Steadman Philippon Research Institute
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Steadman Philippon Research Institute at a glance
In short: Steadman Philippon Research Institute gave $723K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $241K), mostly in Colorado. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $722,736
- +31.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $240,912
- -56.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $115,647
- Total assets
- $14,362,541
- -8.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Colorado (76% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Steadman Philippon Research Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee ($550K). Together the top 3 received $723K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Steadman Philippon Research Institute gives
- Giving grew 31% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $550K (2020) to $723K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $723K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee Colorado Springs, CO | National Medical Service Research Provider | $550,000 |
| University of California San Francisco San Francisco, CA | General Support | $115,647 |
| University of Texas Health Sciences Center Houston, TX | General Support | $57,089 |
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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 | $14,362,541 | $14,151,760 | $16,201,121 | $722,736 | 3 | $38,834 |
| 2023 | $15,741,993 | $13,892,440 | $16,176,377 | $550,000 | 1 | $63,352 |
| 2022 | $17,123,463 | $13,468,545 | $15,373,731 | $550,000 | 1 | — |
| 2021 | $14,955,351 | $15,214,073 | $14,167,484 | $550,000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 | $13,404,698 | $14,818,176 | $13,828,960 | $550,000 | 1 | — |
About Steadman Philippon Research Institute
Based on IRS filings
Steadman Philippon Research Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Vail, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $723K. Net investment income was $39K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Steadman Philippon Research Institute is led by Dan Drawbaugh, CEO & President since 2022 (on filings since 2020); 7 of 34 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dan Drawbaugh
CEO & President
Chief Executive Officer → CEO & President, 2022
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$375K (2020) → $514K (2024)
Scott Tashman
Development Director
Department Director → Development Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$349K (2020) → $291K (2024)
Kristin Morgan
Director of Philanthropy
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$189K (2024)
Geoff Gray
CFO & Treasurer
Chief Financial Officer → CFO & Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
16 hrs/week
$105K (2020) → $160K (2024)
Johnny Huard
Chief Scientific Officer
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$992K (2020) → $646K (2024)
Lee Jones
Vice President of Development
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$249K (2020) → $343K (2024)
Suzanne Page
Vice President of Operations
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$238K (2020) → $296K (2024)
Al Perkins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alex Rampell
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Andy Daly
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cynthia L. Nelson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Damaris Skouras
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Doris Kirchner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Krauser
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gary S. Rosenbach
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gay L. Steadman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gen Pete Dawkins
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Schanzer
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Mullen Jr.
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Marc Philippon
Co-Chair
Board Member → Co-Chair, 2022
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mary K. Noyes
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Shannon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Peter Millett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Bourne
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Senenne Philippon
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steven Read
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ted Hartley
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Hackett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vanessa Kerzner
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Will Cook
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert Hurst
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Chris Lindley
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Rudolph
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tom Gorrie
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Chelsea Bahney (2020–2023) — Department Deputy Director
- Former: Eric Affeldt (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Howard Berkowitz (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Stewart Turley (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Jeff Groton (2022–2023) — Controller
- Former: Richard Steadman (2020–2022) — Co-Chair
- Former: Greg Paschke (2020) — Chief Financial Officer -
- Former: Travis Turnbull (2020) — Department Deputy Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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 $646K, to Johnny Huard (Chief Scientific Officer). 7 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Steadman Philippon Research Institute
How much does Steadman Philippon Research Institute give each year?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute gave $723K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $550K across 1 grant.
What is Steadman Philippon Research Institute's typical grant size?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute's median grant in 2024 was $115,647, and its average grant was $240,912, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Steadman Philippon Research Institute give grants?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute gives mostly in Colorado: 76% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were California (16%) and Texas (8%).
Does Steadman Philippon Research Institute give general operating support?
Yes: 67% of Steadman Philippon Research Institute's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (2 of 3) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute reported $14.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $14.2M.
What is Steadman Philippon Research Institute?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Vail, CO. It holds $14.4M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Steadman Philippon Research Institute's EIN?
Steadman Philippon Research Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-0245022. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS September 21, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS October 11, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 2, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 2, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Steadman Philippon Research Institute funds
Medical Research Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- 2026 USS Translational Research Grant Up to $100,000 per year · Due October 24, 2026
- Dr. Richard A. Falls Virginia Lions Eye Institute Research Grant Up to $40,000 (yearly total budget) · Due October 25, 2026
- NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) $32,000 annually plus $12,000 cost of education allowance · Due October 27, 2026
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