Funding Amount

Approximately US $25,000

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

Foundation

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Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Requirements:
  • Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or an alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.

Overview

The H. G. Barsumian, M.D. Memorial Fund Grant supports organizations engaged in medical research, primarily benefiting the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community. Established in 1998, this fund reflects the commitment of Jane Barsumian and Mary Lyons to enhance medical advancements. Grants average $25,000, with around five grants awarded annually. Eligibility requires organizations to be 501(c)(3) exempt. Although there are no geographic limitations, preference is given to local entities to foster community development.

As members of the Lancaster, Pennsylvania community, Jane Barsumian and Mary Lyons fulfilled their desires to provide support to the medical community by creating funds that would make grants to organizations conducting medical research. Barsumian.
Barsumian, M.D. Memorial Fund awards grants to organizations that conduct medical research.
Geographic limitations
There are no geographic limitations; however, the trust has a practice of primarily supporting organizations located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

Eligibility

Requirements: To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or an alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.

What H G Barsumian MD Memorial Fund actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990-PF, 2025

Grants in 2025
5
Total given
$150K
Median grant
$20K
Range
$15K–$75K
  • By dollars: Pennsylvania 50%, Maryland 17%, Colorado 13%. Top recipient cities: State College, PA; Baltimore, MD; Denver, CO.
  • 100% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.

Example grants

  • Pennsylvania State University · State College, PA

    General operating

    $75K

  • Curesearch for Childrens Cancer · Baltimore, MD

    General operating

    $25K

  • National Jewish Health · Denver, CO

    General operating

    $20K

  • Cancer Research Institute Inc · New York, NY

    General operating

    $15K

  • Hyperacusis Research Limited Inc · Marlboro, MA

    General operating

    $15K

IRS Form 990-PF, 2025. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Science research
  • Healthcare

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