TO FURTHER CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES IN THEFIELD OF NEURORADIOLOGY, INCLUDING, BUT NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION,BY CONDUCTING A GRANT PROGRAM TO STIMULATE AND SUPPORT RESEARCH ANDEDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF NEURORADIOLOGY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.0M
+4.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$690K
+112.3% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$138K
+112.3% YoY
About The Foundation of the American
Based on IRS filings
The Foundation of the American is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in OAK BROOK, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $690K. Net investment income was $4.6M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,011,949 | $13,386,564 | $8,045,951 |
| Revenue | $4,715,704 | $4,577,987 | $479,819 |
| Expenses | $1,005,522 | $571,986 | $600,603 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $4,583,609 | $430,528 | $170,722 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Alzheimer's Association ($200,000), Univeristy of Southern California ($125,000), Regents of the University of California ($125,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH | $120,000 |
| ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION CHICAGO, IL | RESERACH | $200,000 |
| UNIVERISTY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | RESEARCH | $125,000 |
| REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES, CA | RESEARCH | $125,000 |
| STANDFORD UNIVERSITY LOS ANGELES, CA | RESEARCH | $120,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MARY BETH HEPP | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURIE A LOEVNER | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| VINIL N SHAH | MEMBER AT LARGE TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| MAX WINTERMARK | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| YVONNE W LUI | PRESIDENT - PAST | 2 | — |
| YOSHIMI ANZAI | PRESIDENT ELECT/PROGRAM CH | 2 | — |
| RONA F WOLDENBERG | MEMBER AT LARGE TRUSTEE | 2 | — |
| JODY L TANABE | CO-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CHRISTOPHER HESS | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| NANCY J FISCHBEIN | VICE PRESIDENT - PAST | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Foundation of the American?
The Foundation of the American is a nonprofit organization focused on Medical Research, based in OAK BROOK, IL. It holds $14.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is The Foundation of the American?
As of 2024, The Foundation of the American holds $14.0M in total assets with $4.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $690K in 2024.
Where does The Foundation of the American operate?
The Foundation of the American has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin.
What size grants does The Foundation of the American award?
In 2024, The Foundation of the American awarded 5 grants totaling $690K — an average of about $138K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Foundation of the American's EIN?
The Foundation of the American's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4034440. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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