Vinnova
Vinnova is a public charity based in Portland, Oregon. Formed in 2019, it states that it promotes and supports education, research, and development of drugs for disease conditions where the microcirculation is affected.
Vinnova at a glance
In short: Vinnova reported $1.9M in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $1,858,000 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- +13.6% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $22,279
- -98.6% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $250,571
- -94.3% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $571
- -100.0% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $1,872,792
- +14.3% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Vinnova
- Contact
Mailing address: 1331 Nw Lovejoy Street, Portland, OR 97223
Phone: (503) 919-8647
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Vinnova funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $489K (2020) to $1.9M (2025). In 2025 it reported $1.9M in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Vasocarda | — | $966,010 |
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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 | $22,279 | $250,571 | $1,872,792 | $1,858,000 | Total only | $571 |
| 2024 | $1,644,500 | $4,394,177 | $1,638,745 | $1,635,000 | Total only | $1,483,017 |
| 2023 | $186,034 | $63,104 | $1,688 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $124,618 | $1,535 | $3,924 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $117,552 | $1,020,031 | $968,860 | $966,010 | 1 | $6,066 |
| 2020 | $12,390 | $504,350 | $495,960 | $489,010 | Total only | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
Vinnova’s stated mission is to promote and support education, research, and development of drugs related to disease conditions where the microcirculation is affected, and to solicit donations in support of its activities.
Grantmaking
The available filing data lists zero grants for 2023, 2024, and 2025. It does not provide information about grant recipients, award sizes, application procedures, or deadlines.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Dai-Trang E Le as president, J Todd Belcik as treasurer, and Diana Rinkevich and Kevin Wei as directors.
Vinnova is led by Dai-Trang E Le, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Dai-Trang E Le
President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Diana Rinkevich
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Kevin Wei
Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
J Todd Belcik
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Joaquin Cigarroa (2020–2023) — Director
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.
Frequently asked questions about Vinnova
How much does Vinnova give each year?
Vinnova reported $1.9M in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $1.6M in grants paid.
How large is Vinnova?
Vinnova reported $22K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $251K.
What does Vinnova fund?
Vinnova’s stated mission is to promote and support education, research, and development of drugs related to disease conditions where the microcirculation is affected, and to solicit donations in support of its activities. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Vinnova?
Vinnova has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Vinnova's EIN?
Vinnova's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-2853743. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 23, 2023)
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS March 26, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 17, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS June 29, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 26, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
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