Act for Nih Foundation Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Washington, District of Columbia · EIN 82-1130166
- District of Columbia
- Washington
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in District of Columbia
- Grants itemized on the 990
- $360KTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 19Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $3.3MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
ACT FOR NIH FOUNDATION, INC IS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING LIFE-SAVING BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH IN THE UNITED STATES BY EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH UNDERTAKEN BY THE NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH(NIH). THE FOUNDATION ADVOCATES FOR RESEARCH INTO DISEASES AND MEDICAL CONDITIONS IN ORDER TO SAVE LIVES, AND REDUCE ILLNESS AND DISABILITY. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, THE FOUNDATION REGULARLY PARTICIPATES IN MEETINGS OF VARIOUS COALITIONS AND WORKING GROUPS ADVOCATING FOR FUNDING OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH. THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION SPEAKS AT CONFERENCES AND TOWN HALL MEETINGS, AND EDUCATES INTERESTED PARTIES ON THE IMPACT OF BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH THROUGH EDUCATIONAL BRIEFINGS AND SYMPOSIA.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt a Scientist | $50K | 2024 |
| Ozuah Family Foundation | $50K | 2024 |
| Ut Foundation | $49K | 2024 |
| Cu Calendar NY - Colombia University | $26K | 2024 |
| Friends of Cancer Research | $26K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (19 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
Website: www.actfornih.org
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.