 | 4 | $8,709 |
| 2024 | $1,349,072 | $5,742,112 | $5,741,609 | $390,441 | 3 | $3 |
| 2023 | $1,062,294 | $5,423,626 | $5,426,680 | $485,542 | 3 | $7 |
| 2022 | $553,003 | $6,390,292 | $6,399,709 | $279,921 | 1 | $34 |
| 2021 | $648,185 | $1,873,974 | $1,842,407 | $255,801 | 2 | $32 |
| 2020 | $564,387 | $2,509,661 | $2,485,114 | $207,576 | 1 | — |
About Institute for Molecular Medicine
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Molecular Medicine is a public charity focused on Health, based in Huntington Beach, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $276K. Net investment income was $9K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Molecular Medicine is led by G L Nicolson PhD, President on every filing since 2022; 4 of 5 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
G L Nicolson PhD
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
A Agadjanyan
Financial Director
On filings since 2022
30 hrs/week
$170K (2022) → $178K (2025)
R. Kniazev
Project Director
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $138K (2025)
A Ghochikyan PhD
Bm & Secretary
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$135K (2022) → $185K (2025)
M Agadjanyan DScPHD
V.pres & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$197K (2022) → $217K (2025)
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anahit Ghochikyan PhD (2020–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Anna Agadjanyan (2020–2021) — Financial Director
- Former: Garth L Nicolson PhD (2020–2021) — President & Secretary
- Former: Michael Agadjanyan DScPhD (2020–2021) — V.pres & Treasurer
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 $217K, to M Agadjanyan DScPHD (V.Pres/Treas.). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Molecular Medicine
How much does Institute for Molecular Medicine give each year?
Institute for Molecular Medicine gave $276K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $390K across 3 grants.
What is Institute for Molecular Medicine's typical grant size?
Institute for Molecular Medicine's median grant in 2025 was $71,785, and its average grant was $68,993, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Institute for Molecular Medicine give grants?
Institute for Molecular Medicine gives mostly in California: 62% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Arizona (22%) and Florida (16%).
Does Institute for Molecular Medicine give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Institute for Molecular Medicine's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Subaward for Research Performance" (4 grants).
How large is Institute for Molecular Medicine?
Institute for Molecular Medicine reported $1.0M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.7M.
What is Institute for Molecular Medicine?
Institute for Molecular Medicine is a public charity focused on Health, based in Huntington Beach, CA. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Institute for Molecular Medicine's EIN?
Institute for Molecular Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0366979. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 13, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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