Trauma Research Foundation Inc
Trauma Research Foundation, inc. (the "organization"), is a not-for-profit corporation and is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. The organization was organized to promote clinical, scientific, and educational projects by supporting non-partisan research, education, and informational activities to help children and adults heal from traumatic experiences. Other activities are funded through donor contributions and public support. Approximately 80% of the organization's revenues are derived from admissions to educational programs. The organization services a global in-person and online audience.
Trauma Research Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Trauma Research Foundation Inc gave $150K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $75K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $150,000
- +130.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +100.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,000
- +15.4% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,000
- Total assets
- $4,532,273
- -21.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Trauma Research Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mass General Brigham McLean ($110K). Together the top 2 received $150K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 6 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Trauma Research Foundation Inc gives
- Giving fell 32% 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 2022 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $45K (2023) to $222K (2022). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $150K.
*2021: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mass General Brigham McLean Belmont, MA | Dr. Teicher Research | $110,000 |
| Ubuntu Center for Peace Jamaica Plain, MA | Research | $40,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $4,532,273 | $2,024,777 | $3,440,984 | $150,000 | 2 | $190,125 |
| 2024 | $5,736,175 | $3,146,338 | $3,178,868 | $65,000 | 1 | $79,787 |
| 2023 | $5,293,709 | $3,410,116 | $3,371,665 | $45,000 | 2 | $51,362 |
| 2022 | $4,929,258 | $3,768,164 | $2,697,471 | $221,582 | 1 | $-134,162 |
| 2021* | $3,825,063 | $4,194,358 | $1,422,780 | — | — | $690 |
| 2020 | $894,210 | $409,538 | $192,976 | — | — | — |
*2021: Covers 17 months (fiscal year-end changed).
About Trauma Research Foundation Inc
Based on IRS filings
Trauma Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Needham, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $4.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $150K. Net investment income was $190K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Trauma Research Foundation Inc is led by Bruce Dixon, CEO on every filing since 2023; 6 of 9 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Bruce Dixon
CEO
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$95K (2023) → $180K (2025)
Carrier Steffensen
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$82K (2024) → $153K (2025)
Laura Babala Msw Lcsw Cyt
Director
Board Member → Director, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$101K (2025)
Bessel Van Der Kolk
Co-Founder
Chair → Co-Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$36K (2021) → $10K (2025)
J. Walter Freiberg III
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$15K (2023) → $49K (2025)
Licia Sky
Co-Founder
CEO → CEO & Co-Founder, 2022
CEO & Co-Founder → Co-Founder, 2024
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
$45K (2021) → $46K (2025)
Janina Fisher PhD
Board Member
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
$1K (2024) → $0 (2025)
Benjamin Fry
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Frank Anderson MD
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (10)
- Former: Mariah Rooney O'Briend (2020–2024) — Ombudman
- Former: Martin Teicher (2020–2024) — Board Member
- Former: John H. Fisher (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Keith Reams (2021–2024) — Director
- Former: Susan Lagos (2021–2024) — Director Ope
- Former: Gwendolyn Vansant (2022–2024) — Director
- Former: Joan Tiffany (2022–2024) — Chairman
- Former: Wynne Morgan (2021–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Susan S. Walker (2023) — Investigator
- Former: Ruth Lanius (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $180K, to Bruce Dixon (CEO). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Trauma Research Foundation Inc
How much does Trauma Research Foundation Inc give each year?
Trauma Research Foundation Inc gave $150K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $65K across 1 grant.
How large is Trauma Research Foundation Inc?
Trauma Research Foundation Inc reported $4.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.0M.
What is Trauma Research Foundation Inc?
Trauma Research Foundation Inc is a public charity focused on Health, based in Needham, MA. It holds $4.5M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Trauma Research Foundation Inc operate?
Trauma Research Foundation Inc has awarded grants in California, Massachusetts.
What is Trauma Research Foundation Inc's EIN?
Trauma Research Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4265340. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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 2023 (received by the IRS May 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS May 15, 2023)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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