Research Society on Alcoholism
Rsa is the preeminent scientific research organization devoted to understanding the causes and complications of alcohol use and alcohol-related problems and to promoting effective strategies for prevention, intervention, and sustained behavior change to reduce alcohol-related harm. Rsa provides a community for sharing scientific discoveries, attracting and supporting career development of the next generation of alcohol researchers, disseminating scientific knowledge regarding alcohol use to our members and the public, and raising public awareness and understanding of the health implications of alcohol use and alcohol-related harm.
Research Society on Alcoholism at a glance
In short: Research Society on Alcoholism gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $8K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $8,000
- -75.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,000
- -51.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $8,000
- Total assets
- $1,487,189
- -7.0% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Research Society on Alcoholism funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Texas Research Society on Alcoholism ($8K).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2024) to $33K (2023). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $8K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Research Society on Alcoholism Austin, TX | General Funding | $8,000 |
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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 | $1,487,189 | $1,448,260 | $1,672,349 | $8,000 | 1 | $46,729 |
| 2023 | $1,598,677 | $1,417,820 | $1,671,864 | $33,000 | 2 | $16,398 |
About Research Society on Alcoholism
Based on IRS filings
Research Society on Alcoholism is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brentwood, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $8K. Net investment income was $47K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Research Society on Alcoholism is led by Rajita Sinha, President since 2024 (on filings since 2023); 1 of 17 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Rajita Sinha
President
Vice President → President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Debra Sharp
Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $14K (2024)
Amy Lasek
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Angela Ozburn
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Bonnie Nagel
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Graeme Mason
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Howard Becker
Past President
President → Past President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
James Mackillop
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jeff Weiner
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Jessica Cronce
Board Member
Treasurer → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Julianne Flanagan
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Kristen Anderson
Vice President
Board Member → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Lara Ray
Board Member
President & Immediate Past President → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Patrick Mulholland
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Robert Leeman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Allison Augustus-Wallace
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Rajesh Miranda
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Amelia Talley (2023) — Board Memeber & Diversity Chair
- Former: Heather Richardson (2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Jennifer Read (2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Michael Miles (2023) — Immediate Past President Till
- Former: Susan Luczak (2023) — Board Member -
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2024. "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 $14K, to Debra Sharp (Director (Thru 01/24)).
Frequently asked questions about Research Society on Alcoholism
How much does Research Society on Alcoholism give each year?
Research Society on Alcoholism gave $8K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $33K across 2 grants.
How large is Research Society on Alcoholism?
Research Society on Alcoholism reported $1.5M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Research Society on Alcoholism?
Research Society on Alcoholism is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brentwood, TN. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Research Society on Alcoholism operate?
Research Society on Alcoholism has awarded grants in Colorado, Texas.
What is Research Society on Alcoholism's EIN?
Research Society on Alcoholism's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-0893073. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS July 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2023–2024
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