The Lymphatic Malformation Institute
To identify, organize and fund research and studies to advance the understanding of the human lymphatic system and its malformations.
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute at a glance
In short: The Lymphatic Malformation Institute gave $125K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $42K), mostly in Minnesota. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $125,000
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +50.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $41,667
- -16.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $25,000
- Total assets
- $365,332
- +37.5% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Minnesota (60% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to The Lymphatic Malformation Institute
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from The Lymphatic Malformation Institute
Who The Lymphatic Malformation Institute funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Minnesota ($75K). Together the top 3 received $125K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 5 grants of 9 (56%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Lymphatic Malformation Institute gives
- Giving grew 67% 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 2018 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $565K (2019). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $125K.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota Minneapolis, MN | Genetic Research | $75,000 |
| University of Cincinnati Cincinnati, OH | Genetic Research | $25,000 |
| Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta, GA | Genetic Research | $25,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $365,332 | $294,067 | $194,473 | $125,000 | 3 | $15,325 |
| 2023 | $265,738 | $408,822 | $169,087 | $100,000 | 2 | $6,364 |
| 2022 | $21,417 | $307,469 | $350,498 | $175,000 | 3 | $274 |
| 2021 | $66,114 | $171,105 | $236,901 | $74,979 | 1 | $22 |
| 2020 | $35,662 | $209,809 | $201,719 | $174,750 | Total only | $52 |
| 2019 | $27,573 | $701,791 | $915,545 | $565,044 | 5 | $943 |
| 2018 | $242,751 | $278,860 | $366,872 | $162,271 | 1 | $1,248 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Lymphatic Malformation Institute
Based on IRS filings
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute is a public charity, based in Bethesda, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2018 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $365K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $125K. Net investment income was $15K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute is led by Tiffany F. Ferry, President on every filing since 2018; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Tiffany F. Ferry
President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Daniel Ferry
Secretary
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Gregg L. Foster
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
John F. Kelly
Vice President
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Nina R. Mitchell
Treasurer
On filings since 2018
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2018–2024. "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 Lymphatic Malformation Institute
How much does The Lymphatic Malformation Institute give each year?
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute gave $125K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $100K across 2 grants.
What is The Lymphatic Malformation Institute's typical grant size?
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute's median grant in 2024 was $25,000, and its average grant was $41,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The Lymphatic Malformation Institute give grants?
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute gives mostly in Minnesota: 60% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Ohio (20%) and Georgia (20%).
Does The Lymphatic Malformation Institute give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The Lymphatic Malformation Institute's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Genetic Research" (3 grants).
How large is The Lymphatic Malformation Institute?
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute reported $365K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $294K.
What is The Lymphatic Malformation Institute's EIN?
The Lymphatic Malformation Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4299011. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2018–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 10, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2018–2024
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