Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation
To transform the lives of women through the support of innovative and effective research that advances the prevention, treatment and cure of female pelvic floor disorders.
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation gave $1.4M across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $360K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $1,439,062
- +859.4% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- -33.3% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $359,766
- +1339.1% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Primary geography
- Maryland (95% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was American Urogynecologic Society ($1.4M). Together the top 4 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 13 grants of 14 (93%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2020) to $1.4M (2022). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| American Urogynecologic Society Silver Spring, MD | Transfer of All Assets Due to Dissolution | $1,364,062 |
| University of California San Diego La Jolla, CA | Research and Education | $25,000 |
| Medstar Health Research Institute Washington, DC | Research and Education | $25,000 |
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | Research and Education | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $200,353 | $1,550,543 | $1,439,062 | 4 | $43,845 |
| 2021 | $1,653,051 | $256,552 | $186,175 | $150,000 | 6 | $22,258 |
| 2020 | $1,378,766 | $116,178 | $123,684 | $100,000 | 4 | $25,095 |
About Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Silver Spring, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $44K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation is led by Michelle Zinnert, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 8 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Michelle Zinnert
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Tarnay MD
Chair
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Geller Md Vice Chair
Then Chair
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Keisha Dyer MD
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tanaz Ferzandi
Director
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael K. Flynn Md Ms
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dobie Giles MD
Treasurer
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heidi Brown MD
Vice Chair
New on the 2022 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Elisa R. Trowbridge MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Elizabeth Geller MD (2020–2021) — Vice Chair
- Former: Eric Sokol MD (2020–2021) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation
How much does Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation give each year?
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation gave $1.4M across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $150K across 6 grants.
What is Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation's typical grant size?
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation's median grant in 2022 was $25,000, and its average grant was $359,766, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation give grants?
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation gives mostly in Maryland: 95% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2022: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation's 2022 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research and Education" (3 grants).
What is Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation?
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Silver Spring, MD.
What is Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation's EIN?
Pelvic Floor Disorders Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-2323369. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 14, 2023)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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