Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute is a private foundation, based in Ramsey, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $100K. Net investment income was $29K.
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute at a glance
In short: Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $100K), mostly in New Jersey. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $100,000
- -33.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $100,000
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $1,168,931
- +1.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New Jersey (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.
Who Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Atlantic Health Systems ($100K).
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute gives
- Giving grew 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method
- In 2024 it paid out 151% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF 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 $25K (2022) to $150K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $100K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Health Systems Morristown, NJ | Unrestricted General Use | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,168,931 | $95,531 | $113,111 | $100,000 | 1 | $112,648 | $28,885 | $74,518 |
| 2023 | $1,153,594 | $79,544 | $164,094 | $150,000 | 2 | $163,704 | $79,154 | $65,946 |
| 2022 | $1,247,291 | $55,418 | $37,684 | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | $57,097 | $66,885 |
| 2021 | $1,209,679 | $55,799 | $85,110 | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | $48,865 | $69,820 |
| 2020 | $1,225,740 | $51,869 | $109,285 | $100,000 | 1 | — | — | $63,705 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute reported a distributable amount of $75K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute is led by Jerrold Grossman, President on every filing since 2020 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jerrold Grossman
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute
How much does Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute give each year?
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute gave $100K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $150K across 2 grants.
How large is Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute?
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $113K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $75K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute operate?
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute has awarded grants in New Jersey.
What is Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute's EIN?
Irving and Doris Gamow STEM Cell Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-2955512. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 8, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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