The Champ Foundation
In 2024, The Champ Foundation continued to support a multi-site Natural History Study at the Cleveland Clinic and the the Children's HOspital of Philadelphia and the Champ Foundation Registry, a research study of individuals with single large scale mtDNA deletion syndromes, like Pearson syndrome. We support patient travel to participate in the Natural History Study. We continued to fund research projects at University College of London and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
The Champ Foundation at a glance
In short: The Champ Foundation gave $104K across 2 grants in 2024 (avg $52K), top state Pennsylvania. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $104,204
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $52,102
- +18.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $52,102
- Total assets
- $244,742
- -18.8% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Pennsylvania (9% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Champ Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was UCL ($94K). Together the top 2 received $104K.
Grant Size Distribution
20 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 16 grants of 20 (80%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Champ Foundation gives
- Giving fell 45% 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 $88K (2023) to $228K (2020). In 2024 it made 2 grants totaling $104K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| UCL | Research; Natural History Study | $94,489 |
| Children's Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA | Research; Natural History Study | $9,715 |
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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 | $244,742 | $73,758 | $130,332 | $104,204 | 2 | $483 |
| 2023 | $301,316 | $120,628 | $338,317 | $87,742 | 2 | $1,249 |
| 2022 | $519,005 | $473,565 | $385,956 | $146,986 | 4 | $247 |
| 2021 | $431,396 | $187,225 | $218,665 | $189,293 | 7 | $26 |
| 2020 | $467,336 | $636,554 | $255,547 | $228,393 | 5 | $11 |
| 2019 | $81,829 | $147,137 | $238,340 | — | — | — |
About The Champ Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Champ Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Durham, NC. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $245K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 2 grants totaling $104K. Net investment income was $483.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Champ Foundation is led by Jeffrey Reynolds, President on every filing since 2019; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey Reynolds
President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Reynolds
Vice President
On filings since 2019
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Albright
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Walker Cole Arledge
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Haviland
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Elizabeth Malkin (2019–2021) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2024. "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 The Champ Foundation
How much does The Champ Foundation give each year?
The Champ Foundation gave $104K across 2 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $88K across 2 grants.
How large is The Champ Foundation?
The Champ Foundation reported $245K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $74K.
What is The Champ Foundation?
The Champ Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Durham, NC. It holds $245K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does The Champ Foundation operate?
The Champ Foundation has awarded grants in Florida, Massachusetts, Ohio, Pennsylvania.
What is The Champ Foundation's EIN?
The Champ Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-5555752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS March 24, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 5, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS July 18, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS July 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS September 16, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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