Medical Research Charities Inc
Medical Research Charities Inc. is a Salem, Massachusetts public charity that operates as a federation of charities focused on medical research, prevention, education, and advocacy. Its 2023 filing describes services to member agencies and the distribution of campaign funds to them, net of operating expenses.
Medical Research Charities Inc at a glance
In short: Medical Research Charities Inc gave $235K across 11 grants in 2025 (avg $21K), top state New York. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $235,299
- -8.9% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 11
- -8.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $21,391
- -0.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,884
- Total assets
- $379,121
- -10.1% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 11, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- New York (37% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Medical Research Charities Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: PO Box 2052, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 607-0164
Website: https://medicalresearchcharities.org
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Medical Research Charities Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc ($70K). Together the top 10 received $229K.
Grant Size Distribution
63 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 56 grants of 63 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2025 filing reports that grant dollars went to recipients in New York (37%), California (29%), Massachusetts (19%), Virginia (5%), and Illinois (4%). The listed 2025 recipients also include organizations in Florida and Georgia.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
Cities
Is Medical Research Charities Inc open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 11 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. How we count
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2019–2025). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $235K (2025) to $547K (2020). In 2025 it made 11 grants totaling $235K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc New York, NY | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $70,053 |
| San Diego Biomedical Research Institute San Diego, CA | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $29,144 |
| ALS Therapy Development Foundation Inc Watertown, MA | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $27,499 |
| Prostate Cancer Foundation Santa Monica, CA | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $25,608 |
| National Brain Tumor Society Inc Newton, MA | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $18,340 |
| Lung Cancer Research Foundation New York, NY | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $17,884 |
| Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco, CA | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $12,651 |
| Asthma & Allergy Foundation of America National Arlington, VA | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $11,496 |
| Leukemia Research Foundation Inc Northfield, IL | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $9,230 |
| Alpha-1 Foundation Inc Coral Gables, FL | To assist in the Organization's exempt purposes | $7,274 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $379,121 | $288,486 | $309,745 | $235,299 | 11 |
| 2024 | $421,861 | $351,241 | $334,184 | $258,231 | 12 |
| 2023 | $393,601 | $397,089 | $345,748 | $260,575 | 12 |
| 2022 | $494,218 | $452,802 | $463,721 | $364,056 | 13 |
| 2021 | $564,696 | $591,429 | $594,232 | $460,243 | 15 |
| 2020 | $695,149 | $723,822 | $706,526 | $547,055 | 17 |
| 2019 | $679,587 | $707,767 | $706,654 | $540,092 | 17 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds and create collaborations among donors, charities, and medical researchers to find cures. Its website lists diseases addressed by member charities, including cancer, ALS, Alzheimer’s disease, arthritis, asthma, brain tumors, diabetes, glaucoma, leukemia, lung cancer, multiple sclerosis, and respiratory disease.
The 2023 filing describes Medical Research Charities as a federation of tax-exempt organizations representing national and international member agencies. It provided members with fiscal, marketing, and campaign-application services, including help accessing workplace funds through the Combined Federal Campaign. It received funds on members’ behalf through campaigns and distributed them to member agencies after operating expenses.
Among the organizations receiving grants in 2025, the San Diego Biomedical Research Institute says its mission includes finding ways to predict and prevent cancer, diabetes, autoimmune disease, neurological disorders, and HIV infection. The ALS Therapy Development Foundation says it works to identify therapy targets and develop treatments for ALS. The Prostate Cancer Foundation says it funds research on prostate cancer biology and treatment. The National Brain Tumor Society says it invests in research, effective treatments, and advocacy for patients and care partners.
Grantmaking
In 2025, Medical Research Charities reported 11 grants totaling $235,299. Grants ranged from $6,120 to $70,053, with a median grant of $17,884. The largest grants were:
The filing describes each grant’s purpose as assisting the recipient organization’s exempt purposes.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Michael Washburn as president, Mary Nokes as secretary, and Judi Holley as treasurer.
Medical Research Charities Inc is led by Michael Washburn, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Michael Washburn
President
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judi Holley
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Nokes
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Anastasia Hagan (2019) — Secretary
- Former: Angela Trapasso Brooks (2019) — Vice Chair
- Former: Charles Borgognoni (2019) — Chair
- Former: Derek Alpert (2019) — Director
- Former: Heather Skelton (2019) — Director
- Former: Jefferson Parker (2019) — Treasurer
- Former: Larry Cummings (2019) — Director
- Former: Mike Howland (2019) — Director
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 Medical Research Charities Inc
How much does Medical Research Charities Inc give each year?
Medical Research Charities Inc gave $235K across 11 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $258K across 12 grants.
What is Medical Research Charities Inc's typical grant size?
Medical Research Charities Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,884, and its average grant was $21,391, across 11 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Medical Research Charities Inc give grants?
Medical Research Charities Inc's top state is New York, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were California (29%) and Massachusetts (19%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Who are Medical Research Charities Inc's largest grantees?
Medical Research Charities Inc's largest 2025 grantees include Breast Cancer Research Foundation Inc ($70,053), San Diego Biomedical Research Institute ($29,144) and ALS Therapy Development Foundation Inc ($27,499), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Medical Research Charities Inc?
Medical Research Charities Inc reported $379K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $288K.
What does Medical Research Charities Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to raise funds and create collaborations among donors, charities, and medical researchers to find cures. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Medical Research Charities Inc?
Medical Research Charities Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Check medicalresearchcharities.org for current guidelines, or contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Medical Research Charities Inc's EIN?
Medical Research Charities Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3148591. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS January 9, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 18, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 17, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS January 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS March 9, 2026)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS January 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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Grantable. (2026). Medical Research Charities Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 16, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/medical-research-charities-inc-morg_7b98e0ce553841da80aa6b5c92cb1045
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