The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute
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The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute at a glance
In short: The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $5.1M), mostly in Tennessee. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $5,070,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $5,070,000
- Median grant
- $5,070,000
- Total assets
- $24,517,400
- +64.9% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Tennessee (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Meharry Medical College ($5.1M).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $5.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meharry Medical College Nashville, TN | General Operations | $5,070,000 |
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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 | $24,517,400 | $7,760,072 | $7,171,814 | $5,070,000 | 1 | $587,974 |
| 2024 | $14,867,851 | $3,226,007 | $2,929,212 | — | — | $296,795 |
| 2023 | $2,500,000 | — | — | — | — | — |
About The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Nashville, TN. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $24.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $588K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute is led by James Hildreth, President & Chair on every filing since 2023; 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
James Hildreth
President & Chair
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nikia A. Laurie PhD
Senior Director
New on the 2025 filing
40 hrs/week
$200K (2025)
Enid Neptune
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Frank Douglas
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kiernen Seth
Director
On filings since 2024
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Anil Shanker
Treasurer & Assistant Secretary
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eric Floyd
Vice Chair
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ivanetta Samuels
Secretary & Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Secretary → Secretary & Assistant Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: David Carlisle (2023) — Former Vice Chair
- Former: Valerie Montgomery Rice (2023) — Former President
- Former: Wayne Frederick (2023) — Former Secretary & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $200K, to Nikia a Laurie PHD (Senior Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute
How much does The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute give each year?
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute gave $5.1M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute?
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute reported $24.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $7.8M.
What is The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute?
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Nashville, TN. It holds $24.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute operate?
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute has awarded grants in Tennessee.
What is The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute's EIN?
The Diaspora Human Genomics Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-2157179. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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