The Marfan Foundation Inc
SEE SCHEDULE O.THE MARFAN FOUNDATION DRIVES RESEARCH, EDUCATION AND SUPPORT AND BUILDS COMMUNITY TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES, SAVE LIVES AND EMPOWER ALL PEOPLE TO THRIVE WHO ARE LIVING WITH MARFAN, LOEYS-DIETZ, VASCULAR EHLERS-DANLOS SYNDROMES, AND RELATED GENETIC AORTIC AND VASCULAR CONDITIONS. *WE PURSUE THE MOST INNOVATIVE RESEARCH AND MAKE SURE THAT IT RECEIVES PROPER FUNDING. *WE FOSTER AN INFORMED PUBLIC AND EDUCATED PATIENT COMMUNITY TO INCREASE EARLY DIAGNOSIS AND ENSURE LIFE-SAVING TREATMENT. *WE PROVIDE DEDICATED SUPPORT TO FAMILIES, CAREGIVERS, AND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$19.5M
+7.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
+54.7% YoY
Grant Count
6
-25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$174K
+106.3% YoY
About The Marfan Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Marfan Foundation Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in PORT WASHINGTON, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $19.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $842K.
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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 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $19,547,558 | $18,118,070 | $18,561,612 |
| Revenue | $7,780,692 | $5,486,020 | $8,195,380 |
| Expenses | $7,566,004 | $6,646,776 | $6,758,497 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $842,235 | $476,826 | $313,246 |
| 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 6 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
6 open opportunities from The Marfan Foundation Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Stanford University School of Medicine ($370,000), Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine ($365,000), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai ($100,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE BALTIMORE, MD | RESEARCH | $365,000 |
| ICAHN SCHOOL OF MEDICINE AT MOUNT SINAI NEW YORK, NY | RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| LYON FAMILY FOUNDATION CHICAGO, IL | RESEARCH | $10,000 |
| STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE STANFORD, CA | RESEARCH | $370,000 |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - LOS ANGELES LOS ANGELES, CA | RESEARCH | $100,000 |
| YALE UNIVERSITY NEW HAVEN, CT | RESEARCH | $100,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERT MEDINA | CHAIR | 8 | — |
| CORY A EAVES | IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR | 1 | — |
| CARYN E KAUFFMAN CPA | TREASURER | 3 | — |
| PATRICIA MCCABE ESTRADA | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| SCOTT D AVITABILE ESQ | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GIL BASHE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JUAN BOWEN MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALAN BRAVERMAN MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DUKE CAMERON MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| RAY CHEVALLIER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRANDY BANKS HOTCHKISS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| GARY KAUFFMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY L LERMAN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JEFFREY C LESAGE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| SINCLAIR LI | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BRYAN MAHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JESS MILBURN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAMES PRUTOW | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JOAQUIN RAMOS JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAWN REINER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANDREW TOY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JON R TULLIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID WARREN | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY YASICK MD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MICHAEL L WEAMER | PRES/CEO | 35 | $474,635 |
| INDERJEET KAUR CPA | CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER | 35 | $168,021 |
| JUDITH GIBALDI | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER | 35 | $125,230 |
| HELAINE BARUCH | CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER | 35 | $250,145 |
| JOSEPHINE GRIMA | CHIEF SCIENCE OFFICER | 35 | $210,325 |
| EILEEN NOVINS | CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER | 35 | $194,453 |
| KIMBERLY K HUDDLESTON | VP. OF DEVELOPMENT | 35 | $138,012 |
| LAUREN E MAY | DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH | 35 | $131,724 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Marfan Foundation Inc?
As of 2025, The Marfan Foundation Inc holds $19.5M in total assets with $7.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M in 2025.
Where does The Marfan Foundation Inc operate?
The Marfan Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Connecticut, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas.
What size grants does The Marfan Foundation Inc award?
In 2025, The Marfan Foundation Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $174K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Marfan Foundation Inc's EIN?
The Marfan Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1265361. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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