The Medical Fdn for the Study

Private foundation Kailua, HI EIN: 99-0275431

The Medical Fdn for the Study is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Kailua, HI. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $3.0M in total assets. In 2024, it made $174K in qualifying distributions. Net investment income was $92K.

The Medical Fdn for the Study at a glance

Total assets
$2,969,116
-1.1% vs 2023
Revenue (2024)
$151,865
+43.7% vs 2023
Qualifying distributions (2024)
$174,408
+6.1% vs 2023
Expenses (2024)
$188,415
+7.7% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsNet Investment Income
2024$2,969,116$151,865$188,415$174,408$92,378
2023$3,002,584$105,682$174,978$164,396$101,289
2022$3,072,937$204,153$215,963$203,511$73,914
2021$3,073,806$271,975$248,983$232,399$63,146
2020$3,051,313$442,400$275,544—$233,122

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

The Medical Fdn for the Study's 2024 filing lists 5 officers; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jonathan Littenberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    50 hrs/week

    $93K (2020) → $88K (2024)

  • Barbara Littenberg

    Trustee & Secretary

    On filings since 2020

    35 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Erik Littenberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    4 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Nicole Littenberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    6 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Richard Littenberg

    Trustee

    On filings since 2020

    40 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "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

Jonathan Littenberg — Trustee: $88KJonathan LittenbergTrustee$88K

The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $88K, to Jonathan Littenberg (Trustee).

Frequently asked questions about The Medical Fdn for the Study

How large is The Medical Fdn for the Study?

The Medical Fdn for the Study reported $3.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $152K.

What is The Medical Fdn for the Study?

The Medical Fdn for the Study is a private foundation focused on Science & Technology, based in Kailua, HI. It holds $3.0M in total assets as of 2024.

What is The Medical Fdn for the Study's EIN?

The Medical Fdn for the Study's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-0275431. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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