The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc
Technology (ART) clinics.providing broad access to single gene disorder diagnostics so that individual with a known genetic condition can have their embryos evaluated to improve their likelihood of having a baby who is not affected by the genetic conditionsponsoring research that advances the field of embryonic competence and provides a clear pathway to improved clinical outcomes and reduced complications for ivf patients.supporting continuing medical education (CME), graduate-level educational initiatives, and other educational activities to advance our understanding and the application of embryonic diagnostics around the world.
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc at a glance
In short: The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc gave $450K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $450K), mostly in New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $450,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $450,000
- -10.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $450,000
- Total assets
- $12,480,563
- -8.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc
Who The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Congregation Beis Berliner ($450K).
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 4 grants of 12 (33%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
Cities
How The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc gives
- Giving grew 90% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $129K (2020) to $774K (2019). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $450K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Congregation Beis Berliner Brooklyn, NY | To engage and promote research in genetic diseases, genetic counseling for multiple levels of community members, studying prevention methods and approaches and spreading awareness about genetic diseases. | $450,000 |
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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 | $12,480,563 | $100,440 | $1,258,631 | $450,000 | 1 | $100,440 |
| 2024 | $13,627,794 | $60,778 | $1,351,782 | $500,000 | 1 | $58,878 |
| 2023 | $14,752,429 | $-3,532,420 | $1,387,565 | $155,102 | 2 | $-3,250,569 |
| 2022 | $16,430,730 | $7,260,831 | $4,653,715 | $237,300 | 4 | $4,469,797 |
| 2021 | $27,223,706 | $15,272,541 | $8,009,129 | $747,900 | 4 | $247,087 |
| 2020 | $20,006,242 | $5,787,769 | $6,938,014 | $129,000 | 2 | $103,614 |
| 2019 | $21,003,256 | $5,872,571 | $7,812,065 | $774,163 | 5 | $98,770 |
About The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Basking Ridge, NJ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $12.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $450K. Net investment income was $100K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc is led by Chaim Jalas, President & COO on every filing since 2019; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Chaim Jalas
President & COO
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$288K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Richard Scott
Scientific Director
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$274K (2023) → $222K (2025)
David Sharpell
Contorller
On filings since 2019
30 hrs/week
$201K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Xin Tao
Research
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$171K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Yiping Zhan
Bioinformatics
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$182K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Lyn Jacobson
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Chow
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $222K, to Richard Scott (Scientific Director).
Frequently asked questions about The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc
How much does The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc give each year?
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc gave $450K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $500K across 1 grant.
How large is The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc?
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc reported $12.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $100K.
What is The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc?
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Basking Ridge, NJ. It holds $12.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc operate?
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc has awarded grants in Connecticut, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina.
What is The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc's EIN?
The Foundation for Embryonic Competence Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-3032063. 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
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 12, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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