National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Educa
The National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Education (NIPTE) is a premier consortium of top universities working to advance pharmaceutical science, technology, and manufacturing. We collaborate with industry and regulatory agencies to drive innovation, enhance drug development efficiency, and strengthen the pharmaceutical workforce. Our research and education initiatives support modernized manufacturing, regulatory science, and supply chair resilience-ensuring safer, more effective, and more accessible medicines for patients. Through NIPTE, industry leaders and policymakers gain access to cutting-edge science and highly skilled talent pipeline, fostering a more robust and competitive pharmaceutical sector.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$3.1M
+128.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$2.9M
+163.1% YoY
Grant Count
10
+11.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$289K
+136.8% YoY
About National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Educa
Based on IRS filings
National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Educa is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in MINNEAPOLIS, MN. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $2.9M. Net investment income was $48K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3,127,427 | $1,368,270 | $1,067,996 |
| Revenue | $3,032,204 | $1,485,741 | $998,016 |
| Expenses | $3,987,921 | $1,562,545 | $1,150,877 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $48,079 | $28,761 | $18,014 |
| 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
35 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from National Institute for Pharmaceutical Technology and Educa
David J. W. Grant NIPTE Distinguished Scholar Award in Basic Pharmaceutics
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCA
Amount
$2,000 cash plus up to $20,000 research funds
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Michael J. Pikal NIPTE Distinguished Scholar Award in Pharmaceutical Processing
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCA
Amount
$2,000 cash plus up to $20,000 research award
Deadline
Rolling / Open
NIPTE Outstanding Student Research Scholarship
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR PHARMACEUTICAL TECHNOLOGY AND EDUCA
Amount
Up to $3,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arash T Debastani | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Sarah Michel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Vicki Ellingrod | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Donna Strum | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Alberto Cuitino | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kelechi C Ogbonna | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Eric L Barker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Barbara Timmermann | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Philip Hritcko | Vice Chair | 1 | — |
| James K Drennen | Chair | 1 | — |
| Vadim J Gurvich | Exective Director | 20 | — |
| Amy Pittinger | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kevin Cassel | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Wanda Maldonado | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Martin S Zand | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Paul Bryce | Board Member | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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