Research Council
Research Council is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $417K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $53K. Net investment income was $32.
Research Council at a glance
In short: Research Council gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $53K), mostly in Ohio. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $52,800
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $52,800
- Median grant
- $52,800
- Total assets
- $417,395
- -7.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Ohio (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Research Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Cincinnati ($53K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 5 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Research Council gives
- Giving grew 25% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2023) to $72K (2021). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $53K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Research Slip Coefficients | $52,800 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $417,395 | $68,032 | $102,178 | $52,800 | 1 | $52,800 | $32 |
| 2024 | $451,541 | $58,763 | $26,519 | — | — | — | $38 |
| 2023 | $419,297 | $55,879 | $44,280 | $30,000 | 1 | $30,000 | $474 |
| 2022 | $407,698 | $68,264 | $71,906 | $42,329 | 1 | $42,329 | $84 |
| 2021 | $411,340 | $47,662 | $73,759 | $72,329 | 2 | $72,329 | $32 |
| 2020 | $437,437 | $53,145 | $1,778 | — | — | — | $45 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Research Council is led by Robert Shaw, Chair since 2024 (on filings since 2020); none of the 9 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Robert Shaw
Chair
Vice Chairman → Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Carly McGee
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Salim Brahimi
Director
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Toby Anderson
Director
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Wrobleski
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jason Chadee
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ronnie Medlock
Director
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gian Andrea Rassati
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sahil Prabhudesai
Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2023
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Curtis Mayes (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jonathan McGormley (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Todd Ude (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Tom Schlafly (2020–2022) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Research Council
How much does Research Council give each year?
Research Council gave $53K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
How large is Research Council?
Research Council reported $417K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $68K.
What is Research Council?
Research Council is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $417K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Research Council operate?
Research Council has awarded grants in Michigan, New Jersey, Ohio.
What is Research Council's EIN?
Research Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-3967603. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 10, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 9, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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