Paris Brain Institute America Inc
Our mission is to advance neuroscience research in the united states by supporting innovative studies, promoting collaboration among scientists, and providing funding that drives meaningful discoveries to improve human health and understanding of the brain.
Paris Brain Institute America Inc at a glance
In short: Paris Brain Institute America Inc gave $267K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $89K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $266,874
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- Average grant
- $88,958
- Median grant
- $97,000
- Total assets
- $2,078,372
- +266.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Paris Brain Institute America Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Harvard University ($105K). Together the top 3 received $267K.
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $267K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Boston, MA | Harvard medical school: for the benefit of dr. Sandro santagat's project, entitled, "understanding and overcoming glioblastoma therapeutic resistence" | $105,000 |
| Columbia University New York, NY | Vagelos college of physicians and surgeons, department of neurology | $97,000 |
| Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Boston, MA | Participation in the performance of the research project with the aim of developing new therapeutic strategies to tackle glioblastomas, specifically to identify vulnarabilities in therapy resistance and developing new targeted strategies for glioblastoma | $64,874 |
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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 | $2,078,372 | $1,985,780 | $1,439,809 | $266,874 | 3 | $101 |
| 2023 | $566,560 | $605,266 | $50,988 | — | — | $3 |
About Paris Brain Institute America Inc
Based on IRS filings
Paris Brain Institute America Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $267K. Net investment income was $101.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Paris Brain Institute America Inc is led by Martine Assouline, Chair & President on every filing since 2023; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Martine Assouline
Chair & President
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Henry Gazay
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jean Todt
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Hsiao
Director
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marianne Scordel
Executive Officer From
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$20K (2024)
Mathilde Henriot Coste
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Zofia Moreno
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Vincent Bitker (2023) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $20K, to Marianne Scordel (Executive Officer from 11/2024).
Frequently asked questions about Paris Brain Institute America Inc
How much does Paris Brain Institute America Inc give each year?
Paris Brain Institute America Inc gave $267K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
What is Paris Brain Institute America Inc's typical grant size?
Paris Brain Institute America Inc's median grant in 2024 was $97,000, and its average grant was $88,958, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Paris Brain Institute America Inc give grants?
Paris Brain Institute America Inc gives mostly in Massachusetts: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was New York (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Boston, MA (2 grants).
Does Paris Brain Institute America Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Paris Brain Institute America Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Paris Brain Institute America Inc?
Paris Brain Institute America Inc reported $2.1M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Paris Brain Institute America Inc?
Paris Brain Institute America Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Paris Brain Institute America Inc's EIN?
Paris Brain Institute America Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 92-2977507. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS December 2, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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