Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc

Public charity · Grantmaker Woodbridge, NJ EIN: 26-4582806

Organized exclusively for charitable, educational, and scientific purposes, including the making of distributions to organizations that qualify as exempt organizations under section501(c)(3)of the IRC, or the corresponding section of any future federal tax code. Said Corp will adhere to the aforementioned purposes while providing education to the public about Hydrocephalus and raising funds to support educational efforts and scientific research into potential cures and treatment options for those afficted with Hyrocephalus.

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc at a glance

In short: Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc gave $95K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $19K), top state Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.

Annual giving (2024)
$95,000
-26.9% vs 2023
Grants made (2024)
5
-50.0% vs 2023
Average grant
$19,000
+46.2% vs 2023
Median grant
$10,000
Total assets
$290,113
-13.0% vs 2023
Primary geography
Massachusetts (47% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2024 View filing

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

Who Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 3 recipients in 2024

Boston Children's Hospital: $45KBoston Children's Hospital$45KWayne State University: $20KWayne State University$20KUniversity of Michigan: $10KUniversity of Michigan$10K

The largest 2024 recipient was Boston Children's Hospital ($45K). Together the top 3 received $75K.

Organizations only. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name.

Grant Size Distribution

33 grants across all recorded years

32<$50K1$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 32 grants of 33 (97%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

14states

Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.

Cities

BostonAnn ArborBaltimoreCincinnatiDetroitAtlantaEvanstonProvidenceHamdenLexingtonLos AngelesPhiladelphiaSaint LouisBlacksburgNewarkRootstown

How Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc gives

  • Giving fell 21% 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

$0$50K$100K$150K3 grants2020 7 grants2021 8 grants2022 10 grants2023 5 grants2024

From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $80K (2020) to $130K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $95K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Boston Children's Hospital Boston, MAResearch Grant$45,000
Wayne State University Detroit, MIResearch Grant$20,000
2 individual scholarships Recipients not named —$20,000
University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MIResearch Scholarship$10,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrants
2024$290,113$156,880$199,218$95,0005
2023$333,383$176,196$294,772$130,00010
2022$449,313$168,214$195,575$90,0008
2021$475,848$205,618$213,417$120,0007
2020$485,932$261,942$191,487$80,0003

About Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc

Based on IRS filings

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Woodbridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $290K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $95K.

Focus Areas

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc is led by Kimberly Illions, President since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Kimberly Illions

    President

    Chairman & President → President, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    30 hrs/week

    $29K (2020) → $30K (2024)

  • Ashely Hajek

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Heather Shanks

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Isabella Sacharczyk

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Roberto Hajek

    Trustee

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Michael Illions

    Vice President & Treasurer

    Vice Chairman & Vice President → Vice President & Treasurer, 2024

    On filings since 2020

    15 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Cyndi Lewis

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (5)
  • Former: Jennifer Westdyke (2020–2023) — Treasurer & Secretary
  • Former: John D'Oria (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Mark Janson (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Mary Ann D'Oria (2020–2023) — Trustee
  • Former: Michellel Janson (2020–2023) — Trustee

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

Kimberly Illions — President: $30KKimberly IllionsPresident$30K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $30K, to Kimberly Illions (President).

Frequently asked questions about Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc

How much does Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc give each year?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc gave $95K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $130K across 10 grants.

What is Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's typical grant size?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $19,000, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.

Where does Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc give grants?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's top state is Massachusetts, with 47% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (32%) and New Jersey (11%).

Does Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc give general operating support?

Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Scholarship" (3 grants).

Who are Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's largest grantees?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Boston Children's Hospital ($45,000), Wayne State University ($20,000) and University of Michigan ($10,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. It also paid 2 individual scholarships ($20,000), which are not listed by name. Together they received 79% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.

How large is Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc reported $290K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $157K.

What is Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Woodbridge, NJ. It holds $290K in total assets as of 2024.

What is Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's EIN?

Pediatric Hydrocephalus Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-4582806. 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

  1. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 30, 2021)
  2. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 2, 2022)
  3. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
  4. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
  5. Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
  6. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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