Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc
Our mission is to provide high-level education to clinical care providers in hepatology, to educate patients and members of their support networks about specific liver diseases, and to promote research leading to enhanced understanding of liver disease with the expectation of improving patient care.
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc at a glance
In short: Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc gave $150K across 2 grants in 2023 (avg $75K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2023)
- $150,000
- Grants made (2023)
- 2
- Average grant
- $75,000
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $508,870
- -29.6% vs 2022
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (50% of itemized 2023 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2023
The largest 2023 recipient was Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc ($75K). Together the top 2 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2023 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2020 to 2023. 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 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2020) to $150K (2023). In 2023 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc Boston, MA | General Purpose | $75,000 |
| Aasld Foundation Virginia, VA | General Purposes | $75,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $508,870 | $10,153 | $224,451 | $150,000 | 2 | $153 |
| 2022 | $723,168 | $66,411 | $87,873 | — | — | $271 |
| 2021 | $744,630 | $85,385 | $53,928 | — | — | $336 |
| 2020 | $788,173 | $413 | $45,745 | $30,000 | 1 | $413 |
About Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Charlestown, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $509K in total assets. In 2023, it awarded 2 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $153.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc is led by Nezam Afdhal MD, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2023 report compensation.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Nezam Afdhal MD
President
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Freve
Treasurer & Secretary
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Bruce Bacon (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "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 Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc
How much does Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc give each year?
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc gave $150K across 2 grants in 2023, according to its 2023 IRS Form 990.
How large is Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc?
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc reported $509K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $10K.
What is Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc?
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Charlestown, MA. It holds $509K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc operate?
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Virginia.
What is Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc's EIN?
Liver Institute and Foundation for Education and Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 01-0749726. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 14, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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