The Fistula Foundation
Fistula Foundation works to end the suffering caused by the childbirth injury obstetric fistula by getting as many women treated as possible. Additionally, the Foundation is focused on increasing the number of trained obstetric fistula surgeons to strengthen treatment capacity.
The Fistula Foundation at a glance
In short: The Fistula Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024 (avg $189K), top state Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $1,323,980
- -25.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 7
- +40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $189,140
- -46.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Total assets
- $40,971,445
- +3.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (39% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Fistula Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Cure BE Team International ($380K). Together the top 7 received $1.3M.
Grant Size Distribution
26 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 7 grants of 26 (27%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Fistula Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+1%). 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 2019 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $456K (2019) to $2.2M (2022). In 2024 it made 7 grants totaling $1.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cure BE Team International Harrisburg, PA | Medical | $380,223 |
| Heal Africa Caledonia, MI | Surgery | $362,943 |
| Hope Foundation Miami, FL | Surgery | $248,059 |
| Advancing the Gospel In Ango Hudsonville, MI | Medical & Sundry | $150,000 |
| Maternal Help Hope San Jose, CA | Medical | $103,600 |
| Healing Hands Charlotte, NC | Medical | $59,699 |
| Village Health Partnership Denver, CO | Medical & Sundry | $19,456 |
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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 | $40,971,445 | $21,118,320 | $19,726,107 | $1,323,980 | 7 | $1,174,108 |
| 2023 | $39,584,728 | $29,251,259 | $22,910,082 | $1,780,943 | 5 | $1,272,109 |
| 2022 | $26,010,331 | $14,403,216 | $16,333,055 | $2,229,477 | 3 | $-1,012,323 |
| 2021 | $29,774,782 | $18,648,495 | $13,304,339 | $1,309,595 | 5 | $1,178,914 |
| 2020 | $22,762,072 | $13,475,837 | $11,353,190 | $1,273,098 | 6 | $486,696 |
| 2019 | $19,505,791 | $12,109,251 | $12,779,410 | $455,680 | 3 | $691,504 |
About The Fistula Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Fistula Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in San Jose, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $41.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 7 grants totaling $1.3M. Net investment income was $1.2M.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Fistula Foundation is led by Kate Grant, Chief Executive Officer on every filing since 2019; 6 of 12 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kate Grant
Chief Executive Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$232K (2019) → $354K (2024)
Pamela Lowney
COO & CEO in
Snr Director of Strat D → Chief Op Officer, 2023
Chief Op Officer → COO & CEO in, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$145K (2020) → $230K (2024)
Kelly Brennan
Director
Chairperson → Chairman, 2021
Chairman → Director, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Charlotte Polle
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gillian Slinger
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Thomas Huntington
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lindsey Pollaczek
Cpo
Vice President Programs → Chief Program Officer, 2023
Chief Program Officer → Cpo, 2024
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$156K (2019) → $214K (2024)
Kelly S Anderson
Vice President Philanthropy
Senior Director Philan → Vice President Philanthropy, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$179K (2023) → $191K (2024)
Michael Slind
Chief Mktng Officer
On filings since 2023
30 hrs/week
$205K (2023) → $180K (2024)
Tarah R Walker
Senior Committee Manager
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$136K (2024)
Cleo Kiros
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Darren Lew
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Ling Yang Lew (2019–2023) — Chairperson
- Former: Vanessa Taylor (2021–2023) — Director
- Former: Shelly Helgeson (2023) — Vice President Partnerships
- Former: Anne Ferguson (2019–2022) — Deputy Director
- Former: Mal Warwick (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Rob Tessler (2019–2021) — Director
- Former: Bill Mann (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Denis Robson (2019–2020) — Director
- Former: Teri Whitcraft (2019) — Treasurer & 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $354K, to Kate Grant (Chief Exec Off). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Fistula Foundation
How much does The Fistula Foundation give each year?
The Fistula Foundation gave $1.3M across 7 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $1.8M across 5 grants.
What is The Fistula Foundation's typical grant size?
The Fistula Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $150,000, and its average grant was $189,140, across 7 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Fistula Foundation give grants?
The Fistula Foundation's top state is Michigan, with 39% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Pennsylvania (29%) and Florida (19%).
Does The Fistula Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on The Fistula Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Medical" (3 grants).
Who are The Fistula Foundation's largest grantees?
The Fistula Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Cure BE Team International ($380,223), Heal Africa ($362,943) and Hope Foundation ($248,059), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 75% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is The Fistula Foundation?
The Fistula Foundation reported $41.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $21.1M.
What is The Fistula Foundation?
The Fistula Foundation is a public charity focused on Health, based in San Jose, CA. It holds $41.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The Fistula Foundation's EIN?
The Fistula Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 77-0547201. 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 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS September 10, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 8, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 10, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 9, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 27, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS October 9, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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