Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA
To fund research, and improve treatments for pediatric brain cancers. Despite being the deadliest form of childhood cancer, many standard treatments have remained unchanged for decades. We're committed to making a difference for our children.
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA at a glance
In short: Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA gave $817K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $817K), mostly in Michigan. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $817,250
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $817,250
- +101.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $817,250
- Total assets
- $2,817,048
- +54.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Michigan (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation ($817K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $250–500K range: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $405K (2023) to $817K (2024). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $817K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Chadtough Defeat Dipg Foundation Saline, MI | For Research on Children's Brain Tumors (Dipg/DMG) | $817,250 |
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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 | $2,817,048 | $2,073,887 | $1,069,385 | $817,250 | 1 | $50,835 |
| 2023 | $1,826,446 | $1,456,035 | $568,574 | $405,000 | 1 | $15,667 |
| 2022 | $938,985 | $952,318 | $13,333 | — | — | — |
About Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA
Based on IRS filings
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Countryside, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.8M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $817K. Net investment income was $51K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA is led by Madeline Napleton, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Madeline Napleton
President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. David Barry
Secretary
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Stephen R. Napleton
Vice President & Treasurer
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: J. David Berry (2023) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA
How much does Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA give each year?
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA gave $817K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $405K across 1 grant.
How large is Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA?
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA reported $2.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA?
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Countryside, IL. It holds $2.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA operate?
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA has awarded grants in Michigan.
What is Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA's EIN?
Violet Foundation for Pediatric Brain CA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 88-3852728. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS June 11, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 17, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024
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