Western Institute for Veterans Research
Western institute for biomedical research is a nonprofit corporation established in 1989 to promote research and related educational activities at the va salt lake city health care system, by providing a flexible funding mechanism for private and public grants to support va approved research projects.
Western Institute for Veterans Research at a glance
In short: Western Institute for Veterans Research gave $423K across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $47K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $423,063
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $47,007
- -2.5% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $50,000
- Total assets
- $9,170,674
- -0.5% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- New York (27% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Western Institute for Veterans Research funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Albany Research Institute ($97K). Together the top 9 received $423K.
Grant Size Distribution
36 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 19 grants of 36 (53%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Western Institute for Veterans Research gives
- Giving grew 72% 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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $28K (2020) to $1.1M (2023). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $423K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Albany Research Institute Albany, NY | Industry Subaward | $97,043 |
| Midwest Veterans' Biomedical Research Foundation Kansas City, MO | Industry Subaward | $80,722 |
| Henry M Jackson Foundation Seattle, WA | Dod Subaward | $74,446 |
| Greater Los Angeles Veterans Research and Education Foundation Los Angeles, CA | CDC Subaward | $53,469 |
| Colibri Group Qure LLC North Miami Beach, FL | Dod Subaward | $50,000 |
| Uthscsa San Antonio, TX | Dod Subaward | $25,687 |
| University of Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Dod Subaward | $18,420 |
| New York University New York, NY | Dod Subaward | $15,168 |
| Veteran's Health Foundation Pittsburgh, PA | Dod Subaward | $8,108 |
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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 | $9,170,674 | $6,198,648 | $6,235,884 | $423,063 | 9 | $291,884 |
| 2024 | $9,213,898 | $5,637,350 | $6,421,017 | $434,032 | 9 | $373,939 |
| 2023 | $9,581,961 | $7,542,349 | $6,330,966 | $1,056,263 | 8 | $188,569 |
| 2022 | $9,071,976 | $5,096,725 | $4,570,973 | $245,999 | 6 | $52,572 |
| 2021 | $8,203,408 | $4,202,570 | $3,599,659 | $302,217 | 4 | $71,936 |
| 2020 | $6,816,408 | $4,058,968 | $4,407,277 | $28,220 | 1 | $150,304 |
About Western Institute for Veterans Research
Based on IRS filings
Western Institute for Veterans Research is a public charity focused on Health, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $9.2M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $423K. Net investment income was $292K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Western Institute for Veterans Research is led by Anastasia Haggin, Executive Director since 2024 (on filings since 2020); 2 of 10 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Anastasia Haggin
Executive Director
Executive Director & CEO → Executive Di, 2023
Executive Di → Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$132K (2020) → $183K (2025)
Susan Garstang
Director
Director → Treasurer, 2024
Treasurer → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Noel Carson
Director
Board Chair → Chairman, 2024
Chairman → Director, 2025
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Paul J. White
Director
Secretary & Treasurer → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Director, 2025
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Angela Williams
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Larry Meyer
Director
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jacob Kean
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Maureen Henry
Director
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hali O'Malley
Research Pharmacist
On filings since 2024
40 hrs/week
$104K (2024) → $164K (2025)
Jason Funderburke
Former Director
Director → Former Director, 2025
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (13)
- Former: P Jon White (2020–2024) — Director
- Former: David Bennett (2023–2024) — Director
- Former: Steven Johnson (2023–2024) — Director & Strategy
- Former: Karen Bryan (2020–2023) — COO & CFO
- Former: Lauren Meyer (2023) — Director
- Former: David Bennett Jd Ma (2020–2022) — Director
- Former: Laurence Meyer MD (2021–2022) — Director
- Former: Angela Williams Pharmd (2022) — Director
- Former: Karen Gribbin MD (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Shella Stovall (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Daniel Clegg MD (2020) — Director & Chair
- Former: Noel Carlson PHD Treasurer (2020) — Secretary Beginning
- Former: William White BS MS (2020) — 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.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $183K, to Anastasia Haggin (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Western Institute for Veterans Research
How much does Western Institute for Veterans Research give each year?
Western Institute for Veterans Research gave $423K across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $434K across 9 grants.
What is Western Institute for Veterans Research's typical grant size?
Western Institute for Veterans Research's median grant in 2025 was $50,000, and its average grant was $47,007, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Western Institute for Veterans Research give grants?
Western Institute for Veterans Research's top state is New York, with 27% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Missouri (19%) and Washington (18%).
Does Western Institute for Veterans Research give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Western Institute for Veterans Research's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Dod Subaward" (6 grants).
Who are Western Institute for Veterans Research's largest grantees?
Western Institute for Veterans Research's largest 2025 grantees include Albany Research Institute ($97,043), Midwest Veterans' Biomedical Research Foundation ($80,722) and Henry M Jackson Foundation ($74,446), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Western Institute for Veterans Research?
Western Institute for Veterans Research reported $9.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.2M.
What is Western Institute for Veterans Research?
Western Institute for Veterans Research is a public charity focused on Health, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $9.2M in total assets as of 2025.
What is Western Institute for Veterans Research's EIN?
Western Institute for Veterans Research's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0470748. 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
(7)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS May 19, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS May 24, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 15, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS June 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 29, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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