SIR Foundation Inc is a scientific foundation dedicated to advancing interventional radiology (IR) through research and education. Based in Lawrenceville, Georgia, the foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) private grantmaking foundation and has been tax-exempt since June 2019.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$23K
-77.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$231K
-13.1% YoY
Grant Count
42
-4.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$5K
-9.0% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Mission: To improve care and enhance life through advancing interventional radiology.
The foundation's core objectives are to:
- Advance scientific knowledge in interventional radiology
- Increase the number of skilled investigators in the field
- Develop innovative therapies that improve patient care and quality of life
The foundation is committed to developing and enhancing minimally invasive, image-guided therapies from inception to mature clinical application, and conducting educational programs that advance IR.
Grantmaking
The SIR Foundation offers multiple funding opportunities annually to support research and projects dedicated to progressing interventional radiology.
Average Grant
amount: $93–$63,500
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation's grantmaking focuses primarily on Georgia, Illinois, and New Jersey.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $23,187
- Total giving: $230,799
- Revenue: $155,000
- Expenses: $236,000
- Total liabilities: $0
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $23,187 | $103,409 | $150,009 |
| Revenue | $155,400 | $220,340 | $285,000 |
| Expenses | $235,622 | $266,940 | $223,077 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $230,799 | $265,565 | $221,085 |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
165 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Sir Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Stephen E. Peeler, CFRE, FCEP, IPA — Director of Donor Engagement
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAHIM SHAH | PRESIDENT | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The SIR Foundation's 2025–2026 grant cycle is officially underway. Recent accomplishments include a SIR Foundation grant that led to an NIH-funded interventional radiology residency track. The foundation has announced upcoming research priorities to guide grantmaking in the coming period.
The SIR Foundation 2025\u20132026 Grant Cycle is officially underway! |\Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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