Portland Va Research Foundation
The foundation's mission is to facilitate and enhance the research and education programs conducted at the va portland health care system. The foundation strives to provide outstanding support to scientists and staff in their research, education, and training endeavors fostering progress in biomedical and clinical research.
Portland Va Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Portland Va Research Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $50K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,381
- -89.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $50,381
- -78.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,381
- Total assets
- $11,284,968
- -3.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Portland Va Research Foundation
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Portland Va Research Foundation
Support for Specific Services
Portland Va Research Foundation
Amount
Proposals under $5,000 are more likely to receive favorable reviews
Deadline
Rolling (quarterly review)
Travel Stipend for Funded VA Investigators
Portland Va Research Foundation
Amount
Up to $2,000 per calendar year
Deadline
Deadline not published
Visiting Scientist Program
Portland Va Research Foundation
Amount
Up to $750 honorarium
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Portland Va Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Academyhealth ($50K).
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 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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $50K (2025) to $457K (2024). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Academyhealth Washington, DC | Medical Research | $50,381 |
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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 | $11,284,968 | $8,469,506 | $9,450,166 | $50,381 | 1 | $200,261 |
| 2024 | $11,639,293 | $10,138,338 | $10,765,610 | $457,023 | 2 | $242,226 |
| 2023 | $12,234,969 | $9,726,557 | $9,986,707 | — | — | $258,170 |
| 2022 | $12,433,736 | $8,306,544 | $7,316,780 | — | — | $219,584 |
| 2021 | $12,517,323 | $7,209,614 | $6,981,065 | — | — | $226,205 |
| 2020 | $12,588,210 | $7,043,320 | $7,031,183 | — | — | $266,265 |
About Portland Va Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Portland Va Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Portland, OR. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $11.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $50K. Net investment income was $200K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Portland Va Research Foundation is led by Jaqulene Rowland MBA, Executive Director on every filing since 2023; 6 of 21 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jaqulene Rowland MBA
Executive Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$89K (2023) → $127K (2025)
Molly Osborne MD PhD
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Cohen MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kim Neve PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary Heinricher PhD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Merritt Raitt MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Henrich MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sahana Misra MD
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kathryn Schuff Md McR
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kerry N. Rhyne MD
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Smith Md Mbbs
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Holt Mba Fache
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Karla Azcuy Mha
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sonemany Salinthone MD
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rolf Winter PhD
Research Chemist
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$108K (2020) → $142K (2025)
Haley Holmer
Research Scientist
Research Administrator Officer → Research Scientist, 2025
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $125K (2025)
Nicole Mathes
Fractional CFO
Chief Financial Officer → Fractional CFO, 2024
On filings since 2023
24 hrs/week
$39K (2023) → $0 (2025)
Sovitj Pou
Research Chemist
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$132K (2023) → $139K (2025)
Carmen Iben
Clinical Research Program Manager
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$122K (2025)
Stephanie Rodriguez
Research Psychologist
New on the 2025 filing
30 hrs/week
$131K (2025)
Cheryl L. Morgan CPA
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (15)
- Former: Edwin Reid PhD (2020–2024) — Informatics Research Associate
- Former: Cathy Gordon (2024) — Stakeholder Eng. Specialist
- Former: Jessica Locke (2024) — Senior Clinical Research Ass.
- Former: Archie Bouwer PhD (2020–2023) — Board Designated Official
- Former: Karla Azcuy (2022–2023) — Director
- Former: David Hickham (2023) — Clinical Investigator
- Former: Sean P. McBurney PhD CPA (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Dayna Morrison (2022) — Program Manager
- Former: Melissent Zumwalt (2022) — Investigator
- Former: Darwin G. Goodspeed Fache (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Jane Kelly PhD (2020–2021) — Research Chemist
- Former: David Coultas MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Kathryn Schuff MD (2020) — Director
- Former: Shelley Cobb (2020) — Executive Director -
- Former: Stephen Smith MD (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 $142K, to Rolf Winter PHD (Research Chemist). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Portland Va Research Foundation
How much does Portland Va Research Foundation give each year?
Portland Va Research Foundation gave $50K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $457K across 2 grants.
How large is Portland Va Research Foundation?
Portland Va Research Foundation reported $11.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
What is Portland Va Research Foundation?
Portland Va Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Science & Technology, based in Portland, OR. It holds $11.3M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Portland Va Research Foundation operate?
Portland Va Research Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Oregon.
What is Portland Va Research Foundation's EIN?
Portland Va Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 94-3090170. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 5, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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