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NF2 Biosolutions

Foundation · Grantmaker West Chester, PA EIN: 83-0940046 Website

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

Key facts about NF2 Biosolutions

In short: NF2 Biosolutions gave $163K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $41K), top state Ohio. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.

EIN
83-0940046
Latest 990 filing
Form 990 filing, 2024
Annual giving (2024)
$162,522
Grants made (2024)
4
Average grant
$40,631
Median grant
$48,176
Total assets
$621,589
Primary geography
Ohio (37% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2024 IRS Form 990 filing · View filing

Total Assets

$622K

-12.7% YoY

Annual Giving

$163K

-77.9% YoY

Grant Count

4

-55.6% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$41K

-50.2% YoY

How NF2 Biosolutions gives

  • Giving fell 33% from 2021 to 2024. Method

From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.

About NF2 Biosolutions

Based on IRS filings

NF2 Biosolutions is a nonprofit organization 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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

7states

Share of all 4 itemized 2024 grant dollars.

Cities

BostonNew HavenPhiladelphiaBloomingtonColumbusKing Of PrussiaLos AngelesBeverly HillsMinneapolisWellesley Hills

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K0 grants20205 grants20215 grants20229 grants20234 grants2024

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 4 recipients in 2024

Research Institute at Nationwide Ch: $60KResearch Institute atNationwide Ch$60KMass Gen Development Office: $60KMass Gen Development Office$60KYale University: $36KYale University$36KMerlin Therapeutics: $6KMerlin Therapeutics$6K

Grant Size Distribution

23 grants across all recorded years

16<$50K5$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
RESEARCH INSTITUTE AT NATIONWIDE CH Columbus, OHRESEARCH$60,380
MASS GEN DEVELOPMENT OFFICE Boston, MADEVELOPMENT OF BACTERIOTHERAPY FOR NF2$60,000
YALE UNIVERSITY New Haven, CTTUMOR IMAGING MODEL$36,351
MERLIN THERAPEUTICS King of Prussia, PARESEARCH$5,791

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$500K$1M$1.5M20202021202220232024
Metric202420232022
Total Assets$621,589$712,390$906,470
Revenue$226,008$772,336$418,620
Expenses$316,809$966,416$308,337
Qualifying Distributions———
Net Investment Income———
Distributable Amount———

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Nicole Henwood — President: $13KNicole HenwoodPresident$13KGilles Atlan — Vice President: $3KGilles AtlanVice President$3K

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 filing. 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 filing.

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 filing. 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 filing 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 filing. Its revenue that year was $226K.

What is NF2 Biosolutions?

NF2 Biosolutions is a nonprofit organization 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.

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