John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
To provide continuing financial and other support to medical research and other similar institutions for scientific and clinical research regarding pediatric brain tumors, and the cause, treatment and ultimate cure of these dreaded diseases
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation at a glance
In short: John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $150K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $150,000
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $259,915
- -36.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Illinois (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
- Next open deadline
- June 8, 2027 (Live Like John Service and Leadership Institute)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Who John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation ($150K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2019) to $150K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago Foundation Chicago, IL | To provide continuing financial and other support to medical research and other similar institutions for scientific and clinical research regarding pediatric brain tumors, and the cause, treatment and ultimate cure of these dreaded diseases. | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $259,915 | $22,735 | $173,392 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $411,135 | $66,827 | $30,472 | — | — |
| 2023 | $374,217 | $76,338 | $19,636 | — | — |
| 2022 | $332,586 | $124,273 | $31,786 | — | — |
| 2021 | $225,028 | $103,793 | $13,612 | — | — |
| 2020 | $134,847 | $110,800 | $177,450 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $204,538 | $247,003 | $153,880 | $100,000 | 1 |
About John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
Based on IRS filings
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is a public charity, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $260K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $150K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation is led by Tom Gorman, Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 19 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Gorman
Chairman
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy McNicholas
Board Member & Co-Founder
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Moran
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ann Hartnett
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Beth Bradley
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dana Levinson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dennis Myers
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed McNicholas
Treasurer & Co-Founder
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gina Fiaschetti
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jackie Dunn
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Fangusaro
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kim Bohanek
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Franco
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marla Goldberg
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marti Doherty
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rick Larsen
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shannon Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Susan Flood
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tom McCormick
Board Member
On filings since 2019
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Ann Marie Riordan (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Fred Wohlberg (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: John Vrba (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Karen O'Dea (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kevin Wujcik (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Kristyn Wujcik (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Matt O'Shea (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Molly Vandeveld (2019–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Steve Napolitano (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Tom McCarthy (2019–2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
How much does John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation give each year?
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation gave $150K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation?
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation reported $260K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $23K.
Where does John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation operate?
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation has awarded grants in Illinois.
What is John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's EIN?
John McNicholas Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4348493. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS April 7, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 30, 2021)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 17, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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