National Institute of Transplantation Foundation
The foundation's primary purpose is to advance the science and practice of organ transplantation through education and research programs.
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation at a glance
In short: National Institute of Transplantation Foundation gave $300K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $150K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $300,000
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $150,000
- +13.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $17,973,654
- +2.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (50% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to National Institute of Transplantation Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National Institute of Transplantation Foundation
Who National Institute of Transplantation Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center ($150K). Together the top 2 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
17 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 9 grants of 17 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How National Institute of Transplantation Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−14%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $265K (2023) to $482K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Cincinnati, OH | Research to advance the science and practice of organ transplantation | $150,000 |
| University of Michigan Shea Research Group Ann Arbor, MI | Research to advance the science and practice of organ transplantation | $150,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $17,973,654 | $1,417,299 | $1,763,405 | $300,000 | 2 | $1,131,599 |
| 2023 | $17,579,203 | $291,900 | $1,015,464 | $264,513 | 2 | $387,772 |
| 2022 | $16,447,929 | $1,216,939 | $2,627,660 | $425,139 | 4 | $1,003,014 |
| 2021 | $21,566,434 | $1,683,611 | $1,116,452 | $349,676 | 5 | $1,176,321 |
| 2020 | $20,376,211 | $876,585 | $1,208,335 | $481,859 | 4 | $551,502 |
About National Institute of Transplantation Foundation
Based on IRS filings
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Burbank, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $18.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $1.1M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation is led by Nicole Mendez, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 8 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Mendez
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$154K (2020) → $194K (2024)
Justin Dooley
Chairman
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
$50K (2020) → $61K (2024)
Enrique Lopez
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank M. Sanchez PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Grego
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michelle Chaves
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Monica Kirchner
Director
On filings since 2021
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bil Gallio
Secretary
On filings since 2020
0.2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Alex Chaves Sr. (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: John Bedrosian (2020–2022) — Finance Committee Chair
- Former: John F. King (2020–2021) — Audit Committee Chairman
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $194K, to Nicole Mendez (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National Institute of Transplantation Foundation
How much does National Institute of Transplantation Foundation give each year?
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation gave $300K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $265K across 2 grants.
How large is National Institute of Transplantation Foundation?
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation reported $18.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is National Institute of Transplantation Foundation?
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in Burbank, CA. It holds $18.0M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National Institute of Transplantation Foundation operate?
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is National Institute of Transplantation Foundation's EIN?
National Institute of Transplantation Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 95-4450030. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 4, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 6, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 6, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 31, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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