Suneel Research Foundation
The foundation raises money to foster and advance medical and scientific research to find a cure for duchennes muscular dystrophy. In addition, the foundation seeks to prevent and alleviate suffering & promote education & awareness of duchennes muscular dystrophy.
Suneel Research Foundation at a glance
In short: Suneel Research Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $37K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $74,687
- +55.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $37,344
- -22.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $37,344
- Total assets
- $378,958
- -12.7% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (67% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Suneel Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was National Writing Project ($50K). Together the top 2 received $75K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Suneel Research Foundation gives
- Giving grew 339% 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 $17K (2020) to $92K (2022). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $75K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Writing Project Berkeley, CA | Book Publication | $50,000 |
| Umass Chan Medical School Worcester, MA | Research Study | $24,687 |
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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 | $378,958 | $31,942 | $87,266 | $74,687 | 2 | $17,142 |
| 2023 | $434,282 | $75,087 | $50,845 | $48,000 | 1 | $8,069 |
| 2022 | $410,040 | $36,380 | $97,643 | $92,000 | 2 | $1,410 |
| 2021 | $471,303 | $24,017 | $20,825 | $17,000 | 1 | $717 |
| 2020 | $468,111 | $25,360 | $25,315 | $17,000 | 1 | $2,978 |
About Suneel Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Suneel Research Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in Buffalo, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $379K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $75K. Net investment income was $17K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Suneel Research Foundation is led by Thomas A. Maher CPA, President since 2023 (on filings since 2020); none of the 8 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Thomas A. Maher CPA
President
Treasurer → Interim President & Treasurer, 2022
Interim President & Treasurer → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Benjamin B. Roberts
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David J. Korzak
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
George Hajduczok Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neera Gulati MD
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
William Christ Esq.
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kenneth Manning Esq.
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gregory Difrancesco MD
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Anita Ballow (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Chanel Maddigan (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Raju Gulati MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Peter Vito (2020) — Director
- Former: Robert Jellinick (2020) — 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.
Frequently asked questions about Suneel Research Foundation
How much does Suneel Research Foundation give each year?
Suneel Research Foundation gave $75K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. In 2023 it gave $48K across 1 grant.
How large is Suneel Research Foundation?
Suneel Research Foundation reported $379K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $32K.
Where does Suneel Research Foundation operate?
Suneel Research Foundation has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Suneel Research Foundation's EIN?
Suneel Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 03-0436723. 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
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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