The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation
Fundraising and development functions for the translational genomics research institute ("tgen"), western regional medical center, inc. ("coh phoenix") and their respective affiliates, which are 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organizations.
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation at a glance
In short: The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation gave $7.3M across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $7.3M), mostly in Arizona. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $7,267,203
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $7,267,203
- -25.1% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $7,267,203
- Total assets
- $21,246,853
- -6.8% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Arizona (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Translational Genomics Research Institute ($7.3M).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was $5M or more: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation gives
- Giving fell 34% from 2022 to 2025. 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $7.3M (2025) to $14.9M (2023). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $7.3M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Translational Genomics Research Institute Phoenix, AZ | Fundraising and development functions for tgen and city of hope phoenix and affiliates. | $7,267,203 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $21,246,853 | $11,596,758 | $8,686,509 | $7,267,203 | 1 | $842,711 |
| 2024 | $22,786,653 | $11,047,177 | $11,619,212 | $9,708,783 | 1 | $591,893 |
| 2023 | $22,611,724 | $15,400,764 | $16,987,277 | $14,873,631 | 1 | $848,247 |
| 2022 | $24,398,471 | $11,571,587 | $13,079,297 | $11,063,484 | 1 | $161,258 |
| 2021 | $24,235,369 | $3,772,453 | $14,242,203 | $12,765,361 | 1 | $18,699 |
| 2020 | $36,934,555 | $23,062,861 | $12,328,866 | $10,593,325 | 1 | $127,078 |
| 2019 | $24,732,906 | $9,102,928 | $9,749,790 | $7,835,263 | 1 | $65,940 |
About The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation
Based on IRS filings
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $21.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $7.3M. Net investment income was $843K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation is led by Bennett Dorrance, Board Member & Chairman on every filing since 2019; none of the 25 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bennett Dorrance
Board Member & Chairman
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Massey
Chief Development Officer
On filings since 2019
40 hrs/week
$118K (2019) → $0 (2025)
Bill Pope
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Catherine Ivy
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lane
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Howard Young
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Danforth Quayle
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jeffrey M. Trent PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kendrick
Board Member & Secretary
Board Member & Secretary → Board Member, 2020
Board Member → Board Member & Secretary, 2022
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Micheal Kaplan
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Ingram
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Phil Francis
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Richard J. Lehmann
Board Member & Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Hilton
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Steve Stagner
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Teresa Burleson
Board Member & Tgen COO
Board Member, Assistant Secretary & Assistant Treasurer → Board Member & Assistant Treasurer, 2021
Board Member & Assistant Treasurer → Board Member & Tgen COO, 2024
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Troy Richards
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William J. Post
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Powell
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lynda Carter Altman
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Fred Shaulis
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Glenn D. Steele MD PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kevin Tulipana Do Ms
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alan Bryce
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Susan Nason
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Manuel Estrada (2019–2024) — CFO & Assistant Treasurer
- Former: Arte Moreno (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carrie Hulburd (2019–2023) — Board Member -
- Former: Randy May (2019–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Ray Thurston (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Terry Lee (2019–2021) — Board Member
- Former: Nadia Phillips (2019–2020) — Vice President
- Former: Karl Eller (2019) — Board Member
- Former: Michael Bassoff (2019) — Former President of Tgen Fdn
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
No officer or director reported compensation in the available filings.
Frequently asked questions about The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation
How much does The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation give each year?
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation gave $7.3M across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $9.7M across 1 grant.
How large is The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation?
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation reported $21.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $11.6M.
What is The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation?
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation is a public charity focused on Medical Research, based in Phoenix, AZ. It holds $21.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation operate?
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation has awarded grants in Arizona.
What is The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation's EIN?
The Translational Genomics Research Institute Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 33-1092191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS August 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 8, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 13, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS August 17, 2020)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2024
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