EIN 33-0189397

Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
147
Year formed
1989
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
Description
Honoring military service with science; our bench-to-bedside approach has led to breakthroughs in areas such as shingles prevention, heart disease, metabolic diseases and ground breaking work on post-traumatic stress disorder. To enhance the health of Veterans of all generations through Research and education.
Total revenues
$15,912,570
2023
Total expenses
$16,424,334
2023
Total assets
$6,229,193
2023
Num. employees
147
2023

Program areas at Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

Dr. ix - kidney tublar damage and dysfunction identify a novel axis of chronic kidney: pathologic studies demonstrate that kidney tubule injury, atrophy, and fibrosis are common features of chronic kidney disease (ckd) and are highly predictive of progression to dialysis. Established ckd risk factors including hypertension and advanced age are associated with tubular injury and fibrosis on biopsy. However, current clinical assessment of ckd evaluates only glomerular function (gfr) and glomerular injury (albuminuria), but not kidney tubular dysfunction or injury. The overall hypothesis of this application is that kidney tubular dysfunction and injury are measurable contributors to ckd pathogenesis and prognosis.dysfunction of the kidney tubules will be assessed by three indices: (1) renal tubule resistance to hormone actions of fgf23 and pth; (2) acid/base homeostasis; and (3) urine re-absorptive capacity.we will: (1) determine the association of kidney tubular dysfunction and injury with risk of cvd events, (2) determine the association of kidney tubular dysfunction and injury with ckd progression, and (3) determine whether randomization to intensive blood pressure management arm of the trial slows progression of kidney tubular dysfunction and injury over time compared with standard blood pressure management.
Dr. lang multi-site feasibility of compassion meditation for Veterans with ptsd he overall goal of this application is to leverage an existing compassion meditation (cm) protocol to develop the cognitively based compassion training (cbct-vet) for Veterans with ptsd. Specifically, this project aims to examine the feasibility of a multi-site trial of cbct-vet compared to a relaxation control (veteran.calm); develop procedures for therapist training and fidelity monitoring; and, pilot test multi-modal assessment procedures. If successful, this project could inform the study design of a future larger-scale rct multi- site efficacy study and contribute to the knowledge base of non-pharmacological behavioral approaches for ptsd in undertreated Veterans, a significant public health concern.
Dr. guatelli-enhancement of infectivity by hiv-1 via antagonism of serinc proteins.the purpose of this project is to 1) combine our biochemical, cell biologic, and virologic assays to validate and elaborate these mechanisms 2) determine the structural basis of serinc antagonism by nef. We aim to provide high-resolution structures of the interaction of nef with sering proteins and clathrin adaptors. 3) determine how sering proteins affect infectivity in an env-dependent manner. To facilitate an understanding of serinc function, we will characterize a full-length protein biophysically and aim to provide a high-resolution structure. We will test the hypothesis that serinc proteins interact with env to inhibit infectivity and map the interaction. We will determine whether serinc proteins affect the conformation of env trimers as displayed on the cell surface and on virions. Lastly, we will elaborate a model in which the cytoplasmic domain of env contributes to counteraction of sering proteins. When the proposed experiments are complete, we should have a high resolution mechanistic understanding of how nef counteracts the inhibitory influence of the serinc proteins on viral infectivity, and a model for how the activity of env is inhibited by these proteins
Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego, where we honor service with science, is the region's only Medical Research institute dedicated to Veterans. We facilitate world-class Research at the va San Diego healthcare system that provides improvements for Veterans' healthcare. While focused on Veterans, our Medical advances extend to the entire population and raise the standard of care for everyone.

Who funds Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Scripps Research InstituteGrants for Scientific Research$264,637
Veterans Education and Research Association of Michigan (VERAM)$134,311
The George Washington University (GWU)Subaward$57,000
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

NameTitleCompensation
Maria SittmannExecutive Director and Chief Executive Officer$326,520
Adam CassiusChief Financial Officer$195,456
Matthew DohnerIt and Revenue Cycle Director$127,188
Jean FreiserPre Award and Business Development Director$119,580
Mari Bray DaclamVmu Director$112,094
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$11,496,017
Program services$4,416,553
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$15,912,570

Form 990s for Veterans Medical Research Foundation of San Diego

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-03-20990View PDF
2022-092023-02-21990View PDF
2021-092022-04-08990View PDF
2020-092021-04-15990View PDF
2019-092020-10-22990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
May 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $264,637 from Scripps Research Institute
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 16, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersMedical research organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Conducts researchLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donations
General information
Address
3350 La Jolla Village Dr Bldg 13
San Diego, CA 92161
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
vmrf.org/ 
Phone
(858) 642-3070
IRS details
EIN
33-0189397
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1989
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
H90: Medical Specialty Research
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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