Strain for the Brain Inc
Strain for the Brain supports brian tumor patients and their families by rasing community awareness and enhancing research and education to aid in the diagnosis, management and treatment of brain tumors.
Strain for the Brain Inc at a glance
In short: Strain for the Brain Inc gave $125K across 3 grants in 2025 (avg $42K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $125,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 3
- Average grant
- $41,667
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $282,840
- +72.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Strain for the Brain Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Medical College of Wisconsin ($125K across 3 grants).
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 2 grants of 3 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 3 grants totaling $125K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Research Grant | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Research Grant | $50,000 |
| Medical College of Wisconsin Milwaukee, WI | Research Grant | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $282,840 | $289,850 | $171,187 | $125,000 | 3 | $1,909 |
| 2024 | $164,177 | $158,495 | $183,896 | — | — | — |
About Strain for the Brain Inc
Based on IRS filings
Strain for the Brain Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brookfield, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $283K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 3 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $2K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Strain for the Brain Inc is led by Jennifer Connelly MD, CEO & Director on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Jennifer Connelly MD
CEO & Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Patty Laviolette
Director
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
James Connelly MD
Treasurer
On filings since 2024
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "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 Strain for the Brain Inc
How much does Strain for the Brain Inc give each year?
Strain for the Brain Inc gave $125K across 3 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is Strain for the Brain Inc's typical grant size?
Strain for the Brain Inc's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $41,667, across 3 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Strain for the Brain Inc give grants?
Strain for the Brain Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Milwaukee, WI (3 grants).
Does Strain for the Brain Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Strain for the Brain Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Research Grant" (3 grants).
How large is Strain for the Brain Inc?
Strain for the Brain Inc reported $283K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $290K.
What is Strain for the Brain Inc?
Strain for the Brain Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Brookfield, WI. It holds $283K in total assets as of 2025.
What is Strain for the Brain Inc's EIN?
Strain for the Brain Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-2483462. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
Live grants for the work Strain for the Brain Inc 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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