The MPN Research Foundation
The primary misson of MPN Research Foundation is to promote, fund and support the most innovative and effective research into the causes, treatments, and potentially the cure for et, pv, and mf.
The MPN Research Foundation at a glance
In short: The MPN Research Foundation gave $300K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $100K), top state North Carolina. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $299,634
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -62.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $99,878
- -0.1% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $8,023,668
- +1.4% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- North Carolina (33% 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 MPN Research Foundation
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from The MPN Research Foundation
Established Investigator Awards
The MPN Research Foundation
Amount
$150,000 per year
Deadline
Deadline not published
MPN Challenge
The MPN Research Foundation
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Myelofibrosis (MF) Challenge
The MPN Research Foundation
Amount
$100,000
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who The MPN Research Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of North Carolina ($100K). Together the top 3 received $300K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 31 grants of 38 (82%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How The MPN Research Foundation gives
- Giving fell 40% 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $300K (2024) to $1.6M (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $300K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, NC | MPN Research | $100,000 |
| Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | MPN Research | $100,000 |
| Brigham and Women's Hospital Hematology Boston, MA | MPN Research | $99,634 |
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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 | $8,023,668 | $3,585,445 | $3,761,976 | $299,634 | 3 | $222,274 |
| 2023 | $7,916,720 | $2,452,924 | $3,258,016 | $800,000 | 8 | $157,573 |
| 2022 | $8,745,848 | $3,895,930 | $3,666,283 | $1,600,000 | 13 | $150,712 |
| 2021 | $7,764,367 | $2,570,885 | $2,009,109 | $500,000 | 5 | $121,060 |
| 2020 | $7,441,409 | $6,548,031 | $2,710,581 | $860,000 | 9 | $46,937 |
About The MPN Research Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The MPN Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $8.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $300K. Net investment income was $222K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The MPN Research Foundation is led by Kapila Viges, Chief Executive Officer since 2021 (on filings since 2020); 4 of 15 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Kapila Viges
Chief Executive Officer
Executive Director → Chief Executive Officer, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$79K (2020) → $324K (2024)
Barbara Van Husen
President
On filings since 2020
30 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amanda Williams
Director of Ops & Growth
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2024)
Brandon Goetzman
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Ricci
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rebecca Shapiro
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Klepper
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Cindric
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Schafer
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ed Bartholemy
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey Shier
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Pamela Murphy
Director
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Persaud
Senior Manager of Research Programs
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$128K (2024)
Sara Douglas
Associate Director of Patient Engagement
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$141K (2024)
David Boule
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (11)
- Former: Ella Vuernick (2023) — Director of Biopharmaceutical Engagement
- Former: Tamara Davis (2023) — Associate Director, Finance & Operations
- Former: Tushar Bhagat (2023) — Associate Director & Research Programs
- Former: Ed Bartholomey (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jeff Shier (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Jen Bealer (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Joann Mason (2020–2022) — Secretary
- Former: Lisa G. Bretones (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Pam Murphy (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Stephen Berger (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Michelle Woehrle (2020) — Fmr Executive Director
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
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $324K, to Kapila Viges (Chief Executive Officer). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The MPN Research Foundation
How much does The MPN Research Foundation give each year?
The MPN Research Foundation gave $300K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $800K across 8 grants.
What is The MPN Research Foundation's typical grant size?
The MPN Research Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $100,000, and its average grant was $99,878, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does The MPN Research Foundation give grants?
The MPN Research Foundation's top state is North Carolina, with 33% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Maryland (33%) and Massachusetts (33%).
Does The MPN Research Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on The MPN Research Foundation's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "MPN Research" (3 grants).
How large is The MPN Research Foundation?
The MPN Research Foundation reported $8.0M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $3.6M.
What is The MPN Research Foundation?
The MPN Research Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $8.0M in total assets as of 2024.
What is The MPN Research Foundation's EIN?
The MPN Research Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-4330967. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 6, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS October 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS October 3, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS March 30, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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