McMaster University
At McMaster University our purpose is the discovery, communication and preservation of knowledge. In our teaching, research, and scholarship, we are committed to creativity, innovation and excellence. We value integrity, quality, inclusiveness and teamwork in everything we do. We inspire critical thinking, personal growth, and a passion for lifelong learning. We serve the social, cultural, and economic needs of our community and our society.
Key facts about McMaster University
In short: McMaster University gave $426K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $61K), mostly in Kansas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- EIN
- 23-7213309
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025
- Annual giving (2025)
- $426,213
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $60,888
- Median grant
- $19,152
- Total assets
- $3,062,492,760
- Primary geography
- Kansas (51% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1B
+4.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$426K
-7.9% YoY
Grant Count
7
-46.2% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$61K
+71.0% YoY
How McMaster University gives
- Giving grew 22% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
About McMaster University
Based on IRS filings
McMaster University is a public charity. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.1B in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $426K. Net investment income was $125.8M.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $341K (2021) to $1.3M (2019). In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $426K.
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Kansas Medical Center ($215K). Together the top 7 received $426K.
Grant Size Distribution
47 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 35 grants of 47 (74%).
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas Medical Center Kansas City, KS | Sub-Grant | $215,391 |
| University of Colorado Denver, CO | Sub-Grant | $130,406 |
| University of New YorkBuffalo Albany, NY | Sub-Grant | $44,835 |
| Purdue University West Lafayette, IN | Sub-Grant | $19,152 |
| University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | Sub-Grant | $6,385 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse, NY | Sub-Grant | $5,022 |
| University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR | Sub-Grant | $5,022 |
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,062,492,760 | $2,928,683,253 | $2,832,716,158 |
| Revenue | $1,115,308,465 | $1,123,040,065 | $1,057,098,060 |
| Expenses | $999,465,567 | $1,021,245,651 | $944,578,133 |
| Net Investment Income | $125,845,108 | $99,001,094 | $82,687,983 |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 11, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 2, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS March 11, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS March 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 12, 2024)
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
McMaster University is led by David Farrar, President & Vice Chancellor since 2023 (on filings since 2019); 25 of 61 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
David Farrar
President & Vice Chancellor
President & Vice Chancellor → President & Board Member, 2022
President & Board Member → President & Vice Chancellor, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$249K (2019) → $379K (2025)
Mohit Bhandari
Chair & Department of Surgery
N & A → Professor, 2023
Professor → Chair & Department of Surgery, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$197K (2019) → $322K (2025)
Jane Allen
Chair of Board
Board Member → Vice Chair, 2021
Vice Chair → Chair of Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Leonard Waverman
Professor
N & A → Professor, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$308K (2019) → $297K (2025)
Mick Bhatia
Professor
N & A → Professor, 2025
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$273K (2019) → $297K (2025)
Paul O'Byrne
Vice President Faculty of Health Sciences
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$346K (2019) → $341K (2025)
Roger Couldrey
Former Vp-Adminsitration
N & A → Former Officer, 2023
Former Officer → Former Vp-Adminsitration, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$236K (2019) → $111K (2025)
Salim Yusuf
Professor
N & A → Professor, 2023
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$351K (2019) → $360K (2025)
Andrea Beth Thyret-kidd
Secretary of the Board
Secretary → Secretary of the Board, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$90K (2020) → $154K (2025)
Lisa Christine Brown
Board Member
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$13K (2023) → $14K (2025)
Dina Brooks
Board Member
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$185K (2021) → $200K (2025)
Susan Tighe
Provost, Vice President Academic & Board
Vice President Academic & Board Member → Provost, Vice President Academic & Board, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$116K (2021) → $324K (2025)
Claudia Emerson
Professor
N & A → Associate Professor, 2023
Associate Professor → Professor, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$497K (2022) → $343K (2025)
Saher Fazilat
Vice President - Operations & Finance
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$107K (2022) → $283K (2025)
Brenda Vrkljan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$138K (2023) → $144K (2025)
Mamdouh Shoukri
Board Member
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$3K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Andy Knights
Acting Vice President Research
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$215K (2024) → $276K (2025)
Catherine Anderson
Board Member
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$138K (2024) → $142K (2025)
Lili Litwin
Vice President University Advancement
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$119K (2024) → $223K (2025)
Saara Greene
Board Member
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$143K (2024) → $145K (2025)
Arlene Dosen
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$123K (2025)
Jeremiah Hurley
Acting Provost & Vp-Academic
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$252K (2025)
Kelly Snow
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$47K (2025)
Mayu Nishimura
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$121K (2025)
Megumi Harada
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$85K (2025)
Michelle Zheng
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$83K (2025)
Sue McCracken
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$191K (2025)
Bradley Merkel
Board Member
Chair → Vice Chair of Board, 2023
Vice Chair of Board → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fareen Samji
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jagoda Pike
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Rowe
Board Member
Board Member → Vice Chair of the Board, 2024
Vice Chair of the Board → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Nye
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul Douglas
Board Member
Chair of the Board → Vice Chair, 2020
Vice Chair → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sandra Cruickshanks
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Huctwith
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ferencich
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Walker
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Santee Smith
Chancellor
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Clarke
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Lishchyna
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sylvia Stankovic
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Boye
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Elop
Vice Chair of the Board
Board Member → Vice Chair of the Board, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry Hill
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Nicole Agyei-Odame
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wayne Purboo
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Barry D. Nicol
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ben Menka
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Colum P. Bastable
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David A. Lazzarato
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald A. Pether
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Douglas H. Barber
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edward A. Minich
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Edwin A. Taylor
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Emechete Onuoha
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lance Trumble
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ramsay
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Quentin Broad
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard Buckingham
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rishav Jaiswal
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Weisz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (78)
- Former: David Feather (2019–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John Kelton (2019–2024) — Professor
- Former: Karen Mossman (2019–2024) — Vice President Research
- Former: Deborah Martin (2020–2024) — Acting Vice President Univ. Advancement
- Former: Joseph Mancinelli (2021–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Emma Apatu (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mary Lou Maher (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Sarrah Lal (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Galloway (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Mehdi Narimani (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Skylar Wang (2023–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Cierra Pittari (2024) — Board Member
- Former: David Horwood (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Deborah Sloboda (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Emoke Szathmary (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Rebecca Jamieson (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Lia Bronsard (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Melissa C. Pool (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jasmine Dhaliwal (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Parminder Raina (2023) — Professor
- Former: Akbar Panju (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Alison Holloway (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Anne Niec (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Brad Coburn (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Carlos Filipe (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Connie Stefankiewicz (2019–2022) — Board Member
- Former: David S. Wilkinson (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Herbert Schellhorn (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Jonathan Schertzer (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Leah Allan (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Lehana Thabane (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Mark Stewart (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Mary Williams (2019–2022) — Vice President University Advancement
- Former: Michele George (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Patricia McNiven (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Rafael Kleiman (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Robert Baker (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Robert Pelton (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Stanley Porter (2019–2022) — N & A
- Former: Angelo Mikrogianakis (2020–2022) — N & A
- Former: Elizabeth Way (2020–2022) — N & A
- Former: Jeff Coles (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Juliet Daniel (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Laura Parker (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Stephanie McLarty (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Susan Searles Giroux (2020–2022) — N & A
- Former: Gerard Wright (2019–2021) — N & A
- Former: Joseph Kim (2019–2021) — N & A
- Former: Mark Andrew Crowther (2019–2021) — N & A
- Former: Neil Skelding (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Sean Donnelly (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Timothy Davidson (2019–2021) — N & A
- Former: Zeeshan Ahmed (2020–2021) — N & A
- Former: Ghada Sasa (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Zeina Hassan (2021) — Board Member
- Former: Andrew Colgoni (2019–2020) — N & A
- Former: David Williamson (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Lori Campbell (2019–2020) — N & A
- Former: Patrick Deane (2019–2020) — N & A
- Former: Rocco Piro (2019–2020) — N & A
- Former: Rodrigo Narro Perez (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Tony Valeri (2019–2020) — Board Member
- Former: Aaditeya Jhaveri (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Christine Garneau (2020) — N & A
- Former: Helen Ayre (2020) — N & A
- Former: Charles Keizer (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Christi Garneau (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Cyril Leeder (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Debbie Martin (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Delsworth Harnish (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Essma Alfanous (2019) — Board Member
- Former: James Dunn (2019) — N & A
- Former: Janet Landeen (2019) — N & A
- Former: John Stewart Preston (2019) — N & A
- Former: Mark Runciman (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Doubleday (2019) — N & A
- Former: Sandra Stephenson (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Suzanne Labarge (2019) — Chancellor
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $379K, to David Farrar (President/Vice-Chancellor). 25 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about McMaster University
How much does McMaster University give each year?
McMaster University gave $426K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $463K across 13 grants.
What is McMaster University's typical grant size?
McMaster University's median grant in 2025 was $19,152, and its average grant was $60,888, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does McMaster University give grants?
McMaster University gives mostly in Kansas: 51% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Colorado (31%) and New York (12%).
Does McMaster University give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on McMaster University's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Sub-Grant" (7 grants).
Who are McMaster University's largest grantees?
McMaster University's largest 2025 grantees include University of Kansas Medical Center ($215,391), University of Colorado ($130,406) and University of New YorkBuffalo ($44,835), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 92% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is McMaster University?
McMaster University reported $3.1B in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.1B.
What is McMaster University's EIN?
McMaster University's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7213309. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
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