Shamiri Institute Inc
The organization's mission is to help young people in africa flourish by providing low-cost, evidence-based, and community-driven mental health care. It seeks to create a world where youth can thrive by developing, scaling, and implementing accessible mental health tools, particularly targeting underserved, low-income youth to improve their life outcomes.
Shamiri Institute Inc at a glance
In short: Shamiri Institute Inc gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), top state Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $50,235
- +113.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 4
- +300.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $12,559
- -46.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $10,177
- Total assets
- $1,272,846
- +19.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (45% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Shamiri Institute Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was University of Virginia ($23K). Together the top 4 received $50K.
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $23K (2024) to $50K (2025). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia Charlottesville, VA | Mental Health Research | $22,552 |
| Cultural Agents Inc East Boston, MA | Mental Health Research | $12,000 |
| President and Fellows of Harvard College Cambridge, MA | Mental Health Research | $8,353 |
| Duke University Durham, NC | Mental Health Research | $7,330 |
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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 | $1,272,846 | $2,258,398 | $2,173,901 | $50,235 | 4 | $7 |
| 2024 | $1,064,999 | $1,519,560 | $634,452 | $23,492 | 1 | $10 |
| 2023 | $176,619 | $933,079 | $785,918 | — | — | $26 |
| 2021 | — | $69,054 | $59,523 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | $69,109 | $59,577 | — | — | — |
About Shamiri Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
Shamiri Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Somerville, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $1.3M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 4 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $7.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Shamiri Institute Inc is led by Tom Osborn, CEO & Secretary since 2025 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Osborn
CEO & Secretary
Secretary & Clerk → Secretary, Clerk, Founder & CEO, 2024
Secretary, Clerk, Founder & CEO → CEO & Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$17K (2020) → $4K (2025)
Alan Davidson
Board Chair
Director → President, 2023
President → Board Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Venturo-Conerly
Co-Founder & Scientific Director
Director → Director, Co-Founder & Scientific Director, 2024
Director, Co-Founder & Scientific Director → Co-Founder & Scientific Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$14K (2023) → $31K (2025)
Gail O'Keefe
Director
Treasurer → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marianne F. Potvin
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Christine Wasanga
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Anika Warren Wood
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Ladipo
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Martha Obasi
Treasurer
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
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 $31K, to Katherine Venturo-Conerly (Co-Founder/Scientific Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Shamiri Institute Inc
How much does Shamiri Institute Inc give each year?
Shamiri Institute Inc gave $50K across 4 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $23K across 1 grant.
What is Shamiri Institute Inc's typical grant size?
Shamiri Institute Inc's median grant in 2025 was $10,177, and its average grant was $12,559, across 4 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Shamiri Institute Inc give grants?
Shamiri Institute Inc's top state is Virginia, with 45% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Massachusetts (41%) and North Carolina (15%).
Does Shamiri Institute Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Shamiri Institute Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Mental Health Research" (4 grants).
How large is Shamiri Institute Inc?
Shamiri Institute Inc reported $1.3M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.3M.
What is Shamiri Institute Inc?
Shamiri Institute Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Somerville, MA. It holds $1.3M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Shamiri Institute Inc's EIN?
Shamiri Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-4556734. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2025
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