Interleukin Foundation
The purpose of the Interleukin Foundation is to advance basic and applied research on interleukins by raising and distributing funds for expert scientific investigators in academic centers around the world. Advance the treatment of inflammation and dysfunctional immune responses by supporting research in the field of interleukins, small proteins produced naturally during infections and injury.
Interleukin Foundation at a glance
In short: Interleukin Foundation gave $230K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $115K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $230,000
- +8.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $115,000
- -45.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $115,000
- Total assets
- $138,891
- -61.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Interleukin Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Colorado Denver ($180K). Together the top 2 received $230K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Interleukin Foundation gives
- Giving fell 47% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $207K (2022) to $434K (2021). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $230K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Colorado Denver Aurora, CO | Grants for Medical Research | $180,000 |
| University of Colorado Foundation Denver, CO | Grants to Support Medical Research | $50,000 |
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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 | $138,891 | $267,481 | $493,398 | $230,000 | 2 | $3 |
| 2023 | $362,008 | $218,879 | $276,792 | $212,000 | 1 | $38 |
| 2022 | $419,921 | $219,319 | $274,900 | $206,525 | 1 | $9 |
| 2021 | $475,501 | $655,252 | $496,135 | $433,536 | 1 | $3 |
| 2020 | $316,384 | $544,259 | $388,324 | $355,000 | 2 | $6 |
About Interleukin Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Interleukin Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Denver, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $139K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $230K. Net investment income was $3.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Interleukin Foundation is led by Charles Dinarello MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Charles Dinarello MD
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anna Rubartelli Mdphd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fabio Cominelli Mdphd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
James Mier MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jesus Rivera-Nieves MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mihai Netea MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Mandrup-Poulsen Mdphd
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Daniela Novick PhD
Vice President
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ron Apte PhD (2020–2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 Interleukin Foundation
How much does Interleukin Foundation give each year?
Interleukin Foundation gave $230K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $212K across 1 grant.
How large is Interleukin Foundation?
Interleukin Foundation reported $139K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $267K.
What is Interleukin Foundation?
Interleukin Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Denver, CO. It holds $139K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Interleukin Foundation operate?
Interleukin Foundation has awarded grants in Colorado, Pennsylvania.
What is Interleukin Foundation's EIN?
Interleukin Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-1170242. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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