NF2 Biosolutions
Seeking a cure or preventative treatment for nf2 by vigorously supporting and advancing existing and next generation biomedical technologies such as gene transfer therapy and immunontherapy
NF2 Biosolutions at a glance
In short: NF2 Biosolutions gave $163K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $162,522
- -77.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- -55.6% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $40,631
- -50.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $48,176
- Total assets
- $621,589
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Ohio (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who NF2 Biosolutions funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Research Institute at Nationwide Ch ($60K). Together the top 4 received $163K.
Grant Size Distribution
24 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 24 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
How NF2 Biosolutions gives
- Giving fell 33% 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 $143K (2022) to $734K (2023). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $163K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Research Institute at Nationwide Ch Columbus, OH | Research | $60,380 |
| Mass Gen Development Office Boston, MA | Development of Bacteriotherapy for NF2 | $60,000 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | Tumor Imaging Model | $36,351 |
| Merlin Therapeutics King of Prussia, PA | Research | $5,791 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $621,589 | $226,008 | $316,809 | $162,522 | 4 |
| 2023 | $712,390 | $772,336 | $966,416 | $734,156 | 9 |
| 2022 | $906,470 | $418,620 | $308,337 | $143,185 | 5 |
| 2021 | $796,187 | $544,244 | $386,234 | $241,485 | 5 |
| 2020 | $638,177 | $708,384 | $537,191 | $394,000 | 1 |
About NF2 Biosolutions
Based on IRS filings
NF2 Biosolutions is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in West Chester, PA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $622K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $163K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
NF2 Biosolutions is led by Nicole Henwood, President on every filing since 2020; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Nicole Henwood
President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$50K (2023) → $13K (2024)
Amy Williams
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Serle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vito Grasso
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Sell
Director
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Claudia Schmidt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gilles Atlan
Vice President
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$30K (2022) → $3K (2024)
Deian Owen
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jill Velez
Secretary
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Brian Clay (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Chantelle Nobis (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Penny Henwood (2020–2023) — Director
- Former: Terri Rausch (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Clare Goddard (2022) — Chair of Uk Registered Charit
- Former: John Manth (2020–2021) — Director
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 $13K, to Nicole Henwood (President). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about NF2 Biosolutions
How much does NF2 Biosolutions give each year?
NF2 Biosolutions gave $163K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $734K across 9 grants.
What is NF2 Biosolutions's typical grant size?
NF2 Biosolutions's median grant in 2024 was $48,176, and its average grant was $40,631, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does NF2 Biosolutions give grants?
NF2 Biosolutions's top state is Ohio, with 37% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (37%) and Connecticut (22%).
Does NF2 Biosolutions give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on NF2 Biosolutions's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is NF2 Biosolutions?
NF2 Biosolutions reported $622K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $226K.
What is NF2 Biosolutions?
NF2 Biosolutions is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in West Chester, PA. It holds $622K in total assets as of 2024.
What is NF2 Biosolutions's EIN?
NF2 Biosolutions's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-0940046. 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 May 17, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 27, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 9, 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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