The Biochemistry Trust

Public charity · Grantmaker Urbana, IL EIN: 37-6141318

The trust provides funds for individuals pursuing education in the field of biochemistry, as well as for faculty and staff to further their educational mission in the field. Awards are given to students or staff who meet certain criteria, or expenses are reimbursed for conferences, travel or other biochemistry department related activities.

Key facts about The Biochemistry Trust

EIN
37-6141318
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Total assets
$577,358

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$577K

+9.3% YoY

Revenue

$29K

-69.4% YoY

Net Investment Income

$20K

+87.5% YoY

Expenses

$5K

+15.6% YoY

About The Biochemistry Trust

Based on IRS filings

The Biochemistry Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in Urbana, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $577K in total assets. Net investment income was $20K.

Focus Areas

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

States

Cities

Urbana

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$5K$10K$15K$20K0 grants2019 1 grant2020 0 grants2021 1 grant2022 0 grants2023 0 grants2024 0 grants2025

From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $20K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

No grants recorded for 2025.

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$50K$100K$150K2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$577,358$528,047$437,350
Revenue$29,167$95,295$12,065
Expenses$5,318$4,599$4,061
Net Investment Income$20,442$10,904$12,065

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Biochemistry Trust's 2025 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Emad Tajkhorshid

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Susan A. Martinis

    Trustee

    On filings since 2019

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

  • Satish Nair

    Trustee

    On filings since 2021

    1 hr/week

    No compensation reported

Former officers (1)
  • Former: David M. Kranz (2019–2021) — Trustee

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Biochemistry Trust

How large is The Biochemistry Trust?

The Biochemistry Trust reported $577K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $29K.

What is The Biochemistry Trust?

The Biochemistry Trust is a public charity focused on Education, based in Urbana, IL. It holds $577K in total assets as of 2025.

Where does The Biochemistry Trust operate?

The Biochemistry Trust has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is The Biochemistry Trust's EIN?

The Biochemistry Trust's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 37-6141318. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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