World Brain Forum Foundation
The mission of World Brain Forum Foundation, operating as aspen brain institute, is to create a brain-healthy planet by democratizing access to the best minds and evidence based information on brain health, and to increase our level of brain health literacy.
World Brain Forum Foundation at a glance
In short: World Brain Forum Foundation gave $1.4M across 9 grants in 2025 (avg $153K), top state New York. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $1,380,149
- +2660.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 9
- +800.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $153,350
- +206.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $150,000
- Primary geography
- New York (40% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who World Brain Forum Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was YUD Foundation Inc ($350K). Together the top 9 received $1.4M.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 6 grants of 12 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
Cities
How World Brain Forum Foundation gives
- Giving grew 176% 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 $50K (2021) to $1.4M (2025). In 2025 it made 9 grants totaling $1.4M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| YUD Foundation Inc New York, NY | General Assistance | $350,000 |
| Icahn School of Medicine at Mount NY New York, NY | General Assistance | $200,000 |
| Wayne State University Detroit, MI | General Assistance | $200,000 |
| American Friends of Libi Brighton, MA | General Assistance | $150,000 |
| Outer Coast College Sitka, AK | General Assistance | $150,000 |
| La Jolla Institute Immunology La Jolla, CA | General Assistance | $125,000 |
| Family Promise of Greater Denver Denver, CO | General Assistance | $100,000 |
| College Summitt Inc Washington, DC | General Assistance | $80,149 |
| Aspen Flight Academy Aspen, CO | General Assistance | $25,000 |
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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 | — | $731,129 | $1,380,149 | $1,380,149 | 9 | $578,797 |
| 2024 | $649,017 | $14,502 | $61,541 | $50,000 | 1 | $14,502 |
| 2023 | $696,056 | $312,222 | $19,013 | — | — | $312,222 |
| 2022 | $402,847 | $19,757 | $525,518 | $500,000 | 1 | $19,757 |
| 2021 | $908,608 | $190,010 | $342,350 | $50,000 | 1 | $52,888 |
| 2020 | $1,064,718 | $343,288 | $367,418 | $90,000 | 2 | $16,857 |
About World Brain Forum Foundation
Based on IRS filings
World Brain Forum Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Aspen, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. In 2025, it awarded 9 grants totaling $1.4M. Net investment income was $579K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
World Brain Forum Foundation is led by Glenda Greenwald, President & Director on every filing since 2020; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Glenda Greenwald
President & Director
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Brad Greenwald
Voting Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Gerald Greenwald
Voting Director
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: Doren Pinnell (2020) — Vice President
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 World Brain Forum Foundation
How much does World Brain Forum Foundation give each year?
World Brain Forum Foundation gave $1.4M across 9 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $50K across 1 grant.
What is World Brain Forum Foundation's typical grant size?
World Brain Forum Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $150,000, and its average grant was $153,350, across 9 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does World Brain Forum Foundation give grants?
World Brain Forum Foundation's top state is New York, with 40% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Michigan (14%) and Massachusetts (11%). The most frequent recipient cities were New York, NY (2 grants).
Does World Brain Forum Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of World Brain Forum Foundation's 2025 grants with a stated purpose (9 of 9) were for general or operating support, per its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Who are World Brain Forum Foundation's largest grantees?
World Brain Forum Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include YUD Foundation Inc ($350,000), Icahn School of Medicine at Mount NY ($200,000) and Wayne State University ($200,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 54% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
What is World Brain Forum Foundation?
World Brain Forum Foundation is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Aspen, CO.
What is World Brain Forum Foundation's EIN?
World Brain Forum Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-0435998. 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 2020 (received by the IRS November 9, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 8, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 12, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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