Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation (MWRI) is the largest research institute in the United States dedicated to women's health and reproductive biology. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the organization operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and serves as the philanthropic and research arm of UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital. The Institute conducts fundamental research, collaborates with academic and research institutions globally, and translates scientific discoveries into improved health outcomes for women and infants.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$101.7M
-2.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$34.0M
-4.0% YoY
Grant Count
51
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$667K
-4.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The board-approved mission of MWRI is to:
- Advance scientific knowledge in the fields of reproductive biology and medicine
- Translate this knowledge into improved health for women and infants
- Train current and future scholars of reproductive sciences
- Foster community investment and involvement in women's health
The organization conducts research across seven primary areas, including maternal health, reproductive science, gynecologic cancers, cardiovascular disease, and woman-controlled HIV protection. Research initiatives include therapies aimed at preventing ovarian cancer recurrence and woman-controlled HIV prevention methods.
Grantmaking
MWRI functions as both a research institute and a grantmaking organization. Recent grant activity includes:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MWRI collaborates with research and academic institutions internationally, with partnerships spanning from Boston to Bangkok, San Francisco to Sydney, Buenos Aires to Beijing. The organization is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with a presence in multiple countries including Turkey, Iraq, and Egypt.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
Fiscal Year 2024 (as of June 2024):
- Total Revenue: $76,168,361
- Total Expenses: $75,569,645
- Total Assets: $101,671,185
- Total Liabilities: $36,500,000
The organization maintains a 96% rating based on accountability and financial metrics, earning a four-star designation.
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $101,671,185 | $103,774,815 | $105,422,061 |
| Revenue | $76,168,361 | $68,748,529 | $58,233,606 |
| Expenses | $75,569,645 | $71,943,893 | $58,125,801 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $7,320,946 | $2,650,476 | $4,128,945 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Michael Annichine serves as Principal Officer of the organization.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yoel Sadovsky | Executive Director/Professor | 92 | $630,083 |
| Michael Annichine | CEO | 40 | $559,177 |
| Gerald Schatten | Professor | 40 | $385,907 |
| Sharon Hillier | Professor | 40 | $358,401 |
| Kyle Orwig | Professor | 40 | $326,543 |
| Ronald Buckanovich | Professor | 40 | $230,167 |
| Elizabeth Krans | Professor | 40 | $220,820 |
| Theresa Bone | Vice Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Robert Edwards | Director | 1 | — |
| Joan Ellenbogen | Director | 1 | — |
| Margaret Joy | Director | 1 | — |
| William Pietragallo | Director | 1 | — |
| W Scott Sanford | Director | 1 | — |
| Richard Beigi | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Lacenere | Director | 1 | — |
| Mary Richter | Director | 1 | — |
| Fern Schwartz | Director | 1 | — |
| Chad Tomosovich | Director | 1 | — |
| Anantha Shekhar | Director | 1 | — |
| David Spigelmyer | Director | 1 | — |
| K Scott Roy | Director | 1 | — |
| Carrie Coghill | Director | 1 | — |
| Kelly R Gray | Chair | 2.5 | — |
| Jason Harrison | Treasurer | 2.5 | — |
| Susan McGalla | Secretary | 2.5 | — |
| Nicole Donnellan | Director | 1 | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
In March 2025, Magee-Womens Research Institute and Foundation received a $9.5 million grant from the Scaife Foundation to support its research initiatives. The organization also received $9.5 million in grants during the 2024-2025 period.
Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation receives $9.5 million in grantsThe Institute has been recognized as a leader in women's health research since 1992 and continues to address significant gaps in medical research, where less than 10% of health research focuses on conditions that exclusively or disproportionately affect women.
Magee-Womens Research Institute & Foundation receives $9.5 million in grantsSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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