NAAF drives research to find a cure and accessible treatments for alopecia areata, supports those those impacted, and educates the public about the disease.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+23.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$227K
+54.0% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$38K
+2.7% YoY
About National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Alopecia Areata Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in NOVATO, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $227K. Net investment income was $232K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,314,356 | $3,489,660 | $2,724,730 |
| Revenue | $3,418,405 | $3,613,350 | $2,397,922 |
| Expenses | $2,978,013 | $2,545,046 | $2,381,788 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $231,917 | $146,088 | $-79,331 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
22 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from National Alopecia Areata Foundation
Early Career Award
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Pediatric Alopecia Areata Challenge Grant
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Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Research Grants
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Brigham and Women's Hospital ($75,000), Hebrew University of Jerusalem ($40,000), Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| PeDRA Portland, OR | Research | $21,488 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Boston, MA | Research | $75,000 |
| Convergency LLC Naperville, IL | Research | $30,000 |
| Hebrew University of Jerusalem | Research | $40,000 |
| Launchbox LLC Austin, TX | Research | $21,000 |
| Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New New York, NY | Research | $40,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Hollins | Chair | 4 | — |
| Bonnie Chong | Chair | 4 | — |
| Jonelle Massey | Director | 2 | — |
| Wendy Yu | Director | 2 | — |
| Jim OConnell | Chief Financial Officer | 4 | — |
| Ann S Hedges | Director | 2 | — |
| Deirdre Nero | Director | 2 | — |
| Tyrone Folliard-Olson | Vice Chair | 4 | — |
| Simon Rubenstein | Director | 2 | — |
| Maureen McGettigan | Secretary | 4 | — |
| Ron Saca | Director | 2 | — |
| Dr Brett King | Director | 2 | — |
| Shamsha Damani | Director | 2 | — |
| David Granson | Director | 2 | — |
| Lisa Bard Levine | Director | 2 | — |
| Nicole Friedland | President & CEO | 40 | $294,216 |
| Laura Maciag | Chief Operating Officer | 35 | $166,250 |
| Robert Baker III | Chief Growth Officer | 40 | $160,000 |
| Lisa Anderson | Senior Director, Research | 40 | $119,104 |
| Gary Sherwood | Communications Director | 40 | $85,072 |
| Judith Williams | Support & Education Director | 40 | $85,072 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is National Alopecia Areata Foundation?
National Alopecia Areata Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in NOVATO, CA. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is National Alopecia Areata Foundation?
As of 2024, National Alopecia Areata Foundation holds $4.3M in total assets with $3.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $227K in 2024.
Where does National Alopecia Areata Foundation operate?
National Alopecia Areata Foundation has awarded grants in California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does National Alopecia Areata Foundation award?
In 2024, National Alopecia Areata Foundation awarded 6 grants totaling $227K — an average of about $38K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is National Alopecia Areata Foundation's EIN?
National Alopecia Areata Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-2780249. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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