Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation
The foundation engages in activities to support and promote finding effective treatments, and ultimately a cure, for dipg brain tumors and other cancers. Dipg is the deadliest form of pediatric brain cancer, with an overall survival of less than 1%. The foundation's primary focus is funding dipg brain cancer research. The foundation seeks to increase funding for research, clinical studies, and other programs designed to find effective treatments, and ultimately a cure, for dipg and other cancers. The foundation also conducts activities to raise awareness of dipg brain tumors and serves as a resource for families confronting dipg.
Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2021)
- $71,973
- -95.2% vs 2020
- Net investment income (2021)
- $12,307
- -70.3% vs 2020
- Expenses (2021)
- $13,990
- -98.5% vs 2020
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2021 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2021; updated September 2026.
Who Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 6 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 6 grants totaling $572K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of CA San Francisco San Francisco, CA | Dipg Research | $388,691 |
| Stanford University Stanford, CA | Dipg Research | $75,000 |
| Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center Seattle, WA | Dipg Research | $44,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Dipg Research | $28,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Dipg Research | $21,500 |
| Ann & Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago Chicago, IL | Dipg Research | $15,299 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | — | $71,973 | $13,990 | — | — | $12,307 |
| 2020 | $4,461,110 | $1,495,607 | $933,079 | $572,490 | 6 | $41,405 |
About Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2021. Net investment income was $12K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation is led by Jenny Mosier, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2021 report compensation.
Officers on the 2021 filing
Jenny Mosier
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mark Mosier
Chief Technology Officer
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Amanda Posner (2020) — Director
- Former: Angela King (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
- Former: Henry Friedman (2020) — Director
- Former: J. Brandon Huffman (2020) — Director
- Former: Julie McEvoy (2020) — Director
- Former: Katherine Gaskin (2020) — Director
- Former: Katie Weaver (2020) — Director
- Former: Marshall Urist (2020) — Director
- Former: Peter Olympia (2020) — Director
- Former: Porter Wilkinson (2020) — Director
- Former: Simon Weaver (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2021. "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 Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation
What is Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation?
Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Bethesda, MD.
Where does Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation operate?
Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation has awarded grants in California, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Washington.
What is Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation's EIN?
Michael Mosier Defeat Dipg Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4255474. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2021.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2021
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