Project 8p Foundation
To empower a unified community for chromosome 8p heroes for a meaningful life today while accelerating treatments for tomorrow. Activities include clinical care, research, AI data-driven platform and biorepository, and education and advocacy.
Project 8p Foundation at a glance
In short: Project 8p Foundation gave $460K across 6 grants in 2024 (avg $77K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $460,205
- +33.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 6
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $76,701
- -10.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $64,644
- Total assets
- $2,943,272
- +18.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Project 8p Foundation
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Project 8p Foundation
Who Project 8p Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was The Regents of the Univ of Cal ($221K). Together the top 6 received $460K.
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 16 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 6 itemized grants.
Cities
How Project 8p Foundation gives
- Giving grew 237% 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
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $137K (2021) to $460K (2024). In 2024 it made 6 grants totaling $460K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the Univ of Cal Oakland, CA | Research | $220,994 |
| University of Connecticut Storrs Mansfield, CT | Research | $79,923 |
| Yale University New Haven, CT | — | $79,647 |
| UC SanDiego La Jolla, CA | Research | $49,641 |
| Childrens Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs, CO | Clinical Care | $20,000 |
| Uplifting Athletes Doylestown, PA | Research | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,943,272 | $1,888,508 | $1,387,442 | $460,205 | 6 | $53,281 |
| 2023 | $2,492,008 | $2,011,359 | $913,309 | $343,679 | 4 | $31,051 |
| 2022 | $1,162,555 | $611,641 | $301,268 | $153,818 | 3 | $12,383 |
| 2021 | $973,686 | $644,022 | $569,741 | $136,711 | 3 | $29 |
| 2020 | $881,283 | $891,452 | $179,588 | — | — | $120 |
| 2019 | $141,085 | $222,210 | $81,125 | — | — | $10 |
About Project 8p Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Project 8p Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $460K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Project 8p Foundation is led by Lauren Chaby, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 6 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Lauren Chaby
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$102K (2024)
Jahn Marie Surette
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Wissam Nesr
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Jackson
Director
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bina Maniar Shah
Founderceotreasurer
President → Founderchief Executive Officer, 2021
Founderchief Executive Officer → Founderceotreasurer, 2023
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Erica Seaborne
Secretary
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Mehul Shah (2019–2023) — Director
- Former: Shannon Clarke (2021–2023) — Director Secretary
- Former: Thomas Peterson (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Maulin P Shah (2021) — Director
- Former: Shilpa Maniar (2019–2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 $102K, to Lauren Chaby (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Project 8p Foundation
How much does Project 8p Foundation give each year?
Project 8p Foundation gave $460K across 6 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $344K across 4 grants.
What is Project 8p Foundation's typical grant size?
Project 8p Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $64,644, and its average grant was $76,701, across 6 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Project 8p Foundation give grants?
Project 8p Foundation gives mostly in California: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Connecticut (35%).
Does Project 8p Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Project 8p Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research" (4 grants).
Who are Project 8p Foundation's largest grantees?
Project 8p Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include The Regents of the Univ of Cal ($220,994), University of Connecticut ($79,923) and Yale University ($79,647), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 83% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Project 8p Foundation?
Project 8p Foundation reported $2.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.9M.
What is Project 8p Foundation?
Project 8p Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in New York, NY. It holds $2.9M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Project 8p Foundation's EIN?
Project 8p Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2545342. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 3, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 5, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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