National STEM Cell Foundation Inc
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: National STEM Cell Foundation Inc gave $648K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $648K), mostly in New York. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $647,920
- -21.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -75.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $647,920
- +212.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $647,920
- Total assets
- $7,486,803
- -2.9% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- New York (100% 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 STEM Cell Foundation Inc
- Next open deadline
- February 1, 2027 (National STEM Scholar Program)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from National STEM Cell Foundation Inc
Who National STEM Cell Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was NY Stem Cell Foundation ($648K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 11 (45%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How National STEM Cell Foundation Inc gives
- Giving grew 125% from 2021 to 2024. 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 $288K (2021) to $940K (2022). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $648K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NY Stem Cell Foundation New York, NY | On file | $647,920 |
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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 | $7,486,803 | $2,468,330 | $2,402,380 | $647,920 | 1 | $120,716 |
| 2023 | $7,712,406 | $1,340,918 | $1,654,489 | $829,283 | 4 | $81,912 |
| 2022 | $7,677,199 | $1,865,601 | $2,380,812 | $940,350 | 3 | $73,610 |
| 2021 | $8,111,646 | $1,286,461 | $1,371,416 | $287,500 | 2 | $44,670 |
| 2020 | $8,258,969 | $972,933 | $1,120,439 | $330,750 | 1 | $30,426 |
About National STEM Cell Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Louisville, KY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $7.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $648K. Net investment income was $121K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc is led by Paula Grisanti, CEO on every filing since 2020; 2 of 6 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Paula Grisanti
CEO
On filings since 2020
50 hrs/week
$115K (2020) → $100K (2024)
Bruce S Wolff
Chairman
On filings since 2020
1.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John M Cranor III
Director
On filings since 2020
0.1 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Grisanti
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Diane Cornwell
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$14K (2020) → $31K (2024)
Dennis Riggs
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: C. Dennis Riggs (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
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 $100K, to Paula Grisanti (CEO). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about National STEM Cell Foundation Inc
How much does National STEM Cell Foundation Inc give each year?
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc gave $648K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $829K across 4 grants.
How large is National STEM Cell Foundation Inc?
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc reported $7.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.5M.
What is National STEM Cell Foundation Inc?
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Louisville, KY. It holds $7.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does National STEM Cell Foundation Inc operate?
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Kentucky, North Carolina, New York.
What is National STEM Cell Foundation Inc's EIN?
National STEM Cell Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0392250. 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 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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