Natural Health Research Foundation
Natural Health Research Foundation is a private foundation, based in Cape Coral, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.6M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $590K. Net investment income was $2K.
Natural Health Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Natural Health Research Foundation gave $590K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $295K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $590,030
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $295,015
- Median grant
- $295,015
- Total assets
- $2,559,261
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (61% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Natural Health Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Organic Consumers Association ($360K). Together the top 2 received $590K.
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 18 grants of 32 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How Natural Health Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 61% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 529% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $590K (2025) to $1.5M (2021). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $590K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Organic Consumers Association Finland, MN | Donation | $360,000 |
| Consumers for Dental Choice Washington, DC | Donation | $230,030 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,559,261 | $592,880 | $592,493 | $590,030 | 2 | $592,493 | $1,677 | $111,931 |
| 2023 | $3,256,949 | $1,597,222 | $1,491,547 | $1,489,447 | 11 | $1,491,547 | $14,583 | $34,499 |
| 2022 | $3,151,274 | $2,142,217 | $1,524,569 | $1,522,000 | 8 | $1,524,569 | $16,293 | $35,944 |
| 2021 | $2,533,626 | $618,364 | $1,556,736 | $1,544,047 | 11 | — | $9,318 | $87,372 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Natural Health Research Foundation reported a distributable amount of $112K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Natural Health Research Foundation is led by Laura Berry, CEO on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Laura Berry
CEO
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joseph M. Mercola
President
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Amalia Legaspi (2021–2024) — Treasurer & Secretary
- Former: Steven Rye (2021–2024) — CEO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Natural Health Research Foundation
How much does Natural Health Research Foundation give each year?
Natural Health Research Foundation gave $590K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Natural Health Research Foundation?
Natural Health Research Foundation reported $2.6M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $592K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $112K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Natural Health Research Foundation operate?
Natural Health Research Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona, California, District of Columbia, Florida, Iowa, Illinois, Minnesota, New York, Virginia, Wisconsin.
What is Natural Health Research Foundation's EIN?
Natural Health Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 22-3936343. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS January 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 11, 2023)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 15, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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