Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation
To promote advances in neuroscience clinical care and research through novel treatment approaches that optimize brain health and quality of life; to train the next generation of neuroscientists and clinicians, and to educate patients and the community at large on vital neuroscience issues.
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation at a glance
In short: Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation gave $856K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $856K), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $855,820
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $855,820
- Median grant
- $855,820
- Total assets
- $43,477,387
- +11.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Legacy Global Programs ($856K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $856K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Legacy Global Programs Mesa, AZ | Research and Education | $855,820 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,477,387 | $5,059,533 | $6,828,962 | $855,820 | 1 | $87,381 |
| 2024 | $38,849,077 | $9,704,579 | $6,786,309 | — | — | $23,762 |
| 2023 | $36,315,678 | $6,637,365 | $9,379,917 | — | — | $716 |
| 2022 | $39,198,617 | $7,389,883 | $10,375,072 | — | — | $90 |
| 2021 | $44,018,934 | $3,212,704 | $8,682,903 | — | — | $131 |
About Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Santa Monica, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $43.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $856K. Net investment income was $87K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation is led by Howard R. Krauss MD, CEO since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 5 of 19 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Howard R. Krauss MD
CEO
CFO → CEO, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chester F. Griffiths MD
Chairperson
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Jethani
Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing & Communications → Director of Marketing, 2022
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$105K (2021) → $164K (2025)
Karen Miller
Senior Director Lifestyle Programs
Senior Director Lifestyle Programs → Senior Director Lifestyle Program, 2024
Senior Director Lifestyle Program → Senior Director Lifestyle Programs, 2025
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$125K (2023) → $297K (2025)
Karina Sergi
Director of Trip
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$170K (2025)
Jennifer Bramen
Senior Research Scientist
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $180K (2025)
Somayeh Meysami
Research Scientist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$156K (2023) → $157K (2025)
Daniel F. Kelly
Board Member
President & CEO → Board Member, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donna Tuttle
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Garni Barkhoudarian MD
CFO
Board Member Starting → Board Member, 2023
Board Member → CFO, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Nesbitt
Board Member
Board Member Starting → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Ellen Kanoff
Board Member
Board Member Starting → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Neil Martin MD
Board Member
Board Member Starting → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Roger Wacker
Board Member
Board Member Starting → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Geiser
Board Member
Board Member Starting → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Merrill MD
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gretchen Willison
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Schultz
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mark Holscher
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Melissa Coleman (2021–2024) — Vice President
- Former: Ted Schneider (2022–2024) — Board Member
- Former: Jessica Serna (2024) — Manager & Clinical Research
- Former: Melanie Lampa (2022–2023) — Director of Research Ops & Administrator
- Former: Blaine Lourd (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carla Mann Woods (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Carole Schwartz (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jae Goodman (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Jaya Gill (2021–2022) — Clinical Research Manager
- Former: Santosh Kesari MD (2021–2022) — Secretary & Board Member
- Former: Sarah McEwen (2021) — Senior Research Scientist
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $297K, to Karen Miller (Sr. Director Lifestyle Programs). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation
How much does Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation give each year?
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation gave $856K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation?
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation reported $43.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $5.1M.
What is Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation?
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Santa Monica, CA. It holds $43.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation operate?
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation's EIN?
Pacific Neuroscience Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5552178. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
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