Institute for Natural Medicine
The Institute for Natural Medicine (INM) is a Seattle, Washington-based public charity that supports evidence-informed natural medicine, whole-person health, and naturopathic medicine professional development. The organization’s website describes it as an independent nonprofit with more than 30 years of history; its 2024 filing states that it was formed in 1993.
Institute for Natural Medicine at a glance
In short: Institute for Natural Medicine gave $190K across 12 grants in 2024 (avg $16K), mostly in Washington. 17% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $190,000
- +58.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 12
- +71.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $15,833
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $15,000
- Total assets
- $836,395
- +9.5% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 17% first-time grantees (2 of 12, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Washington (68% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Institute for Natural Medicine
- Contact
Mailing address: 4500 9Th Ave Ne 300, Seattle, WA 98105
Phone: (206) 486-3380
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Institute for Natural Medicine
Who Institute for Natural Medicine funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Alpine Integrated Medicine ($20K). Together the top 10 received $170K.
Grant Size Distribution
58 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 55 grants of 58 (95%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
INM is based in Seattle. In 2024, its grant dollars went to recipients in Washington (68%), Oregon (13%), Vermont (11%), and California (8%). The Protocol for Life Scholarship is described as serving naturopathic residency programs in the United States.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 12 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Institute for Natural Medicine open to new grantees?
17%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 12 grantees (17%) were first-time recipients. With only 12 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 8 points. First grants averaged $13K; repeat grants $17K. How we count
Medians: $13K first-time, $15K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $120K (2023) to $334K (2021). In 2024 it made 12 grants totaling $190K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alpine Integrated Medicine Redmond, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $20,000 |
| Champlain Center for Natural Medicine Shelburne, VT | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $20,000 |
| Natural Medicine of Seattle Seattle, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $20,000 |
| Sagemed Bellevue, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $20,000 |
| Emerald City Naturopathic Clinic Seattle, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $15,000 |
| Fern Valley Natural Health Bellevue, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $15,000 |
| Institute of Complementary Medicine Seattle, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $15,000 |
| Live Well Clinic La Quinta, CA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $15,000 |
| Whole Systems Healthcare Portland, OR | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $15,000 |
| Yakima Integrative Health Yakima, WA | Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development | $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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $836,395 | $1,038,452 | $954,818 | $190,000 | 12 | $208 |
| 2023 | $764,041 | $633,060 | $918,479 | $120,000 | 7 | $8,923 |
| 2022 | $491,866 | $877,056 | $1,066,173 | $249,083 | 14 | $230 |
| 2021 | $573,370 | $977,690 | $948,183 | $333,600 | 13 | $492 |
| 2020 | $497,049 | $985,057 | $834,831 | $268,850 | 12 | $686 |
| 2019 | $358,450 | $773,594 | $760,726 | $241,600 | 9 | $805 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
INM’s stated mission is to work toward reversing chronic disease in the United States through preventive care and evidence-informed natural medicine, while connecting people with information, guidance, and expertise for a healthier future. Its website also describes a goal of merging medical science with safe and effective natural treatments.
The organization’s stated program areas include naturopathic medicine professional development, education and outreach, research, and profession-wide community building. Its residency work supports clinics that host naturopathic doctor residents. INM says clinic applicants use a standardized application covering operations, doctors, primary-care patient focus, and finances; an academic council evaluates applicants against explicit criteria.
The 2024 grants show support for naturopathic medicine professional development. Among the recipients, Whole Systems Healthcare describes its mission as providing, researching, and teaching collaborative care for the whole person, while the Naturopathic Medical Student Association says it advocates for naturopathic physicians in training and supports educational and community-building initiatives.
Grantmaking
In 2024, INM reported 12 grants totaling $190,000. Grants ranged from $10,000 to $20,000, with a median of $15,000. The listed grants supported naturopathic medicine professional development.
Notable recipients included Alpine Integrated Medicine, Champlain Center for Natural Medicine, Natural Medicine of Seattle, and SageMed, each receiving $20,000. Emerald City Naturopathic Clinic, Fern Valley Natural Health, the Institute of Complementary Medicine, Live Well Clinic, Whole Systems Healthcare, and Yakima Integrative Health each received $15,000. The Naturopathic Medical Student Association and One Connection Healthcare each received $10,000.
INM also announced the Protocol for Life Scholarship in partnership with NOW Health Group, a Division of NOW Foods. Listed as active and announced January 22, 2026, it is a six-figure investment distributed over five years for U.S. naturopathic residency programs. It supports residency opportunities and training, including accessibility, sustainability, and standardization. The available information does not specify an application process or deadline.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Dr. Michelle Simon as president and CEO; Valerie Campbell MacP as chair; Holly Lucille as secretary; and Thomas Kruzel as treasurer. It also lists Bill Shaddle, Brooke Azie-Rentz, Jacqueline Jacques, Joe Pizzorno, Preeti Kulkarni, and Lisa Price as board members.
Institute for Natural Medicine is led by Michelle Simon, President & CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 1 of 11 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Michelle Simon
President & CEO
President & CEO → President, 2020
President → President & CEO, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$54K (2019) → $88K (2024)
Valerie Campbell Macp
Chair
New on the 2024 filing
12 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joe Pizzorno Nd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
0.9 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Preeti Kulkarni Nd
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bill Shaddle
Board Member
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anthony Mavromatis
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Azie-Rentz Nd
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Lucille Nd Rn Onc
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
3.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacqueline Jacques Nd
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Price Nd Cbmra
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Kruzel Nd
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
2.7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (17)
- Former: Holly Lucille (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Thomas Kruzel (2019–2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Valerie Campbell (2019–2023) — Chair
- Former: Brooke Azie-Rentz (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Joseph Pizzorno (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lisa Price (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Preeti Kulkarni (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Richard Colburn (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie Berg (2023) — Board Member
- Former: Pattie Ptak (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Rich Colburn (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Eva Shaw (2022) — Board Member
- Former: Brittany Krake (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Joe Pizzorno (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Maurice Werness (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Cronin (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Razi Berry (2019) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Dr Michelle Simon (President & CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Institute for Natural Medicine
How much does Institute for Natural Medicine give each year?
Institute for Natural Medicine gave $190K across 12 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $120K across 7 grants.
What is Institute for Natural Medicine's typical grant size?
Institute for Natural Medicine's median grant in 2024 was $15,000, and its average grant was $15,833, across 12 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from Institute for Natural Medicine that year got $13K on average.
Where does Institute for Natural Medicine give grants?
Institute for Natural Medicine gives mostly in Washington: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Oregon (13%) and Vermont (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were Seattle, WA (4 grants), Bellevue, WA (2 grants) and Portland, OR (2 grants).
Does Institute for Natural Medicine give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 12 grants with a stated purpose on Institute for Natural Medicine's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Naturopathic Medicine Professional Development" (12 grants).
Who are Institute for Natural Medicine's largest grantees?
Institute for Natural Medicine's largest 2024 grantees include Alpine Integrated Medicine ($20,000), Champlain Center for Natural Medicine ($20,000) and Natural Medicine of Seattle ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 32% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Institute for Natural Medicine?
Institute for Natural Medicine reported $836K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.0M.
What does Institute for Natural Medicine fund?
INM’s stated mission is to work toward reversing chronic disease in the United States through preventive care and evidence-informed natural medicine, while connecting people with information, guidance, and expertise for a healthier future. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Institute for Natural Medicine?
Institute for Natural Medicine has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Institute for Natural Medicine's EIN?
Institute for Natural Medicine's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 02-0464611. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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 July 20, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 1, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 31, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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