The Biochemistry Trust
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.
The Biochemistry Trust at a glance
- Total assets
- $577,358
- +9.3% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $29,167
- -69.4% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $20,442
- +87.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $5,318
- +15.6% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Biochemistry Trust funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $15K (2022) to $20K (2020). In 2022 it made 1 grant totaling $15K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois Foundation Urbana, IL | Scholarship Fund | $15,000 |
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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 | $577,358 | $29,167 | $5,318 | — | — | $20,442 |
| 2024 | $528,047 | $95,295 | $4,599 | — | — | $10,904 |
| 2023 | $437,350 | $12,065 | $4,061 | — | — | $12,065 |
| 2022 | $442,367 | $40,335 | $19,601 | $15,000 | 1 | $40,335 |
| 2021 | $523,660 | $27,618 | $6,400 | — | — | $27,618 |
| 2020 | $387,836 | $441 | $22,940 | $20,000 | 1 | $441 |
| 2019 | $379,030 | $20,520 | $4,763 | — | — | $20,311 |
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
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.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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