Scad Research Inc
Supports the research and awareness of spontaneous coronary artery dissection
Scad Research Inc at a glance
In short: Scad Research Inc gave $172K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $172K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $172,000
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $172,000
- +14.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $172,000
- Total assets
- $59,711
- +22.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Scad Research Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mayo Clinic ($172K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Scad Research Inc gives
- Giving grew 38% 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $172K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $172K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN | Medical Research | $172,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $59,711 | $187,606 | $176,611 | $172,000 | 1 |
| 2023 | $48,716 | $156,804 | $152,999 | $150,000 | 1 |
| 2022 | $44,911 | $132,196 | $119,947 | $110,000 | 1 |
| 2021 | $32,662 | $125,448 | $132,488 | $125,000 | 1 |
| 2020 | $39,702 | $134,110 | $126,146 | $120,000 | 1 |
| 2019 | $31,738 | $168,338 | $172,975 | $165,000 | 2 |
About Scad Research Inc
Based on IRS filings
Scad Research Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Scottsdale, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $60K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $172K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Scad Research Inc is led by Ellen Robin, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 9 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ellen Robin
President
On filings since 2023
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert Alico
Director
President → Director, 2023
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Claude Kansaku
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kristy Pals
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shirlene Barnes
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deborah Smith
Director
New on the 2024 filing
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Cindy Adams
Vice President
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Hebert
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Terri Bell
Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Jan Saillard (2023) — Director
- Former: David McGarry (2019–2022) — Director
- Former: Janet Saillard (2019–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Peter Zich (2019–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Susan Alico (2019–2022) — Vice President
- Former: Jill McComsey (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Nat Henson (2019) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Scad Research Inc
How much does Scad Research Inc give each year?
Scad Research Inc gave $172K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $150K across 1 grant.
How large is Scad Research Inc?
Scad Research Inc reported $60K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $188K.
What is Scad Research Inc?
Scad Research Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Scottsdale, AZ. It holds $60K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Scad Research Inc operate?
Scad Research Inc has awarded grants in Minnesota.
What is Scad Research Inc's EIN?
Scad Research Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-2678388. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 30, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 7, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 12, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 11, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 10, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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