Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love
To encourage, support and disseminate high level scientific research on unlimited love, defined as other-regarding love in all its manifestations from compassion and kindness to altruism and volunteerism.
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love at a glance
In short: Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love gave $27K across 2 grants in 2026 (avg $14K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $27,000
- Grants made (2026)
- 2
- Average grant
- $13,500
- Median grant
- $13,500
- Total assets
- $748,826
- +1.4% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (56% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Society for Global Flourishing ($15K). Together the top 2 received $27K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2026 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $27K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Society for Global Flourishing Cambridge, MA | Support of Global Summit | $15,000 |
| Bridge the Gap Tulsa, OK | Support of Documentary | $12,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $748,826 | $59,237 | $115,920 | $27,000 | 2 | $28,477 |
| 2025 | $738,170 | $56,138 | $24,725 | — | — | $24,303 |
| 2024 | $671,421 | $335,002 | $27,747 | — | — | $21,516 |
| 2023 | $338,111 | $25,373 | $31,290 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $338,527 | $25,014 | $35,214 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $371,881 | $18,401 | $19,787 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $352,142 | $20,553 | $31,992 | — | — | — |
About Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love
Based on IRS filings
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Stony Brook, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $749K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 2 grants totaling $27K. Net investment income was $28K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love is led by Stephen G. Post PhD, President, Treasurer & Trustee since 2025 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Stephen G. Post PhD
President, Treasurer & Trustee
President, Treasurer & Trustee → President & Trustee, 2023
President & Trustee → President, Treasurer & Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joni Marra JD
Co-Secretary & Trustee
Co-Secretary & Trustee → Trustee, 2022
Trustee → Co-Secretary & Trustee, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kathy Pender Ma
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Matthew T. Lee PhD
Vice President & Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Wentz MD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Jay Oord PhD
Trustee
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ensign J. Cowell
Trustee
Trustee → Treasurer & Trustee, 2023
Treasurer & Trustee → Trustee, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Colleen Kelly
Trustee
New on the 2026 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Jo-Ann Triner (2021–2025) — Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Cathy M. Lewis (2020–2021) — Co-Secretary & Trustee
- Former: Dale Granfield (2020) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2026. "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 Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love
How much does Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love give each year?
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love gave $27K across 2 grants in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990.
How large is Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love?
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love reported $749K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $59K.
What is Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love?
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Stony Brook, NY. It holds $749K in total assets as of 2026.
Where does Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love operate?
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Oklahoma.
What is Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love's EIN?
Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 34-1961143. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 17, 2026)
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