Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation (MTF), operating as MTF Biologics, is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization headquartered in Edison, New Jersey. Established in 1987 as a District of Columbia nonprofit membership organization, MTF operates as a global nonprofit focused on tissue and organ donation, transplantation, and research. The organization functions as the nation's leading tissue bank and serves as a national consortium comprised of leading organ procurement organizations, tissue recovery organizations, and academic medical institutions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$323.4M
+0.1% YoY
Annual Giving
$694K
-29.6% YoY
Grant Count
17
-15.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$41K
-17.2% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
MTF is dedicated to providing quality allograft tissue for transplantation through a commitment to excellence in education, research, recovery, and care for recipients, donors, and their families. The organization promotes the health and welfare of the general public by:
- Maximizing the availability of high-quality human tissue including bone, dermal, and birth tissue
- Supporting medical, scientific, and other educational research with respect to tissue donation, recovery, and transplantation
- Educating the general public with respect to the importance and benefits of tissue donation and transplantation
The organization addresses a critical need for musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, skin, birth, and ocular tissue for transplantation. MTF provides allograft tissues to the medical community across orthopedic, plastic and reconstructive surgery, and wound care markets through both internal and external distribution relationships.
Grantmaking
MTF provides grant funding for research and development performed by academic centers and pioneering enterprises. The organization offers the **MTF Biologics Innovation in Allograft Translational Grants** program.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
MTF's grant-making activities focus primarily on Oregon, Illinois, and Ohio, though the organization operates globally.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total Assets: $323,446,458
- Total Revenue: $509,478,090
- Total Expenses: $491,143,940
- Total Liabilities: $197,000,000
As of 2023:
- Total Assets: $323,206,971
- Total Revenue: $493,471,813
- Total Expenses: $488,670,194
Workforce:
- Employees (2024): 1,309
- Employees (2023): 1,546
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $323,446,458 | $323,206,971 | $324,084,626 |
| Revenue | $509,478,090 | $493,471,813 | $490,881,944 |
| Expenses | $491,143,940 | $488,670,194 | $469,345,667 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,871,279 | $2,903,118 | $16,624,402 |
| 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
187 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Musculoskeletal Transplant
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Orthopaedic Research & Education Foundation ($110,000), Wake Forest University ($85,700), University of Rochester ($66,667).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY CLEVELAND, OH | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $31,250 |
| CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION CLEMSON, SC | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $41,667 |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY BALTIMORE, MD | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $16,667 |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $25,000 |
| OREGON STATE UNIVERSITY CORVALLIS, OR | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $41,667 |
| ORTHOPAEDIC RESEARCH & EDUCATION FOUNDATION ROSEMONT, IL | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $110,000 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CA LA LOS ANGELES, CA | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $49,000 |
| STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY HOBOKEN, NJ | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $62,500 |
| THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF IL CHICAGO, IL | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $20,833 |
| UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS FOR MEDICAL SCIENCES LITTLE ROCK, AR | SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH | $17,731 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM W TOMFORD MD | DIRECTOR | 4 | $75,000 |
| DONALD HACKBARTH MD | CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD | 1 | $35,000 |
| DAVID KULBER MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $31,054 |
| JOSEPH D ZUCKERMAN MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $30,000 |
| JOSEPH A BUCKWALTER MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $27,500 |
| SHARON GABRIELSON | VICE CHAIR | 1 | $25,000 |
| JAN FINN RN MSN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALLAN GROSS MD | NON-VOTING DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GERALD FINERMAN MD | NON-VOTING DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID R MCALLISTER MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | $27,800 |
| JEFFREY P ORLOWSKI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $23,500 |
| MIA TALMOR | DIRECTOR | 1 | $12,000 |
| JOSEPH A YACCARINO | PRESIDENT / CEO | 60 | $901,884 |
| MICHAEL J KAWAS | EXECUTIVE VP/ CFO | 60 | $661,023 |
| MARC LONG | EXECUTIVE VP, R & D | 60 | $494,523 |
| JENNIFER BIRMINGHAM | GENERAL COUNSEL | 60 | $477,283 |
| GEORGE HERRERA | EXECUTIVE VP, DONOR SERVICES | 60 | $456,333 |
| MICHAEL OLECK | EXECUTIVE VP, PROCESSING | 60 | $429,512 |
| BRIAN LEUTHNER | VP AND GM PRS FRANCHISE | 50 | $427,269 |
| BRADLEY BAILEY | VP AND GM ORTHO FRANCHISE | 50 | $379,683 |
| KIMBERLY A ROUNDS | VP WOUND CAR | 50 | $290,209 |
| SARAH BRUSCH | EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST - STAR | 50 | $476,836 |
| FLOYD VAUGHAN | EXECUTIVE SPECIALIST - STAR | 50 | $458,047 |
| NATHAN RICE | SR. PORTFOLIO MANAGER | 50 | $456,446 |
| KEITH MOROCKO | VP, CONTRACT ADMIN | 50 | $406,599 |
| GREGORY ADAMS | NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR, STAR | 50 | $407,106 |
Recent Activity
Recent developments and announcements
MTF continues to pursue its mission by making tissue forms available across multiple surgical specialties. In recent years, the organization has:
Fostered new partnerships and expanded reach by launching multiple new tissue forms
Implemented process efficiencies to maximize the gift of donation
Continued innovation in plastic surgery applications
Recovered tissue from thousands of donors annually for various medical applications
Since its inception in 1987, MTF has received tissue donations from over 140,000 donors and distributed hundreds of thousands of allograft tissue units annually to support patient care and surgical outcomes.
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Musculoskeletal Transplant fund?
MTF is dedicated to providing quality allograft tissue for transplantation through a commitment to excellence in education, research, recovery, and care for recipients, donors, and their families. The organization promotes the health and welfare of the general public by: • Maximizing the availability of high-quality human tissue including bone, dermal, and birth tissue • Supporting medical, scientific, and other educational research with respect to tissue donation, recovery, and transplantation…
How do I apply for a grant from Musculoskeletal Transplant?
MTF provides grant funding for research and development performed by academic centers and pioneering enterprises. The organization offers the **MTF Biologics Innovation in Allograft Translational Grants** program. **Grant Information:** • Typical award range: $7,000–$150,000 • Total giving (2024): $1,270,444 • Primary funding focuses: Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, and Health Care The organization announced new funding opportunities for 2026 and awarded grants in 2024 for i…
Where does Musculoskeletal Transplant make grants?
MTF's grant-making activities focus primarily on Oregon, Illinois, and Ohio, though the organization operates globally.
What size grants does Musculoskeletal Transplant award?
In 2024, Musculoskeletal Transplant awarded 17 grants totaling $694K — an average of about $41K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Musculoskeletal Transplant's EIN?
Musculoskeletal Transplant's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-2803458. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated June 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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